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Raynault VFX, Stability AI Join the Academy Software Foundation

The newest group members bring with them ‘the artistic talent and the technical know-how that will help strengthen open source development in the motion picture industry.’

Business Headline News

DNEG’s Brahma Division Acquires AI Tech Company Metaphysic

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 11:25am

Merger with the leading AI VFX tool company used in Robert Zemeckis’ ‘Here’ to de-age stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, coupled with United Al Sager Group’s second investment in the DNEG Group, leaves Brahma with post-transaction value of US$1.43 billion.

TV VFX Headline News

Vine FX Dives Into an Alien Undersea World in Prime Video’s ‘The Rig’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 3:20pm

The Cambridge-based VFX studio delivered 115 shots for the climactic Season 2 finale, creating a mycelium forest and eerie underwater environment using a USD pipeline they built for the show.

The Road to Turin Headline News

2024 VIEW Awards Announced

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 12:57pm

9 animated short films recognized for their excellence by an international jury include Grand Prize winner ‘Inkwo for When the Starving Return’ and Jury Award winners ‘Have I Swallowed Your Dreams’ and ‘Jour de Vent;’ View Conference 2025 runs October 12-17.

Honoring Excellence in VFX Headline News

Comedians The Sklar Brothers to Host 23rd Annual VES Awards

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:40am

This marks the first hosting of the awards by the comedy duo, whose knowledge of VFX stems from being two identical humans; event set for February 11 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel.

It’s Not All For Kids ANIMATIONWorld

Crafting the Bittersweet Stop-Motion in Adam Elliot’s ‘Memoir of a Snail’

The Oscar-winning ‘Harvie Krumpet’ director discusses how he’s failed as a filmmaker if audiences aren’t left emotionally wrecked by his latest film about the difficult lives of once inseparable twins forced to live with different families after their father dies; just nominated for an Oscar and two Annie Awards.

Technology Headline News

Mindshow Unveils Real-Time Virtual Production Platform

Technology merges real-time rendering with asset ingest and character animation tools accessible across the entire production pipeline, from storyboarding to final pass; streaming veteran David Baron joins leadership team as COO.

Technology Headline News

Chaos Releases V-Ray 7 for Maya and Houdini

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:16am

New features include accelerated Gaussian Splat support, new shading tools, a new firefly removal algorithm, interoperability, and an updated Open Image Denoiser.

Honoring Tech That Makes Movies Great Headline News

14 Scientific & Technical Achievements to be Honored at Academy Sci-Tech Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, January 27, 2025 at 12:51pm

Ceremony, rescheduled for April 29 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, celebrates individuals and companies whose discoveries and innovations have contributed in significant and lasting ways to the motion picture industry.

Jar Jar Returns! ANIMATIONWorld

Blocking Out the Laughs for ‘LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy’

Lucasfilm’s Annie Award-nominated series turns the entire empire inside out and upside down in fun, playful ‘What If…?’ fashion, complete with Darth Jar Jar, good guy / bad guy role reversals, and lots of insider jokes; now streaming on Disney+.

Technology Headline News

Adobe Introduces Software Updates, Invests in Filmmaker Community

Company unveils new Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Frame.io innovations to streamline post-production and save time; the Film & TV Fund has been expanded with $5M to accelerate career growth for underrepresented creators.

Honoring Excellence in VFX Headline News

VES Announces 2025 Board of Directors Officers

Kim Davidson has been re-elected as Board Chair, with Susan O’Neal elected First Vice Chair, David Tanaka as Second Vice Chair, Rita Cahill as Secretary, and Jeffrey A. Okun as Treasurer.

Welcome to Zanadoo ANIMATIONWorld

PigBird Stop-Motion Studio Spreads its Wings One Frame at a Time

Trevor Hardy says six years spent struggling to build his animation business is akin to fiddling with a bad tooth, though his recent hugely popular music video, ‘The Happy Song,’ for Imogene Heap and newest short, ‘A Right Royal Sprout’ may signal a welcome bit of pain relief.

Ghost with the Most VFXWorld

One of Us Helps Capture a Stop-Motion Aesthetic in ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’

Led by VFX supervisor James Brennan-Craddock, the studio delivered postvis and 317 visual effects shots on Tim Burton’s hit ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel, including digital versions of a miniature plane, simulated oceans, stretched faces, and sequences featuring the famed sandworm.

Technology Headline News

Sony Announces Launch of XYN Software, Hardware Solution

Designed to support the creation of spatial content, the system accurately captures real-world objects, human motion, and backgrounds, recreating them in virtual environments for 3DCG production.

Technology Headline News

Pixomondo Unveils PXO AKIRA Vehicle Shooting System at CES

Enhancing safety, reducing costs, and maximizing creative freedom compared to traditional methods, the new system offers an ‘all-in-one’ solution for filming vehicles using virtual production in any setting.

Business Headline News

Maxon Acquires Laubwerk, Adds to Ongoing Capsules Project

The move will bring hundreds of detailed and authentic 3D botanical assets, materials, and tools to the software platform, which provides solutions for content creators working in 2D/3D design, motion graphics, and visual effects.

Pinkies Up! VFXWorld

Carey Jones Serves Up a Macabre Special Effects Brew for ‘Teacup’

The Emmy Award-winning EFX supervisor helped creator Ian McCulloch produce a series of gruesome human and animal bodies seemingly pulled apart in layers in the horror thriller series now streaming on Peacock.  

Dunk the Halls Headline News

Sony's Beyond Sports, ESPN Team for NBA Real-time Animated Altcast

The Disney-themed Christmas Day program continued the 2024 sports production trend of building immersive viewing events to enhance fan engagement and attract new audiences.

Technology Headline News

Moho Animation Software Releases Moho 14.3 Mantis Shrimp

The update, which is free for all Moho 14 users, includes Color Drift and Opacity options for brushes, allowing artists to mix colors and create natural looking artwork while maintaining the flexibility of vectors.

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Autodesk Reveals New Artist Tools and Workflows at AU 2024

At this year's Autodesk Univerisity, with the help of Mikros Animation, Digital Fish, and Wonder Studio, the tech giant demonstrated a slew of program feature updates and improvements across its product lineup, all designed to increase creative productivity and lower barriers for great storytelling.

Feature Film VFX Headline News

JAMM Brings ‘Brothers’ Samuel the Orangutan to Life

Watch the breakdown reel; VFX Supervisor Andy Boyd and his team produced 202 final shots, from set supervision to delivery, via Houdini, Maya, Nuke Hiero, Shotgrid, and V-Ray.

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