Avengers: Infinity War – Weta Digital Breaks Down Titan’s VFX
Planet Titan is an expansive, highly detailed CG environment and a key battleground for the final showdown in Avengers Infinity War. Check out how the Weta Digital team crafted this alien world below: Take a look at how Weta Digital’s compositors brought the Titan battle together for the epic finale in Avengers Infinity War: Virtual […]
Mr. X: VFX Breakdown of “Roma” – Creating the World of Cleo
VFX studio Mr. X helps transport us into the world of “Roma,” and into the life of Cleo, a maid in Mexico City in the 1970s Not all world-building need be on a bombastic, epic scale. The visual effects in blockbuster franchises like Star Wars and the Marvel Universe have their place, but so to […]
Autodesk 3ds Max 2020: New Features & Performance Boosts
SAN RAFAEL, CA — Autodesk has released 3ds Max 2020, the latest version of its 3D modeling, animation and rendering software. The new release enhances the user experience with customer-requested features that enable faster playback speeds, optimize performance, and increase flexibility. “Whether creating a character for a feature film or designing a building, 3ds Max […]
Unreal Engine 4.22 Released: Real-Time Ray Tracing and More
The latest release brings exciting new features to developers, including real-time ray tracing, in the fastest version of Unreal Engine 4 to date. The short film ‘Troll’ from Goodbye Kansas and Deep Forest Films showcases the unprecedented cinematic-quality lighting available using UE 4.22 ray-tracing features. Cary, NC — Epic Games has unveiled Unreal Engine 4.22, […]
Autodesk 3ds Max 2020: New Features, Performance Boosts & Updates
Autodesk has released a significant new version of their popular 3D software package—Autodesk 3ds Max 2020. This latest update to Autodesk’s 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software includes performance improvements, faster playback speeds, and revamped UX features. Key Updates in Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 Performance Enhancements: Experience more accurate viewport framerate playback and quicker speeds […]
Content-Aware Fill for Video: Adobe’s VFX Game Changer
Content-Aware Fill for video is coming to After Effects. Courtesy of Adobe Adobe is preparing to launch a new feature in its widely-used After Effects software, a tool specifically designed for the visual effects community: Content-Aware Fill for video. Content-Aware Fill is a feature already available in Adobe Photoshop. It utilizes advanced algorithms to remove […]
FMX 2019: Animation, Games & VFX Insights with Spies in Disguise & More
Additional animation highlights include ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ and ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ as well as production sessions featuring Commercials and AAA Game Design. James Williams, Head of Layout at Blue Sky Studios, will give an inside look into the studio’s upcoming action packed, buddy comedy ‘Spies in Disguise’ at FMX 2019. Animation Takes Center […]
How MPC Brought Joy & Flight to Dumbo in Tim Burton’s Remake
From defying gravity to expressing emotion in a believable way, reality was key for animation supervisor Catherine Mullan and the team of artists at MPC. For Disney’s live-action remake of ‘Dumbo,’ director Tim Burton wanted the baby elephant to feel joyous and free as he flew through the air. Images ©2018 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All […]
Cycles 4D GPU & CPU Release: Node Editor & New Features
Amazing New Release This release marks a significant advancement, with a completely revamped Node Editor designed for enhanced speed and efficiency. The Real-Time preview has been optimized for smoother and faster performance, introducing an array of exciting new features: New Core (62173 Jan 2019) Cycles 4D now works on GPU (CUDA) and CPU New Cryptomatte […]
DreamWorks Animation at Annecy 2019: Abominable & Fast & Furious Preview
Upcoming programming includes a preview of ‘Abominable’ and the world premiere of the short film ‘Marooned.’ A TV studio focus will offer a first look at the ‘Fast & Furious’ animated series and new footage from ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power.’ A co-production with Pearl Studio, ‘Abominable’ is written and directed by Jill Culton […]