Ziva VFX Character Simulation Software Now Free for Students and Educators
Physics-based character creation platform now available free of charge for non-commercial projects.
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Bilali Mack and Erin Nash Join Alkemy X
After a year of steady growth, visual effects house bolsters its NYC office roster with hiring of two new VFX supervisors.
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Scanline VFX Successfully Converts Entire Global Operations to Work Remotely
As of yesterday, all 650 staff across seven studios location are safely working from home.
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‘The Lion King,’ ‘Missing Link’ & ‘The Mandalorian’ Top 18th Annual VES Awards
‘The Lion King’ tops all photoreal features with three awards; ‘Missing Link’ is top animated feature film; ‘The Mandalorian’ leads broadcast wins.
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George R. R. Martin Promises Alternate GOT Ending in Upcoming Books
Author’s two new promised volumes to close out his famous “Song of Ice and Fire” series may appease large group of fans who despised HBO’s conclusion to the hugely popular ‘Game of Thrones.’
‘Toy Story 4’ and Axel Geddes Win Eddie Award for Best Edited Animated Feature Film
Pixar film editor recognized at ACE’s gala awards ceremony honoring the best editing of 2019; ‘Jojo Rabbit,’ ‘Chernobyl’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ also honored.
WATCH: Aardman and Greenpeace’s ‘Turtle Journey’ Highlights Oceans’ Plight
Through humorous storytelling and CGI/stop-motion animation mix, short conveys the urgent message of climate change, pollution, oil drilling and overfishing perils.
Producers Guild Announces 2020 Nominations
‘Abominable,’ ‘Frozen 2,’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,’ ‘Missing Link’ and ‘Toy Story 4’ to contend in animated movie category; ‘1917,’ ‘Ford v Ferrari’ and ‘The Irishman’ among top producer award nominees.
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‘Alita: Battle Angel,’ ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Toy Story 4’ Top VES Award Nominations
Winners in 25 categories will be announced January 29 at the 18th Annual gala awards ceremony being held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
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A Game of Prequels Finds Victor with ‘House of the Dragon’
The highly anticipated ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘Bloodmoon’ has been replaced with ‘House of the Dragon,’ chronicling the rise and fall of House Targaryen.
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New Trailer for Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ Casts Axii on Audiences
Lauren Hissrich, showrunner on the highly anticipated fantasy series, hints at a seven-season plan for the show, which drops its first episode set December 20, 2019.
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Benioff, Weiss and Johnson Join the Rebellion Against ‘Star Wars’ Trilogies
David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Rian Johnson have left their respective projects, leaving no new ‘Star Wars’ films in active development.
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VIEW Conference 2019: Celebrating the Best in Animation, VFX and Visual Storytelling
Grab your notepad and fashionable wool scarf; a packed roster of talent led by Brad Bird, Dean DeBlois and Rob Legato will rub elbows and share insights at the digital media conference and symposium set for October 21-25 in Turin, Italy.
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Martin Promises More Dragons in ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff
Unnamed Game of Thrones prequel in development at HBO to feature the fiery reign of the Targaryen’s and their faithful dragon companions.
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Complete VIEW 2019 Program Released
Last minute confirmations pack an already expanded roster featuring top industry speakers; directors Jill Culton, Brad Bird, Dean DeBlois, Conrad Vernon, Sergio Pablos, Peter Ramsey and Eric Darnell lead an all-star lineup.
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animago 2019 Announces Jury and Award Nominees
30 international entries chosen from 1,137 entries will compete in 10 creative categories at upcoming event running November 2-4 in Munich, Germany.
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Disney VFX Supervisor Steve Goldberg to Present ‘Frozen 2’ at VIEW 2019
Conference attendees get early, extended look at highly anticipated sequel to the studio’s 2013 hit musical adventure, the highest grossing animated feature film of all time.
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‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Chernobyl’ Take Home VFX Emmy Awards
HBO garners multiple wins including Outstanding Special Visual Effects, Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role, Main Title Design and Production Design.
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Renowned Video Game Designer Brendan Greene to Speak at VIEW 2019
Creator of the battle royale game sensation, ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ (PUBG), joins impressive list of speakers confirmed for October 21-25 digital media conference in Turin, Italy.
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Scanline Reveals Throne Melt and King’s Landing Destruction in ‘GOT’ Season 8 VFX Breakdown
Studio delivers 60 minutes of spectacular visual effects, including epic battles, destruction and Clegane brothers fight on final three episodes of HBO’s hit fantasy adventure series, ‘Game of Thrones.’
Pixomondo Tackles ‘Goliath’ VFX Project for Amazon Prime
Company brought on as sole Season 3 visual effects facility for Billy Bob Thornton-led streaming series.
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Full VIEW Conference 2019 Announced
Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Rob Legato to present ‘The Lion King;’ director Conrad Vernon to present animated ‘The Addams Family’ at October 21-25 digital media conference in Turin, Italy.
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Peter Ramsey, Siobhan Reddy and Sergio Pablos to Present at VIEW 2019
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,’ ‘Dreams,’ and ‘Klaus’ presentations confirmed for upcoming animation, VFX, games and immersive storytelling conference.
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Weta Digital Fells a Dragon and Slays a Giant in ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8
Animation supervisor David Clayton shares how his team brought down the fire-breathing Rhaegal with a giant bolt, and Crum the giant wight with a small knife, in HBO’s hit action-adventure series.
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SIGGRAPH 2019 Announces Exclusive ‘Making Of’ VFX Production Sessions
Oscar winners ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ and ‘First Man,’ ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ ‘Toy Story 4’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ among expansive slate of planned feature film, streaming, games and VR presentations.
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