The-Artery Adds Nick Haynes to NYC Studio
Recent Carbon NY and former MPC executive producer brings 20+ years of industry experience, having held various production and managerial positions at companies including Absolute Post and the Mill.
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Omid Rahmat Returns to Jon Peddie Research as Executive VP
Industry veteran in computer graphics, digital media, mobile tools, and services brings extensive business and tech experience to his new role at the industry’s leading market research firm.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Taylor James Bolsters Creative Team with Key New Hires
Following a year of rapid growth, the studio gears up for 2022’s continued success by adding award-winning creative director Luciano Tapia, and CG leads Bill Mata and Fola Akinola.
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Mighty Coconut Staffs Up in Wake of ‘Walkabout Mini Golf’ VR Success
Entertainment studio bolsters leadership team with trio of new hires; Don Carson named Senior Art Director, Michèle Martell, Licensing & Legal Counsel and David Wyatt, Head of Communications & Business Strategy.
Auto Enthusiast Duo Launches Rideview Creative Agency
Yates Holley and John Kim have joined forces to offer automotive art direction and visualization; recent projects include a mood film for the IPO launch of Faraday Future, a sustainability-driven EV brand.
In Business, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, People, Previs, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
MGM Launches ‘Pink Panther Time Traveler’ Game
Studio teams with Play.Works games platform on three titles based on the iconic animated character; first game is now available on the platform’s connected TV network via leading streamers.
In 2D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, Games, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
‘Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten’ Launches April 23 on Kartoon Channel!
New animated action-adventure series, starring the voice of Arnold Schwarzenegger, follows six young superheroes in training as they learn to use their superpowers for good.
VFXRIO Presents Pixar Co-Founder Alvy Ray Smith February 7
To celebrate the special free upcoming online presentation VFX Rio launched an original video created by director Matteo Moriconi and XCave Studios founder Rodrigo Hurtado.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, People, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: South America
Celsys Hosting Panels at Wacom’s ‘Connected Ink’ November 18 Event
As part of ‘Creative Chaos’ theme, discussion with Samsung and Wacom will focus on ‘Clip Studio Paint’ for Galaxy; second panel with Wacom and Oiso will discuss how to encourage kids’ love of drawing.
Mondo TV Channel Launching on Samsung TV Plus in Italy
Dedicated kids’ channel will provide free 24-hour programming and feature popular series such as ‘Sissi the Young Empress’ and ‘Invention Story.’
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
What if Intel, Not Nvidia, Bought Arm?
Graphics industry analyst Dr. Jon Peddie speculates about the UK tech giant’s future amid growing rumors of a Softbank sale.
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Flavor Adds VFX Director Rob Churchill to Chicago Studio
Veteran hire to partner with creative studio and parent company, Cutter Studios, on still undisclosed production venture.
Post-Production Specialist David Michaels Joins Framestore’s Chicago Office
Former Smoke & Mirrors producer brings his global expertise to further the company’s reach across their integrated advertising platform.
Iguazio’s Platform Scales NVIDIA GPU-Accelerated Deployments
Samsung SDS integrates serverless and big data to automate machine learning application scaling and productization.
In 3D, Business, CG, Event, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
A Taste of Illusion
Jaunt China and Pinta Studios embark on a journey of discovery with their new animated VR short.
In 3D, CG, People, Short Films, Technology, Virtual Reality | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
MPC New York Makes Senior Creative Team Moves
Studio names Ashley Bernes creative director; VFX supervisor Dirk Riesenfeld relocates from Amsterdam office.
In Business, CG, Commercials, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Killer Storytellers, Rose-Colored Glasses, and The End of VR (Again)
Fragmented thoughts for fragmented times.
In Business, CG, Technology, Virtual Reality | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
Debut of DaVinci Resolve 15 Tops Tech Debuts at NAB
In addition to VFX integration for the Blackmagic Design tool, major updates and demos were presented by NextComputing and SGO.
In Broadcast Design, Business, CG, Event, Films, Motion Graphics, Technology, Television, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: NAB | Geographic Region: All, North America
Heckler Teams with Artist Brooklyn Whelan for New VR Experience for Samsung
Sydney-based post-production and VFX house teams with Australian contemporary artist Brooklyn Whelan to bring fine art to Virtual Reality life for Samsung at this year’s Splendour In The Grass music and arts festival.
Psyop Expands ‘Kismet’ to New Platforms
The popular VR fortune teller now combines tarot reading, astrological reading and the ancient Babylonian game of Ur on Google Daydream and Samsung Gear VR devices.
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MPC Life Delivers CG Ostrich for Samsung
A curious ostrich stumbles onto a VR headset in new ‘Do What You Can’t’ spot for Samsung.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe, North America
youAR Unveils Secret Augmented Reality Tech Demo
Hidden away since 2014, Bent’s Dragon tech demo demonstrates that 3D animated characters can move freely while interacting with objects in real time.
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PES Joins Blinkink Directorial Roster
Following recent spots for Honda and Android, Oscar-nominated independent animation director PES joins London-based commercial production company.
In Business, Commercials, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Big Block Adds Jonathan Zames to Directorial Roster
Cinematographer-turned-director has worked on award-winning campaigns for brands including Google, Apple, Samsung, Tide and Gillette.
In Business, Commercials, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Reel FX Takes WWE into the VR Ring for Samsung
Digital studio Reel FX teams up with WWE and Samsung to give wrestling fans an immersive, ringside look into the highly anticipated yearly SummerSlam PPV event.
