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!
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Oscar Nominees Discuss 'Kong', 'Narnia' and 'War of the Worlds'
Barbara Robertson chats with visual effects supervisors from King Kong, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and War of the Worlds.
Technology Serving the Idea
Janet Hetherington chats with top vfx experts and creative professionals about how new technology is making big ideas possible and affordable for commercials, music videos and the Web.
Super Bowl of Ads 2006
Tara DiLullo tackles the vfx commercials, which wowed viewers during Super Bowl XL, to see how the top artists scored such magic.
'Night Watch': Cold Hard VFX from Russia
Alain Bielik uncovers the secrets of the Forces of Light and Dark that dwell in the hyper-cool Russian horror/sci-fi sensation, Night Watch.
The Digital Eye: Mistaking Technology for Art
In this months Digital Eye, guest columnist Jay Dee Alley the art director at Blue Fang Games plays the game of discerning art from mere technology.
Imagina 2006: Again the Great European Event it Once Was
Mireille Frenette and Benoit Guerville traveled to Imagina and discovered that all-around improvements make Imagina 2006 better this year.
'Final Destination 3': Going the Distance with VFX
Alain Bielik rides the roller coaster of deadly effects in Final Destination 3 with the visual effects wizards and lives to explain how they were done.
'Learning Maya 7 | Foundation': Polygonal Orb — Part 1
VFXWorld presents the first excerpt from Learning Maya 7 | Foundation from Alias|Learning Tool. This excerpt begins a close-up look at how to animate a polygonal orb.
Not Just Post Any More for Commercial VFX
Karen Raugust looks into how these days vfx houses are brought onto a commercial project during planning and pre-production rather than post-production.
'Building Interactive Worlds in 3D:' Advanced Virtual Camera Development for 'The Diner' Project — Part 2
VFXWorld presents the last excerpt from Building Interactive Worlds in 3D by Jean-Marc Gauthier. This month concludes a look at using the virtual camera for The Diner project.
The Prevalence of Previs
Vfx professionals discuss with Janet Hetherington how previs is becoming more widely integrated into the production process.
VFX Bakeoff: An Impressive Shortlist for Oscar Consideration
Jill Smolin reports on the particularly stunning and diverse work that was on display at the Academys VFX Bakeoff.
'Nanny McPhee': A Spoonful of VFX Magic
Alain Bielik meets the vfx wizards behind the new fantasy family film, Nanny McPhee, to try and uncover their magical secrets.
The Rapidly Growing World of Indie Previs
Tara DiLullo reports on the burgeoning previs industry by interviewing six leading indie companies.
Previs: Bridging the Gap Between Animation and Live Action
In the first edition of the new monthly column, The Animated Scene, Joseph Gilland talks about balancing the eclectic mix of personalities on an animated project to create a successful team.
The Evolving VFX of 'Underworld'
Alain Bielik reports on the more ambitious vfx utilized in Underworld: Evolution, resulting in a pipeline shift by Luma Pictures and further reliance on ZBrush.
Houdini 8 Review: New Dynamic Simulation Environment
Barbara Robertson flies to Genzano, Italy, for the I Castelli Animati festival and says bravo to what she found there.
Tides of Change
Marty Shindler reports on the paradigm shift in the entertainment industry, and offers a few helpful business hints to VFX providers.
The Digital Eye: A New Year for VFX
In this months Digital Eye column, Scott E. Anderson looks at the current state of VFX, as it becomes more and more a part of the mainstream.
'Building Interactive Worlds in 3D': Advanced Virtual Camera Development for 'The Diner' Project
VFXWorld presents a new excerpt from Building Interactive Worlds in 3D by Jean-Marc Gauthier. This months excerpt looks at using the virtual camera for The Diner project with the help of Fabien Barati and Zach Rosen.
'Battlestar Galactica': Season 2 — Bigger, Bolder, Feature Style VFX
Tara DiLullo follows up last years report on Battlestar Galactica with a look at the uniquely creative and chaotic method to the madness surrounding the much-anticipated second season.
'BloodRayne': Taking a Stab at ‘Vampire Vision’
Mary Ann Skweres discusses CGI vampires on BloodRayne with director Uwe Boll and vfx supervisor Doug Oddy.
endorphin 2.5 Review: Advancing a Middle Ground in Character Animation
Upon the sad news of Wendy Jackson Halls passing, Animation World Network collected the thoughts of the community in tribute to her career in animation.
'Building Interactive Worlds in 3D': The Donut Tutorial — Part 4
VFXWorld presents a new excerpt from Building Interactive Worlds in 3D by Jean-Marc Gauthier. This months excerpt is the last on the Donut Tutorial and focuses on creating interactive textures.
