It is with a heavy heart that we announce we will no longer be updating Aotg.com. Back in 2007, when we started, there was a lack of access to information about film, television, and commercial editing. We wanted to fix that by creating a central location for content about editing to be stored.
Since then, we've watched the amount of content about editing on the internet grow exponentially. We've also watched social media tools come and go with that growth. Does anyone remember Google Wave!? These social media tools changed how people access and search for media and information. People tend to turn to Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for their news and information, and those are all great tools to promote your sites, but as a site that aggregates links to other sites for users, it just doesn't work for us.
We will keep the site live but archive the ability to add links and comments. We will keep our database live with the links for those who desire to use it to search for editing information and research.
Our podcast, The Cutting Room, will move over to the Filmmakeru.com website and will continue to be a place for interviews with editors and other film professionals.
Everyone who worked for Aotg.com loved what we created and are proud that we could help so many editors find content that spoke to them.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the various post events worldwide in the coming years!
Yours truly,
Gordon Burkell
Aotg.com Founder
February 4, 2020, 05:18 PM
https://www.slashfilm.com/star-wars-the-rise-of-sk...
Now that Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has been in theaters for over a month and a half, we can start being a little more casual about the film’s spoilers. In fact, the visual effects house Industrial Light and Magic has just released The Rise of Skywalker VFX reel that shows how the team brought the final chapter of the Skywalker saga to life.
February 4, 2020, 05:18 PM
https://www.redsharknews.com/production/item/6963-...
Star Wars ‘side-wel’ The Mandalorian lands in our universe next month with state-of-the-art visual effects that build on one of the oldest tricks in cinema’s book. Rear projection was introduced by Hollywood in the 1930s, typically as moving backdrop to characters ‘driving’ a car or, more heroically, by Alfred Hitchcock to film Cary Grant chased by a crop duster in North by Northwest. The concept was adapted to front projection (by Kubrick for 2001: A Space Odyssey) and then to green s...
February 4, 2020, 02:04 PM
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/02/rise-...
Industrial Light & Magic reveals the layers beneath its Oscar-nominated visual effects, from the creation of Leia to the merging of puppets, miniature models, stunt performers and digital imagery.
February 4, 2020, 02:04 PM
http://www.thehollywoodnews.com/2020/02/04/superb-...
It may not have scored the BAFTA for its effects work, but you have to admit, what Martin Scorsese and his visual effects teams did with The Irishman is nothing short of astounding. Well, the featurettes keep on coming and here’s one from the TV programme Click which seems to have broken down the VFX in the most interesting behind the scenes look yet.
February 4, 2020, 02:03 PM
https://3dtotal.com/news/general/vfx-plane-composi...
This video tutorial shows how to composite planes by using V-Ray in Maya, Photoshop and After Effects.
February 4, 2020, 02:03 PM
https://deadline.com/2020/02/framestore-mumbai-new...
London-based VFX powerhouse Framestore has appointed Akhauri P. Sinha as the head of its new Mumbai studio. A 20-year industry vet, Akhauri joins from Method, where he was Managing Director of the studio’s Indian operations. His credits include Indian VFX work on Jumanji: The Next Level and Ford vs Ferrari. He will report directly to Framestore’s Global Managing Director, Film, Fiona Walkinshaw, and will be responsible for setting up Framestore’s newest office, a facility based in the hear...
February 3, 2020, 09:09 PM
https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2489532/alita-bat...
In a little less than two weeks’ time, February 14 will mark the one-year anniversary of the release of Alita: Battle Angel. In the year since its debut, the Robert Rodriguez directed, James Cameron-produced science fiction movie has amassed a passionate fanbase that is eagerly awaiting news of a sequel-- news that to this point has yet to materialize. Addressing the fan campaign for a sequel, Alita: Battle Angel’s VFX supervisor Richard Baneham said:
January 31, 2020, 04:00 PM
https://postperspective.com/missing-link-the-lion-...
The Visual Effects Society (VES), the industry’s global professional honorary society, held its 18th Annual VES Awards, the yearly celebration that recognizes outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials, video games and special venues. Comedian Patton Oswalt served as host for the 9th time to the more than 1,000 guests gathered at the Beverly Hilton to celebrate VFX talent in 25 awards categories. Continue reading → January 30, 2020 T...
January 31, 2020, 03:59 PM
https://variety.com/2020/film/spotlight/irishman-g...
De-aging has come a long way since “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” When visual-effects artists worked on that film more than 12 years ago, the processing power, camera techniques and software used for films such as “The Irishman” and “Gemini Man” were far, far off.
January 30, 2020, 02:01 PM
https://postperspective.com/vfx-heavy-skyworth-ole...
The-Artery created a spot for Skyworth’s latest version of its W81|W81 Pro Wallpaper OLED TV, which debuted last month at the “See the Wonder” event at CES 2020. Created using The-Artery‘s newly opened Resolve-based color room and expanded design capabilities —spearheaded by colorist Stephen Picano and design director Lauren Indovina — the commercial features a couple swimming through space-like waters, Continue reading → January 29, 2020 The post VFX-heavy Skyworth OLED T...
Daniel George McDonald sits down to discuss creating the finale for Cheer Season 2.
Gordon sits down with the editorial team of The Black Lady Sketch Show to discuss their approach to ...
Gordon sits down with Philip to discuss his work with Tyler Perry and his latest film A Madea Homeco...
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