Barbara Ford Grant Named President NEP Prysm Stages
Role NEP Group’s newly formed business unit will focus on expanding company’s global virtual production solutions while supporting its network of permanent stages for film and tv.
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Visual Effects Society Announces 2022 Board of Directors
Lisa Cooke re-elected board chair; historic all-women executive committee marks a first in the global organization’s history.
In Business, CG, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
Virtual Production Glossary Now Live
A collaboration between the VES, ASC, and a host of industry experts, with industry support from Epic Games and Netflix, the new database standardizes common vocabulary for virtual production professionals across departments.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: BEA | Geographic Region: All
‘Dune’ and ‘Encanto’ Lead VES Award Nominations
Nominees in 25 categories across film, TV, real-time, and special venue projects represent the top visual effects and animation work produced over the past year; ceremony format and venue yet to be revealed due to the ongoing pandemic.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Post-production, Previs, Technology, Television, Theme Parks - Installations, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
4th Annual BRIC Virtual Summit Line-Up Announced
Featuring an opening keynote by KidNation founder Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges, the February 11-12 event will feature an executive workshop as well as speakers from NBCUniversal, ViacomCBS, Disney, and DreamWorks.
Rodeo FX Names Nathalie Girard Senior Head of 2D
Industry veteran joins studio after 18-years at ILM; will be tasked with developing and implementing new cutting-edge workflows and technologies.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
VES Announces 2021 Honorary Members and VES Fellows
This year’s group of distinguished VFX practitioners will be recognized at a special event this fall; also announced were VES 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees - legendary contributors to VFX and film including Roy Field, John P. Fulton, Phil Kellison, the Lumière brothers, and John Whitney, Sr.
In Awards, CG, Event, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
VES and Quebec’s QFTC Launch ‘Reignite Yourself’ Mental Health Support Series
5-part webinar features conversations with veteran VFX and mental health professionals providing personal insights and expert guidance in support of worldwide VFX industry.
Visual Effects Society Names 2021 Special Honorees
Recipients of the Founders Awards and/or Designated Lifetime Members include VFX producer Mike Chambers, business/marketing consultant Rita Cahill, VFX historian Gene Kozicki, and cinematic director Richard Winn Taylor II, VES.
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MPC Film Names Emile Ghorayeb Animation Director
Industry veteran brings 20+ years’ experience as an animation director and supervisor at leading VFX studios; his appointment further broadens the company’s global animation team.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Post-production, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
‘The Midnight Sky,’ ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘Soul’ Take Top VES Awards
Star-studded virtual ceremony, hosted by barb-slinging Patton Oswalt, included 25 category awards and special honors for VFX supervisor Rob Legato and director Sir Peter Jackson.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, Games, People, Post-production, Previs, Short Films, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
Key TV and Game Contenders for the 2021 VES Awards
This year’s set of animated and VFX-driven TV series and video games represents top visual design and production work that rivals feature film visual effects in both quality and quantity.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Games, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
Key Feature Film Contenders for the 2021 VES Awards
This year’s batch of animated and VFX-driven feature films shows that despite the pandemic, artists around the world continued pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.
DNEG Names Roy C. Anthony Global Head of Research
Industry trailblazer tapped to lead innovation across company’s VFX and animation teams, with a focus on emerging technologies, real-time technology, and the use of AI; previous SIGGRAPH chair will also nurture relationships with SIGGRAPH, VES and other industry organizations.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Technology, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Sir Peter Jackson to Receive VES Lifetime Achievement Award
Legendary Academy, DGA, PGA and VES Award-winning filmmaker to be recognized for his valuable contributions to filmed entertainment at the upcoming April 6/7 VES Awards.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Virtual Production, Visual Effects, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
VES to Honor Three-Time Academy Award Winner Rob Legato
Visual Effect Society names veteran VFX supervisor, second unit director and DP as this year’s recipient of the VES Creative Excellence Award; innovative filmmaker won Oscars for ‘Titanic,’ ‘Hugo,’ and ‘The Jungle Book.’
In 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Post-production, Previs, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards, VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘Soul’ Top VES Award Nominations
‘Project Power’ and ‘The Witches’ lead the list of feature film field nominees; winners in 25 categories will be announced at a virtual ceremony streaming worldwide on April 6/7 depending upon time zone.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Flash, Games, People, Post-production, Previs, Technology, Television, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
The Visual Effects Society Announces 2021 Board of Directors’ Officers
Lisa Cooke was named board chair and is the first woman elected to lead the organization; other officers include Emma Clifton Perry, David Tanka, Jeffrey Okun, and Gavin Graham.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Films, People, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
VES Honors 2020 – Gone Virtual Coming December 15 - 16
The online event celebrates industry’s innovators, artists and professionals; Ray Scalice, Ken Ralston, Irwin Allen, and Mary Blair among the Founders Award, Lifetime Members, Honorary Members, VES Fellows, and Hall of Fame honorees.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
FuseFX Names Michael Romey Director of Pipeline and Software Development
Senior technologist brings vast experience in delivering innovative solutions for theme parks, broadcasting, production, gaming, mobile, and big data analytics in mission-critical environments.
VES Announces Additional Special 2020 Honorees
This year’s group of distinguished VFX practitioners will be recognized this fall in a soon to be announced online event.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Post-production, Technology, Television, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards, BAFTAs, VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
19th Annual VES Awards Scheduled for April 6, 2021
VES Rules and Procedures announced; submission requirements are adapted in response to a year of unprecedented global health challenges for the VFX and entertainment community.
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VIEW 2020 Announces Ed Catmull to Deliver Keynote
Pixar co-founder and CG pioneer will speak at the 21st edition of annual conference, being held October 18-23, online and on-site in Torino, Italy.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Geographic Region: All
VES Releases Revised ‘VES Handbook of Visual Effects’
Expanded 3rd Edition, hailed as the most complete guide to visual effects techniques and solutions on the market, is now available for pre-order.
In 2D, 3D, Books, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, Games, Motion Graphics, Post-production, Previs, Production, Short Films, Stereoscopic 3-D, Technology, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
VES Issues Best Practices Guide, Urges Employers to Let Staff Work at Home
Organization calls on businesses to let employees work remotely as the fight against the coronavirus rages on; best practices guide designed to help VFX community adapt to at home workflows.
