Chinese TV hosts introduce their virtual replacements. By Kevin Geiger | Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 2:35pm Hot on the unveiling of the world’s first AI news anchor last November by China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, the world’s first AI TV hosts will preside over the 2019 China Central Television (CCTV) New Year’s Gala. On February 5th, an audience of more[…..] […]
“performance-capture” is an advanced version of “motion-capture”, which is often used in both current movie productions. “Motion capture” is basically used for motion capture of actors’ limbs or props, while “performance capture” is for facial expressions, finger movements, etc. that are rich in more details and information. From the well-known “The Lord of the[…..] […]
From concept art to finished frames, production designer Pierre-Olivier Vincent brings a singular touch to the final film in the blockbuster ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ trilogy. By Jennifer Wolfe | Friday, January 25, 2019 at 4:04pm Already spreading its wings abroad, DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World flies into U.S. theaters from distributor Universal[…..] […]
Open-source, high-performance render manager based on Sony’s in-house queuing system, Cue 3, is purpose-built for the needs of the visual effects and animation industry. By Jennifer Wolfe | Friday, January 25, 2019 at 11:30am Google Cloud, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Imageworks, has announced OpenCue, an open-source, high-performance render manager specifically built for the needs of the[…..] […]
Contenders in the animated feature, animated short film and visual effects categories share their initial reactions to their nominations for Oscar gold. By Jennifer Wolfe | Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 1:21pm Each year, we greet the annual Oscar nomination reveal with excitement and perhaps just a touch of anxiety — huddled around our computer screens, we[…..] […]
In the past few years, Microsoft has been focusing on the Windows Mixed Reality platform, which combines virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) into a more affordable package. Since its launch, Windows Mixed Reality support has been adopted by games and productivity software, including Steam and (to be the Chrome Brothers) Microsoft[…..] […]
By Mercedes Milligan | January 21, 2019 Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Immersive Media April 30 – May 3, 2019, Stuttgart/Germany, Haus der Wirtschaft Ludwigsburg/Germany, January 18, 2019. FMX is building up the roster of animation, effects, games and immersive media luminaries for its 2019 edition – taking place in Stuttgart, Germany from April 30-May 3.[…..] […]
White Snake Exposed its Production Feature, which reveals the behind-the-scenes stories of the film. Please watch the video below. Source: MaoYan Movie […]
Let’s start from here. Characters Color Selections Designing of the Scene “White Waves Bank” Designing of the Scene “White Tower” Designing of the Scene “Bottom of the White Tower” Designing of the Scene “Baoqing House” Designing of the Scene “Snake hole” Designing of the[…..] […]
Recently in the animation circle Most widely debated It must be the heat of “White Snake: Origin”! and I have been helped by people from all walks of life! So this issue! Wuhu working hard for the rise of Chinese animation I want to bring you a very important content for the animation circle! Behind[…..] […]
