Warner Bros. Announces 'Lego' Animated Feature Release Date
Warner Bros. announced that the first-ever full length, theatrical LEGO movie will open nationwide on February 28, 2014.
Category: CG
Foundry Announces HIERO for Windows
Visual effects software developer The Foundry announced a new Beta version of HIERO, which allows users to download and trial the software on the Windows operating system.
In Business, CG, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects, Business, CG, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Cartoon Network Releases New 'Beware the Batman' Teaser
Cartoon Network released a new teaser for “Beware the Batman,” based on characters from DC Comics.
In Cartoons, CG, Interactive, People, Television, Cartoons, CG, Interactive, People, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Disney & Pixar Release 'Brave' Featurette
Disney & Pixar released a character featurette for the upcoming animated film "Brave."
In CG, Films, Voice Acting, CG, Films, Voice Acting | Art, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Stereoscopic Supervisor Robert Neuman Talks Disney 3-D
The man behind conversions of The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast discusses the stereoscopic 3-D renaissance at Disney.
Cinedeck RX Boosts VFX Delivery for Stargate
Stargate Studios recently deployed dual Cinedeck RX systems, in combination with dual Cinedeck EXs and on-board camera recorders, to assist the rapid delivery of 700 VFX shots for the ABC pilot “Beauty and the Beast.”
In CG, Technology, Television, Visual Effects, CG, Places, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Charlex Makes a Splash with all
Charlex showed off the full range of its production and post-production capabilities recently with a lively spot for all Laundry Detergent via Merkley + Partners.
In Business, CG, Commercials, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Commercials, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
'Iron Man 3' Production Heads to China
In a move sure to raise eyebrows on the heels of the recent announcement of Disney’s Chinese animation partnership, the studio yesterday announced that they would be co-producing the upcoming Iron Man 3 feature in China.
In Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Digital Domain Reunites Holographic 2Pac with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg at Coachella
Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg wowed fans at this weekend's Coachella Valley Music Festival when they were joined onstage by holographic projection of 2Pac Shakur.
In CG, Event, People, Places, Technology, CG, Event, People, Places, Technology | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
eyeon Leverages the Power of NVIDIA CUDA
eyeon Software announced a significant commitment to supporting NVIDIA CUDA technology.
In Broadcast Design, CG, Event, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Event, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Special Events: NAB | Geographic Region: North America
Factory Studios Launches 'Factory Connect'
Factory Studios, led by film industry leaders Steve Griffith, Tom Mikota and Keith Manley, has launched “Factory Connect,” a cloud-based service that provides users with streaming, on-demand access to hardware, software and shared data.
In Business, CG, Technology, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Facilis to Showcase TerraBlock 5.5 at NAB 2012
At NAB 2012, Facilis Technology will exhibit its latest developments in shared storage solutions for post-production and content creation.
In Business, CG, Event, Places, Technology, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Event, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Special Events: NAB | Geographic Region: North America
The Friday Five - The Crowd, the Cloud, and the Chaos (Week of 4/13/12)
The Friday Five: Week of 4/13/12 - For the Remainder (Omer Ben David), MATATORO (Mauro Carraro, , Raphaël Calamote, Jérémy Pasquet), Solipsist (Andrew Thomas Huang), Remington Requiem (Jules Guérin), unnamed soundsculpture (Dan Franke, Cedric Kiefer)
PipelineFX Releases ArtistView GUI for Qube!
PipelineFX announced the release of ArtistView GUI for Qube!
In Business, CG, Event, Technology, Business, CG, Event, Technology, 3D | Headline News | Special Events: NAB | Geographic Region: North America
HOW TO WRITE FOR ANIMATION available again at Amazon.com
My book, How To Write For Animation, has just been released for the Kindle and other eBook formats. Read what Jeffrey Katzenberg, Stan Lee and others have to say about it.
In 2D, 3D, Acting, Anime, Awards, Books, Business, Cartoons, CG, Education and Training, Films, Flash, Interactive, Stop-Motion, Technology, Television, Visual Effects, Voice Acting, Writing | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott
The Footprint of Hong Kong Animation
Animation production in Hong Kong has been around roughly for sixty years. It is not until recently that it has been recognized and appreciated as a respected industry.
Pixar Previews 'Brave'
Pixar screened the first half-hour of Brave last week and Bill Desowitz reports his impressions and speaks with director Mark Andrews.
Shotgun and Tweak Launch Revolver
Shotgun announced it has teamed up with Tweak on a new product called Revolver that provides digital studios with an all-in-one review toolset.
In Business, CG, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects, Business, CG, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Special Events: NAB | Geographic Region: North America
Luma Brings 'Underworld'’s Über Lycan to Life with OptiTrack
Luma Pictures employed an OptiTrack motion capture system for character development, animation and visual effects for the Über Lycan in Sony’s “Underworld: Awakening.”
In CG, Films, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects, CG, Films, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Brain Zoo Animates Stratego Board Game
Brain Zoo Studios collaborated with Spin Master to create a dynamic story that pushes the creative boundaries for the latest rendition of the classic board game Stratego.
In CG, Commercials, Interactive, Visual Effects, CG, Commercials, Interactive, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Victoria Alonso Talks VFX Production, Marvel and 'The Avengers'
Marvel's Exec-VP of visual effects and post production talks about the pressures of co-producing massive vfx-driven films like Iron Man 2, Captain America, Thor and The Avengers.
Book Review: Tricky Women: Women In Animation
Nancy Phelps discusses the 12 collected essays analyzing women and their history and involvement in animation.
'Wrath of the Titans': Giving Strength to Kronos
Method Studios VFX supervisor Olivier Dumont walks us through the complex building of Kronos and the Underworld for the Clash of the Titans sequel.
Disney Announces 'Captain America' Sequel
The Walt Disney Studios has announced a release date for Marvel Studios’ sequel to the blockbuster “Captain America: The First Avenger” on April 4, 2014.
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Imagination Part 2
These days, when technology plays such a significant role in all aspects of our lives, and in much of what we do, there is a strong relationship between “IT” and our imagination: when they are not in balance, technology itself can overshadow imagination and seemingly become the ultimate answer to all. But when they are, technology empowers us, acting as our “magic wand”.
