Romain Arnoux has more than 20 years of experience in visual effects. He has worked in many studios like Mac Guff Line, DNEG, Weta Digital, MELS and joined Framestore in 2017. He has worked on many films such as AVATAR, THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN, JOHN…
- 18 hours ago16 Jan 19, 4:00pm -

Let’s dive into the deep of the ocean to watch this stylish title sequence for AQUAMAN created by Filmograph: CREDITS Client DC Comics / Warner Bros. Pictures / The Safran Company Director James Wan Creative Directors Aaron Becker / Simon Clowes Ex…
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The Visual Effects Society have just announced the nominees for the The nominations for the 17th Annual VES Awards! Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature Avengers: Infinity War Daniel DeLeeuw Jen Underdahl Kelly Port Matt Aitken Daniel Su…
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Really cool first teaser trailer for the SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME! The VFX are made by: Framestore Industrial Light & Magic Image Engine Sony Pictures Imageworks Luma Pictures Rising Sun Pictures Scanline VFX Territory Studio Method Studios (trailer…
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Don’t miss this beautiful Main Title sequence created by Patrick Clair and Mill+ for the third season of TRUE DETECTIVE (click on the picture below to watch it): CREDITS Client: HBO Antibody Director: Patrick Clair Creative Director: Raoul Marks Ma…
- 2 days ago15 Jan 19, 1:00pm -

In 2015, Kevin Baillie explained to us the work of Atomic Fiction (now Method Studios) on THE WALK. He then worked on STAR TREK BEYOND, ALLIED and the TV series, MANIFEST. Today he talks about his new collaboration with director Robert Zemeckis for W…
- 3 days ago14 Jan 19, 4:00pm -

Have a look at the creature work made by Industrial Light & Magic for the excellent A QUIET PLACE: WANT TO KNOW MORE? Scott Farrar & Rick O’Connor: My interview of Scott Farrar (Overall VFX Supervisor) and Rick O’Connor (Animation Supervisor) at…
- 3 days ago14 Jan 19, 12:30pm -

The final season of GAME OF THRONES arrives on April 14! Creators: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss Release Date: 14 April 2019 (HBO) © Vincent Frei – The Art of VFX – 2019The post GAME OF THRONES – Season 8 appeared first on The Art of VFX.
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In 2017, Jay Barton explained the work of Digital Domain on THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS. He talks to us today about his work on AQUAMAN.The post AQUAMAN: Jay Barton – VFX Supervisor – Digital Domain appeared first on The Art of VFX.
- 6 days ago11 Jan 19, 4:00pm -

Don’t miss this excellent making of about the creation of the dolls by Method Studios for WELCOME TO MARWEN: WANT TO KNOW MORE? Method Studios: Dedicated page about WELCOME TO MARWEN on Method Studios website. © Vincent Frei – The Art of VFX –…
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Congrats to all the shows, artists and teams.
- 2 days ago15 Jan 19, 8:32pm -

Robert Zemeckis and Vfx Sup. Kevin Baillie talk about the remarkable advances in character work in Welcome to Marwen, + Making of video
- 7 days ago10 Jan 19, 7:51pm -

The virtual production team behind stunts in the upcoming movies X-Men: Dark Phoenix & Netflix's Triple Frontier, talk to Mike in this month's Visual Disruptors Podcast.
- 7 days ago10 Jan 19, 5:20pm -

fxguide's Mike Seymour's TEDx talk.
- 9 days ago8 Jan 19, 4:37pm -

Blender, the open source 3D pipeline, turns 25 today!
- 14 days ago2 Jan 19, 10:02pm -

We explore Mary Poppin's new world with VFX supervisor Matt Johnston
- 25 days ago23 Dec 18, 10:54am -

A peek at the state of the art in Cloth Sims and how to get up to speed.
- 27 days ago20 Dec 18, 11:21pm -

Vector is a new portable quick and battle tested virtual production tool using UE4. (Exclusive video)
- 29 days ago19 Dec 18, 3:12am -

The Bake off final 10.
- 30 days ago17 Dec 18, 11:03pm -

The groundbreaking visual styles and approaches of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
- 31 days ago17 Dec 18, 8:05am -

A summary of Blackmagic Designs strength in TV production.
- 34 days ago14 Dec 18, 2:28am -

Congrats to this years outstanding winners, recognised by the Academy!
- 35 days ago13 Dec 18, 12:27am -

A look at Framestore’s work for The Crimes of Grindelwald, at VFX Voice.  
- 9 hours ago17 Jan 19, 1:05am -

For Cartoon Brew, I broke down how Atomic Fiction (now Method Studios) made the digital doll scenes for Welcome to Marwen by still relying on some great live action and virtual production techniques.
- 3 days ago13 Jan 19, 10:18pm -

Every single frame of Isle of Dogs was touched by VFX, making for a great combination between hand-animated stop-motion, sets, and digital artistry. Read more in my VFX Voice story.
- 8 days ago9 Jan 19, 7:09pm -

For Cartoon Brew, I asked production designers and filmmakers behind a number of the animated shorts up for Oscar consideration about their process. Lots of great concepts and artwork to check out.
- 9 days ago8 Jan 19, 9:04pm -

I am still obsessed with Transformer transformations. So I talked to ILM about Bumblebee for Cartoon Brew.
- 10 days ago7 Jan 19, 7:40pm -

Just in time for the VFX bake-off, Universal has released a First Man VFX reel featuring the practical, miniature and digital effects work for the film. Check it out below: If you’d like to go further into the work, I talked earlier to visual effec…
- 13 days ago3 Jan 19, 10:16pm -

I talked to ILM’s Jeff White about Aquaman’s CG hair requirements – a major challenge for the VFX studios on the film. Read it at Cartoon Brew.
- 17 days ago31 Dec 18, 1:42am -

The latest 3D World mag has a couple of my features in it: Weta Digital’s work on Mortal Engines, DNEG’s approach to animation, and more Stephan Fleet vfx diary insights.
- 18 days ago30 Dec 18, 6:01am -

Here’s how Weta Digital did it for Mortal Engines.
- 27 days ago20 Dec 18, 10:11pm -

For 3D Artist magazine, I talked to Disney Animation about Ralph Breaks the Internet. And they did a stunning special cover for the issue.
- 30 days ago18 Dec 18, 7:31pm -

Exhibition hall highlights included algorithms driving increased 2D character animation production speed and more immersive virtual reality experiences.
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Winners in 24 categories will be announced February 5 at 17th annual gala awards ceremony. 
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Story artists and contributors on 1994 animated classic, made outside Writers Guild of America jurisdiction, may not be credited or compensated by upcoming live-action summer release.
- 2 days ago14 Jan 19, 11:18pm -

Marvel superhero films awarded for both Best Animated Feature and Best Visual Effects; Netflix’s ‘BoJack Horseman’ wins for Best Animated Series.
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Digital pioneer Bob Greenberg to receive Empire Award; VFX innovators Jonah Friedman and Andy Jones to receive Empire Tech Award.
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‘Incredibles 2,’ ‘Isle of Dogs’ and ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ receive nominations in the Animated Film category; ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,’ ‘First Man,…
- 8 days ago9 Jan 19, 7:32pm -

Ten Oscar hopefuls vie for nominations at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’  annual Visual Effects Bake-Off.
- 8 days ago9 Jan 19, 2:51am -

Alfonso Cuarón, Bradley Cooper, Spike Lee, Adam McKay, and Peter Farrelly receive nominations for the DGA’s top feature film award.
- 9 days ago8 Jan 19, 8:07pm -

Awards celebrate “Landscape of the Imagination” February 2 at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown.
- 9 days ago8 Jan 19, 6:55pm -

Ten new Disney releases set for 2019 include super hero blockbusters, sci-fi adventures, live-action remakes of classic animated films, and the highly anticipated animated sequels ‘Frozen 2’ and ‘Toy Story 4.’
- 9 days ago7 Jan 19, 11:21pm -

Winners of the 33rd Annual ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards will be named at the awards gala on February 9.
- 10 days ago7 Jan 19, 9:30pm -

Sentient dairy products, werewolf soldiers, robots gone wild, garbage monsters, cyborg bounty hunters, alien spiders and blood-thirsty demons from hell converge in an 185-minute genre orgy of *NSFM* (not suitable for mainstream) shorts.
- 10 days ago7 Jan 19, 8:58pm -

Ken Sausage's illustrations for Powerade Spain put the surreal into sports drink branding.
- 20 hours ago16 Jan 19, 2:17pm -

Recent news of the Association of Illustrators dropping its pricing-assistance service has caused debate in the illustration world – we speak to the Association and highlight the decision's impact on artists.
- 3 days ago14 Jan 19, 3:16pm -

If you’re an artist and your work has been published in UK books, magazines or TV – you could be entitled to thousands of pounds. What are you waiting for?
- 3 days ago14 Jan 19, 11:00am -

Creative duo Jack + Huei have hijacked Pantone's Colour of the Year 2019 to draw attention to the environmental crisis killing the Great Barrier Reef.
- 6 days ago11 Jan 19, 11:07am -

This asymmetrical all-in-one looks like Dieter Rams' take on Microsoft's Surface Studio – which some will love for its retro charm and others despise.
- 8 days ago9 Jan 19, 2:25pm -

Rahi Rezvari's artwork for Editors' Violence wins best cover at Best Art Vinyl 2018 - check it and all the best nominees from this year's awards here.
- 9 days ago8 Jan 19, 8:01pm -

The new Cintiq 16 is under half the price of the same-size Cintiq Pro and uses the same pen technology – but it has a much lower-quality screen.
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Only one of them seems worth your attention, though.
- 9 days ago8 Jan 19, 11:54am -

The soft drink giant has rebranded its cans for 2019 - why? 'For the love of it,' apparently.
- 9 days ago8 Jan 19, 8:01am -

Karmarama's ad campaign for the UK Army has been met with online derision - but there's more to the promos than meets the eye.
- 14 days ago3 Jan 19, 4:50pm -

The Miyu Gallery showcases unseen works produced in the making of some beautiful independent and artistic animation work.
- 14 days ago3 Jan 19, 10:05am -

Heroes like Frida Kahlo are immortalised for a board game that highlights the hidden her-story of our world.
- 15 days ago2 Jan 19, 11:28am -

Oceanwide Plaza Is Aiming to Be the Heart of DTLA  GlobeSt.comThe $1 billion project is breaking a lot of barriers with features like a 700-foot LED screen the largest in the country and a 100-foot two-acre sky park.
- 57 mins ago17 Jan 19, 9:00am -

How is technology affecting millennials?  VOGUE IndiaIn an age when social media is taking over everyone's lives, a new exhibition explores this issue, while also featuring other popular culture references as a ...
- 2 hours ago17 Jan 19, 8:27am -

The Favourite leads the Bafta Film nominations with star Olivia Colman up for leading actress  Radio TimesBohemian Rhapsody, First Man, Roma and A Star is Born all received seven nominations.
- 2 hours ago17 Jan 19, 7:45am -

Technicolor (OTCMKTS:TCLRY) versus Sony (SNE) Head to Head Comparison  Fairfield CurrentSony (NYSE:SNE) and Technicolor (OTCMKTS:TCLRY) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two ...
- 5 hours ago17 Jan 19, 5:14am -

Local News: Conservation district seeking poster contest entries (1/16/19)  Spencer Daily ReporterThe Clay County Conservation District is once again sponsoring the annual poster Contest as part of its education program. The theme this year is “L…
- 6 hours ago17 Jan 19, 3:33am -

LA Director Anthony Pietromonaco joins Seed's Roster  ReelChicagoAward winning visual and narrative director Anthony Pietromonaco has found a home at Seed. Believing that practical experience helps build a solid foundation ...
- 7 hours ago17 Jan 19, 2:31am -

Which Marvel Movie Will Get That May 2020 Release Date?  Cinema BlendReporting on movies, television, video games, and pop culture CINEMABLEND is the go-to source for today's plugged-in generation.
- 8 hours ago17 Jan 19, 1:51am -

Glen Freyer joins Alkemy X as SVP, TV & digital content  SHOOT OnlineAlkemy X has added veteran producer and development executive Glen Freyer as sr. VP TV & digital *content*. Freyer will work alongside EVP TV & digital ...
- 9 hours ago17 Jan 19, 1:16am -

Blu-ray & DVD TV reviews: 'Star Trek: Discovery - Season One' and 'Family Guy: 20 Greatest Hits'  Washington TimesHere's a look at a pair of recently released episodic shows -- "Star Trek: Discovery - Season One" and "Family Guy: 20 Greatest Hits"…
- 9 hours ago17 Jan 19, 12:29am -

Incredible Trailer For Sam Elliot's Upcoming Film THE MAN WHO KILLED HITLER AND THEN THE BIGFOOT  GeekTyrantFinally! The first trailer for Sam Elliot's upcoming adventure film The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot has been unleashed, and i…
- 11 hours ago16 Jan 19, 11:18pm -

Star Trek: Voyager turns 24  Redshirts Always DieIt was 24 years ago that Star Trek: Voyager made its debut on the UPN with the first female captain to lead a series in Trek history.
- 11 hours ago16 Jan 19, 10:54pm -

The Collider.com Podcast: Episode 181 – Oscar Predictions Before the Nominations  Collider.comThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we're giving our Oscar nomination predictions for the major categories including Best Picture and Best Director.
- 13 hours ago16 Jan 19, 8:48pm -

Despite having his role cut and replaced by Paul Bettany, actor Michael K. Williams says he holds no grudges against the “Star Wars” franchise and hopes to one day return. Williams took on the role of the villain Dryden Vos in “Solo: A Star War…
- 10 Sep 18, 5:44am -

CBS Corp. is reportedly preparing to announce the departure of chief executive officer Les Moonves as the media mogul faces a fresh round of allegations of sexual harassment. Six additional women have come forward to accuse Moonves of harassment or a…
- 10 Sep 18, 12:53am -

Appearing at the Toronto Film Festival to promote “Hotel Mumbai,” actor Armie Hammer was asked about how the teased “Call Me By Your Name” sequel is coming along, and from the sounds of if things are progressing. Late last year, during promot…
- 10 Sep 18, 12:29am -

Toronto-based indie filmmakers Jonathan and Justin Gajewski are reportedly developing “Ring King,” a biopic about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s father and Canadian wrestling superstar Rocky Johnson. Born and raised in Nova Scotia as Wade Doug…
- 10 Sep 18, 12:27am -

Reviews were terrible, but that didn’t stop people turning out for “The Conjuring” spin-off “The Nun” which easily took the top spot at the weekend box-office with a franchise-best $53.5 million opening over the three day weekend. The story…
- 9 Sep 18, 6:54pm -

“Titans” is the first of the three commissioned live-action series for the DC Universe streaming service and has been in production for many months ahead of its debut on October 12th. “Doom Patrol” recently kicked off filming and is looking l…
- 9 Sep 18, 6:42pm -

Reshoots have just kicked off on the untitled fourth “Avengers” movie and Jeremy Renner, the most notable absentee in “Avengers: Infinity War,” has taken to Instagram to tease his return to the role Clint Barton, a.k.a. Hawkeye (or Ronin?). W…
- 9 Sep 18, 6:33pm -

While reviews for “The Predator” were mixed out of Toronto, reviews for the new “Halloween” whichi screened last night were much more positive with plenty of them calling it a return to form for the series. Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Pr…
- 9 Sep 18, 6:23pm -

North American Theater Owners president and CEO John Fithian, representing exhibitors at the Toronto Film Festival this week, has urged Netflix to follow the lead of rival Amazon and show their movies at the local multiplex. Talking with THR, Fithian…
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- 8 Sep 18, 10:07pm -

At the start of the year, 20th Century Fox did something unexpected with its “X-Men” spin-off film “The New Mutants” film. Having already begun marketing the film with a trailer and key art, they ended up delaying it from its planned April re…
- 8 Sep 18, 9:31pm -

Filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron’s acclaimed and deeply personal black-and-white drama “Roma” has taken home the Gold Lion at the 2018 Venice Film Festival. The story follows two domestic workers caring for a small family in 1970s Mexico City and is cu…
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Update: You can donate to Eric here: https://www.gofundme.com/s5hw7-send-eric-to-dc Huge thanks to all of you who helped contribute to comments on NAFTA renegotiations. VFX professional Eric Rosenthal left a comment in the previous post that he might…
- 28 Jun 17, 8:15am -

Statement from Daniel Lay, Co-Founder of the Association of Digital Artists, Professionals, and Technicians In 2013 Daniel Lay, the writer behind the industry blog VFX Soldier started ADAPT to help fund and direct a trade effort to curtail the use of…
- 3 Jun 17, 2:34am -

Hollywood Reporter: Ron Thornton, an Emmy-winning visual effects designer, supervisor and producer who worked on such shows as Babylon 5 and Star Trek: Voyager, has died. He was 59. Variety: Thornton is best known for bringing computer-generated imag…
- 23 Nov 16, 7:29pm -

Today is my last day in the visual effects industry. It’s an industry that I’ve spent nine years of my life completely dedicated to, so it’s a bitter sweet kind of day. My love for animation and film began at 4 years old, when I saw the Lion Ki…
- 12 Oct 16, 6:08pm -

I came across a post on Facebook by one of Ron Thornton’s friends that the veteran VFX supervisor has been hospitalized. While I don’t have all the information a gofundme page has been set up to help pay for medical expenses. If you can please he…
- 16 Sep 16, 4:42am -

Tonight a majority UK voters chose to leave the European Union which as of this writing is leading to a meltdown in financial markets and wild drops in foreign currencies agains the US dollar. There’s been a bit of chatter amongst many in VFX as to…
- 24 Jun 16, 6:43am -

Are people still reading this thing? Well, It’s been a year since I’ve posted on this blog and after the end of the ADAPT effort I took a long hiatus. As disappointed as I was, the post-VFX life has been great. New opportunities, I got a home, a…
- 2 May 16, 5:43am -

From the press release: https://wikileaks.org/sony/press/ Today, 16 April 2015, WikiLeaks publishes an analysis and search system for The Sony Archives: 30,287 documents from Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and 173,132 emails, to and from more than…
- 16 Apr 15, 6:16pm -

The other day I got an email from the VES asking members to suggest nominees for title of VES Fellow: The Visual Effects Society is asking for your suggestions for nominees for title of VES Fellow, which is a member who has maintained an outstanding…
- 14 Apr 15, 8:41pm -

I haven’t posted much on this blog but some recent news caught my eye: Last week’s Godbout Commission report sent shivers up the spines of Quebec’s film and television production industry. The Quebec Taxation Review Committee, chaired by econom…
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