New featurette for AQUAMAN with tons of on-set footage! The VFX are made by: Industrial Light & Magic (VFX Supervisor: Philippe Rebours) MPC (VFX Supervisor: Darren Poe) Method Studios (VFX Supervisor: David Nelson) Scanline VFX (VFX Supervisors: Bry…
- 15 hours ago13 Nov 18, 7:00pm -

Really cool new trailer for ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL produced by James Cameron! The VFX are made by: Weta Digital (VFX Supervisors: Joe Letteri, Eric Saindon and Nick Epstein) DNEG (VFX Supervisor: Raymond Chen) Framestore (VFX Supervisor: Nigel Denton-Ho…
- 19 hours ago13 Nov 18, 3:00pm -

Come have a look at this VFX Breakdown by Hybride about their work on SOLO – A STAR WARS STORY: WANT TO KNOW MORE? Jospeh Kasparian & François Lambert: My interview of Joseph Kasparian & François Lambert, VFX Supervisors at Hybride. © Vincent Fr…
- 21 hours ago13 Nov 18, 1:00pm -

Here is the first trailer for POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU! The VFX are made by: MPC (VFX Supervisor: Pete Dionne) Framestore (VFX Supervisor: Jonathan Fawkner) Image Engine Proof The Production VFX Supervisor is Erik Nordby. Director: Rob Letterman Rel…
- 2 days ago12 Nov 18, 9:00pm -

They toys are back in this teaser for TOY STORY 4! The Animation and VFX are made by: Pixar Animation Studios Director: Josh Cooley Release Date: 21 June 2019 (USA) © Vincent Frei – The Art of VFX – 2018The post TOY STORY 4 appeared first on Th…
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Really cool VFX Breakdown by Digital Frontier about their work on BLEACH: WANT TO KNOW MORE? Doi Atsushi: My interview of Doi Atsushi, VFX Supervisor at Digital Frontier. © Vincent Frei – The Art of VFX – 2018The post BLEACH: VFX Breakdown by D…
- 2 days ago12 Nov 18, 3:00pm -

Really cool VFX Breakdown by Important Looking Pirates about their work on JURASSIC WORLD – FALLEN KINGDOM (click on the picture below to watch it): WANT TO KNOW MORE? Important Looking Pirates: Official website of Important Looking Pirates. © Vin…
- 5 days ago9 Nov 18, 4:00pm -

Crazy trailer for 2.0 featuring Indian superstar Rajinikanth: The VFX are made by: DNEG UNIT studios El Ranchito TAU Films MAS Imageworks Asymmetric VFX Prana studios – R&H Postmodern Crater Studio KNACK Studios Bottleship VFX Firefly Creative Stud…
- 5 days ago9 Nov 18, 2:30pm -

Here is an extended look for MORTAL ENGINES! The VFX are made by: Weta Digital (VFX Supervisors: Ken McGaugh, Kevin Smith and Luke Millar) Director: Christian Rivers Release Date: 14 December 2018 (USA) © Vincent Frei – The Art of VFX – 2018The…
- 6 days ago8 Nov 18, 8:00pm -

YES! Excellent first trailer for the new movie by Laika, MISSING LINK: The VFX are made by: Laika Director: Chris Butler Release Date: 12 April 2019 (USA) © Vincent Frei – The Art of VFX – 2018The post MISSING LINK appeared first on The Art of…
- 6 days ago8 Nov 18, 3:00pm -

fxguide is the exclusive media partner of CGA BELGRADE 2018.
- 22 hours ago13 Nov 18, 12:08pm -

ILM establishes a new TV division.
- 6 days ago8 Nov 18, 7:47pm -

Our exclusive Video look at the innovative and updated old school effects in the FIRST MAN .
- 6 days ago8 Nov 18, 7:20pm -

We look at NIM Labs and their insights on achieving long term VFX Studio success.
- 13 days ago1 Nov 18, 9:24am -

Mike Seymour hosts a new podcast with Epic Games on Virtual Production and the use of Realtime in M&E.
- 19 days ago26 Oct 18, 1:32am -

This week our mutant panel discuss Venom from Director Ruben Fleischer and VFX by DNEG
- 21 days ago24 Oct 18, 6:12pm -

A detail look at the VFX with Danielle Costa, vice president of visual effects for Marvel Studios
- 27 days ago18 Oct 18, 8:41pm -

A deeply disturbing comic short film from ILM's Anthony Zwartouw.
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The 70th Engineering Emmy Awards for developments in broadcast technology
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We talk to David Basta, Senior Colourist, Lumeni Productions.
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We talk to Kevin Margo about his 3D short, Construct which is now being made into a feature film.
- 43 days ago2 Oct 18, 12:43pm -

Ships, fights and crashes with Method Studios (Atomic Fiction)
- 46 days ago29 Sep 18, 12:20pm -

Here at vfxblog we’ve already previewed some of the VFX-related talks and dived into the Technical Papers process for SIGGRAPH Asia Tokyo this year. Now we look at the other conference highlight: the Computer Animation Festival. The ‘CAF’ takes…
- 2 days ago12 Nov 18, 1:27am -

A new story at VFX Voice goes in-depth on First Man, including the significant visual effects by DNEG, as well as the practical side of the shots.
- 5 days ago8 Nov 18, 10:20pm -

Marc Forster’s Christopher Robin is easily one of the most delightful films of 2018, and also contains some of the finest fully-CG animated characters you’ll see this year. That work was led by Framestore, which had, of course, sharpened its expe…
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A look behind the scenes at the Gorillaz G-Shock watch episodes, at Cartoon Brew.
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The Technical Papers section of SIGGRAPH Asia 2018 in Tokyo is shaping up, as always, to be a key part of the conference. But how do authors get their tech papers into a SIGGRAPH or SIGGRAPH Asia conference? And what happens once they do? To find out…
- 13 days ago1 Nov 18, 7:18am -

In 1998, Gary Ross’ Pleasantville became the first major Hollywood feature to go through what’s now known as the digital intermediate, or DI, process. The film needed that process because its characters, stuck in a 1950s black and white existence…
- 23 days ago22 Oct 18, 1:31pm -

For Thrillist, I asked Ian Hunter about the models and miniatures work in First Man. Look out for more of my coverage soon on the film at VFX Voice.
- 26 days ago19 Oct 18, 1:50am -

For VFX Voice, members of ILM’s art department ran down how it all works there. They create stunning stuff!
- 29 days ago16 Oct 18, 8:21pm -

For Cartoon Brew, I asked a bunch of animation pros what they would recommend to readers. The result is some pretty cool material to check out.
- 33 days ago11 Oct 18, 9:48pm -

At the recent Trojan Horse was a Unicorn event in Malta, I had the opportunity to sit down with ILM animation supervisor Hal Hickel for a THU TV interview. We talked about the wealth of CG characters Hickel has overseen which began with live action a…
- 35 days ago10 Oct 18, 3:04am -

A creative dynamo moves on to the next big thing.
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Prolific writer, editor and publisher co-created many of the industry’s most iconic characters, including Spider-Man, Iron-Man, the Hulk and Black Panther. 
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SPI to serve as lead animation vendor for Netflix’s animated musical feature film directed by legendary animator and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Glen Keane.
- 2 days ago12 Nov 18, 7:49pm -

With VFX provided by MPC and Framestore, first-ever live-action movie based on the iconic face of the global Pokémon brand arrives in theaters on May 10, 2019.
- 2 days ago12 Nov 18, 6:07pm -

Software brings V-Ray scenes directly into the Unreal Editor, letting artists tap into the game engine’s power to create immersive experiences.
- 5 days ago8 Nov 18, 9:47pm -

Seeking class-action status, new lawsuit claims the ‘League of Legends’ developer operates under a ‘men-first’ ‘bro culture’ in which harassment and inappropriate behavior go unchecked.
- 6 days ago7 Nov 18, 11:55pm -

Studio launches division to provide visual effects and animation services for TV and streaming content producers.
- 6 days ago7 Nov 18, 11:44pm -

Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Chris Lawrence and animation director Michael Eames oversee 727 VFX shots -- including 677 featuring creature animation -- for director Marc Forster’s heartwarming return to the Hundred Acre Wood.
- 6 days ago7 Nov 18, 10:34pm -

VFX supervisor Glenn Melenhorst guides studio’s Melbourne team in crafting gentle bear’s performance in Disney’s live-action fantasy adventure.
- 6 days ago7 Nov 18, 10:21pm -

New release adds increased mobile optimizations to Android and iOS, up to 60 percent speed increases when cooking content, and more power and flexibility in the industry-leading Niagara effects toolset for real-time VFX.
- 6 days ago7 Nov 18, 9:49pm -

Animation and VFX conference, set for next April 30-May 3, will highlight worldviews and workflows that inspire artistic exchange. 
- 7 days ago7 Nov 18, 9:15pm -

Leading U.K. VFX and animation group produces seven-minute immersive experience for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.
- 9 days ago5 Nov 18, 8:54pm -

Finally you can see the Dragon Queen point at profit margins as Emilia Clarke recreates classic stock photos for this hilarious spoof video.
- 22 hours ago13 Nov 18, 11:31am -

We round up the best early Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2018 deals for graphics tablets.
- 22 hours ago13 Nov 18, 11:19am -

Sam Gilbey, Rob McCallum and more pay tribute to the comic book legend.
- 23 hours ago13 Nov 18, 10:22am -

Art collective FriendsWithYou give a cute, modern twist on the Peanuts gang, reimagining the classic work of Charles M. Schulz.
- 2 days ago12 Nov 18, 12:31pm -

More illustrators have come forward with their versions of the Apple logo that the Mac-maker commissioned for last week's launch of the iPad Pro, including Karan Singh and Hello Von
- 6 days ago8 Nov 18, 12:45pm -

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming for 2018 - here's everything you need to know as a creator, including how to find the best deals on creative tech, design software and more.
- 6 days ago8 Nov 18, 9:48am -

Procreate's latest update is fine-tuned for the Apple Pencil, and new features can turn your sketched shapes into symmetrical forms.
- 7 days ago7 Nov 18, 9:39am -

For National Stress Awareness Day, MERó co-founder Andy Culbert talks about de-stressing the UX experience through design.
- 7 days ago7 Nov 18, 12:01am -

Holidays are coming, and Coke is here with a new ad campaign and Christmassy branding.
- 8 days ago6 Nov 18, 1:42pm -

Artists recently went wild for a month in the name of Inktober, and here are the best sketches inspired by classic moments and characters from the world of cult cinema.
- 8 days ago6 Nov 18, 10:08am -

Studio AKA animate Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven for a new series of 'Insta Novels' from The New York Public Library.
- 9 days ago5 Nov 18, 10:08am -

Agency ZAK are back at it again, this time poking fun at requests for proposal in a viral new video.
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BroadcastIndustrial Light & Magic launches TV division in LondonBroadcastThe ILM TV team will be lead by visual effects supervisors Hayden Jones and Jonathan Privett alongside executive producers Louise Hussey and Stefan Drury. Previously, the team s…
- 19 hours ago13 Nov 18, 2:13pm -

HONOLULU Magazine (blog)Quote Unquote: Bomb Disposal Technician by Day and Visual Effects Artist by NightHONOLULU Magazine (blog)As one of Hawai'i's few bomb disposal technicians, Kamakani De Dely puts his life on the line defusing unexploded militar…
- 1 day ago13 Nov 18, 4:43am -

ShacknewsJay Worth interview: The tech behind Westworld's visual effects ...ShacknewsJay Worth took the time to speak with GamerHubTV about his experience working in tech and doing the visual effects for Westworld. Being a sci-fi show, ...and more …
- 1 day ago13 Nov 18, 12:53am -

ShacknewsStar Wars' Dennis Muren interview: Motion capture and visual effects' futureShacknewsThe gap between video game technology and film-based visual effects is closing more day by day. This is largely due to the impressive work by special effect…
- 4 days ago10 Nov 18, 12:56am -

Popular MechanicsHow They Made All the Blood and Guts of 'Outlaw King'Popular MechanicsTo realistically depict the disemboweling of a Scottish noble, here's what you do: Make a latex torso for the actor to wear, then you fill it with blood and sausag…
- 5 days ago9 Nov 18, 6:59pm -

Cinema BlendWhy Overlord's Director 'Selfishly' Used Practical Effects Over Visual EffectsCinema BlendThanks to the progression of computer-aided digital effects, there's essentially nothing that you can't create in the movies today. However, while o…
- 5 days ago9 Nov 18, 5:28pm -

Montreal GazetteFramestore's visual effects won an Oscar, built a Montreal home baseMontreal GazetteAfter Edge of Tomorrow, she went to set up the Montreal studio for Cinesite, a visual-effects and animation company. She was the general manager of Ci…
- 6 days ago8 Nov 18, 1:15am -

SYFY WIREPioneering visual effects company Industrial Light & Magic opens TV divisionSYFY WIREFast forward to over 40 years later, and Industrial Light & Magic is the be-all-end-all of visual effects work in Hollywood, having worked on some of the mo…
- 7 days ago7 Nov 18, 6:43pm -

EngadgetWatch the visual effects for 'Ant-Man and The Wasp' come to lifeEngadgetMarvel obviously relied on CGI to turn that building into a roller suitcase and that Helly Kitty pez dispenser into a massive weapon, but we could only guess how much of…
- 24 days ago21 Oct 18, 1:10am -

CNETHow Venom's visual effects goo stuck to Tom HardyCNETI talked about this and other behind-the-scenes moviemaking magic with Paul J. Franklin, Venom's visual effects supervisor. The two-time Oscar winner (Interstellar, Inception) and regular Chris…
- 28 days ago17 Oct 18, 7:49pm -

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…
- 65 days ago10 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…
- 65 days ago10 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…
- 65 days ago10 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…
- 65 days ago10 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…
- 66 days ago9 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…
- 66 days ago9 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…
- 66 days ago9 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…
- 66 days ago9 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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- 66 days ago8 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…
- 67 days ago8 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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