'Journey 2' Gets More Immersive in 3-D
VFX supervisor Boyd Shermis takes us to Mysterious Island for the sequel to Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Category: Technology
CG Lighting Panel & Technology Presentation to be held at Gnomon
The Los Angeles Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH and the Gnomon School of Visual Effects present "CG Lighting Panel and Technology Presentation," sponsored by The Foundry, on Thursday, February 16.
In CG, Event, Technology, Visual Effects, CG, Event, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
Cinelicious Collaborates on Super Bowl Spot for Suzuki
Cinelicious Take Out delivered the visual effects artistry of Ben Looram to Bully Brothers Post to collaborate on the new Suzuki spot, “Sled,” which aired on the Super Bowl.
eyeon Journeys to ‘The Mysterious Island’
eyeon’s Fusion and Dimension software applications helped to drive fantasy to reality for Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.
In Acting, CG, Films, Technology, Visual Effects, Acting, CG, Films, Technology, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Image Metrics Launches Live Driver
Image Metrics Inc., a leading developer of 3D facial animation technology, today announced the availability of its Live Driver Software Development Kit (SDK).
Luca Visual FX Brings Grunge Collection to FxFactory 3
The Grunge Collection, available now on FxFactory 3, features four new visual effects products to add a grungy feel through gritty textures and transitions, lighting, film burns, and more
Luca Visual FX Brings Grunge Collection to FxFactory 3
The Grunge Collection, available now on FxFactory 3, features four new visual effects products to add a grungy feel through gritty textures and transitions, lighting, film burns, and more
Nelvana Enterprises to Expand Digital Offerings
Nelvana Enterprises is ramping up its digital offerings this year with a full slate of exciting new apps, websites and e-books.
In Cartoons, Interactive, Technology, Television, Cartoons, Interactive, Technology, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
CTP Pro Cartoon Animation Software 3.0 Now Available
CTP 3.0, the cartoon animation software for Windows, has been released today.
Blender's Fourth Open Movie: VFX in Amsterdam
With the arrival of director Ian Hubert and concept artist David Revoy next week, the Blender Institute in Amsterdam hosts another Open Movie.
In 3D, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Absolute Dials It in for CTIA
Absolute provided visual effects, including CG, for CTIA “Your Mind is a Wireless Place.”
In CG, Commercials, Places, Technology, Visual Effects, CG, Commercials, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Weta Digital's Animation on Tintin Powered by Autodesk Technology
Peter Jackson's New Zealand-based Weta Digital studio used Autodesk software to take the virtual production process to new levels of real-time performance capture for the animated feature film "The Adventures of Tintin.”
Kodak Leaving Digital Camera Business
Kodak announced that it plans to phase out its dedicated capture devices business – comprising digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames – in the first half of 2012.
In Business, Places, Technology, Business, Places, Technology | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
LAIKA Licenses Shotgun Software for Stop-Motion Animation & VFX
Animation studio LAIKA has purchased a site license of Shotgun to manage production and enhance collaboration for stop-motion and VFX work throughout its Portland, Oregon studio.
In CG, Films, People, Places, Stop-Motion, Technology, Visual Effects, CG, Films, People, Places, Stop-Motion, Technology, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Oscar 2012: Weta's Sebastian Sylwan Talks Apes, Art and Technology
Weta Digital’s CTO talks about the technological challenges of producing some of the most compelling and captivating performances in cinema today.
Crystal Ball: What’s the Future of Mobile?
For a technology company to be successful, it must be able to not only deliver cutting-edge products, but also tailor those products for a marketplace and consumer demand that doesn’t yet necessarily exist. It’s enough to make you want to break out the crystal ball.
Digieffects Plug-ins Now Work in FCPX
Digieffects Damage and Delirium Phenomena plug-ins now work within Final Cut Pro X, with more effects coming soon.
'Rango' and 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' Take Top VES Honors
Rango, recognized with awards in four categories, is the night's most honored project A surprise appearance by Martin Scorsese is one of evening's highlights.
In Awards, CG, Commercials, Event, Films, Games, Technology, Television, Visual Effects, Awards, CG, Commercials, Event, Films, Games, Technology, Television, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
Rango and Rise of the Planet of the Apes Take Top VES Honors
Rango, recognized with awards in four categories, is the night's most honored project A surprise appearance by Martin Scorsese is one of evening's highlights.
In Awards, CG, Commercials, Event, Films, Short Films, Technology, Television, Visual Effects, Awards, CG, Commercials, Event, Films, Short Films, Technology, Television, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
Oscar 2012: Scott Farrar Talks 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon'
ILM's Transformers guru has a blast going under the hood of the third movie.
Milla Jovovich to Host Academy’s Sci-Tech Awards
Milla Jovovich will host the Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards on Saturday, February 11.
In Awards, Event, Films, People, Technology, Awards, Event, Films, People, Technology | Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Singapore Selects Autodesk as Technology Partner
Autodesk, Inc., a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, is collaborating with Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) as the technology partner for its new Games Solution Centre.
In Games, People, Places, Technology, Games, People, Places, Technology, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
DBG Licenses Jenga to IGT
Dimensional Branding Group (DBG) announced today that its client Jenga, one of the world’s most popular and recognizable board games, has been licensed to International Game Technology.
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Noise Industries adds Idustrial Revolution’s XEffects to FxFactory3
Noise Industries adds Idustrial Revolution’s XEffects Tech Transitions to its repertoire of products for FxFactory 3.
Oscar 2012: Joe Letteri Talks 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes'
The four-time Oscar winner talks about the VFX front runner.
