Pixar Releases RenderMan 22.5

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Pixar Releases RenderMan 22.5: New Houdini Plugin & Intel OSL Boost

Featuring advancements in interactivity and industry collaborations Today Pixar released RenderMan version 22.5, introducing a...

9 Mar 2025
Do I Need to Know How to Draw for 3D Modeling?

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Do You Need Drawing Skills for a 3D Career? Pros & Cons

Orlagh Murphy / Getty Images A common question in professional CG forums is, “Do...

9 Mar 2025
NVIDIA Named Premier Member by Academy Software Foundation

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NVIDIA Joins Academy Software Foundation to Advance Motion Picture Tech

The Academy Software Foundation (ASWF) has announced new members, recognized for their dedication to open...

9 Mar 2025
‘Detective Pikachu’ Posts Strong Debut But ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Remains Box Office Champ

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‘Detective Pikachu’ Breaks Records, While ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Still Reigns

The box office saw some exciting developments this weekend, with a record-breaking video game adaptation...

9 Mar 2025
Cinesite Revisits Marvel Classics to Deliver ‘Avengers: Endgame’ VFX

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Cinesite’s VFX Marvel Magic: Behind the Scenes of Avengers: Endgame

Led by VFX supervisor Simon Stanley-Clamp, the studio delivered 264 visual effects shots for Marvel’s...

9 Mar 2025
Caesar Begets Pogo: Weta Continues its Primate Mastery on ‘Umbrella Academy’

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“The Umbrella Academy: How VFX Brought Pogo to Life with ‘Apes’ Tech”

VFX supervisor Chris White discusses how the visual effects team utilized their expertise in digital...

9 Mar 2025