Epic Games just announced they’re launching a new digital content marketplace called Fab, set to go live in mid-October 2024. Fab is bringing together their existing platforms—Unreal Engine Marketplace, Sketchfab, ArtStation Marketplace, and Quixel—into one big space where creators can buy, sell, and share assets across different industries. It’ll support multiple engines, including Unreal Engine,…
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish the National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR). This center, modeled after institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), will serve as the central hub for the country’s animation ecosystem. The…
Lionsgate, the Hollywood powerhouse, has officially entered uncharted territory by teaming up with Runway ML in a groundbreaking partnership. The deal focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to create and train a new, bespoke AI model built around Lionsgate’s extensive proprietary catalog. Designed to empower filmmakers, directors, and creative professionals, The move stands as a bold…
A Blender artist named Alexandr SubSensus recently shared a stunning 3D animation on Reddit, only to be hit with accusations that it was AI-generated. The piece, crafted entirely by hand using Blender, Cinema 4D, and Octane Render, featured dreamy visuals and a smooth, subtle slow-motion—elements that many associate with AI creations. The result? Viewers were…
Today, I’m going to show you how I created a simple image browser for Nuke with the help of ChatGPT. Yes, you heard it right, I used AI to code this tool in just a few steps, and trust me—it’s super cool!” If you’re into VFX, coding might not always be your thing, but tools…
DreamWorks Animation’s OpenVDB format has been a game-changer for storing voxel data, thanks to its tree-like structure that allows for sparse volumes. It’s been used to create stunning visuals for both games and virtual productions. But there’s always been one big challenge: massive asset sizes and expensive volume rendering. Enter ZibraVDB, the latest innovation from…
Adobe just revealed an exciting glimpse of its new Firefly AI video mode, set to hit Premiere Pro in beta later this year. In a recent blog post, the company mentioned that they’ve been working closely “with the video editing community” to refine the model, incorporating feedback from users to push its capabilities further. Since…
ZBrush 2025 is here with its first release, focusing on making sure your files can easily move between ZBrush on iPad and the desktop version. ZBrush for iPad isn’t some watered-down version of the desktop app. It’s the same ZBrush you know and love, but redesigned to make the most of your iPad’s multi-touch display…
The 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards kicked off with a bang this weekend at the Peacock Theater in L.A., where the two-night Creative Arts ceremony delivered plenty of excitement. And in the world of VFX, it was a night to remember. The big news? Shogun (FX series) took home the Emmy for Outstanding Special Visual…
Over half of all animation and VFX jobs in Quebec, including the bustling hub of Montreal, have disappeared since January 1, 2023, according to the Quebec Film and Television Council. This sharp decline started with last year’s writers’ and actors’ strike in Hollywood and worsened after Quebec revised its tax credit system in March. The…
