Thiruvananthapuram is set to become the global hub for animation, visual effects, gaming, and extended reality (AVGC XR) as it hosts the AniMela-AMS Festival 2025 from March 6 to 9. This landmark event is backed by strategic support from the prestigious Annecy International Film Festival, promising a world-class platform for industry networking, knowledge exchange, and…
K.K. Senthil Kumar, celebrated for his work in crafting visually breathtaking cinematic masterpieces, shared his journey and insights on the art of integrating VFX into filmmaking at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. During an ‘In-Conversation’ session titled “Integrating VFX with Cinematography,” Senthil delved into the evolving landscape of visual storytelling,…
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The Animation Guild (TAG), IATSE Local 839, made headlines by clinching a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The deal came after over three months of intense back-and-forth negotiations. Kicking off on August 12, TAG went into battle over critical issues like better wages, understaffed crews, and setting ground…
“The Software Has Crashed. Do You Want to Share Additional Information With the Developer?” Ever seen that message pop up and thought, “Should I? Shouldn’t I?” Relax—it’s just your device asking if it can “phone home.” But wait, what does that even mean? What Is ‘Phoning Home’ Anyway?Before we dive in, let’s rewind to where…
Framestore isn’t new to Rowling’s world. These VFX wizards were behind the iconic visuals in all eight Harry Potter films. Remember Buckbeak’s majestic flight in The Prisoner of Azkaban? That took 90 artists 15 months to perfect over 80 shots. And let’s not forget Dobby, the House Elf who won hearts (and maybe made us…
Moonraker VFX has teamed up with Netflix and Wild Space Productions to bring the invisible forces of ocean currents to life in the docuseries Our Oceans, narrated by none other than Barack Obama. This visually stunning series dives into the science behind our interconnected oceans, revealing how they shape life across the planet. Oceans, with…
Fxguide, in collaboration with NVIDIA, has launched a groundbreaking resource titled Generative AI in Media and Entertainment: A New Creative Era. Authored by Mike Seymour, the guide explores the profound impact of generative AI on the media and entertainment industries, offering actionable insights, ethical considerations, and a forward-looking roadmap. The guide includes expert contributions from…
Nikki have just dropped something game-changing for animators: Cascadeur Mobile, a mobile version of their powerful AI-powered animation software, now available for iOS devices—yes, specifically for iPhones and iPads. With Cascadeur Mobile, you can now create animations anywhere, anytime, using an impressive set of character animation tools designed for on-the-go creativity. To get started, simply…
VFX producers juggle a lot—bid packs, turnover dates, constantly shifting schedules, temp deliveries, full awards, partial awards… and that’s before you even consider crew availability across multiple departments. It’s chaos. But now, instead of frantically plugging numbers into spreadsheets and praying you didn’t miss a formula, you can visually map out all those moving parts…
