Adobe has introduced significant improvements to its typography toolset in the latest After Effects 25.0 update, enhancing text control for users. One of the most notable features allows users to control text styling on a per-character basis using Expressions, offering unprecedented precision in customizing individual characters, in addition to entire text layers. Along with these…
This AOV selector will show you all the layers a Exr read node, and allow you to select the pass you need and create merge node automatically. Move the layers you want to process from the ‘Available Layers’ to the ‘Selected Layers’ list. This is a multi-select UI, so you can choose as many layers…
India is emerging as a global powerhouse in the anime world, with the second-largest fan base globally. Experts predict that the country will contribute a staggering 60% to the worldwide surge in anime interest over the next few years. The government is doubling down on this momentum by establishing the National Centre of Excellence (NCoE)…
Now, let’s be clear: Nobody’s hating on Corridor Crew’s hustle. Building a 6-million-subscriber YouTube channel is no small feat. They’ve tapped into a niche, entertaining millions while demystifying VFX for a general audience. But let’s call it what it is: YouTube content creators talking about VFX—not VFX professionals talking about their craft. With their lighthearted,…
When George Lucas was dreaming up Star Wars in 1977, he envisioned visual effects that had never been seen before. Lucas initially reached out to Douglas Trumbull, the genius behind the effects in 2001: A Space Odyssey and Silent Running. But Trumbull was already committed to working on Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third…
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…
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,…
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…
