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Deadpool & Wolverine's VFX lead is scheming for a Spider-Man/Deadpool team-up

Daniel Macarin envisions a fun crossover between Deadpool and Spider-Man, expressing interest in further pushing facial animations for Spidey.

Masking the Merc with a Mouth: How Deadpool's expression got animated

Deadpool's journey from comic to screen took time due to his unique attributes.
Wētā FX successfully adapted Deadpool's humor and expressions for the big screen.

The best upcoming VFX films of 2024

2024 has a lineup of VFX-heavy films featuring top facilities like ILM and Wētā FX.
Exciting movies to look forward to in 2024 include 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' and 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare'.

Deadpool & Wolverine's VFX lead is scheming for a Spider-Man/Deadpool team-up

Daniel Macarin envisions a fun crossover between Deadpool and Spider-Man, expressing interest in further pushing facial animations for Spidey.

Masking the Merc with a Mouth: How Deadpool's expression got animated

Deadpool's journey from comic to screen took time due to his unique attributes.
Wētā FX successfully adapted Deadpool's humor and expressions for the big screen.

The best upcoming VFX films of 2024

2024 has a lineup of VFX-heavy films featuring top facilities like ILM and Wētā FX.
Exciting movies to look forward to in 2024 include 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' and 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare'.
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#film-industry

AI filmmaking is frighteningly real - director Freddy Chavez Olmos explains how AI was used to make horror film BYE-BYE

AI filmmaking is transforming the film industry
Director Freddy Chávez Olmos is utilizing generative AI tools in filmmaking.

Why Kevin Kline's De-Aging in 'Disclaimer*' Is So Good

Hollywood struggles with realistic de-aging in actors; however, Apple TV+'s Disclaimer* successfully avoids the common visual effects pitfalls.

AI filmmaking is frighteningly real - director Freddy Chavez Olmos explains how AI was used to make horror film BYE-BYE

AI filmmaking is transforming the film industry
Director Freddy Chávez Olmos is utilizing generative AI tools in filmmaking.

Why Kevin Kline's De-Aging in 'Disclaimer*' Is So Good

Hollywood struggles with realistic de-aging in actors; however, Apple TV+'s Disclaimer* successfully avoids the common visual effects pitfalls.
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Making science cinematic: how a studio brings scientific datasets to high-end VFX

Lux Aeterna excels in creating engaging and scientifically accurate visual effects for education and entertainment.
#animation

RenderMan 26 review: improved XPU and AI features continue to impress

RenderMan is a leading software for rendering, continuously improving with features like interactive denoiser in newer releases.

Houdini 20.5 review: the best VFX software suite gets wide-ranging improvements

Houdini is the leading VFX software used in multiple industries, renowned for its powerful capabilities and accessibility for indie developers.

"It was a big challenge since we had limited FX experience": How we made VES Award winner Silhouette

The idea for Silhouette came from portraying a lonely girl in an ultra-connected city, with a relatable main character and a supernatural element.
Character design involved linking appearance to the character's quest and representing a barrier with a big leather coat.

RenderMan 26 review: improved XPU and AI features continue to impress

RenderMan is a leading software for rendering, continuously improving with features like interactive denoiser in newer releases.

Houdini 20.5 review: the best VFX software suite gets wide-ranging improvements

Houdini is the leading VFX software used in multiple industries, renowned for its powerful capabilities and accessibility for indie developers.

"It was a big challenge since we had limited FX experience": How we made VES Award winner Silhouette

The idea for Silhouette came from portraying a lonely girl in an ultra-connected city, with a relatable main character and a supernatural element.
Character design involved linking appearance to the character's quest and representing a barrier with a big leather coat.
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#cgi

Robbie Williams will be played by a CGI monkey in new biopic (and I have so many questions)

Robbie Williams' biopic presents a creative and bizarre narrative through a CGI monkey, highlighting innovation in a trend of musical biopics.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' physical release will include a cut of the film perfect for people who are terrified of CGI apes

Allowing viewers to watch 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' with raw dailies can provide a unique behind-the-scenes look at CGI effects and production.

Robbie Williams will be played by a CGI monkey in new biopic (and I have so many questions)

Robbie Williams' biopic presents a creative and bizarre narrative through a CGI monkey, highlighting innovation in a trend of musical biopics.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' physical release will include a cut of the film perfect for people who are terrified of CGI apes

Allowing viewers to watch 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' with raw dailies can provide a unique behind-the-scenes look at CGI effects and production.
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Viral fan animation puts recent Star Wars movies to shame

Fan animations may be more appealing than recent official Star Wars sequels, as seen in Dayton Busse's viral short.
Professional quality of fan-made content could rival or surpass corporate productions.
#digital-art

Don't miss the last chance to grab tickets for Vertex 2024

Vertex 2024 is an in-person event for digital art and VFX communities, featuring talks, demos, career advice, and networking opportunities.

"AI has the potential to revolutionise VFX" says Chaos' Kam Star

AI is becoming an integral part of digital art and VFX, with Chaos leading the way in implementing AI in key apps.

The ideal home studio setup - three pro digital artists show us their cutting edge kit

Digital artists can create powerful home studios using advanced technology and software without traditional studio constraints.

Vertex flash sale: save 30 on a ticket to our digital art and 3D festival - speakers include Pernille rum, Pixar's Dylan Sisson and David Levy

Exciting live art event in London with discounts
In-depth art and CG advice from leading industry professionals

Don't miss the last chance to grab tickets for Vertex 2024

Vertex 2024 is an in-person event for digital art and VFX communities, featuring talks, demos, career advice, and networking opportunities.

"AI has the potential to revolutionise VFX" says Chaos' Kam Star

AI is becoming an integral part of digital art and VFX, with Chaos leading the way in implementing AI in key apps.

The ideal home studio setup - three pro digital artists show us their cutting edge kit

Digital artists can create powerful home studios using advanced technology and software without traditional studio constraints.

Vertex flash sale: save 30 on a ticket to our digital art and 3D festival - speakers include Pernille rum, Pixar's Dylan Sisson and David Levy

Exciting live art event in London with discounts
In-depth art and CG advice from leading industry professionals
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Eminem's MTV Awards show featured the most convincing live deepfake we've seen

Eminem's performance at the VMAs highlighted the use of AI in recreating iconic personas for live shows, demonstrating the technology's potential.

$13 million and no CGI: The original 'Beetlejuice' VFX designer explains why the film still feels magical 3 decades later

Beetlejuice's original charm lies in its practical effects and unique filming conditions, which the new sequel struggles to replicate.

Making the incredible invisible VFX of Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1

The VFX in Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 is crafted to be invisible, enhancing realism and maintaining audience immersion.
#visual-effects

Inside Lux Aeterna: how AI tech and USD is helping to build CG wonders

Good VFX is integral to storytelling and creating immersive worlds and emotions.

The Creator's ingenious VFX detail that's changed how I watch the movie

The spinning discs inside the Simulants' heads in the movie The Creator reflect their emotional state.
The speed of the motion of the rings in the Simulants' heads is adjusted based on the intensity of the scene.

Revealing the VFX behind Ridley Scott's Napoleon - "he's just an incredible artist"

Ridley Scott's Napoleon is an epic film with historical detail and intense use of CG.
Scott's storyboards are meticulously drawn and inspire the VFX team to bring his vision to life.

Inside Lux Aeterna: how AI tech and USD is helping to build CG wonders

Good VFX is integral to storytelling and creating immersive worlds and emotions.

The Creator's ingenious VFX detail that's changed how I watch the movie

The spinning discs inside the Simulants' heads in the movie The Creator reflect their emotional state.
The speed of the motion of the rings in the Simulants' heads is adjusted based on the intensity of the scene.

Revealing the VFX behind Ridley Scott's Napoleon - "he's just an incredible artist"

Ridley Scott's Napoleon is an epic film with historical detail and intense use of CG.
Scott's storyboards are meticulously drawn and inspire the VFX team to bring his vision to life.
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Unreal Engine 5.4 is here, and it's good news for filmmakers and animators

UE 5.4 enhances features like Nanite and introduces tools for animators, extending its use beyond gaming to filmmakers and VFX artists.

Making Netflix hit Spaceman - MPC's out-of-this-world VFX breakdowns revealed

Adam Sandler delivers a grounded performance in Netflix's 'Spaceman.'
MPC created over 800 shots for 'Spaceman', focusing on environments, creatures, and memory shots.

Alien: Romulus' trailer proves this movie is more than a bite of nostalgia

Alien: Romulus is a direct sequel to Alien, maintaining the original film-making techniques.
The VFX in Alien: Romulus is reminiscent of the original Alien and Aliens due to the involvement of artists from those films.

The Rocket Fuel of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Visual Effects

Director James Gunn made Rocket's tragic backstory the centerpiece of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, requiring a higher level of emotional power and VFX.
Framestore improved the keyframe animation of Rocket, allowing for more nuance and complexity in facial performance and detailed fur.

ZBrush: everything you need to know

ZBrush has been the industry leader in CG sculpting for almost 25 years, used by major companies in game development and VFX.
The latest iteration of ZBrush, ZBrush 2023, includes new features such as Redshift Renderer integration and improved sculpting tools.

How to create concept art for VFX

Concept art is an important step in the VFX pipeline, helping to establish a vision and save time in the production process.
Tom Morton worked on the concept art for the history documentary Ancient Powers, creating a wide variety of concepts for each ancient civilization.

How to use Unreal Engine 5's new procedural tools

Procedural Content Generation (PCG) in Unreal Engine 5 empowers artists to generate environments procedurally, offering a compelling alternative to Houdini with node-based workflows and performance advantages.
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