September 5, 2020

WEB EXCLUSIVE: TALES FROM THE LOOP Brings Evocative Retro-Futuristic Art to Life

TALES FROM THE LOOP VFX Producer Andrea Knoll on creating the visual effects for the Amazon Prime series (VFX Voice)

How Laika Uses Intel ML to Hide the Seams in Stop Motion Animation

Laika is highlighting how an Intel-provided machine learning solution is helping the studio streamline its workflow (Enterprise AI)

An Inside Look at the Making of STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE

From Titan Books, STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE – INSIDE THE ART AND VISUAL EFFECTS by Jeff Bond and Gene Kozicki examines the process of bringing Star Trek to life again (Gizmodo)

Pinewood Atlanta Teams with MBSi, Fuse & SGPS/ShowRig on Pioneering Virtual LED Stage

Built on existing LED wall mechanics used in THE MANDALORIAN and X-MEN, this innovative permanent LED Process Stage offers films and shows of any budget the opportunity to produce virtual imagery at the highest quality of production value in the industry (Animation Magazine)

Weta Inks Deal With Amazon To Expand VFX and Animation in the Cloud

The studio is currently working on VFX for titles including the AVATAR sequels and BLACK WIDOW (The Hollywood Reporter)

How Leading VFX Houses Are Helping Solve Hollywood’s Production Restart Issues

While much of Hollywood ground to a halt during the coronavirus pandemic, VFX houses were among those that pivoted to working remotely, and continued to operate (Variety)

Jon Favreau’s VR Experience GNOMES & GOBLINS Sets Release Date

The multi-hour fantasy adventure was produced at Wevr (The Hollywood Reporter)

The Farm’s VFX Wing to Rebrand and Merge with Ghost VFX

The move merges the sister companies and extends Ghost VFX’s global presence (Broadcast)