Through the Looking Glass
A day in the life in the not too distant future.
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Tagged With: VR
Manchester Animation Festival Announces 2016 Program
Manchester Animation Festival has revealed its line-up of specials guests, masterclasses, workshops, screenings and panels for its return to Manchester on November 15-17, 2016.
In Awards, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Rick Banks Joins OptiTrack as Director of Marketing
Former Ubisoft Media Director to Head Up Brand Efforts for Motion Tracking Provider.
In Business, Games, People, Technology, AR/VR/XR | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
The Three R's
A brief primer on VR, AR and MR.
In CG, Education and Training, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
Squanchtendo Announces First VR Game, ‘Accounting’
First Virtual Reality game from the studio launched by Justin Roiland -- co-creator and voice talent behind Adult Swim’s hit series, ‘Rick & Morty’ -- now available for HTC Vibe.
In 2D, 3D, Games, People, Television, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Sketchfab and Google VR Join Forces To Improve Sharing of Tilt Brush 3D Content
New launch of Google VR version 7 brings several key updates including improved FBX file format output to ensure that work created in VR can be easily uploaded to Sketchfab.
The Foundry Launches Five-Part VR Filmmaking Series
The Foundry shadows Italian production company Radical Plans as it sets out to create a Virtual Reality documentary about the plight of refugees arriving in Italy.
Legendary East CEO Peter Loehr to Deliver Keynote Presentation at 2016 VES Summit
Forum to feature panels on cinematography and VFX and visual effects in the wild; industry leaders to host interactive business roundtables.
VIEW Conference Unveils Spectacular Slate for 17th Annual Event
Running October 24-28 in Turin, Italy, VIEW 2016 to feature speakers from five of the six highest-grossing films of the year.
In 3D, CG, Event, Films, Games, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
Ncam and The Foundry Drive Dreamspace Project for Virtual Production
European collaborative project creates new creative opportunities for immersive user experiences.
In 3D, CG, Event, Films, Production, Technology, Television, AR/VR/XR | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
Adobe Unveils New VR, Character Animation and 3D Innovations at IBC 2016
New version of Premiere Pro CC to include auto-aware Virtual Reality that seamlessly detects and applies the correct setting to stereoscopic and monoscopic media; After Effects CC to feature new Cinerender technology from MAXON.
Animation Nights New York Announces Inaugural ‘Best of Fest’
Two-day festival features 20 selections from the 200 beautiful shorts screened at the org’s curated monthly events.
In Art, Event, Festival, Short Films, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
China’s VR Gold Rush
Virtual reality is booming in “The Wild Wild East.”
In Business, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
FuseFX Unveils New Flagship Facility in Los Angeles
The 27,000-square-foot state-of-the-art production space features a 4K pipeline and space for 250 artists.
In 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Television, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
NVIDIA Releases Mod Editor for VR Funhouse in Epic Games Launcher
NVIDIA releases the full source code for VR Funhouse along with a brand-new mod editor called the VR Funhouse Mod Kit now available through the Epic Games launcher.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Games, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Full Program for 2016 VIEW Conference Now Online
Italy’s VIEW Conference celebrates its 17th anniversary with full program of keynote presentations, production sessions, workshops, talks and more.
In 3D, CG, Event, Festival, Films, Games, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
Unreal Engine 4.13 Now Available
Release includes several new rendering features, Alembic support for importing vertex animations, dynamic shadow optimization for mobile, and improvements to the VR Editor; non-linear cinematic editor Sequencer also receives major upgrades.
In 3D, CG, Games, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
VR Studio Wevr Unveils First Look at Jon Favreau’s ‘Gnomes & Goblins’
Virtual Reality experience from the imagination of acclaimed film director Jon Favreau takes advantage of room-scale technology to immerse users in an enchanted fantasy world.
In 3D, CG, Films, Games, People, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
VFX Producers Chad Cortvriendt and Graeme Marshall Join FuseFX Vancouver
Seasoned VFX production talents bring lengthy experience in the Canadian visual effects industry with credits spanning television, advertising and features.
Justin Roiland Launches Squanchtendo VR Game Studio
Co-creator and voice talent behind Adult Swim’s hit series ‘Rick & Morty’ teams with Epic Games executive producer Tanya Watson to create a new Virtual Reality game studio.
In Business, Cartoons, Games, People, Television, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
It's the CONTENT, Stupid - Part Two
The wine is more precious than the bottles.
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Patrick Osborne’s ‘Pearl’ in the Spotlight at Animaze 2016
Oscar-winning director’s 360-degree short film for Google Spotlight Stories is included in two screening blocks and will also be presented at a specially installed 360-degree Dome theater.
In 2D, Festival, Mobile and Wireless, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: North America
MPC Opens New Culver City Facility
New 25,000-square-foot digital studio in Culver City dedicates more space, technology and resources for advertising, interactive and feature film projects.
In Business, CG, Commercials, Films, Places, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Click 3X Appoints Bill Hewes Executive Producer, X3 Films
Former Th1ng managing director brings an impressive roster of global animation talent, including London-based Hush, directorial duo David & Boris, animation and mixed media director Alon Ziv, and stop-motion director Anthony Farquhar Smith.
IKinema Banishes ‘Invisible Man Syndrome’ for VR Animation Gameplay
New extension for IKinema RunTime simplifies VR workflow, enabling developers to easily merge motion capture with Virtual Reality.
In 3D, CG, Games, Motion Graphics, Technology, AR/VR/XR | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
