The Television Academy has announced the 2026 Emmy nominations for Outstanding Special Visual Effects, with Apple TV emerging as the biggest winner in the season and movie category. Apple secured three of the six nominations through Foundation, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age, highlighting the platform’s investment in large scale science fiction,…
Nuke 17 is now in open beta, and at first glance, it looks like the most exciting Nuke release in years. It almost feels like Foundry suddenly woke up and decided to ship everything at once. USD workflows, MaterialX shaders, volumetric tools, AI inside comp. A lot of long-promised ideas finally landed together. But more…
Donald Trump has reportedly to impose a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the U.S. While this may sound like a bold move to protect Hollywood, it reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of how modern filmmaking. Let’s get one thing straight: VFX is not tied to geography. It’s not like manufacturing where raw materials are…
The 1998 film Small Soldiers wasn’t just an action-packed family movie—it was a groundbreaking project in visual effects, blending practical puppetry with cutting-edge CGI. The film’s ambitious approach led to the creation of new scanning tools and software at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), allowing digital artists to input highly accurate 3D scans of the…
Adobe has launched Substance 3D Modeler 1.18, introducing a series of bug fixes and workflow improvements for users. The update focuses on enhancing export options and refining functionality when working with 3D primitives. Key Updates in Substance 3D Modeler 1.18 Primitive to Clay Conversion Export Improvements Pricing and Compatibility Substance 3D Modeler remains compatible with…
PFTrack has announced the release of version 24.12.19, packed with powerful new features and performance enhancements to streamline workflows for VFX professionals. This update leverages cutting-edge machine learning, improved depth map creation, and user-friendly tools to deliver faster and more precise results. Key Features of PFTrack 24.12.19 Why It Matters With these updates, PFTrack version…
2024 is a year packed with VFX movies that cater to every taste, from sci-fi and superheroes to historical dramas and disaster films. Here are the top VFX-heavy films released in 2024 Deadpool & Wolverine The Merc with a Mouth teams up (or clashes) with Wolverine in a movie guaranteed to deliver jaw-dropping VFX sequences….
Inspired by Robert Greene’s timeless The 48 Laws of Power, we’ve distilled the essence of navigating the VFX industry into The 48 Laws of VFX. This guide isn’t about manipulation or office politics—it’s about understanding the unspoken codes of the craft, the workflows, and the psychology of working in a fast-paced, creatively demanding environment. Ready…
AI might reduce the number of people needed for traditional VFX tasks, but it’s also unlocking new creative horizons. One such role is the “FaceSwap Artist“, as recently advertised by Industrial Light & Magic (ILM). This job offers a glimpse into how AI is reshaping the landscape of VFX work. What Is a FaceSwap Artist?…
Recently Ben Houston, posted a story in his blog about how he co-created the Deadline render manager in the early 2000s. His story, as told on his blog, is a fascinating blend of innovation, simplicity, and the sheer will to make things work. It all began with an email from Jason Cobill, an old friend…
