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,…
cmiVFX was an online High Definition Video Training platform for the 3D Visual Effects Community.
The Animation Guild and Hollywood studios have scheduled additional negotiation dates in September after a week of talks ended without an agreement, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The union, representing over 5,000 animation workers, and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers had set aside one week to reach a new three-year contract, but…
This article explores how the “War of the Worlds” movie changed the course of VFX scheduling.
“World VFX Day” topic has been seen in social media around lately, Now don’t get me wrong, I love a good celebration as much as the next person. Every VFX artist deserve better recognition.
In the world of cinematic magic, few names stood as tall as Boss Film Studios. Founded in 1983, the company became a powerhouse in Hollywood’s visual effects scene, known for pushing the boundaries of movie-making with its cutting-edge techniques and high-profile projects. With seven Academy Award nominations and credits on over 33 major films, including…
VFX shots often start at frame 1001 instead of, say, frame 1. If you’ve ever wondered why, you’re not alone. It has quite a history, and it actually makes life a lot easier for Vfx artists working in the fast-paced world of visual effects. The Story Behind Frame 1001 First things first, why not just…
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,…
A silver halide (or silver salt) is one of the chemical compounds that can form between the element silver and one of the halogens. There are three common silver halide precipitates: AgI, AgBr & AgCl. The grain is just the result of small chemical particles that have not received enough light. The less light available…
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…