In 2023, Marc Smith spoke with us about Crafty Apes’ invisible visual effects on The Menu. He now returns to discuss his work on a very different kind of film. Can you start by describing your overall approach as Production VFX Supervisor on They W…
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In this new breakdown for Stranger Things Season 5, ILM details the creation of The Vine, exploring its animation style, its integration into scenes, and how its movement and growth were crafted to achieve an organic yet unsettling presence. In this…
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For Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, New-Zealand basted studio 808 Ltd. handled a wide range of visual effects, from character transformations to complex energy-based phenomena. The studio’s work includes the creation of zombies, werewolves, and su…
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The Force echoes once more in this TV spot for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. Din Djarin and Grogu step into a new era, where their destiny unfolds on a bigger stage. The new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu reveals a galaxy struggling to…
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The teams of Cadence Effects contributed more than 120 invisible visual effects shots to In The Blink Of An Eye, delivering seamless enhancements that support the film’s realism without drawing attention. Cadence Effects handled a wide range of sub…
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For Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, the teams of FOLKS delivers invisible visual effects that seamlessly enhance the story, subtly rebuilding Los Angeles and New York while supporting the film’s grounded approach. FOLKS focused on understated…
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Back in 2017, Eran Dinur walked us through the VFX work on The Lost City of Z. Since then, he’s led the visual effects on a wide range of films including Hostiles, Ad Astra, The Trial of the Chicago 7, and The Woman in the Window. How did you get i…
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Power, destiny and Eternia come to life in a new Masters of the Universe featurette, revealing fresh footage and behind-the-scenes moments with the cast and director. In Masters of the Universe, a young man living on Earth discovers a hidden legacy a…
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Set 200 years before Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon returns with an epic teaser for Season 3, diving deeper into the Targaryen legacy. The footage teases escalating conflict, large-scale battles, and a darker chapter where dragons and political…
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The really cool new trailer for Spider-Noir showcases more of its noir-inspired atmosphere, with Nicolas Cage as a weary private investigator drawn back into his former life as a masked hero. Based on the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir, the series foll…
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The new trailer for The Death of Robin Hood teases a somber reinterpretation of the iconic figure, focusing on his final chapter and inner turmoil. After years of violence, Robin Hood finds himself critically injured and confronting his past decision…
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The visual effects of The Night Agent Season 3 are showcased in a new breakdown by Outpost VFX, focusing on two standout moments: a large-scale CG plane sequence and a tense underwater fight. Outpost VFX contributed to some of the most intense moment…
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Find out how Stranger Things season five deployed previs and real-time storytelling using Unreal Engine & splats, from Proof's VFX Supervisor Jordan Nounnan.
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The 2026 FMX Conference begins on May 5th and we're highlighting a few of the many sessions we're interested in checking out.
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For this episode of  the VFXshow we takeoff on Hail Mary and discuss this smash hit film which is based on the popular book.
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From terabytes to practical: this new MV-HEVC workflow cuts immersive delivery from 1.3TB to 83GB while preserving the fidelity for high quality Apple Vision Pro immersive films.
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NVIDIA's new neural rendering DLSS 5 isn’t just rendering faster frames - it’s quietly redefining how real-time final pixels are made.
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In our latest fxpodcast, DOP Ed Moore breaks down the massive stage builds, clever virtual production, and the 2,000+ VFX shots that keep the world’s unluckiest commuter racing in another high-stakes season.
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Congrats to the winners at the 98th Oscars, a night celebrating the art and science of modern filmmaking.
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Closer to reality than virtual: The Dobos Connection explores how Apple Immersive Video and the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive are creating a new cinematic language beyond both film and VR.
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VFX Supervisor Jay Worth discusses the intricate production of Fallout Season 2, highlighting a continued commitment to blending practical puppets with digital enhancements, cutting-edge VFX, and state-of-the-art AI.
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A deep dive into Nuke 17 exploring BigCat machine learning, native Gaussian splats, the new USD-based 3D system, and how evolving workflows are reshaping the role of the modern compositor.
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How do you visualize an AI judge, holographic forensics, and city-wide destruction in 90 minutes? We go behind the VFX of Mercy with DNEG.
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Griptape's Jason Schleifer (Chief Creative Officer) and the Foundry's Christy Anzelmo (Chief Product Officer) discuss the just announced acquisition and what the ongoing shift in the vfx industry means for artists, studios, and pipelines.
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A new guide for using and capturing on-set data for visual effects.The post VES On-Set VFX Data Collection and Usage Guide released appeared first on befores & afters.
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What's new in Headshot 3.The post Reallusion Redefines Digital Double Creation with the Launch of Headshot 3 for Character Creator 5 appeared first on befores & afters.
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Go behind the scenes.The post Fun animation progression from Pixar for ‘Cars’ appeared first on befores & afters.
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Behind the scenes with One of Us.The post How those fiery scenes in ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ were crafted appeared first on befores & afters.
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Diving deep into the tools Superdraw and Kismet, and on brushing and patching.The post How the artistic innovations behind the ‘Spider-Verse’ films led to a Scientific and Technical Award appeared first on befores & afters.
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Luuka Jones-Yaxley was one of the kayak doubles for Charlize Theron's character in Apex.The post On The Set Pic: ‘Apex’ appeared first on befores & afters.
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An excerpt from issue #54 of befores & afters magazine on 'War Machine'.The post Enter the Guardian appeared first on befores & afters.
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Director Travis Knight with the stars of the film.The post On The Set Pic: ‘Masters of the Universe’ appeared first on befores & afters.
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Behind the scenes of the new Netflix film.The post How ‘War Machine’ was made appeared first on befores & afters.
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A heads up on the films and episodic series that we will be covering.The post The magazines coming soon from befores & afters (there are so many!) appeared first on befores & afters.
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Starring Nicolas Cage and based on the Marvel ‘Spider-Man Noir’ comic, the series follows an aging, down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York; debuts next month on MGM+’s linear channel, then globally on the streamer.
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One of China’s leading film and TV companies will deploy the PAI cinematic AI system across its production operations, marking a large-scale commitment to AI-assisted storytelling and global content development.
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New features designed to help creators quickly and efficiently move from model to motion, compressing key aspects of the complex, time-consuming animation production workflow into mere minutes.
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Beep Beep! A roadrunner and some dynamite are coming to theaters on August 28 – finally – as the film that Warner Bros. gave up on arrives, starring John Cena, Will Forte, and a famous sad sack cartoon character headed to court.
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New educational initiative departs from traditional education models by focusing not only on tools and output but on how artists make decisions and work within real production constraints.
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Lam T. Nguyen and Austin Keeling dig deep into the complicated editing on the Prime Video sci-fi murder mystery, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, about an AI judicial system that gives you just 90 minutes to prove your innocence.
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New rotoscoping tool is designed to generate detailed alpha mattes in seconds, enabling creators to quickly and precisely isolate objects in complex footage.
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The veteran VFX supervisor, who joined the UK-based indie VFX house in 2024, assumes the leadership role to help build the company slate of high-end film and TV projects.
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Deal with group that includes Tippett Studio and Milk VFX designed to strengthen synergies and content creation efforts across platforms in animation, VFX, gaming and comics markets.
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There are AT-ATs and Hutt Twins on the horizon as the New Republic fights to survive in Jon Favreau’s new film, based on the hit Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian,' that blasts into theaters on May 22.
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John Krasinski is back as crack shot / fearless patriot / hero / super-analyst Jack Ryan in the feature film continuation of the hit series; James Greer and Michale Kelly are back as well for a new insidious global espionage storyline; debuts May 20.
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Amazon MGM Studios goes behind the scenes with the stars and filmmakers of its ‘baaaadass’ wooly mystery comedy about a rather interesting flock that investigates their shepherd’s death; in theaters May 8.
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CJ ENM premieres AI-hybrid film The House  Let's Data Science
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Disney+'s 5-Part Fantasy Epic Still Has The Best VFX On Any Streaming Platform  Comic Book Resources
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VES On-Set VFX Data Collection and Usage Guide released  befores & afters
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Jordan Nounnan – Visualization Supervisor on Stranger Things S5  fxguide
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FMX gehts a new head for the 30th Birthday  Digital Production
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Yash Teases Spectacular Action Sequence Between Ravana And Jatayu In Ramayana | Filmfare.com  Filmfare
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European Commission approves visual effects tax credit  RTE.ie
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Prime Video Drops Black & White and Color Trailers for ‘Spider-Noir’  Animation World Network
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Animation studio goes global after doubling turnover with regional support  West of England Combined Authority
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Academy honors advances in pyrotechnics, visual effects  The Peninsula Qatar
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TriTriSim GFX Now Available  FSElite
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AI Filmmakers Are Blending Real Footage with AI : Here’s How It Works  Geeky Gadgets
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How Latvian animation studio, Panic, transcended their geography and became a leading player in the industry!
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Acclaimed Visual Effects and Creative Director, Doug Appleton, joins award-winning New York design studio, BigStar, bringing the kind of creative depth and artistic leadership that will push the studio’s work, and its people, further than ever.
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Friday, April 17 | 7:15pm – 8pm OFFF Barcelona, Disseny Hub (The Twist, 4th floor) Discover real-world strategies for gaining meaningful recognition for your studio or yourself with insights and pro tips from a panel of top creative insiders laser-…
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Charles Collier, Rebel Wilson’s former UK agent, has offered a frank assessment of the legal mess that has engulfed The Deb during evidence to a trial in Australia. Appearing in front of a Sydney court via video link from the UK, Collier described…
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Netflix and Left Bank are looking to blood the next generation of Scottish talent via a training programme on hit series Dept. Q. The show, which has been a huge hit for the streamer and is made out of Scotland, will next season have 20 paid trainee…
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EXCLUSIVE: Carrie Coon (The White Lotus) Ben Platt (The Politician), and Lukas Gage (Smile 2) are set to star in psychological thriller, I Am Not Your Mother, which will be directed by Craig Johnson (The Skeleton Twins) and written by Johnson and…
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EXCLUSIVE: David Holmes, Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter stunt double and close friend, has turned the story of his tragic accident during stunt tests for Deathly Hallows: Part One that left him paralyzed from the waist down into a stage play, D…
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ITV is reviving iconic gameshow Name That Tune with Great British Bake Off host Alison Hammond taking the reins. The show, which aired on ITV decades ago and has recently been performing well in the U.S. on Fox, sees contestants pitted against each o…
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Korea’s CJ ENM has formed a joint venture with Japan’s TBS and streaming platform U-Next Holdings to collaborate on production and distribution of content based on Japanese and Korean IP. Called StudioMonowa, the new venture will bring together C…
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It has become a routine — another social media post by President Donald Trump demanding Jimmy Kimmel’s firing is followed by another response by the comedian on his ABC late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live. In his opening monologue Thursday, Kimmel…
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Five years after CAA first launched its Full Story Initiative, the agency has partnered with leading organizations to redesign the platform that supports equitable onscreen storytelling. On Wednesday, Creative Artists Agency announced the redesigned…
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EXCLUSIVE: 20th Century Studios’ The Devil Wears Prada 2 is sashaying in tonight with $10M previews which began at 2PM today according to sources. Heck, yes, that’s a great start. At that level, Devil Wears Prada 2 is under last summer’s kickof…
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After 20 years, the supposed real-life inspiration behind Emily Blunt’s The Devil Wears Prada character has come forward. Leslie Fremar, a former Vogue assistant, recently claimed that the character of Emily Charlton was based on her, recalling whe…
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Some of the most powerful state attorneys general in the nation just got eclipsed by five regular citizens in a move to put the brakes on Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros Discovery. “The April 23, 2026, stockholder vote materially changed the…
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Samuel D. Hunter’s Little Bear Ridge Road was named Best Play of the 2025-2026 season by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle tonight for the Broadway staging starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, directed by Joe Mantello and produced by Scott R…
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Hello, My name is Graham Peddie and I’ve been kicking around the Canadian VFX scene for over a decade at studios such as Cinesite, Rocket Science and Mr X. I’m joined by my good friend and Super/ducer Chris Nokes on the VFXistential Podcast…
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Hey filmmakers and vfx artists, This isn't going to revolutionize a major commercial set, but for the independent filmmakers and creators who specifically want to keep things practical on camera, we (me and a dev friend) built this for you. I work in…
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I started with blender in lockdown and learning houdini rn I'm 16 , I'm confused on whether to focus on vfx as a career for future, is it worth spending a little bit more time on learning 3d along with my studies submitted by /u/Hefty_Fan_2100…
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I came across these creature shots in the trailer for Ramayana (an upcoming film scheduled to release this November), and I’m curious to hear what VFX artists and enthusiasts think. How do these CGI creatures look to you overall? Do they feel…
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How are these scenes? I can only comp in Nuke Non Commercial submitted by /u/FaithlessnessRare976 [link] [comments]
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Hey fellow Visual Effects community stoked to share what we have been working on for the past year over at he VES Technology Committee call it a playbook and usage guide to map key data from on-set capture to delivery. FYI I am one of the co-authors…
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Hi all, Not sure if this is the right subreddit for this but I am hoping to teach students how to create an anamorphic advertising campagin. I'm not sure which would be the best software to undertake this but I am looking to use a software that is r…
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So I d/l Community edition which is free. I also d/l 2026 sample terrains as a zip. However, I can't find anywhere in the documentation where I should put those sample terrains? When I start World Creator I have an option to download samples directly…
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I'm looking for someone with VFX/motion design skills to join me on a project. Basically, I'll deliver raw or finished content and need someone who will change colors of plain walls, replace logo with another one. It's cca week of work. If you're i…
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