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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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, 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…
A Blender artist named Alexandr SubSensus recently shared a stunning 3D animation on Reddit, only to be hit with accusations that it was AI-generated. The piece, crafted entirely by hand using Blender, Cinema 4D, and Octane Render, featured dreamy visuals and a smooth, subtle slow-motion—elements that many associate with AI creations. The result? Viewers were…
Today, I’m going to show you how I created a simple image browser for Nuke with the help of ChatGPT. Yes, you heard it right, I used AI to code this tool in just a few steps, and trust me—it’s super cool!” If you’re into VFX, coding might not always be your thing, but tools…