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TV VFX VFXWorld

Finding a Proper VFX Balance on Joe and Anthony Russo’s ‘Citadel’

Led by VFX supervisor Wes Froud and VFX producer Scott Shapiro, lead vendor DNEG, along with Digital Domain, Distillery VFX, Host VFX, Luma Pictures, Outpost VFX, Perception, RISE, Territory Studios, Visual Creatures, and Zoic Studios, delivered a wide selection of 1,796 VFX shots, ranging from UI motion graphics to an explosive train crash, on the famed MCU directing duo’s new spy thriller series, now streaming on Prime Video.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Motion Graphics, People, Previs, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

It's About TIME! Headline News

Marvel Drops New Trailer for ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’

The MCU Phase 5 kicks off this February with the third installment of the ‘Ant-Man’ franchise; Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly reprise their titular roles.

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Gimme Groot! ANIMATIONWorld

Luma Pictures Helps Grow a ‘Groot’

Marvel Studios’ 5-episode collection of ‘I Am Groot’ animated shorts finds the mischievous toddler sprouting his childhood wings, produced through a close collaboration between director Kirsten Lepore and the VFX studio’s animation director, Raphael Pimentel; the series is now streaming on Disney+.

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Phase 5 is On The Way! Headline News

Marvel Drops ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’ Trailer, Images and Poster

Get ready for Kang!!! The MCU Phase 5 kicks off this February with the third installment of the ‘Ant-Man’ franchise; Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly reprise their titular roles.

In 3D, Acting, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Community Outreach Headline News

Access: VFX Launches European Chapter

Netflix joins The Foundry to support new chapter helmed by Glassworks’ Chris Kiser; studio coalition aims to promote diversity within the VFX industry.

In 3D, Business, CG, Community Outreach, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Films, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe

Honey Mamma! VFXWorld

Luma Pictures Travels to Graceland in ‘Elvis’ VFX

The visual effects studio recreates the King of Rock & Roll’s famed home, showing its change over the course of 3 decades, along with shots of the iconic Hollywood sign, in Baz Luhrmann’s lush, colorful biopic.

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Waititi and Hemsworth Return! VFXWorld

Hammering Out the VFX in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

Production VFX supervisor and cat enthusiast Jake Morrison talks lighting breakthroughs, VR magic, how to differentiate your shadow creatures, and how to make a dumpling god – all in a day’s work on Marvel Studios’ fourth outing in the Norse god franchise, now playing in theaters.

In 3D, Acting, CG, Films, People, Technology, Virtual Production, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Feature Film VFX VFXWorld

Luma Pictures is Well Suited to ‘Eternals’ VFX Production

The VFX studio delivers over 400 shots, including each character’s elaborate CG suit formation effects, as well as Phastos’ holographic printing press used to create all manner of items.

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Home Entertainment Headline News

Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ Coming to Digital and Blu-Ray

See the MCU’s newest team of superheroes, immortal beings forced out from the shadows to reunite and protect humanity against their oldest enemy; film hits all major digital platforms January 12, and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD February 15, complete with gag reel and deleted scenes.

In 3D, Acting, CG, Digital Media, Films, Home Entertainment, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Unlocking the Future Headline News

Autodesk Shares Vision of Cloud-Based M&E Workflows

Announcements made today, as Autodesk University 2021 begins, outline an industry forward look at Cloud production, open standards, and machine learning; shift to the cloud in response to global pandemic means opportunities to build a more resilient future, unlocking new levels of creator collaboration and efficiency to meet growing content demand.

Out From the Shadows Headline News

Marvel Studios Shares ‘Eternals’ Final Trailer and Poster

The MCU’s immortal superheroes come out from the shadows after thousands of years to battle mankind’s oldest enemy; written and helmed by Oscar-winning ‘Nomadland’ director Chloé Zhao, the film opens November 5, 2021.

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Beware the White Spikes! VFXWorld

Designing ‘The Tomorrow War’s Vicious, Deadly Aliens

For VFX supervisor Jamie Price, the ‘White Spikes’ predators eradicating humans in Chris McKay and Amazon Studios’ original sci-fi thriller had to be agile, scary, and above all, lethal.

In 2D, 3D, Art, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Post-production, Previs, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Podcasts Headline News

New ‘Masters of Motion’ Podcast with VFX Supervisor Brendan Seals

‘Becoming a Top Supervisor & Creating VFX for Spider-Man, Thor & Black Panther’ episode features the Luma Pictures artist discussing topics including making better show and breakdown reels; working in commercials; pipeline technology; and advantages / disadvantages of being a 3D generalist.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, Podcast, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia

Technology Headline News

Autodesk Unveils Maya, 3ds Max and MotionBuilder 2022

Flagship product updates include powerful new functionality and tools like the much anticipated USD plugin for Maya.

In 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Films, People, Post-production, Previs, Short Films, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Google Cloud Platform VFXWorld

Luma Pictures Takes Molten Man and Cyclone into the Cloud on ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’

VFX producer Michael Perdew shares how Google Cloud was integral in the studio’s Air and Fire Elementals production work on the hit superhero action adventure.

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BRIC Summit Headline News

First-Ever BRIC Summit Promotes Strategies to Change Representation in Hollywood

Sold-out inaugural 2019 BRIC Talent and Innovation Summit gathers a diverse array of creative professionals and leaders in entertainment and technology to reinvent how the industry recruits, supports and nurtures talent.

In Business, Education and Training, Event, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Jobs & Recruiting Headline News

Inaugural 2019 BRIC Talent and Innovation Summit Set for February 9

First-ever all-day interactive summit aims to support the next generation of creative leaders and industry disrupters.

In Event, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Places, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Marvel VFXWorld

Piecing Together the Puzzle: Bringing ‘Black Panther’ to the Screen

Production VFX Supervisor Geoff Baumann assembled and managed the movie’s heavy-hitter vendor lineup to complete more than 2,000 visual effects shots for Marvel’s most recent hit.

In 3D, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America

Marvel Studios VFXWorld

Highly Suitable Work: Luma Pictures Tackles ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’

VFX supervisor Kevin Souls leads Los Angeles and Melbourne teams handling almost 500 key shots on the first ‘Spider-Man’ film within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Feature Film VFX VFXWorld

ILM Works its Magic for ‘Doctor Strange’

VFX supervisor Richard Bluff describes Industrial Light & Magic’s dazzling New York and Hong Kong sequence work in Marvel’s supernatural adventure hit.

In CG, Films, People, Post-production, Previs, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All

Luma Headline News

Luma Pictures Heads into New Territory, Hires Head Creative Director Ben Hibon

Los Angeles and Melbourne-based VFX shop expanding into original content with artist and animation director Hibon at the helm as Head Creative Director.

In Business, Films, People, Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia, North America

Education & Training Headline News

CG Spectrum College Now Accepting International Scholarship Applications

International candidates now eligible to apply for scholarships at Australia’s CG Spectrum College in animation, concept art, visual effects, programming, 3D modeling and compositing.

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Luma Pictures Headline News

Luma Pictures Rewrites Physics for Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange’

Inspired by surrealist art and the works of M.C. Escher, Luma creates the opening sequence in London for Marvel Studios’ blockbuster movie, ‘Doctor Strange.’

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20th Century Fox Headline News

Director Tim Miller Exits ‘Deadpool 2’

Blur Studio co-founder exits 20th Century Fox’s blockbuster sequel due to a series of creative differences with star Ryan Reynolds.

In Business, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Blur Headline News

Blur Bolsters Technology & Creative Capabilities with New Talent

Character effects supervisor Eric Maurer and asset supervisor Oded Raz to bolster studio’s leadership team as the company gears up for the next round of feature work by Blur co-founder and ‘Deadpool’ director Tim Miller.