Chris Edwards in Beijing - Part 2: Virtual Visionary
THE THIRD FLOOR founder continues to champion virtual production and lead the charge into virtual reality.
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Setting the Bar: GKIDS Aims High with a Passion for Indie Animated Feature Distribution
GKIDS execs Eric Beckman and Dave Jesteadt continue feeding independent animated gems to a growing North American appetite.
In 2D, Business, Films, People, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Creating a Modern World of Animals: Byron Howard on the Story and Directing Challenges of ‘Zootopia’
As part of AWN's Professional Spotlight Series recorded during VIEW 2016, the Oscar-nominated director of Disney’s hit, ‘Zootopia,’ talks about the decision to make significant story changes well into production on the animated feature film.
In Awards, CG, Education and Training, Films, People, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: Academy Awards, VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
Integrating VFX and Stop-Motion: Steve Emerson on Hybrid Filmmaking Approach of ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’
As part of AWN's Professional Spotlight Series recorded during VIEW 2016, the Oscar-nominated VFX supervisor talks about a decade of filmmaking innovation and advancement at LAIKA.
In Awards, CG, Films, People, Stop-Motion, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: Academy Awards, VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
Claude Barras Delivers Heartwarming Oscar-Nominated ‘My Life as a Zucchini’
Director’s touching stop-motion feature tells moving story of a young orphan learning to trust and love again.
In 2D, CG, Films, People, Stop-Motion, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All
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/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All
Creating a Photoreal Masterpiece: Rob Legato on the Virtual Cinematography of ‘The Jungle Book’
As part of AWN's Professional Spotlight Series recorded during VIEW 2016, the Oscar-nominated VFX supervisor discusses the challenges of virtual production on the hit Disney live-action/CG hybrid feature film.
In Awards, CG, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: Academy Awards, VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
ILM Delivers Photoreal Invisible VFX to Tell the Tragic Story of The Deepwater Horizon
Academy gives nod to supporting visual effects with nomination of Industrial Light & Magic team led by VFX supervisor Craig Hammack for director Peter Berg’s depiction of the disastrous 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil rig explosion and spill.
In Awards, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All
Michaël Dudok de Wit Talks ‘The Red Turtle’ and Partnership with Studio Ghibli
The Oscar-winning director of ‘Father and Daughter’ (2000) teams with famed Japanese animation studio’s Toshio Suzuki and Isao Takahata to produce his remarkable feature film debut exploring the life and our relationship with nature.
In 2D, Awards, Films, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All
Chris Edwards in Beijing - Part 1: Previs and Virtual Production in China
THE THIRD FLOOR founder talks about cutting edge production techniques and technology in a new global frontier.
Journey Inside the Colorful World of DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Trolls’
Producer Gina Shay talks hugs, fuzz and the pressures of producing DWA’s peppy new animated musical comedy, now available on Digital HD and coming on Blu-ray and DVD.
Stop-Motion and VFX Converge in the Vast Oceans of ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’
No one talks as passionately about stylized water, and the artists who create it, as Laika VFX supervisor Steve Emerson.
Jon Favreau Looks Back at ‘The Jungle Book’
Heading into Awards Season, the director of Disney’s 2016 photoreal live-action/CG hybrid action-adventure hit reflects on his initial skepticism and concerns adapting an animated feature film classic.
In 2D, CG, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Perry’s Previews Movie Review: 'Trolls' - Trolling for Cash
Many an unsuspecting parent’s judgement may be clouded by the neon rainbows, sparkling glitter and endless barrage of pop music that this film heaps onto the big screen.
In CG, Films, Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Perry's Previews – Insights from a Child Film Critic | Geographic Region: All
Review: ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Director Gareth Edwards delivers a film light on story but excellent when it comes to visuals and set piece moments.
Base FX Enters Risky Chinese Animated Feature Arena with ‘Wish Dragon’
Director Chris Appelhans bucks conventional industry “wisdom” by choosing VFX powerhouse as partner for first foray into crowded and uncertain Chinese animated feature film market.
Watch: Production Designer Michael Kurinsky Talks ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ at VIEW Conference
The 2016 VIEW Conference kicks off next week in Turin - watch AWN's two-part interview with the Sony Pictures Animation artist from the 2015 edition.
In Art, CG, Event, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Animated Travels, VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
ILM ‘Captain America: Civil War’ VFX Part 2: Fully CG Airport Battle
VFX supervisor Russell Earl discusses the climactic airport battle complete with fully CG super heroes, environments and hundreds of digital assets on Marvel’s latest ‘Captain America’ franchise hit.
Watch: ILM VFX Supervisor Ben Snow Discusses ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ at VIEW Conference
With the 2016 VIEW Conference kicking off October 24, watch AWN's two-part interview with Ben Snow from the 2015 edition.
In CG, Event, Festival, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
ILM ‘Captain America: Civil War’ VFX Part 1: Digital Doubles and CG Characters
Animation supervisor Steve Rawlins discusses Spider-Man, Ant-Man, Black Panther and other CG super hero characters ILM produced for Marvel’s action-adventure hit.
Warner and Imageworks Deliver More than Babies in ‘Storks’
Animation supervisor Joshua Beveridge discusses bird wings, wolf packs, cutesy babies and pliable characters in Warner Bros and Sony Pictures Imageworks’ new animated family adventure.
‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Set for November 22 Blu-ray Release
LAIKA’s latest stop-motion feature arrives on digital HD November 8, 2016 and on Blu-ray combo pack and DVD November 22, 2016.
Troy Saliba Talks the Animation of ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’
Veteran Sony Pictures Imageworks animation supervisor riffs on designs, characters and production complexity on Disney’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ fantasy adventure sequel.
Travis Knight Talks ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’
LAIKA’s CEO slides into the director’s chair to helm the studio’s stunning new stop-motion/CG hybrid animated feature.
Mark Osborne’s ‘The Little Prince’ Arrives on Netflix
‘Kung Fu Panda’ director’s long-awaited CG/stop-motion adaptation of the classic French novella finally gets released in the U.S.
In CG, Films, Music and Sound, People, Stereoscopic 3-D, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
