VFX Assets just dropped their 2D Cloud Textures Pack—a free collection of 125 cloud textures for all your compositing dreams (or last-minute deadlines). And yes, you read that right: free. The pack comes in JPEG format with clouds set against black backgrounds, making them perfect for motion graphics, animation, or VFX projects where you need…
One of the actually cool things about the VFX industry is that some studios are entering the share market. Why? Because now, a regular VFX artist can sneak a peek behind the curtain and see how these studios really work. Just hop over to the company’s website, click on the investor center (yes, that button…
Foundry has announced a major update to its Mari texturing software, introducing new tools and workflows designed to enhance efficiency for both 2D and 3D artists. The Mari 7.1 release brings significant upgrades, including a 2D Painting Mode, an expanded Smart Mask system, a versatile Switch Node, and Paint Node Creation Presets, offering a more…
Marvel brought the heat to last weekend’s D23 Brazil event, unveiling a thrilling new trailer for Captain America: Brave New World. Anthony Mackie and Danny Ramirez hyped up the crowd in person, giving fans an epic welcome before the big reveal. This next chapter sees Mackie’s Sam Wilson officially wielding the shield as Captain America….
The Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) hosted its annual awards ceremony on November 7, 2024, at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre, spotlighting exceptional talent in the post-production industry. The event recognized standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodic content. One of the evening’s highlights was the…
IndiaJoy, Asia’s largest digital entertainment festival, is returning for its seventh edition from November 13-17, 2024, at the Hyderabad International Convention Center (HICC). This year’s event, powered by AMD, promises to bring together leaders from gaming, animation, VFX, e-sports, and film, in a vibrant celebration of creativity, technology, and business. As a hub for the…
Released in 2004, The Polar Express marked a pivotal moment in cinematic history by embracing groundbreaking motion capture (mocap) technology. Based on Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved children’s book, the film not only brought the North Pole to life but also set the stage for future animation techniques. The PDF titled “From Mocap to Movie: The…
London, UK — Foundry, a renowned provider of creative software for the media and entertainment industries, has announced a strategic decision to end the development of its popular 3D modeling tool, Modo. The company will release Modo 17.1 later this year, marking the final iteration of the software as Foundry shifts focus to its core…
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Belgium-based 3D animation software company Swoove Studios has secured $7.5 million in a seed funding round led by prominent European angel investors. This recent boost brings the company’s total funding to $11 million since its founding in 2020, positioning Swoove Studios for significant expansion across Europe and into the US market. Swoove Studios, known for…
