A crypto-mining malware attack has been identified in certain versions of the Ultralytics ComfyUI pip package, potentially affecting users on Mac and Linux. The compromised versions, v8.3.41 and v8.3.42, have been found to download and execute a malicious binary on these systems, while Windows users remain unaffected. What Happened? The malware downloads a binary file…
Cascadeur, the AI-powered animation tool, has released its latest update, Cascadeur 2024.3, bringing an array of exciting features aimed at enhancing animation realism and control. This update is poised to become a game-changer for animators and developers alike. What’s New in Cascadeur 2024.3? 🌀 Ragdoll Physics: Your characters can now literally bump into stuff—and it…
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving in the U.S., kicks off the Christmas shopping season with big sales and early store openings, sometimes on Thanksgiving itself. Deals often extend to Cyber Monday or Cyber Week. Grab these deals quickly since these deals area Limited Time! Boris FX – 25% off their world-class plugins and tools….
Framestore isn’t new to Rowling’s world. These VFX wizards were behind the iconic visuals in all eight Harry Potter films. Remember Buckbeak’s majestic flight in The Prisoner of Azkaban? That took 90 artists 15 months to perfect over 80 shots. And let’s not forget Dobby, the House Elf who won hearts (and maybe made us…
Moonraker VFX has teamed up with Netflix and Wild Space Productions to bring the invisible forces of ocean currents to life in the docuseries Our Oceans, narrated by none other than Barack Obama. This visually stunning series dives into the science behind our interconnected oceans, revealing how they shape life across the planet. Oceans, with…
Nikki have just dropped something game-changing for animators: Cascadeur Mobile, a mobile version of their powerful AI-powered animation software, now available for iOS devices—yes, specifically for iPhones and iPads. With Cascadeur Mobile, you can now create animations anywhere, anytime, using an impressive set of character animation tools designed for on-the-go creativity. To get started, simply…
VFX producers juggle a lot—bid packs, turnover dates, constantly shifting schedules, temp deliveries, full awards, partial awards… and that’s before you even consider crew availability across multiple departments. It’s chaos. But now, instead of frantically plugging numbers into spreadsheets and praying you didn’t miss a formula, you can visually map out all those moving parts…
The Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) hosted its annual awards ceremony on November 7, 2024, at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre, spotlighting exceptional talent in the post-production industry. The event recognized standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodic content. One of the evening’s highlights was the…
October 31, 2024 – In a significant move for the U.K.’s visual effects (VFX) and film industry, the government has introduced new tax incentives to bolster VFX work within the country. Beginning on April 1, 2025, production companies will be eligible to claim an enhanced 39% rate of the Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) on U.K.-based…
October 30, 2024 – In a landmark move, 16 visual effects (VFX) artists and leads from NBC’s Saturday Night Live have unionized, joining the Hollywood crew union, IATSE, after receiving voluntary recognition from their management. This decision marks another pivotal step for the labor group as it continues its push to unionize VFX professionals across…
