Every VFX Software updates now feels like an excuse to jack up the price. they’re just slapping “AI” onto everything to make it sound new, when it’s really just minor usability tweaks. Honestly, Mocha used to be the gold standard for planar tracking. Now it’s starting to feel like another overpriced app trying to cash…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the nominees for the 97th Academy Awards, and the Best Visual Effects category is packed with extraordinary contenders. The nominees for Best Visual Effects are: The 97th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the iconic Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The…
By the early 2000s, New Zealand had firmly claimed its spot on Hollywood’s map, thanks to Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The films didn’t just win Oscars—they turned the country’s jaw-dropping landscapes, cutting-edge production facilities, and cost-effective workforce into irresistible selling points for international filmmakers. Fast-forward to 2010, and New Zealand was…
In 1941, I Wanted Wings soared into cinemas, bringing with it a groundbreaking level of realism in visual effects. Released by Paramount Pictures, this film was more than just a story of Air Force pilots in training—it was a technical marvel that earned an Academy Award for Best Special Effects. Behind its success were two…
In a significant blow to the 3D and visual effects community, 3D World magazine, a beloved publication with a legacy spanning over two decades, has ceased publication as of October 2024. Founded in 2000, the magazine was a cornerstone for professionals and enthusiasts in 3D animation, visual effects, video game design, illustration, and architectural visualization….
The Visual Effects Society (VES) is rolling out the red carpet for two industry legends at their 23rd Annual VES Awards, happening February 11, 2025, at The Beverly Hilton. In a nod to excellence and vision in the VFX world, the Society is honoring Emmy-winning actor-producer Hiroyuki Sanada and Academy Award-winning director and visual effects…
As CentOS 7 reaches its end-of-life, the VFX and animation industries find themselves at a technological crossroads. The 2024 VFX/Animation Studio Linux Report, prepared by the Visual Effects Society Technology Committee, offers a comprehensive view of this transition, shedding light on Linux workstation trends, studio preferences, and industry challenges. This 2024 VFX/Animation Studio Linux Report…
