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SIGGRAPH 2020 Announces Technical Research Papers Selections

163 projects from 24 countries have been chosen, representing innovative, cutting-edge research across a wide range of computer graphics fields.

Call for Papers Headline News

Submit Your Technical Papers to SIGGRAPH Asia 2020 by May 21

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 15, 2020 at 9:28am

Deadline is only one week away; conference wants your research papers that introduce new and innovative ideas in a wide range of computer graphics fields.

Feature Film VFX VFXWorld

Eric Demeusy’s Indie Sci-Fi Thriller ‘PROXIMITY’ Launching May 15 on VOD

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 4:16pm

The Emmy Award-winning VFX artist leverages his animation and visual effects experience to craft a suspenseful film about a young NASA scientist obsessed with proving he was abducted by aliens. 

Technology Headline News

Unity’s ‘The Heretic’ Digital Human Character Package Now Available

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 10:19am

Digital Human character and technology stack used in company’s short film project now available as a free download.

Careers Headline News

WIA Virtual Q+A - Creating Your Career in Production Design Coming May 15

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 4:01pm

‘Trolls World Tour’ production designer Kendal Cronkhite Shaindlin, joined by the film’s producer Gina Shay as moderator, will discuss her career path and share insights of a 25-year journey through the animation industry.

Technology Headline News

First Look: Unreal Engine 5 Moving Towards High-End Photorealism

Slated for release in 2021, Epic Game’s next generation game engine looks to achieve photorealism on par with movie CG.

SVOD Headline News

Netflix Greenlights DC’s ‘Sweet Tooth’ with Robert Downey Jr. Exec Producing

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 2:06pm

New series from Team Downey follows a part deer / part boy who journeys through a post-apocalyptic world seeking answers to his hybrid origins.

SVOD Headline News

Disney+ Greenlights ‘Just Beyond’ Series Based on R.L. Stine Graphic Novel

8-episode series was created by writer Grahame-Smith, author of ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ and ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Killer.’

Business Headline News

Rising Sun Pictures Celebrates 25th Anniversary

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 11, 2020 at 12:19pm

Adelaide, South Australia-based VFX production house today marks 25 years creating visual effects for some of Hollywood’s biggest films.  

TV VFX VFXWorld

FuseFX Gives Us the ‘Upload’ on Amazon’s New Sci-Fi Comedy Series

Production VFX supervisor Marshall Krasser walks through some of the 1,400 visual effects shots his team produced on Greg Daniel’s new Amazon Original series just released May 1. 

Business Headline News

Licensing Expo 2020 Canceled, Licensing Week Virtual Set for June

To facilitate much needed industry connections, Licensing Expo is joining forces with Licensing International to offer 5-day virtual program running June 15-19; Licensing Expo 2021 returns May 25-27, 2021.

Animation Festivals Headline News

15th International Summit Animayo Virtual Edition Coming May 15 -17

Oscar qualifying Spanish animation festival embarks on virtual journey, offering free masterclasses with an international line-up of artists and creators.

call for entries Headline News

Call for Submissions: SIGGRAPH Asia 2020 Computer Animation Festival

Entries now being accepted in multiple categories, including shorts, visualizations, VFX sequences, game cinematics, and real-time pieces; deadline to enter is July 31, 2020.

Covid-19 Headline News

An Open Letter from WIA President Marge Dean

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 10:53am

WIA president addresses important issues concerning working from home and how it’s affecting people’s lives during pandemic. 

People Headline News

Taika Waititi to Harness the Force in New ‘Star Wars’ Feature

Oscar-winning ‘Jojo Rabbit’ director to co-write and direct new movie franchise entry; new ‘Star Wars’ Disney+ series also announced during May the Fourth celebrations.

Technology Headline News

Epic Games Releases Unreal Engine 4.25

New version includes next-gen platform support, allowing developers to build PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X games. 

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