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Creative Bloq
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

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'. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
3 months ago
Graphic design

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. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
4 months ago
Graphic design

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. [ more ]
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VG247
2 weeks ago
JavaScript

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. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
3 weeks ago
Graphic design

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. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
4 weeks ago
Graphic design

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. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

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. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

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 [ more ]
Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

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. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
2 months ago
Graphic design

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. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

"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. [ more ]
IndieWire
3 months ago
Film

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. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
3 months ago
Graphic design

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. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
4 months ago
Graphic design

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. [ more ]
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