Whiskytree Taps Deadline to Accelerate VFX Pipeline
Flexible data processing solution from Thinkbox Software accelerates VFX studio’s pipeline.
In 3D, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Category: 3D
Alfonso Cuaron Talks Gravity
The director, who will be receiving the VES' 2014 Visionary Award, discusses the unique process of reverse-engineering his Oscar-contending blockbuster.
Splash’s ‘Dive Olly Dive and The Pirate Treasure’ Sets Sail
Splash Entertainment’s animated 3D stereoscopic feature film, Dive Olly Dive and The Pirate Treasure, sets sail internationally with leading broadcasters; sales include Discovery Kids Latin America, Lagardere in France and AKM Distribution in Russia and the CIS.
In 3D, Business, Cartoons, Films, Places, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America, South America
Disney Releases New ‘Planes: Fire & Rescue’ Trailer
Disney releases a new trailer for the forthcoming DisneyToon feature, Planes: Fire & Rescue, the follow-up to last summer’s Planes.
Gener8 Signs Multi-Picture 3D Conversion Deal with Rainmaker
Gener8 Media Corps announces a deal with Rainmaker Entertainment to convert three animated feature films, including the upcoming Sly Cooper movie, to 3D.
Light of Day Helps Artist David Krakauer Visualize ‘The Big Picture’
Light of Day brings visual life to international concert artist David Krakauer’s multi-media production The Big Picture, which explores the inseparable relationship between music and movies.
Thinkbox Software Releases Deadline 6.1
Thinkbox Software launches a new version of the company's production-proven high-volume data management solution, Deadline 6.1.
Faceware Forms Partnership with Vicon
Mocap and motion tracking companies partner to provide studios with greater flexibility in the facial and full-performance motion capture process.
The Foundry Launches MeshFusion for MODO 701
MeshFusion dramatically cuts time and increases efficiency of 3D modeling workflows.
Calabash Animates Pirate Adventure for Angry Birds
Calabash Animation creates a new ad, Pirate Pig Attack, for Rovio’s Angry Birds franchise.
To Boldly Go Where No Titles Have Gone Before
VFX producer Andrew Kramer talks 'Star Trek Into Darkness' title sequences and how Adobe After Effects and Element 3D were central to their production.
Toon Boom to be Distributed in Japan by HeARTBIT
Toon Boom Animation signs of a distribution agreement with HeARTBIT Digital Creation for the distribution and localization of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro and Harmony in Japan.
Framestore Creates Brazilian Crowds for Nike Using Golaem Crowd
Framestore taps Golaem Crowd to create 40,000 cheering fans for the Nike “Dare to be Brazilian” campaign.
VFX Oscar Bakeoff 2014: The Race for Five Nominees
10 contenders flaunt their “visual goods” at the annual Motion Picture Academy Oscar-nomination voting presentation.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards
Gene Deitch Feels Left Out in the Cold by ‘Frozen’
The Oscar-winning animation director again questions the very definition of an “animated film.”
In 2D, 3D, CG, Films, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards
China’s First 3D Animated Feature Ready for the Big Screen
Marking the launch of China’s first 3D animated feature, popular animated series Boonie Bears is set to debut on the big screen in January.
Light of Day Delivers Artful Daydreams For NY Lottery
Light of Day delivers artful musings of newfound millionaire in The Car and Garden, two new spots for the New York Lottery.
Theodore Ushev Talks Art, War, Conflict and Their Convergence in 'Gloria Victoria'
The prolific experimental animator discusses his latest film and the message, or lack of one, behind his musical and visual decision-making.
NORAD and Poser Track Santa
NORAD Santa tracker brings Christmas to life with Poser 3D software; Poser imagery and animation provides educational and entertaining experience this holiday season.
Weta Breathes Fire into the Menacing Dragon of 'The Hobbit'
Weta Digital's Joe Letteri discusses the new creature work in the second Hobbit movie, The Desolation of Smaug, highlighted by the eponymous dragon.
New Trailer for Blue Sky’s 'Rio 2' Arrives
Twentieth Century Fox releases a new trailer for the forthcoming CG animated feature, Rio 2, the follow-up from Blue Sky Animation.
Chris Landreth’s 'Subconscious Password' to Screen at Sundance
Chris Landreth’s award-winning National Film Board of Canada (NFB) animated short Subconscious Password is selected to screen at the Sundance Film Festival.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Event, Festival, People, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
V-Ray 2.0 for Rhino Now Available
Popular renderer for Rhino gets major overhaul across the board; speed, workflow, lighting, and material improvements.
The Foundry Launches NUKE 8
The Foundry releases NUKE 8, with more creative control, cutting-edge advancements and future-proofed 3D workflows.
Shotgun Announces 5.2 & 5.3 Releases
Shotgun announces new media management tools and an integrated client review site; new studio review tools to roll out in back-to-back releases this December and February.
