Kristy Scanlan Joins Technicolor Animation Group
Technicolor Digital Productions’ animation group has appointed Kristy Scanlan as its VP of business development.
Category: CG
SpeedTree v6.1.1 Provides Support for Cinema 4D
Interactive Data Visualization announced that new versions of its flagship line of vegetation generating products — SpeedTree® Studio 6.1.1 and SpeedTree® Cinema 6.1.1 — now offer direct support for CINEMA 4D, the industry-leading 3D motion graphics, visual effects, painting, and rendering software application.
In Business, CG, Films, Games, Motion Graphics, Technology, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Films, Games, Motion Graphics, Technology, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Guillermo del Toro to Produce CG-Animated 'Day of the Dead'
Guillermo del Toro is returning to his Mexican roots as producer of the CG-animated “Day of the Dead.”
In Business, CG, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
V-Ray for Softimage Now Available
Chaos Group announces V-Ray for Autodesk Softimage, the newest addition to the company’s suite of innovative rendering solutions.
In CG, Places, Technology, Visual Effects, CG, Places, Technology, Visual Effects, 2D, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
A Darker 'Ghost Rider'
Production VFX producer Jenny Fulle discusses the back to basics approach to the Ghost Rider sequel, Spirit of Vengeance, but with the addition of 3-D.
Oscar 2012: Rob Legato Talks 'Hugo'
VFX supervisor Rob Legato discusses the game-changing Martin Scorsese best picture nominee.
COPA Brings Nicki Minaj to Life
Fresh off their official launch, COPA has delivered high-end imagery for ‘Turn Me On,” the new music video for David Guetta and Nicki Minaj, directed by Sanji at Wondros Productions via EMI Music.
In CG, Music and Sound, People, Places, Visual Effects, CG, People, Places, Visual Effects, Music and Sound | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Autodesk Tools Used on 14 Oscar-Nominated Films
Digital artists worldwide used Autodesk digital entertainment creation software to create 2011's most celebrated movies.
In Awards, CG, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects, Awards, CG, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects, 2D, 3D | Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All
Oscar 2012: Erik Nash Talks 'Real Steel'
Production VFX supervisor Erik Nash of Digital Domain gets into the virtual production ring.
Oscar 2012: William Joyce Talks 'Fantastic Flying Books'
The Oscar contender discusses how his acclaimed short has captured the retro vibe.
Fin Design Shares-A-Coke with Fusion CI
Fin Design + Effects and Fusion CI Studios joined forces to create CG elements for the Share-A-Coke ad campaign.
In CG, Commercials, People, Places, Visual Effects, CG, Commercials, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Wanda Sykes Guest Voices ‘Bubble Guppies’
Actress/comedian Wanda Sykes makes a splash as the voice of a mean witch in the first-ever hour-long special of Nickelodeon’s top-rated CG-animated preschool series, “Bubble Guppies,” premiering Sunday, February 19.
In Cartoons, CG, People, Television, Voice Acting | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Image Engine Delivers Invisible Effects for ‘Safe House’
Image Engine announced that it has created over 370 photoreal visual effects shots for Universal Pictures’ Safe House.
In CG, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects, CG, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
3D Artist Josh Mossotti to Speak at SIGGRAPH Panel
3D Artist Josh Mossoitti , of LOOK Effects, will be participating in the Los Angeles SIGGRAPH CG Lighting Panel and Technology Session on Thursday, February 16th at Gnomon School of Visual Effects.
Oscar 2012: Pixar’s Enrico Casarosa and Kevin Reher Talk 'La Luna'
Director Enrico Casaroa and Producer Kevin Reher discuss the creative and production process behind the gentle and beautifully crafted La Luna.
'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.
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
‘Rango’ Wins Best Animation at 2012 BAFTA Awards
At the BAFTA Awards held Sunday at the Royal Opera House in London, Rango won best animated film, beating The Adventures Of Tintin and Arthur Christmas. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 got the top prize for visual effects, and Hugo won two awards for sound and design.
In Awards, CG, Event, Films, Music and Sound, People, Places, Short Films, Visual Effects, Awards, CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Visual Effects, 2D, 3D, Music and Sound | Headline News | Special Events: BAFTAs | Geographic Region: Europe
Fuel VFX Introduces New Commercial Producers Team
Fuel VFX has bolstered its Commercials team with the addition of senior producers Kate Stenhouse and Samantha Daley who join Erica Ford, Lauren Rosen and Head of Production Dave Kelly.
In Business, CG, Commercials, People, Places, Television, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Commercials, People, Places, Television, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Nickelodeon Launches New CG-Animated Series 'Franklin and Friends'
Franklin is back and better than ever in the brand-new CG-animated preschool series, Franklin and Friends, premiering Monday, Feb. 13, at 9:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
In Cartoons, CG, Television, Cartoons, CG, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Absolute Dials It in for CTIA
Absolute provided visual effects, including CG, for CTIA “Your Mind is a Wireless Place.”
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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.”
Wizart Brings ‘The Snow Queen’ to EFM
Russian animation studio Wizart Animation opens international sales of the stereoscopic 3D feature film “The Snow Queen,” based on the fairy-tale by Hans Christian Andersen, at the EFM in Berlin, February 9 – 17, 2012.
