HPA Awards Nominees for 2024 Creative Categories Announced
The Hollywood Professional Association- HPA Awards Committee has revealed the nominees for the creative categories…
HPA Awards Nominees for 2024 Creative Categories Announced
The Hollywood Professional Association- HPA Awards Committee has revealed the nominees for the creative categories of the 2024 HPA Awards, honoring outstanding contributions to entertainment content. ILM Receives Seven Nominations Across Three Category. Dune 2 aind Inside out 2 leads in Feature films Nominations. Celebrating its 19th year, the HPA Awards continue to recognize excellence…
70% of India’s VFX Revenue Comes from International Projects
Joseph Bell, a seasoned expert in the VFX industry, has released the Visual Effects World Atlas, offering a comprehensive look at the global VFX community. Frustrated by the lack of objective information about the industry, Bell created the atlas to showcase the talent and skillsets of VFX artists worldwide. The atlas is available for free,…
Chennai Hosts its Inaugural AVGC-XR Festival with VEGAS Fest 2024
VEGAS Fest 2024, a key event celebrating the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) industry, kicked off at the iconic Kalaivanar Arangam in Triplicane. The event brought together students, delegates, and industry experts for a packed schedule of over 20 knowledge sessions, 10 panels, and six hands-on workshops, featuring more than 60 speakers who…
Play Catch the Falling Nodes Games in Nuke using ChatGPT
Today, we’re going to dive into something really fun and creative: we’re going to build a game using Nuke and PySide2! Yes, you heard that right—a game! We’ll create a game called ‘Catch the Falling Nuke Nodes.’ Using ChatGPT Before we get started, let’s talk about the concept. In ‘Catch the Falling Nuke Nodes,’ you’ll…
AI and CGI image creation is the Next Wave – James Cameron
Stability AI just announced that legendary filmmaker and tech innovator James Cameron has joined its Board of Directors. The news came from Stability AI’s CEO, Prem Akkaraju. Cameron, known for iconic films like The Terminator, Titanic, and Avatar, has always been ahead of the curve in using cutting-edge technology for storytelling. Now, he’s diving into…
Opinion Post: Words Travel Fast in the VFX Industry
Your skills will get you in the door, but your attitude, your adaptability, and how you treat people will determine how far you go. The VFX industry might seem huge when you’re looking at the credits of a blockbuster film, but in reality, it’s a small, tight-knit community. And today, with social media platforms like…
Unreal Engine Marketplace will be fully replaced by Fab
Epic Games just announced they’re launching a new digital content marketplace called Fab, set to go live in mid-October 2024. Fab is bringing together their existing platforms—Unreal Engine Marketplace, Sketchfab, ArtStation Marketplace, and Quixel—into one big space where creators can buy, sell, and share assets across different industries. It’ll support multiple engines, including Unreal Engine,…
Why Maslow’s Hierarchy Matters to VFX Industry
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs might seem like a simple psychological theory, but when applied to the VFX industry, it reveals a lot about how to build successful, creative teams. From the basic need for proper rest and job security to higher-level needs like recognition and creative freedom, studios that prioritize these needs create environments where…
National Institute Of Animation & Gaming in Mumbai
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish the National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR). This center, modeled after institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), will serve as the central hub for the country’s animation ecosystem. The…
Lionsgate Partners with Runway ML in Groundbreaking AI Deal
Lionsgate, the Hollywood powerhouse, has officially entered uncharted territory by teaming up with Runway ML in a groundbreaking partnership. The deal focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to create and train a new, bespoke AI model built around Lionsgate’s extensive proprietary catalog. Designed to empower filmmakers, directors, and creative professionals, The move stands as a bold…
