Golaem 5 Provides Digital Extras at Your Fingertips
Golaem introduces the Layout Tool, a post-simulation edition tool based on Autodesk Maya manipulators in the new release of Golaem 5.
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WATCH: Disney Unveils ‘Pete’s Dragon’ Teaser Trailer
New trailer offers scenery a-plenty, along with close looks at the human cast, but offers precious little in terms of dragon sightings.
In Acting, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Rampant Design Partners with iOgrapher to Create Massive Library of Style Effects for iOS Filmmakers
Rampant Filmmaker’s Toolbox for iOgrapher includes more than 1,000 HD drag-and-drop overlays, motion graphics, looping backgrounds and lower thirds.
‘Blade Runner’ Sequel Gets Harrison Ford & Official Release Date
Directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, ‘Blade Runner 2’ arrives in theaters on January 12, 2018 with original director Ridley Scott on board as an executive producer.
Nice Shoes Adds Andy Zazzera as CG Director
Zazzera previously led production for title sequences for ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier,’ ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and ‘Ant-Man.’
In Business, CG, Commercials, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Blackmagic Design Contributes to 2016 Oscar Nominated Films
An array of products from Blackmagic Design were used in 2016 Oscar-nominated films including Blackmagic Cinema Cameras on ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ and DaVinci Resolve Studio and Fusion Studio on ‘The Martian.’
Cinesite Creates Classic VFX for ‘Pride & Prejudice & Zombies’
Cinesite delivers digital environments, digital make-up and prosthetics, decapitation and limb removal, crowds of computer generated rampaging zombies, and flashbacks to London burning during an attack for zombie-themed reimagined classic.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Rodeo FX Brings Maximum Effort to ‘Deadpool’
Led by VFX supervisor Wayne Brinton, Montreal studio delivers grotesque skin transformation, Helicarrier crash sequence, set extensions, and complex sequences requiring fire and embers for Tim Miller’s R-rated depiction of the Marvel Comics anti-superhero.
In Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Postal Adds UVPHACTORY’s Damijan Saccio & Gene Nazarov
Humble’s sister shop increases post offerings and talent pool with the addition of executive producer Damijan Saccio and creative director Gene Nazarov.
Zoic Opens New York Studio
VFX company’s third office opens its doors in Hell’s Kitchen led by executive producer Colleen Bachman.
In Business, Commercials, Films, Games, Interactive, People, Places, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Cinesite Animation Becomes a Feature Production Powerhouse with ‘Klaus’
CG-animated feature directed by ‘Despicable Me’ co-creator Sergio Pablos enters production at London-based VFX house’s animation division lodged in a new 54,000 square-foot studio located in downtown Montréal.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Places, Production | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Cinesite Opens Animation Studio in Montréal
Future world-class animation hub to create 500 new jobs by 2020.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
VFX, Animation, Motion Graphics and VR Studio Torque Launches
Digital artists Lawrence Jones and Jason Vega launch content creation studio in Hartford, CT; new studio’s first project is ‘Keep Moving’ spot for Orthopedic Associates of Hartford.
HALON Tackles Previs and Postvis on ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
Previs supervisor Brad Alexander and postvis supervisor A.J. Briones take us inside J.J. Abrams’ epic new ‘Star Wars’ adventure.
In CG, Films, People, Post-production, Previs, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Casey Schatz Talks Techvis on ‘The Martian’
The Third Floor’s virtual production supervisor discusses high precision coordination for shooting actors, cameras, stunts, rigs and backdrops on Ridley Scott’s award-winning sci-fi adventure.
In CG, Films, People, Post-production, Previs, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Visual Effects Society Announces Winners of the 14th Annual VES Awards
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ is the big winner, garnering four awards, with ‘The Revenant’ close behind with three wins; ‘The Good Dinosaur,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ and SSE each take home three awards.
In Awards, CG, Commercials, Event, Films, Games, People, Places, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Matthew Bristowe Joins One of Us
Visual Effects veteran joins Soho-based studio from Prime Focus World, where he managed both the VFX and stereo 3D output for features including ‘Hercules’ and ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service.’
In Business, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Box Office Report: ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ On Top with $41 Million
DreamWorks Animation’s threequel scores the biggest animated opening of all time in China with $58.3 million; ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ nears $2 billion worldwide.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Interstate Welcomes Directorial Duo TOMAT
Award-winning Brazilian team brings their comedy and VFX chops to directors’ group.
In Business, Commercials, People, Places, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
1stAveMachine Reimagines the Zoetrope for Stella Artois
London-based production company reinvents the practical illusion of motion known as a zoetrope in new global social impact campaign from Stella Artois called ‘Buy a Lady a Drink.’
In Commercials, People, Places, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
Gnomon Live Australia Presents ‘The Art of Entertainment’ March 4-6
Curated by Gnomon founder and director Alex Alvarez, first-class lineup of Los Angeles-based VFX artists includes Jonathan Berube, Alexandre Lopes Cancado, Dylan Ekren, Devon Fay and Brandon Fayette.
In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia
Rodeo FX Recreates 1800s Whaling Village for ‘In the Heart of the Sea’
Rodeo FX recreates 19th-century Nantucket with VES-nominated visual effects for Ron Howard’s historic drama.
Zoic Adds Executive Producer Blythe Klippsten
Klippsten returns to Zoic Studios with nearly 15 years of experience working with top studios including Psyop, MassMarket, Stardust Studios and Ntropic.
In Business, Commercials, Places, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
ZERO VFX Creates Invisible Effects for ‘Southpaw’
ZERO VFX steps into the ring to deliver invisible visual effects expertise for director Antoine Fuqua’s boxing drama.
Frankie Powers The Master Chief’s Inaugural Adventure in ‘Halo: The Fall of Reach’
The Sequence Group taps Cospective’s cloud-based review and approval toolset to create a 3D-animated cinematic for AAA game franchise.
