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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…

The race for the prestigious Visual Effects Oscar is heating up, as ten films have been shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards. The Visual Effects Branch Executive Committee selected the contenders, showcasing the year’s best in cinematic innovation and artistry. On Saturday, January 11, 2025, members of the Visual Effects Branch will have the opportunity…

Boris FX has unveiled Mocha Pro 2025, introducing groundbreaking AI-driven Roto tools and enhancements aimed at revolutionizing visual effects workflows. With a focus on efficiency and precision, the latest release brings new capabilities in masking, camera solving, and data management. Key highlights of Mocha Pro 2025 include: With these updates, Mocha Pro 2025 cements its…

The Critics Choice Awards, hosted annually by the American-Canadian Critics Choice Association (CCA), continue to celebrate excellence in cinema. For its 30th edition, the awards unveiled an impressive lineup of nominations, spotlighting this year’s standout films and series. Leading the pack are Conclave and Wicked, each securing 11 nominations, including coveted spots in the Best…

Tippett Studio, the acclaimed animation and visual effects production company founded by Oscar-winning filmmaker Phil Tippett, has announced the appointment of Christina Wise as Vice President of Business Development. Wise, a seasoned entertainment executive with over 25 years of experience, will report directly to Tippett CEO Gary Mundell. Wise began her career in live entertainment…

The studio aims to raise approximately INR 20 crore through the offer, which includes the issuance of 36,94,000 equity Mumbai-based visual effects company Identical Brains Studios Limited (IBS) has received in-principle approval from the NSE Emerge exchange for its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO). IBS filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with NSE Emerge…

Foundry has announced the release of Katana 8.0, Mari 7.1, and the open beta for Nuke 16.0, delivering powerful new features aimed at enhancing workflows for VFX professionals. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new: Katana 8.0: A Game-Changer for USD Workflows Katana 8.0 introduces comprehensive USD roundtripping, allowing seamless integration between Katana and USD-based systems….

Nuke 16 Features Multishot compositing workflow, Roto Performance Improvements, updated Blink Scripts editor new raytraced reflection and refraction option in ScanlineRender2 Faster Quick export and much more Multi shot Compositing Nuke 16.0 introduces a Multi-Shot Compositing Workflow, making it possible to work on multiple shots simultaneously in a single Nuke script. With new tools like…

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the shortlist for the Best Visual Effects category at the Oscars 2024, featuring an impressive lineup of 17 films pushing the boundaries of cinematic visuals. Among the frontrunners are “Gladiator 2”, bringing ancient Rome to life with stunning realism; “Dune: Part 2”, expanding its breathtaking…

Autodesk has announced the open-source release of its USD plugin for 3ds Max, now available on GitHub. This move integrates support for OpenUSD within 3ds Max as part of Autodesk’s AOUSD initiative, aimed at fostering advanced and collaborative workflows across digital content creation (DCC) tools. What is USD? Universal Scene Description (USD) is a framework…