Firstly, the Studio M2 Ultra is fast, really fast. Secondly, it is really suited to VFX machine learning. And just to prove it – the Foundry’s Nuke (with machine learning / CopyCat) now runs natively on M2 Silicon and flies Read more
Pixar: RenderMan 25 Pixar’s RenderMan version 25 has been released. This new version features improved speed, quality, and scalability. With a new state-of-the-art Denoiser and XPU advancements. This release represents a major leap forward in Pixar’s core rendering technology. The Read more
Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3. VFX: RISE Visual Effects Studios, Framestore, Rodeo FX, Crafty Apes, Wētā FX, Gentle Giant Studios, ILM, Weta Digital and Clear Angle Studios. SFX: Marvel Studios and Legacy Effects. (Image courtesy of Marvel Studios) Over the Read more
With so much information out there, what are these are our top picks for improving your composition. Composition of Outdoor Painting by Edgar Payne The last reprint of this book was back in 2005. Written by California impressionist Edgar Payne, this Read more
Iwájú, a comics-style animated series set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, is the first production between Disney Animation and an outside studio, African animation company Kugali. CG animation is provided by Cinesite. (Image courtesy of Disney+) What does the road Read more
Avatar: The Way of Water won the Best Visual Effects Oscar at the 95th annual Academy Awards. The Oscar went to Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon, and Daniel Barrett. This is Joe’s 5th Academy Award, having won previously for: 2010 Read more
Here are some insights from those leading the way … Kaitlyn Yang,Visual Effects Supervisor and Founder of Alpha Studios I’ve been asked which of these characteristics that describe me (disabled with spinal muscular atrophy, Chinese-American, woman) have posed the biggest Read more
Designed for the media and entertainment industry, the new previsualization integration streamlines review and collaboration with real-time preview of 3D models. disguise has launched a significant upgrade to its Cloud platform that streamlines content reviews for distributed teams working with 3D Read more
French start-up Left Angle has launched Autograph, its next-gen content creation and compositing tool for motion design and visual effects. The app, which is being pitched as an alternative to After Effects and Nuke, is described as “the first responsive design video software, Read more
Nevercenter has released Silo 2023, the latest version of its lightweight 3D modelling software, and Milo 2023, its Unreal Engine-based real-time renderer. The Silo 2023.0 update brings procedural modelling to Silo, adding a new set of modifiers to make it possible Read more
