‘Moana’ Director John Musker Talks Story with the ‘Kapaemahu’ Team
Watch Disney’s legendary Oscar-nominated director as he and the Oscar-shortlisted film’s producers discuss bringing Pacific stories alive through animation.
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The Rookie Awards Launches 2021 Global Competition
11th annual contest is now open for entries; all amateur creatives in film, animation, games, virtual reality, motion graphics, and 3d visualization are welcome to submit their work.
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Vine FX is the Perfect Match for AMC’s ‘Soulmates’
After expanding their existing remote production capabilities in the face of COVID-19, the Cambridge-based VFX studio delivers 500 shots on the futuristic sci-fi anthology series.
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Maxon Acquires 3D Sculpting App forger
Creator Javier Edo Meseguer’s iOS app brings production-level sculpting to mobile devices.
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Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is Finally Here
After pushing its original November 25, 2020 release date because of the COVID-19 pandemic as it quickly pivoted hundreds of artists to produce the bulk of the film from home, the studio delivers a beautiful and emotionally fulfilling epic adventure; the film releases simultaneously in theatres and on Disney+ this Friday, March 5.
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‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘Soul’ Top VES Award Nominations
‘Project Power’ and ‘The Witches’ lead the list of feature film field nominees; winners in 25 categories will be announced at a virtual ceremony streaming worldwide on April 6/7 depending upon time zone.
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Shocap Awarded Second Epic MegaGrant for Live XR-Circus Production
The grant furthers development of proprietary technology that combines live cross-reality entertainment with real-time VFX technology - delivering true XR experience to online audiences via headsets, gaming PCs, and video streaming services.
Call for Entries: SIGGRAPH 2021 Computer Animation Festival Electronic Theater
Premier CG conference is looking for innovative works in computer graphics-based storytelling for its second-ever virtual Electronic Theater showcase; the submission deadline is March 23.
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SPARK FX 2021 – A Virtual Conference Coming March 4-14
Online platform for VFX industry to feature eight streams with programs on the creative teams behind popular productions such as ‘The Monster Hunter,’ ‘Bridgeton,’ ‘The Expanse,’ and ‘The Umbrella Academy;’ streams will also include VFX sessions on Reel-Time, AI, and the latest technologies for the visual effects community.
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Maxon Reveals 2021 Event Lineup – First ‘3D & Motion Design Show’ Set for March 17
This year’s first free showcase will include feature presentations from expert motion graphic and VFX artists; all events will be livestreamed on 3D & Motion Design Show website and the Maxon YouTube channel.
Chaos Releases V-Ray 5 for 3ds Max – Update 1
New features include added support for masks, allowing users to fine tune rendered images without re-rendering or moving to another app; update supports better compositing, direct support in Light Mix, and integration with Chaos Cosmos.
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Cloud-Based Creative Studio Preymaker Expands Creative Team
Zachary Fortin and Bridgette Doran have joined the company in production and operations, respectively; both bring practical experience in logistics, technology, and creative collaboration.
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Creating ‘Bridgerton’s 19th Century High Society London
VFX house One of Us worked through the COVID-19 pandemic to deliver 350 shots on Netflix’s wildly popular period romance drama set in an alternate Regency-era universe.
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William Joyce and DNEG Teaming on Animated ‘The Great Gatsby’ Feature
Brian Selznick to pen script for first ever animated version of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 classic American novel.
Framestore Adds VFX Supervisor Thomas Montminy Brodeur
Multi-faceted VFX artist brings 15+ years’ experience to lead creative studio’s New York episodic team.
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Foundry Live Returns March 15-25
Virtual sessions will highlight key trends in the VFX industry while sharing the latest updates of the creative software company’s latest updates; registration is now open.
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ANNY’s ‘Monsters and Me’ VR Event
AWN’s resident Miscweant, adorned in an Oculus Quest 2 headset, shares his report on Animation Nights New York’s cutting-edge webXR virtual animated shorts screening.
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The Carefree Claymation of Gilligan Moss’ ‘Slow Down’ Music Video
Francesca Morea takes the Brooklyn-based electronic duo on a surreal but easygoing journey in the ocean, forest, and outer space.
‘Archibald’s Next Big Thing Is Here’ Returns with More Slapstick and Sincerity
Premiering today on Peacock, Emmy Award winner Tony Hale and DreamWorks Animation’s 2D animated comedy about the misadventures of a curious, loveable chicken is back with a new season of hijinks and heart.
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Escape Studios, ScreenSkills, and Epic Games Team Up on ‘Pick and Mix’
The two-week program will help film and television professionals move into real-time visualization and virtual production; free for freelancers and furloughed workers, the program runs March 15-26.
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Cinesite Expands LA and London VFX Business Teams
Los Angeles-based Natasha Gould will lead business development on the west coast; Martin Perkins has been named the studio’s new business and bidding manager for the London office.
Manus Announces the Manus Pro Tracker for SteamVR
Tracker features advanced sensors, lightweight portability, and extended battery life, and is specifically designed for motion capture, virtual production, and full-body virtual reality.
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DNEG and Dimension Establish Virtual Production Partnership
Deal brings together VFX company’s creative talent with XR studio’s volumetric and real-time development to enrich relationships and service offerings across film, episodic and animation projects.
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Company 3 and Method Merge Atlanta Editorial Teams
Integration will optimize inter-departmental collaboration, enhancing overall service offerings; leading the transition are award-winning editors Eddie Kesler and Matt Barron.
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FMX 2021 Online May 4-6
Begins: May 4, 2021
The 2021 online platform's theme, ‘Reimagine Tomorrow,’ is all about connecting the FMX community virtually.
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