Imagine every 3D file format you’ve ever used, Alembic FBX, OBJ, camera exports, Geo exports, layout exports, and lighting metadata, all live in separate folders, breaking every time when someone updates something. What if the entire 3D world had a 1 common language? One single way to describe every model, light, and animation, and that’s…
Scott Ross recently went on a bit of a rant on Film Talk Radio while promoting his new book and honestly, He said what most people in the VFX industry already feel but don’t always say out loud His exact words? “Clients are really interested in getting the work as cheaply as possible at the…
Autodesk has officially launched 3ds Max 2026, bringing a host of new features and performance improvements to the popular 3D modeling and rendering software. Features: OpenPBR as Default Material – Physically-based shader with MaterialX and OpenUSD support for better interoperability. Vertex Weld Modifier Update – Now works with both Mesh and Spline objects, improving spline…
Boris FX has announced the release of SynthEyes 2025, bringing AI-driven innovations to the world of tracking and compositing. The latest update introduces Mask ML, a powerful AI-powered roto tool, along with a centralized export hub, animation-ready head mesh, and enhanced workflow automation. AI-Powered Masking and Batch Processing A major highlight of SynthEyes 2025 is…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the winners of the 2024 Scientific and Technical Awards, recognizing groundbreaking innovations that have significantly advanced filmmaking technology. Among the honorees are Wētā FX’s ML Denoiser, Disney’s ML Denoiser, and Intel’s Open Image Denoise, highlighting the industry’s growing reliance on machine learning for high-quality image…
Irrealix, the team behind the popular Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) plugins for After Effects and DaVinci Resolve, has announced another breakthrough: Gaussian Splatting for Nuke. This groundbreaking plugin brings Radiance Field technology into Nuke’s industry-standard compositing environment, VFX professionals to import, manipulate, and render 3D Gaussian Splatting models in real-time with GPU acceleration. So What is Gaussian…
MUMBAI: A new company had been incorporated in India, and not just any company—it’s one that promises to reshape the creative industries. Named the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), it officially came into existence on 25 December 2024. The IICT has been established as a Section 8 company under the Companies Act, which means…
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts ( BAFTA ) has revealed its longlist for the Special Visual Effects category, spotlighting the year’s most innovative and breathtaking cinematic achievements. These films exemplify the cutting-edge artistry that continues to redefine storytelling through visual effects. Visual Effects Beetlejuice, BeetlejuiceAlien: RomulusFuriosa: A Mad Max SagaGladiator IIKingdom of…
In the early 1990s, a seemingly ordinary dinner at Skywalker Ranch, George Lucas’s legendary creative hub, sets the stage for a tale of rebellion and innovation in the world of visual effects. Scott Ross, a prominent figure in the VFX industry, hosts the dinner for a select group of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) employees,…
To download and install ComfyUI, a modular GUI for Stable Diffusion, you can follow these steps for a quick setup: For Windows: For Linux: Additional Notes:
