23 January 2024
VFX Weekly
AQUAMAN Visual Effects Producer Kimberly Nelson Locascio on how water impacted the effects, how a version of every single effects shot was completed for the director’s cut, and how the global VFX production was managed (VFX Voice)
Roger Guyett recalls relying on director Steven Spielberg’s memory to pay homage to the late filmmaker’s classic: “I’d never studied a film in so much detail before.” (The Hollywood Reporter)
Submissions open for summer 46th annual computer graphics conference running July 28 through August 1 in Los Angeles. (Animation World Network)
Open Source Color Management Solution Developed by Sony Pictures Imageworks Becomes Second Academy Software Foundation Project (Academy Software Foundation)
Scorsese hit upon the idea of using cutting-edge technology to de-age actors (Collider)
Complements your color correction arsenal by providing unique new ways to manipulate contrast, saturation, and exposure to create super sharp imagery even from video that might be considered unusable (Creative Cow)
Galaxy Theatres Luxury+® Boulevard to Offer Movie-goers an Exceptional Experience Highlighted by a Dual Laser Projection System, Powerful Sound and Luxury Recliners (PR Newswire)
After reporting a record year of $7.5 billion in net revenue, game publisher Activision Blizzard revealed this afternoon that it would lay off approximately 8% of its staff, or 775 employees. (Cartoon Brew)
This year’s ceremony recognized twenty-eight individuals for their contributions to fields ranging from motion graphics to facial capture technology (Oscars.org)
WIA Vice President Jinko Gotoh announces and honors recipients at the 2019 BRIC Talent and Innovation Summit. (Animation World Network)
The four-minute, visual effects-heavy spot, ‘The Seven Worlds’, was crafted in close collaboration with RSA Films and Ridley Scott at The Moving Picture Company [MPC] (The Drum)
In an effort to meet local industry demand for skilled artists, post-secondary institutions are stepping up to train students for careers in gaming and film. (Straight)
Method Studios has brought veteran production executive and features VFX producer Bill Tlusty on board in the new role of global head of production. (SHOOT Online)
Nickelodeon has hired on digital and TV industry veteran Kari Kim as Vice President of Animation Development. Kim will be responsible for all aspects of original series development from concept to pilot, including all creative and production. (Animation Magazine)
Development exec to expand her role to lead the company’s overall development of new original IP, as well as oversee creative partnerships, co-productions and features. (Animation World Network)
Louise Gray-Murray has joined Saddington Baynes as head of production. She brings more than 25 years of experience in post production, animation and CGI. (Post Magazine)
Joy was previously set lead TD and lead VAD artist at MPC (Little Black Book)
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