Spinning A New 'Charlotte’s Web'
J. Paul Peszko reports on the collaborative CG effort between Tippett Studio, Rhythm & Hues and Rising Sun Pictures in bringing the new live-action Charlottes Web to the screen.
J. Paul Peszko's Recent Posts
Eyetronics: Scanning for Next-Gen Videogame Solutions
J. Paul Peszko reports how Eyetronics hit a home run with its scanning solutions for two upcoming MLB videogames.
The Rise of VFX in the Middle East
With visual effects work needed on a global scale, J. Paul Peszko investigates the rise in VFX throughout the Middle East.
Virtual Backgrounds Are a TV Reality
J. Paul Peszko discovers how the use of virtual backgrounds is becoming more of an integral part of the vfx arsenal on TV. Includes QuickTime movie clip!
New Technology Pushing What is Possible
J. Paul Peszko looks into emerging technology and discovers that we aint seen nothing yet.
Concept Art and VFX: Managed Collaboration
J. Paul Peszko finds a collaborative relationship between conceptual artists and vfx teams on the biggest of visual effects blockbusters.
What Recruiters Are Looking For
J. Paul Peszko talks with the recruiters at top animation and visual effects studios regarding the intangibles that will help land you your dream job.
Water, Water, Everywhere...
J. Paul Peszko dives into the extraordinary advances in CG water on display this summer in Poseidon and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mans Chest.
VFX Houses Expand to 3D
J. Paul Peszko looks into the growing business trend of VFX companies branching out into 3D animation.
Transitions: The Old Standards Get a Face-Lift
J. Paul Peszko explores compelling transitions in commercials and music videos as a result of some of the latest advances in 3D software. Includes QuickTime clips!
'Hoodwinked': Blue Yonder Set to Make Animation History
J. Paul Peszko takes a look at Blue Yonder Films independent production of Hoodwinked, from its creation to its distribution by the Weinstein Co.
Vicon MX Shows Dramatic Improvement for MoCap Technology
J. Paul Peszko investigates Vicon's new MX line, the next generation suite of realtime optical motion capture systems.
'Kaena: The Prophecy' — First 3D CGI Feature-Length Film from Europe
Steven Mirkin gets a few helpful hints from vfx houses about what theyre looking for in new hires.
From Sketch Pad to Mouse Pad: The Entertainment Industry Enhances Architectural Design
J. Paul Peszko investigates the growing uses of 3D software in architectural design.
'Hoodwinked': Anatomy of an Independent Animated Feature
J. Paul Peszko talks to the makers of Hoodwinked, the first independently produced 3D animated feature in the Philippines.
Global Mechanic Expansion
J. Paul Peszko interviews the artists at Canadian firm Global Mechanic about their works and expansion into the U.S.
'The Last Samurai': The Story-Based Effects
J. Paul Peszko investigates how filmmakers re-created 1870s San Francisco and Japan for the action-drama The Last Samurai.
Deeper into the Animatrix
Want to know even more about the upcoming Animatrix series? J. Paul Peszko continues with a Q & A with series producer Michael Arias.
The Animatrix: Adding to the Trilogy
J. Paul Peszko outlines The Animatrix, an ambitious anime-inspired undertaking that supports and expands upon the theology of The Matrix trilogy.
Powerpuff Girls: From Small Screen to Big Screen
The Powerpuff Girls -- everyone's favorite pint size crime fighters -- are coming to the big screen. J. Paul Peszko speaks with creator Craig McCracken about bringing the TV heroes to the big time.
