Wētā FX’s Face Fabrication System (FFS) provides a novel approach to utilizing neural networks for final facial likeness rendering that meets the quality demands and production rigor Weta is known for internationally. The system was designed to execute face replacements Read more
An animated, multimedia symphonic integration of music and film, the event comes to the Kennedy Center this week; also coming to theaters and a major streaming platform later this year. The world of classical music has gone high tech, integrating Read more
We have just seen a special 3D presentation of the Avatar 2: The Way of Water trailer. It is incredible, but does it seem like it was worth the wait? After all, it has been thirteen years since, Avatar, – which by the way, Read more
Images courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment. After establishing a relationship with director Matt Reeves on the prequel trilogy for The Planet of the Apes, Weta FX veteran Dan Lemmon was moved into the role of Production Visual Effects Supervisor for the Read more
Netflix distributed Girls from Ipanema, a Brazil-produced series about four Brazilian female friends in Rio de Janeiro’s bossa nova scene in the late 1950s. Sao Paulo-based Quanta Post contributed to the VFX. (Image courtesy of Netflix) The growth and globalization of Read more
The Gilded Age is Julian Fellowes’ American historical drama television series set during the boom years of the 1880s in New York City. The series centers around the conflict between new versus old money. The ‘new money’ Russell family moves in Read more
Leading visualization studio The Third Floor (TTF) is announcing their move into producing Hollywood-caliber, stylized animated content using game engine technology. The company has developed a demo short with a new pipeline that uses both traditional tools such as Maya Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that 13 distinct scientific and technical investigations have been launched for 2022. This year the Academy is researching a diverse group of technologies that have had a significant impact on Read more
Before we dive into the 8 types of graphic design, let’s start with the basics: What is graphic design? Graphic design is the creation of visual compositions to solve problems and communicate ideas through typography, imagery, color and form. There’s no one way Read more
Special effects team lead Gerd Nefzer created 300 palm leaves that were later engulfed in flames for a brief scene in Dune. (Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures) The only James Bond outings to receive Oscar nominations for Best Visual Effects Read more
