VFX Winners: 2024 Emmy Awards
The 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards kicked off with a bang this weekend at the…
VFX Winners: 2024 Emmy Awards
The 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards kicked off with a bang this weekend at the Peacock Theater in L.A., where the two-night Creative Arts ceremony delivered plenty of excitement. And in the world of VFX, it was a night to remember. The big news? Shogun (FX series) took home the Emmy for Outstanding Special Visual…
Montreal’s VFX Industry Hit Hard by Tax Credit Changes
Over half of all animation and VFX jobs in Quebec, including the bustling hub of Montreal, have disappeared since January 1, 2023, according to the Quebec Film and Television Council. This sharp decline started with last year’s writers’ and actors’ strike in Hollywood and worsened after Quebec revised its tax credit system in March. The…
The VFX Industry’s Struggle with Diversity : Opinion Piece
When you step into a VFX studio, the lack of diversity is almost as glaring as that Tech error in the background (you know, the one nobody caught). For women in particular, the industry can feel like a never-ending uphill climb, especially when you throw in the typical VFX challenges like insane overtime, impossible deadlines,…
76th Emmy Awards Celebrate Industry Pioneers
The Television Academy has announced the winners of the 76th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards, celebrating significant advancements in broadcast technology. The awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, October 23rd, at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood. Jensen Huang is this year’s recipient of the Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement Award, which…
Join Pixar SciTech 3D Art Challenge
Are you ready to push your creative boundaries and win some incredible prizes? The “SciTech” Art Challenge is calling all artists to bring their best shading, lighting, rendering, and compositing skills to the table. This year’s challenge is inspired by the IEEE’s dedication to advancing technology for humanity. The theme? “Compute.” Imagine a futuristic cityscape…
Another VFX Studio Goes Public
A Mumbai-based VFX studio is stepping into the big leagues with plans for an IPO. They’re looking to issue around 3.69 million shares, each valued at Rs 10, through the book-building route, according to their draft prospectus. So, what’s the game plan for all this cash? The company aims to revamp its current office and…
The Cost of Ignoring Culture in VFX Business
The Rise and Fall of Digital-Tutors Digital tutors was one of the best places and one of the main resources of information at the time way before YouTube started becoming a thing it contained everything 3d students needed to become a digital artist In 2002, Piyush Patel made a bold decision. He left behind a…
Psychology of Imposter Syndrome in VFX
Imagine you’re a Compositor who just delivered a stunning shot for a blockbuster film. The client loves it, your supervisor is impressed, and your peers are congratulating you. But instead of basking in the praise, you’re overwhelmed with a nagging feeling: “They’re going to find out I’m a fraud.” If this sounds familiar, you might…
AI Animation Start-Up Raises $19 Million
Viggle AI has secured $19 million in Series A funding, led by @a16z, with significant participation from @twosmallfishvc. Viggle allows users to create character movements and swap anyone into a video easily. You might not be familiar with Viggle AI, but chances are you’ve seen some of their viral memes floating around. This Canadian AI…
DaVinci Resolve and Fusion Studio 19: Enhanced VFX and New AI tools
Blackmagic Design has just dropped a suite of powerful updates, including DaVinci Resolve 19, DaVinci Resolve Studio 19, Fusion Studio 19, and Blackmagic Camera for Android 1.2. Whether you’re into video editing, color grading, visual effects VFX, or mobile filmmaking,The latest version of DaVinci Resolve has an impressive lineup of new tools and enhancements. Here’s…
