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  • Stranger Things Season 5: Rodeo FX Unveils Vecna’s Mind Lair in New VFX Breakdown
    For the epic final season of Stranger Things, Rodeo FX returns to one of the show’s most disturbing environments, revealing how Vecna’s Mind Lair was brought back to the screen in a brand-new VFX Breakdown. The breakdown was released as the serie…
    - 1 day ago23 Jan 26, 10:00pm -
  • Supergirl
    An unexpected enemy forces Kara Zor-El to step into the fight. Supergirl embarks on an interstellar journey driven by vengeance, justice, and an unlikely alliance — with Lobo making a striking appearance. The footage hints at a high-stakes story in…
    - 1 day ago23 Jan 26, 7:00pm -
  • Cinesite Crafts Key VFX Sequences for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
    The teams of Cinesite delivers major visual effects sequences for the new hybrid SpongeBob feature, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants, blending live action with iconic animated characters. The studio was responsible for three significant se…
    - 2 days ago23 Jan 26, 4:00pm -
  • Walmart ‘WhoKnewVille’: Inside Framestore’s Holiday VFX Pipeline
    A behind-the-scenes look at how the teams of Framestore brought Walmart’s ‘WhoKnewVille’ to life through a modern hybrid VFX workflow. Go behind the scenes of Walmart’s ‘WhoKnewVille’ and explore how the winter holiday campaign was crafte…
    - 2 days ago23 Jan 26, 1:00pm -
  • 98th Oscars®: The VFX Nominees
    The Academy has officially unveiled the nominees in the Visual Effects category for this year’s Oscars, spotlighting five films that pushed the boundaries of cinematic storytelling. This announcement puts the focus firmly on the craft of visual eff…
    - 2 days ago22 Jan 26, 10:00pm -
  • Predator – Badlands: Sheldon Stopsack (VFX Supervisor) and Karl Rapley (Animation Supervisor) – Weta FX
    Back in 2025, Sheldon Stopsack walked us through the visual effects crafted by Weta FX for A Minecraft Movie. He now returns with Predator: Badlands, joining one of sci-fi’s most iconic franchises. Three years ago, Karl Rapley detailed the animatio…
    - 2 days ago22 Jan 26, 6:45pm -
  • Masters of the Universe
    The first teaser for Masters of the Universe offers a glimpse into a bold new take on a legendary universe, teasing destiny, legacy, and an epic journey that begins far from home. The new adaptation of Masters of the Universe unveils its first teaser…
    - 3 days ago22 Jan 26, 5:00pm -
  • Wildwood
    With Wildwood, Laika with Zoic Studios turns a historic mansion into a gateway to a hidden realm. This new first look highlights years of meticulous craftsmanship, hand-built environments, and detailed animation shaping a world filled with secrets an…
    - 3 days ago22 Jan 26, 3:00pm -
  • Measure in Love: Exploring the VFX Work by Free-D Workshop
    This VFX Breakdown takes a closer look at the visual effects created for Measure in Love by Hong Kong–based studio Free-D Workshop, focusing on various environments, FX, and digital characters designed to support the film’s narrative. The visual…
    - 3 days ago22 Jan 26, 1:00pm -
  • The Bondman: Demons, Fire, and Gore by Refuge Visual Effects
    A deep dive into the visual effects work crafted by Refuge Visual Effects that brings demons, creatures, and visceral destruction to life in The Bondman. The visual effects play a central role in shaping the dark tone of The Bondman, with a strong em…
    - 3 days ago21 Jan 26, 10:00pm -
  • For All Mankind – Season 5
    The teaser for season five of For All Mankind offers a first glimpse at a Mars that has dramatically evolved since the Goldilocks asteroid heist, setting up a new era for the series. The highly anticipated fifth season of For All Mankind is officiall…
    - 3 days ago21 Jan 26, 7:00pm -
  • Crime 101
    A tense game of cat and mouse unfolds in the new trailer for Crime 101. As a master thief prepares what could be his final score, a chance encounter sets off a dangerous chain of events. With a relentless pursuit closing in, the line between control…
    - 4 days ago21 Jan 26, 4:00pm -

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  • newMotion capture issue
    https://preview.redd.it/02avxahmxdfg1.png?width=396&format=png&auto=webp&s=a06801d9a749c4019f8c9c48b65d7432407a8bda https://preview.redd.it/ij7z160iydfg1.png?width=347&format=png&auto=webp&s=b0b23d833875e124de7c4b0d63420fb5ac3105ea Helloo! I ha…
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  • newIs there any hope for junior riggers?
    Is it still just Maya or has everybody switched to Houdini? Is it worth learning h as a rigger? submitted by /u/ArtIndustry [link] [comments]
    - 8 hours ago24 Jan 26, 10:36pm -
  • newSeeking opinion on my Short animation- Sportscar Simulation
    Checking in with you fellow 3D artists. The intention of this post is to receive some honest opinion and critique of this short animation i made recently. Tools used: Blender +Geo nodes,Compositing DavinchiResolve The reason i went with this is…
    - 9 hours ago24 Jan 26, 9:48pm -
  • newI think all the joy has gone out of VFX
    I was lucky enough to start out in VFX in the 80's. We didn't have much, to start with we had two 30 sec digital disks, capable of adding a single layer with a matte (Abekas A64 & A53). Also, that layer was a single frame, no moving image, so to add…
    - 10 hours ago24 Jan 26, 8:43pm -
  • newMari vs Substance Painter in 2026?
    Hi guys, Im a generalist, so texturing isn't my speciality or anything! However, I have noticed that Substance Painter has been improving considerably in recent years. Don't get me wrong, Mari hasn't stood still, but it feels like each time I update…
    - 10 hours ago24 Jan 26, 8:27pm -
  • newFinished BSc in Animation/VFX — Don't want a Master’s. How do I pivot or get hired in 2026?
    I just finished my BSc in Animation and VFX. During my degree, I focused mainly on 3D Model Making and 3D Texturing/Lighting. The thing is, I’ve realized I really don't want to pursue a Master’s degree. I want to get into the workforce, but I’m…
    - 12 hours ago24 Jan 26, 6:21pm -
  • newHilariously bad AI movie from Korea
    https://youtu.be/QZCK0ow8xic?si=iH8N6K7SAXYOvuLt My friend watched this new Korean movie ‘Run to the West’ and told me how bad it was. I looked it up and it’s apparently South Korea’s first AI feature film. I guess they rushed it to ear…
    - 15 hours ago24 Jan 26, 3:53pm -
  • newIs VFX Coordinator a role suitable for a recent VFX graduate?
    UPDATE: thank you all for the replies. I just wanted to have some insight on this career path and you all gave me a lot 🙏 I’m still deciding what to do once i graduate but that will be for another post. Hi everyone, I’m looking for some career…
    - 21 hours ago24 Jan 26, 9:25am -
  • Do You Think CGI Has Regressed In Cinema?
    submitted by /u/Dan_Lalonde_Films [link] [comments]
    - 1 day ago23 Jan 26, 11:36pm -
  • Where to hire VFX for Self Produced Sci-Fi Horror Short?
    I am looking to bring someone on to a short that I’ve been working on that is in post production. The short is kind of in the black mirror dark comedy genre. It’s about a guy talking to trickster interdimensional beings who are telling him that h…
    - 1 day ago23 Jan 26, 11:32pm -
  • Looking for references
    Hey guys. I'm looking for references of people walking on the spot. I haven't really been able to find anything except this Bose commercial by Ian Pons Jewell. Do you guys know any other films/commercials that have this effect? submitted by…
    - 1 day ago23 Jan 26, 7:22pm -
  • (for creatives) AI slop is ruining online creative spaces - so I built a human only one.
    Art saved my life. To return the favor, I built www.NewBohemia.art - a first-of-its-kind human-only creative community. Storytelling was my escape from an abusive home, my self-therapy, my craft, my North star. But in February 2022 with the advent of…
    - 1 day ago23 Jan 26, 6:57pm -