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Independent films
fromEngadget
16 hours ago

The Mandalorian and Grogu director used Apple Vision Pro to preview the film in IMAX

Jon Favreau utilizes Apple Vision Pro for IMAX film production, enhancing the filmmaking process with advanced technology.
Graphic design
fromAxios
2 days ago

"Digital fantasy"; AI hair, makeup put perfection further out of reach

AI-generated content creates unrealistic beauty standards and challenges for artists in the beauty industry.
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How AI and education are shaping the future of aesthetics

Aesthetic inspiration is social and collective, but aesthetic results are deeply personal. What works for one face, skin type, or bone structure won't always work for another.
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

How Technology Has Transformed Cinematography

The small, lightweight, inexpensive camcorder was a great liberator for filmmaking. Not only did it mark a significant leap in accessibility, it also made it easier for filmmakers to achieve the kind of raw, immediate visual language that had been established by directors like Spike Jonze in Video Days (1991).
Photography
fromThe Independent
3 days ago

Directors defend controversial AI resurrection of Val Kilmer

Coerte Voorhees stated, 'We are 100 per cent confident it's really the right move with this specific film, and we're really, really looking forward to everyone being able to judge it for themselves.'
Film
Growth hacking
fromInfoQ
5 days ago

From VR to Flat Screens: Bridging the Input and Immersion Gap

The future of VR and wearables is focused on natural interaction and immersion, despite current market limitations.
Web development
fromFrontendmasters
1 week ago

SVG Filters Guide: Getting Started with the Basics

SVG filters can enhance design without requiring artistic skills, and a structured approach can simplify their implementation.
Independent films
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Did an Unexpected Culprit Hurt Modern Filmmaking?

American cinema faces a paradox of thriving box office revenues while struggling with the decline of mid-budget films and the impact of YouTube.
React
fromJoshwcomeau
1 week ago

Squash and Stretch * Josh W. Comeau

The 'squash and stretch' principle enhances animation by creating visually appealing motion effects.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

First trailer released for western starring AI version of Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer was cast in 'As Deep As the Grave' before his death, with an AI voice created from his old recordings and a visual deepfake developed in collaboration with his estate.
Film
#nvidia
Graphic design
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Nvidia Says Pragmata Looks 'Improved' With Path Tracing, Is Wrong

Big tech's attempts to enhance art often result in visuals lacking depth and artistic intent, leading to poor comparisons and washed-out images.
Video games
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Nvidia's AI Yassification Feature Gives "Starfield" Character Grotesque "Giga-Nostril"

Nvidia's DLSS 5 feature has faced backlash for its AI-generated alterations, particularly a humorous visual error involving exaggerated facial features.
Graphic design
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Nvidia Says Pragmata Looks 'Improved' With Path Tracing, Is Wrong

Big tech's attempts to enhance art often result in visuals lacking depth and artistic intent, leading to poor comparisons and washed-out images.
Video games
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Nvidia's AI Yassification Feature Gives "Starfield" Character Grotesque "Giga-Nostril"

Nvidia's DLSS 5 feature has faced backlash for its AI-generated alterations, particularly a humorous visual error involving exaggerated facial features.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

8 Essential Animated Films

The gunshot scene in Bambi allows the audience to build fear, making them feel as frightened as Bambi, with visuals that resemble looking through tears.
Independent films
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
5 days ago

Graphic design schools are teaching tech, but are they teaching taste?

Graphic design education should prioritize creativity and knowledge over job placement, treating it as a liberal art rather than a trade school.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Sony's gaming division just bought an AI startup that turns photos into 3D volumes

Following the acquisition, the Cinemersive Labs team will join SIE's Visual Computing Group (VCG) and contribute to our broader efforts in advancing state of the art visual computing within games. This includes applying machine learning to enhance gameplay visuals, improve rendering techniques, and unlock new levels of visual fidelity for players.
Marketing tech
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.
Games
#generative-ai
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

'Thank You For Generating With Us!' Hollywood's AI Acolytes Stay on the Hype Train

Generative AI is revolutionary, but it cannot replace human creativity, which is rooted in effort and experience.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago
Graphic design

Like it or not, AI is part of art school curriculums

Generative AI poses a significant threat to creative professionals, impacting job prospects and sparking protests among students.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

'Thank You For Generating With Us!' Hollywood's AI Acolytes Stay on the Hype Train

Generative AI is revolutionary, but it cannot replace human creativity, which is rooted in effort and experience.
Graphic design
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Like it or not, AI is part of art school curriculums

Generative AI poses a significant threat to creative professionals, impacting job prospects and sparking protests among students.
Tech industry
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Do creators still need Adobe in the AI era? | Fortune

Adobe must adapt to AI rapidly while maintaining trust with enterprise customers reliant on its software.
Graphic design
Branding is crucial in the AI market due to low product differentiation, with visual identities evolving to create a friendly and distinct appeal.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

Recently Published Book Spotlight: Aesthetics and Video Games

Video games possess unique aesthetic value that challenges traditional philosophical frameworks of games and fiction.
Graphic design
fromMedium
1 week ago

Practical Guide for Creating Animated Effects with Claude Code

Use specific, clear prompts for Claude Code to create effective animated effects.
Graphic design
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

DaVinci Resolve adds new photo editing tools to take on Lightroom and Photoshop

DaVinci Resolve 21 introduces new photo editing tools and AI features, positioning itself as a competitor to Adobe's software.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Game Devs Reveal All Their Ugly Placeholder Assets Made Without AI

Crimson Desert's launch faced backlash due to AI-generated art assets mistakenly included in the final game.
Digital life
fromDesign Milk
4 weeks ago

Apple Studio Display and the Future of Creative Workflows

The new Studio Display enhances creative exchange with advanced features, positioning screens as central to communication and user experience.
Graphic design
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 week ago

Breathtaking Cinematic Illustrations That Will Make You Rethink Sci-Fi Concept Art

Katerina Belikova is a renowned Ukrainian digital illustrator known for her work in science fiction and dark fantasy, particularly with the Star Wars franchise.
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

New book shows why physical maps have an important role to play in our digital world

A cartography professor discovered 96 historically significant maps in a forgotten university archive, revealing cartography's vital role in preserving sociopolitical memory and demonstrating maps' importance beyond navigation.
Photography
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

The photo mode consultant helping you take better video game screenshots

Virtual photography enhances game artistry, allowing players to capture detailed images using advanced photo modes.
Data science
fromHackernoon
1 month ago

The World Model Problem: Why Sora-Style Video Still Breaks | HackerNoon

World models require consistency across three dimensions: temporal coherence, cross-modal alignment, and physical plausibility to achieve general artificial intelligence.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Future Sony PlayStation games will use AI to imagine new frames

ML-based frame generation tech is coming to PlayStation platforms, allowing the console to use AI to imagine new frames between the ones it's rendering, creating smoother perceived image quality while typically introducing some amount of lag.
Video games
fromGame Informer
in 1 week

Invincible VS Art Director Talks Creating The Game's Visual Style, Toughest Fighter To Design, And Working With The Series Creators

Whenever you're working with an existing IP, there's always the question of how you're going to translate and adapt, right? Because it's not a one-to-one sort of interpretation.
Graphic design
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Bespoke AI models are the next big thing in filmmaking

Netflix acquired Ben Affleck's AI startup InterPositive for approximately $600 million to integrate customizable generative AI models as a foundational part of its production process.
Photography
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago

How to get free AI headshots that don't look fake - with Nano Banana 2

AI can create professional-quality headshots from casual photos without the need for a photographer.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

15 Incredible Indie Games Made Computer Worlds A Must-Watch

Computer Worlds is a new showcase celebrating innovative indie games, featuring 15 trailers and 16 released titles to highlight unique games struggling for visibility in a risk-averse market.
Video games
fromDefector
1 month ago

Nvidia Wants To Yassify Video Games | Defector

Nvidia introduced DLSS 5, a generative AI technology for gaming that uses neural rendering to enhance graphics, though early demonstrations show artificial-looking results similar to AI image generation artifacts.
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

Pump Up The Volume! The Rise OF Virtual Production - Hollywood's Most Confusing Miracle

Virtual production technology evolved from 1930s rear projection to modern LED walls, revolutionizing how filmmakers create backgrounds while keeping actors stationary on set.
#ai-graphics-technology
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Video games

Nvidia Ridiculed for "Sloptracing" Feature That Uses AI to Yassify Video Games in Real Time

Nvidia's DLSS 5 AI upscaling feature received overwhelmingly negative backlash from gamers and developers who criticized it for distorting game art styles rather than enhancing visual clarity.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
Video games

Nvidia faces gamer backlash over 'breakthrough' AI graphics feature

Nvidia's DLSS 5 AI graphics tool faces backlash from industry professionals who argue it makes games look airbrushed and removes artistic character despite promising cinematic-quality visuals.
Video games
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Nvidia Ridiculed for "Sloptracing" Feature That Uses AI to Yassify Video Games in Real Time

Nvidia's DLSS 5 AI upscaling feature received overwhelmingly negative backlash from gamers and developers who criticized it for distorting game art styles rather than enhancing visual clarity.
Video games
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Nvidia faces gamer backlash over 'breakthrough' AI graphics feature

Nvidia's DLSS 5 AI graphics tool faces backlash from industry professionals who argue it makes games look airbrushed and removes artistic character despite promising cinematic-quality visuals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Val Kilmer set to be be resurrected with AI for new film

He was the actor I wanted to play this role. It drew on his Native American heritage and his ties to and love of the Southwest. But Kilmer was unable to make it to set due to his battle with throat cancer. The film-maker is working in conjunction with the late actor's estate and his daughter, Mercedes, to bring Kilmer back to life with state-of-the-art, generative AI.
Independent films
UX design
fromNeil Patel
1 month ago

How to Use AI for Graphic Design

AI accelerates design workflows through integrated tools that enhance ideation and iteration while requiring human judgment for brand strategy and final decisions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The week around the world in 20 pictures

Photographers documented the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Ramadan in Gaza, Russian airstrikes in Odesa, and severe flooding in France.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How to Film ICE

Filming federal immigration agents is legal but can provoke dangerous, even lethal, responses; video both documents abuses and can place observers at risk.
#short-form-video
Education
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

Bringing Immersive Technologies Into Workforce Training

Immersive technologies (VR, AR, MR) provide safer, hands-on, data-driven training that accelerates practical skill acquisition and improves manufacturing workforce performance.
Design
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

Visual communication that challenges convention: Phantasia on how graphic design can forge true collaboration

Phantasia, a Barcelona-based design studio founded in 2021, prioritizes meaningful projects that serve communities through intentional collaboration, diversity, and accessible communication.
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 months ago

Stunning Daily Renders Blending Cinema 4D And AI Into Otherworldly Scenes by Will Toulan

Dad Gets Tattoo So His 6-Year-Old Daughter Wouldn't Feel Different 21 Watercolors That Show How The Sun And Shadows Change Cities The Designer Reveals His Suggestions for Redesigning Famous Brands Naive, Super: Lovely Paintings by Angela Smyth Creative Spontaneous Sketches of Faces and Figures by Pawe Ponichtera Logo Artists Reinterpreted 38 Of The Most Recognizable Logos With A Single Unbroken Line Artist Paints While Under The Influence Of 20 Different Drugs The Uncannily Realistic Landscapes Of Carolyn H. Edlund
Arts
Apple
fromAresluna
2 months ago

How to shoot a screen using a board of keys - Unsung

Mac screenshot shortcuts originated from older shortcut assignments for floppy-ejecting, producing numbering quirks such as screenshots beginning at ⌘⇧3.
#mixed-reality
#ai-filmmaking
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

7 brilliant examples of how brands are using illustrations in their marketing

Illustrative graphics simplify information, guide attention, convey brand personality, and boost engagement across ads, websites, and social channels.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The week around the world in 20 pictures

Global photojournalists documented ICE operations, Russian airstrikes, protests in Greenland and Sakhnin, and the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat last week.
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 month ago

Amazing AI Nature Scenes by Artist Nafis Khan Where Golden Hours Fade Into Starry Roads

The work features dramatic golden hour sunsets fading into starlit skies, motorbikes on quiet roads under the Milky Way, serene lakes, and coastal horizons with a smooth, filmic quality. The aesthetic blends anime vibes with high-end cinematic mood: soft gradients, starry nights, peaceful waters, and ethereal lighting.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Do you believe in magic?

Through the tiny window of short clips on Instagram and TikTok, Mary's world seems enchanting and vast. Bree's work exudes melancholic emotion and ethereal femininity, painting the surfaces of Mary's world in the vibrating style of stop-motion animation, dappled with sparkling light and computer-generated surfaces so convincing it feels like you could pose the model with your own hands. O'Donnell sat down with us to talk a bit about her process creating textures and her life's work making magic real.
Film
Artificial intelligence
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Beyond the Render: How AI Is Restructuring Architectural Documentation

Invisible, repetitive technical work—specification, detailing, and documentation—sustains buildable, safe architecture and AI can assist by organizing and interpreting this documentation.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness
1 month ago

Image to Image AI: A Smarter Way to Transform and Enhance Visual Content - Business

Image to Image AI transforms existing photos into enhanced or stylized versions using artificial intelligence, eliminating the need for manual editing skills or complex tools.
#contemporary-art
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

How Procreate Dreams 2 is making animated storytelling more expressive than ever

Each layered element is independent, all housed within one object on your timeline. Multiple elements can be combined into a Flipbook by using the multi-select function. This allows for users to shift, organise, and retime frames.
Graphic design
Photography
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 month ago

Incredible Behindthescenes Reels Where A Loose Doodle Evolves Into A Polished Illustration Packed With Personality And Story

A diverse collection of contemporary visual art, advertising, and inventive photography highlights creative reinterpretations, surreal manipulations, and socially aware installations across global artists and campaigns.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

To infinity and beyond! Visitors can dive into Pixar worlds in immersive London show

Mundo Pixar Experience recreates 14 detailed Pixar film sets in Wembley for immersive, photo-friendly encounters with iconic scenes and research-driven design.
Arts
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

three suspended digital screens translate AI imagery into luminous spatial installation

UNFOLD PLANE's spatial installation translates artificial intelligence concepts into an integrated architectural environment using suspended screens, dynamic lighting, and reflective surfaces that respond to visitor movement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Top of the props: meet the unsung heroes behind the memorable objects in your favourite films

It's nice that you are asking about props, because they're not really acknowledged, says Jode Mann, a TV prop master in Los Angeles. When Mann worked on the children's comedy show Pee-wee's Playhouse in the 1980s, she got a call from its star, Paul Reubens, who said he was nominating her for an Emmy. It was only after Mann told her mother and promised to thank her if she won that Reubens called back to say he couldn't nominate her because there's no category for you.
Film
Photography
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 month ago

Stunning Digital Storytelling Landscapes By Prismofpixels, Turning Quiet Streets And Town Squares Into Cinematic Moments Of Color And Light

A curated collection of diverse visual works spanning paintings, photography, design, and historical images across eras, genres, and artistic mediums.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Turn your doodles into video clips in minutes with this new AI tool - here's how

Runway's Motion Sketch creates short videos from doodles layered on images, producing impressive results with careful user guidance and requiring a paid Standard account.
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