disguise Launches Free ‘Virtual Production Workflows’ Course
Nine modular topics range from volume design to ACES color management and virtual production workflows; participants earn an online certificate.
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VES Announces ‘The VES Handbook of Virtual Production’ Release
The comprehensive guide to techniques and best practices, gleaned from 82 experts in VR, AR, MR, and XR technology and edited by VFX professionals Susan Zwerman VES and Jeffrey A. Okun VES, is now available for pre-order.
Disguise and Move.ai Release ‘Invisible’ Real-Time Markerless MoCap Bundle
The solution lets creatives animate real-time characters and gesture-triggered effects without markers, wearable suits, and long calibration setups.
Digital Kinetics Deploys Vicon’s Valkyrie and Shōgun
Croatia-based studio creates cutting-edge motion capture stage to deliver mocap and virtual production services to local and international entertainment industries.
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DNEG Acquires Key Production and Post-Production Facilities in India
The leading VFX and animation studio’s deal with parent company Prime Focus Limited for India-based integrated film and TV studio assets includes PF Studios, Digital Intermediate, Equipment Rental Services (EQR), and PFL’s Advertising post-production business.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Films, Post-production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
OptiTrack Releases CinePuck
The new tracking tool designed for Virtual Production and in-camera VFX features technology easily integrated into any production workflow; with multiple mount points for tracking stability and optical data, the device is optimized for real-time VFX.
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Vicon Launches Valkyrie Motion Capture System
Mocap tech specialists deliver a new cutting-edge flagship camera range with 4 models ideal for use in applications ranging from in-camera VFX to biomechanical modeling, responsive VR experiences, and sessions that utilize active markers.
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Beyond Vancouver and Reservoir Creative Launch Beyond Montréal
New state-of-the-art performance capture studio slated to be fully operational by November 2021.
9th Street Films’ Flame Post Pipeline Helps Deliver High-End VFX on Indie Budget
Full service creative shop’s innovative workflow helps deliver time and money-saving VFX, color, and editorial on projects like ‘Sixth of June’ and ‘Love 40.’
Mels Studios Launches Virtual Production Stage in Montreal
New facility, built in collaboration with Solotech, is powered by Unreal Engine, and will provide state-of-the-art resources for real-time, in-camera visual effects production.
‘The Irishman:’ Solving an Age-Old Problem
VFX supervisor Pablo Helman discusses the sophisticated digital de-aging process, sans markers, used to depict Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Al Pacino over a four-decade span.
In 3D, Acting, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards, VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
Faceware Announces 2019 Pricing for Facial Motion Capture Cameras and Software
Starting at just $99 per year, new subscription pricing offers lower-cost of entry and end-to-end warranties; academic pricing starts at $50 per year.
New Animated Main Titles for ‘Full Frontal with Samantha Bee’
Designer Erin Sarofsky directs 20-second intro for Emmy Award-winning TBS show.
Technology Sneak Peek: Python in Unreal Engine
At Autodesk University, Unreal Engine is providing a glimpse of what to expect from Datasmith, as the company tackles the challenges of importing CAD data into Unreal Engine.
Vicon Unveils Vertex at Siggraph 2017
The compact camera is built to support the tracking of smaller environments across VR, biomechanics, automotive and life science applications.
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Vicon Launching Cara Lite at SIGGRAPH 2017
Integrates with Dynamixyz to offer film and game studios more realistic character animations.
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More Than 45 Sundance Films Created Using Blackmagic Design Technology
More than 45 films and series at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival used Blackmagic Design’s digital film cameras, DaVinci Resolve Studio grading, editing and finishing solution, Fusion Studio visual effects and motion graphics software, and other products throughout production and post production.
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Vicon Motion Capture Technology Lends Magic Touch to ‘Doctor Strange’
VFX house Framestore uses a 24-camera Vicon system paired with Vicon’s data capture and processing software Blade to precisely capture data straight into Autodesk MotionBuilder.
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Academy Investigating 12 Scientific and Technical Areas for 2016 Oscars
Scientific and technical investigations include high-resolution digital motion picture cameras, motion control software, production ray-tracing & rendering technologies, real-time vector-based drawing tools, and animatronics.
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Vicon Debuts Intelligent Camera Platform for Motion Capture
Vantage combines industry-leading motion capture technology with intelligent, accessible design.
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Blackmagic Design Powers Sundance Films
Oscar winner Daniel Junge and Johnny Knoxville’s feature, ‘Being Evel,’ was shot using Blackmagic Design cameras, while more than 20 films at this year’s festival were color graded using DaVinci Resolve.
