Exhibition hall highlights included algorithms driving increased 2D character animation production speed and more immersive virtual reality experiences. By James Brusuelas | Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 3:10pm For AWN, I had the pleasure of attending SIGGRAPH Asia, 2018, held at the Tokyo International Forum in early December. My specific task was to check out the exhibition[…..] […]
By Mercedes Milligan | January 15, 2019 The Visual Effects Society has announced the nominees for the 17th Annual VES Awards, taking place February 5, 2019 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The nominees in 24 categories were selected by VES members, and announced at events hosted by 11 of the society’s[…..] […]
By Animation Magazine | January 15, 2019 Autodesk has launched Maya 2019, the latest version of its popular 3D animation, modeling, simulation and rendering software, featuring significant updates to help artists achieve their creative vision within a faster, more interactive and visually engaging working environment. Maya 2019 addresses the key challenges artists face throughout production,[…..] […]
CGGE: Would you please introduce your company? XD: XD Productions is a 3D animation and Post-Prod studio in France since 1999. We produce series, shows and feature films mostly for TV market. Since the beginning of the company, we have invested heavily in R&D, which resulted in the opening of an interactive game and attractions department in 2010.[…..] […]
CGGE: Would you please introduce your company? XD: XD Productions is a 3D animation and Post-Prod studio in France since 1999. We produce series, shows and feature films mostly for TV market. Since the beginning of the company, we have invested heavily in R&D, which resulted in the opening of an interactive game and attractions department in 2010.[…..] […]
Ten Oscar hopefuls vie for nominations at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ annual Visual Effects Bake-Off. By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 6:51pm Each year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences brings the visual effects community together for its annual VFX Bake-Off, where visual effects artists from the 10 shortlisted films,[…..] […]
In the second part of AWN’s two-part interview, the director of Paramount’s new ‘Transformers’ sci-fi action adventure discusses the magic behind a compelling and emotional digital character performance. By Johannes Wolters | Friday, January 4, 2019 at 4:05pm Click here to read “Travis Knight Takes Flight with ‘Bumblebee’ — Part 1.” With critics sarcastically, but sincerely noting that[…..] […]
VFX supervisors Dan DeLeeuw and Kelly Port discuss the challenges of capturing the nuanced performance of Josh Brolin as the philosophical antagonist in ‘Avengers: Infinity War.’ By Scott Lehane | Friday, December 28, 2018 at 11:09am Avengers: Infinity War, the 19th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, brings together a vast ensemble cast of Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy to[…..] […]
Search for new forces Select the star of tomorrow The 6th New Life Power Animation Game Original Contest begins to be registered! From now until April 30, use the PC to log in to the ACGDP platform (website: http://www.acgdp.cn/activity/detail/cMC1I4gKpATv2UKNHMGXnSQF0RFTLArrKLLvDYXHbFA=) to upload your entries, win the grand prizes and prizes, and help[…..] […]
Alongside primary visual effects vendor DNEG, Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Paul Lambert and production designer Nathan Crowley employ a hybrid of practical and digital techniques for the cinematic adaptation of ‘First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong.’ By Trevor Hogg | Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 3:34pm When conducting research for the cinematic adaptation of “First Man:[…..] […]
