John Knoll

Pushing the Filmmaking Envelope VFXWorld

ILM’s Ian Comley and Charmaine Chan Talk ‘The Creator’ VFX

The VFX supervisors explain director Gareth Edward’s innovative, slightly radical new approach to filmmaking, a type of ‘reverse engineering,’ including the integration of visual effects, when during the process they’re created, and when it’s best not to use them, on his multiple VES Award-winning sci-fi thriller that’s been nominated for a Best Visual Effects Oscar.

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In-Passing Headline News

Visual Effects Legend Douglas Trumbull Dies at 79

From ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ to ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ and ‘Blade Runner,’ the VFX visionary created some of cinema’s most widely influential and iconic imagery, and the ground-breaking processes used to produce them.

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See the back side of water! Headline News

Dwayne Johnson Gets Us Ready for Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’

Coming July 30, the epic adventure down the Amazon, inspired by the Disneyland ride, also stars Emily Blunt, with VFX by ILM, DNEG, Weta Digital, Rising Sun Pictures, Rodeo FX, and UPP; see the trailer and Johnson announce his role in the film.

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Feature Film VFX VFXWorld

The Magic Behind the Magic of 'Star Wars: Episode IX’

Production VFX supervisor Roger Guyett talks creating Princess Leia, the benefits of practical shooting, and bringing the saga to a close.

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Sci-Tech Awards Headline News

Computer Graphics in the Spotlight at 2019 Academy Sci-Tech Awards

Adobe After Effects and Photoshop, the Medusa Performance Capture System, and -- for the first time -- Maxon Cinema 4D among nine scientific & technical achievements to be honored at this year’s annual presentation.

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91st Oscars VFXWorld

2019 Academy VFX Bake-Off: Celebrating A Year of Excellence in Visual Effects

Ten Oscar hopefuls vie for nominations at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ annual Visual Effects Bake-Off.

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Sci-Tech Awards Headline News

9 Scientific & Technical Achievements to be Honored at Academy Sci-Tech Awards

Curtis Clark to receive John A. Bonner Award at the Academy’s annual Scientific and Technical Awards presentation on Saturday, February 9.

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Films Headline News

Bonnie Arnold Elected to Academy of Governors

ILM’s John Knoll re-elected to the visual effects branch in annual vote.

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Visual Effects VFXWorld

2018 Academy VFX Bake-Off: Presenting a Phantasmagoria of Imagery

Creative teams from 10 Oscar hopefuls present their contributions at the Academy’s annual Visual Effects Bake-off held on Saturday, January 6 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, CA.

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Visual Effects Headline News

VES Sets Inaugural Hall of Fame Honorees

20 distinguished professionals to be recognized at 9^th annual VES Summit

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FMX Blogs

WATCH: ILM’s John Knoll Talks ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Development and More at FMX 2017

Industrial Light & Magic’s chief creative officer discusses story development as well as VFX production, virtual tools and Death Star weapon sequences on Gareth Edwards’ ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.’

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Headline News

Motion Picture Sound Editors to Host ‘Rogue One’ Super Session at NAB

Sound and visual effects artists to reveal the secret magic of the box office smash.

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2017 Oscars VFXWorld

Worlds Apart: Artistic Effects, Invisible Effects, Spectacle & Fantasy at the 89th Academy Awards

The 2017 VFX Oscar-nominated films showcase the versatility and range of visual effects artists.

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Feature VFX VFXWorld

The Visual Effects of ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’: ILM Artists Take Us Back to a Galaxy Far, Far Away

ILM chief creative officer and senior visual effects supervisor John Knoll -- nominated for an Oscar alongside VFX supervisor Mohen Leo, animation supervisor Hal Hickel, and special effects supervisor Neil Corbould -- details the challenges of bringing the continuing saga of the Skywalker family to the big screen.

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Academy Awards ANIMATIONWorld

89th Academy Awards: The Oscar Nominees React

Contenders in the animated feature, animated short and visual effects categories share their initial reactions to their nominations for Oscar gold.

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Awards Headline News

Nominations Announced for 89th Academy Awards

Abstract: Nominees for Best Animated Feature are ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ ‘Moana,’ ‘My Life as a Zucchini,’ ‘The Red Turtle,’ and ‘Zootopia.’

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Awards VFXWorld

2017 Academy VFX Bake-Off: Finding the Five Motion Picture Nominees

From fiery photorealistic oil rig disasters and fractal geometry-based inter-dimensional mind-bending psychic excursions, to a digitally recreated Carrie Fisher as young Princes Leia, this year’s crop of ten best visual effects productions presented at the Motion Picture Academy represent another reminder of the breadth, depth and range of creative artistry and talent within the industry.

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Star Wars Franchise VFXWorld

Review: ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’

Director Gareth Edwards delivers a film light on story but excellent when it comes to visuals and set piece moments.

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Lucasfilm Headline News

Final ‘Rogue One’ Trailer Drops More Footage, Highlights Epic Scale

Final trailer for director Gareth Edwards’ forthcoming installment in the ‘Star Wars’ saga sets up a familiar story of a parent and child at ideological odds with glorious visuals that hint at the film’s epic scale.

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Lucasfilm Headline News

WATCH: The Death Star Returns in New Trailer for ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’

New trailer for the first in a series of planned ‘Star Wars’ anthology films is packed full of stunning visuals, including Imperial Star Destroyers orbiting a nearly-completed Death Star.

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Lucasfilm Galleries

[GALLERY] ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Concept Art

See more than 40 pieces of concept art for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens,’ featuring artworks by Ian McCaig, Doug Chiang, Thom Tenery, Glyn Dillon and Christian Alzmann.

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box office Headline News

Box Office Report: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Posts $238 Million Domestic Opening

With a five-day international debut of $279 million, the latest installment of the ‘Star Wars’ saga directed by J.J. Abrams has taken in $517 million globally.

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AMPAS Headline News

The Academy Elects 2015-16 Board of Governors

John Knoll is re-elected to Visual Effects branch of the Academy’s Board of Governors; Bill Kroyer is re-elected to the Short Films and Feature Animation branch.

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Star Wars Headline News

Bob Iger Announces First ‘Star Wars’ Stand-Alone Film ‘Rogue One’

Gareth Edwards to direct first new film set outside core Star Wars saga.

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AMPAS Headline News

Academy's Tech Council Adds Four New Members

John Bailey, Gale Anne Hurd, John Knoll and Michael Tronick accept invitations to join the Science and Technology Council of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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