Digital Domain Names Ken Roupenian Digital Studio VP
Thirty-year VFX industry veteran formerly worked at Rhythm & Hues, where he served as head of digital production for the past 10 years.
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MAXON Announces Update to Cineware for Adobe After Effects CC
Animated text and shape layers can now be saved directly to Cinema 4D for a roundtrip live 3D motion graphics workflow.
In 3D, CG, Motion Graphics, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
Disney’s ‘The Jungle Book’ Roars Past $700 Million Worldwide
Jon Favreau’s photoreal adventure brings in $255.8 million domestically and $452.8 million internationally, roaring past the $700 million mark at the global box office on Monday for a global total of $708.6 million.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Anne Frank VR Experience in the Works
Virtual reality experience commemorating the Holocaust is being financed by VR production company CGO Studios with visual effects work from Dilated Pixels.
Sony Joins Blue Sky in Settlement of Hollywood Studio Antitrust Lawsuit
Settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging that Sony and other studios violated antitrust laws by conspiring to suppress the wages of animation and VFX artists via non-poaching agreements will see a payout of roughly $13 million to the initial plaintiffs and other class members.
Thinkbox Offers Free On-Demand Licensing in May
Company Teams with The Foundry for Free Hours of NUKE and KATANA, and Chaos Group for Free Hours of V-Ray; Also Provides Complimentary Use of Deadline and Krakatoa for the Month.
Patrick Davenport Joins MPC as COO
Former Method Studios exec returns to MPC Advertising as Chief Operating Officer USA with responsibility for managing operations for the business in Los Angeles and New York.
In 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Luma Bolsters VFX Division with Promotions, New Hire
Santa Monica and Melbourne-based visual effects studio strengthens its production management team with the hire of digital production manager Ashley Bettini and the promotions of digital production manager Justin Porter and production supervisor Michael Perdew.
In 3D, Business, CG, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia, North America
FMX Wraps 2016 Edition with Record Attendance
Twenty-first edition of European conference spotlighting animation, visual effects, games and transmedia saw a new all-time high of 3,500 attendees.
In 3D, CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
Sarofsky Bolsters Talent Roster with Two Additions
Creative director Patrick Coleman and producer Sam Clark join Chicago-based production company known for its design-driven work on commercials, brand films, title sequences and more.
In Business, Commercials, Films, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
VFX Legion Delivers Seamless Effects for ‘Hardcore Henry’
Legion’s worldwide talent pool tackles more than 70 VFX shots for director Ilya Naishuller’s first-person action-thriller ‘Hardcore Henry,’ working to create the seamless illusion of a single take.
In 3D, CG, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
WATCH: ILM’s Patrick Tubach Talks ‘Star Wars’ & More at FMX 2016
Industrial Light & Magic VFX supervisor Patrick Tubach discusses the blend of practical and digital effects created for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ at FMX 2016.
In 3D, CG, Event, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
JAMM Creates Futuristic VFX for Kohler
Santa Monica-based visual effects boutique designs CG characters and brings them to life for Kohler’s ‘Never TOO Next’ campaign.
Here Are 42 Amazing Pieces of Concept Art from Disney’s ‘Jungle Book’
Check out some of the concept art behind Jon Favreau’s photoreal adventure from talented artists, illustrators and sculptors including Jonathan Bach, Seth Engstrom, Vance Kovacs and more.
In 2D, 3D, Art, CG, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Hybride Technologies, ILM Form Strategic Alliance
Hybride strengthens its position on the visual effects market by announcing its partnership with visual effects giant Industrial Light & Magic.
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PROOF, INC. Launches PRIME VR Division
Noted animation, VFX, digital media and previs executive Christopher Bellaci named head of business development & sales for dedicated Virtual Reality division.
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iPi Motion Capture Key Creative Weapon for YouTube’s ‘Death Battle’
With millions of viewers per episode, show creators integrate markerless motion capture tool into increasingly challenging workflow.
ZERO VFX Tackles Filmmaking from a New Perspective for ‘Hardcore Henry’
Boston and Santa Monica-based boutique VFX house delivers a plethora of CG effects for the action-packed chase sequence for ‘Hardcore Henry,’ the action-thriller from Russian director Ilya Naishuller.
Union Helps Build Tension in New Idris Elba Thriller ‘Bastille Day’
Abstract: London-based boutique VFX studio completes more than 350 shots employing a range of ‘invisible effects’ for StudioCanal’s new action thriller directed by James Watkins.
Milk Wins Third BAFTA for ‘Jonthan Strange & Mr. Norrell’
London-based independent VFX studio is awarded third consecutive British Academy Television Craft Award for BBC drama ‘Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell.’
In 3D, Awards, CG, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: BAFTAs | Geographic Region: Europe
Hula Post Supports Disney’s ‘The Jungle Book’
Hollywood-based post facility supplies editorial team through 24 months and four locations on Jon Favreau’s magical production.
In 3D, CG, Films, Post-production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
WATCH: USC's Alex McDowell Talks World Building, Augmented Reality and Transmedia at FMX 2015
Alex McDowell, creative director at the USC World Building Media Lab and 5D Global Studio, discusses how virtual reality, augmented reality and transmedia will impact the future of entertainment.
In CG, Event, Films, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All
Chaos Group Releases V-Ray 3.3 for NUKE
New release brings GPU Speeds and VR output to top compositing application; full V-Ray 3.x feature set now available in free update; NUKE 10 compatibility on the way.
Legendary Pictures Unveils New ‘Warcraft’ Trailer
Universal’s video game adaptation directed by Duncan Jones features visual effects from Industrial Light & Magic, Hybride and Rodeo FX.
In 3D, CG, Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
WATCH: Proof Inc.'s Ron Frankel Talks 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Previs and Postvis at FMX 2015
Ron Frankel, founder and creative director at Proof Inc., discusses the impact both previs and postvis have on films like 'Guardians of the Galaxy.'
In CG, Event, Films, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All
