VFX Notes Your first look at Nukes Unreal Reader

November 17, 2021, 08:21 AM

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On the VFX Notes podcast with Ian Failes from befores & afters and Hugo Guerra from Hugo’s Desk, a special interview about Foundry’s new Unreal Reader for Nuke. The tool provides a compositor-friendly approach for projects that have Unreal Engine in the pipeline by letting Nuke users bring in Unreal renders into the compositor.

ShangChi and the Legend of the Ten Rings VFX Bre

November 17, 2021, 08:21 AM

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Let’s discover how the teams of Rodeo FX have created the intense scaffolding sequence for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings...

HoloSuite gets Depthkit support for easier volumetric capture

November 12, 2021, 08:44 AM

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Content creators of all sizes can now capture, edit and distribute their volumetric projects using one pipeline, making it easier than ever to create holograms for Augmented and Virtual Reality. Free to subscribers, the Fall 2021 HoloSuite update includes advanced audio support and an improved user interface. The latest update for the industry leading HoloSuite [...]Read More...

New virtual production stage coming to Atlanta

November 10, 2021, 09:13 AM

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ATLANTA — NEP Virtual Studios (www.nepgroup.com/virtual-studios) and Trilith Studios (www.trilithstudios.com) announced plans for a new virtual production facility in Atlanta. The Prysm Stage at Trilith Studios is being built from the ground up for virtual production, and will offer filmmakers stable and advanced realtime workflows and technology, all operated by experienced virtual production pros.

MPC reveals VFX work on Ridley Scott's The Last Duel

November 9, 2021, 08:36 AM

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LONDON – Director Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel brings to audiences the tale of gripping betrayal and vengeance, set against the brutality of 14th century France. Technicolor Creative Studios’ production supervisors Gary Brozenich and Jessica Norman worked alongside MPC Film (mpcfilm.com) VFX supervisor Sebastien Raets, VFX producer Skye Radies and teams in London, Montreal and Bangalore, delivering over 180 shots, and with VFX supervisor Yann Blondel, VFX producer Kristina Prilukova and ...

New report shows women underrepresented in VFX industry

November 9, 2021, 08:36 AM

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LOS ANGELES — While blockbuster films often draw in audiences with their stunning visual effects, a new study shows that the number of women responsible for the on-screen imagery is very low. The report, titled “Invisible in Visual Effects”, is the second in a partnership between Dr. Stacy L. Smith, the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and Women in Animation (http://womeninanimation.org), and explores women’s participation across industries. The quantitative study examined women working in...

Giantstep Provides VFX and Mocap for K-Pop Music Video

November 9, 2021, 08:35 AM

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Giantstep, which develops virtual humans through its R&D division, GX Lab, provided a series of VFX and animation shots for a K-pop music video for the band aespa and its new song “Savage,” which is from the group’s first mini-album. The music video surpassed 100 million views in 17 days. Continuing the fictional lore of the all-girl group and its calling to defeat the villain Black Mamba, Continue reading → November 8, 2021 The post Giantstep Provides VFX and Mocap for K-Pop Music Video...

Episode 324 — Erika Burton — DNEG — EVP, VFX Global Head of Studios

November 9, 2021, 08:34 AM

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Venom Let There be Carnage Trailer VFX Breakdow

November 9, 2021, 08:32 AM

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DNEG reveal the visual effects work on the action-packed trailer for Venom: Let There Be Carnage!

Tim Stevenson appointed VFX supervisor at Mels Studios

November 8, 2021, 08:40 AM

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MONTREAL — Mels Studios (www.mels-studios.com) has appointed Tim Stevenson visual effects supervisor. The company offers soundstage and equipment rentals, visual effects, sound and picture post production, mobile unit rental, a virtual production stage and distribution services. Stevenson is an industry veteran with 25 years of experience in VFX and animation. His credits include work on Avatar,  Jurassic Park (II and III),  Happy Feet, and most recently, VFX supervision on the Netflix...