September 27, 2018

The Fall 2018 Issue of VFX Voice is Here!

Check out all of the Fall 2018 VFX Voice articles online now! (VFX Voice)

An Explosion of VFX Still to Come

VFX Voice previews notable Fall 2018 upcoming releases. (VFX Voice)

VR’s Content Drought

Why can’t VR content, cash and consumers converge? (Animation World Network)

PowerHouse VFX Leverages World-Class Talent and Strategic Partnership With Sixteen19

Building on a rock-solid foundation of quality work and deep relationships, the boutique VFX house looks back on a stellar first year in operation. (Shoot Online)

Rising Sun Pictures’ Delivers Adrenaline-Fueled VFX for Fox’s The Predator

Working on a short schedule, studio produces more than 100 shots for alien adventure. (SHOOT Online)

Biggest Ever VR/AR/MR Art Show Coming to sp[a]ce gallery

Pasadena, California’s sp[a]ce gallery at Ayzenberg has announced its fifth exhibition will be “Spatial Reality: Artists Explore the Future of XR,” curated by VRScout editor-at-large Jesse Damiani. (Animation Magazine)

Visual Effects Society Announces 2018 VES Fellows

Distinguished VFX Practitioners to be Recognized at Exclusive Celebration (Animation World Network)

Avengers: Infinity War Leads Hollywood Professional Association Awards Feature Nominations

Blade Runner 2049 and The Shape of Water also received multiple feature noms. (The Hollywood Reporter)

Academy Sci-Tech Council Adds Six New Members

VES member Rod Bogart among new members of the Academy’s Science and Technology Council. (Animation World Network)

Former Telltale Employee Files Suit After Massive Layoffs

The complaint alleges the game developer violated California’s WARN Act, which states employers must give workers at least 60 days advance notice of termination. (Variety)

People on the Move

Andrew Morley Named Head of VFX at Outpost VFX

Veteran visual effects supervisor, who worked on Avatar and Avengers: Infinity War, will oversee team at studio’s Bournemouth facility. (Animation World Network)

Anthony Gibbs promoted to Creative Director at Framestore

Framestore announces the promotion of Anthony Gibbs to Creative Director, from his previous position of Design Director. (Framestore)