'Inspired 3D Modeling and Texture Mapping' — Part 2
Continuing our excerpts from the Inspired 3D series, Tom Capizzi delves into modeling resources.
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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.
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Bill Desowitz presented six questions to a host of schools and has compiled the first collection of some of the answers.
'King Arthur': The Truth Behind the Myth
Henry Turner talks with King Arthur's visual effects wizards to conjure up the truth about the vfx behind the newest cinematic rendition of the legendary myth.
'Inspired 3D': Modeling Resources — Part 1
Continuing our excerpts from the Inspired 3D series, Tom Capizzi delves into modeling resources in the first of two parts.
A Scorecard of Key Players
A new director, a darker turn and a new vfx direction underlie the third Harry Potter installment. Mary Ann Skweres reports.
Diamond in the Rough?
South Africa makes unique vfx mark on world stage.
'VFXWorld’s' F/X & 3D Animation School Survey — Part 1
Bill Desowitz presented six questions to a host of schools and has compiled the first collection of some of the answers.
Breaking Into VFX
Steven Mirkin gets a few helpful hints from vfx houses about what theyre looking for in new hires.
XSI Marks the Spot
Greg Singer speaks with Softimage, authorized training centers and others to learn about the educational push to bring XSI to a wider creative community.
'Two Brothers' — Facing the Challenges of the Wild
Mary Ann Skweres discusses the VFX challenges of Two Brothers with supervisor Freric Moreau, who required fluid, seamless integration of tigers and actors.
The Real Magic of 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'
A new director, a darker turn and a new vfx direction underlie the third Harry Potter installment. Mary Ann Skweres reports.
The Pixel Priestess: Education & Visual Effects
The Pixel Priestess takes a personal look back on visual effects education.
'The Terminal' Diary
Production designer Alex McDowell provides a behind-the-scenes look at the design and construction of the crucial terminal from Steven Spielberg's The Terminal. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
Back to School in the U.K.
The nurturing of new talent is vital to the continued success of the U.K. vfx industry. But just how effective are the lines of communication between the professional and education sectors? Mark Ramshaw talks to Seamus Morley at Techimage about the need to stay on course.
Around the World One More Time
Henry Turner travels around the world to discover the vfx wonders that lie within Disney and Walden Medias remake of Around the World in 80 Days.
'Inspired 3D': An Interview with Andy Jones
In another excerpt from the Inspired 3D series, Michael Ford interviews computer graphics artist Andy Jones, whose credits include Titanic and Godzilla.
The Chronicles of 800 Effects in 'Riddick'
Escaped convict Riddick is on the run again and Alain Bielik tracks him down to three digital effects houses. The clues? Some 800 effects shots!
'Garfield': Bringing a CG Cat into the Real World
Mary Ann Skweres lets the fur fly about how the vfx artists on Garfield brought the fat cat to life on the big screen.
'Inspired 3D: Lighting and Compositing': Lighting a Production Shot
In another excerpt from the Inspired 3D series, we step through the collaborative efforts involved in lighting and compositing a shot.
'Lorenzo' Visual Development Gallery: Part 1 — Backgrounds
In part one of the Lorenzo visual development gallery, VFXWorld provides an exclusive look at some of Mike Gabriels stunning background paintings for this groundbreaking short.
Landreth on 'Ryan'
Chris Landreth discusses with Greg Singer many of the artistic and personal issues that have made Ryan such an acclaimed short on the festival circuit this year.
Tippett on Directing 'Starship Troopers 2': The Bugs are Back
Bill Desowitz chatted with vfx legend Phil Tippett about his move to the director's chair for Starship Troopers 2.
Predicting 'The Day After Tomorrow'
Henry Turner ventures into the storm of vfx that makes up the disaster flick, The Day After Tomorrow.
The Pixel Priestess: Copenhagen’s 3D Festival as Mini-SIGGRAPH
The Pixel Priestess explores the 3Es of Copenhagens 3D Festival -- education, entertainment and enlightenment.
