Latest Vfx news and Updates
IndiaJoy, Asia’s largest digital entertainment festival, is returning for its seventh edition from November 13-17, 2024, at the Hyderabad International Convention Center (HICC). This year’s event, powered by AMD, promises to bring together leaders from gaming, animation, VFX, e-sports, and film, in a vibrant celebration of creativity, technology, and business. As a hub for the…
Exclusive Report: Unleash Your Inner VFX Hero and Win Big with India’s WAFX WAVES Challenge If you’re a VFX enthusiast with a knack for storytelling and a vision to capture the theme “Daily Life Superhero” in a stunning 30-second visual effects clip, an exciting opportunity awaits you. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in partnership…
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…
Epic Games has officially launched Fab, the new digital asset marketplace that replaces the Unreal Engine Marketplace and Sketchfab Store. It is also the new home for Quixel Megascans. Fab is designed as an open marketplace supporting creators across various platforms, including Unreal Engine, Unity 3D, Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), and other digital content…
Unity Technologies has officially launched Unity 6, the latest iteration of its popular game engine, following the previous Unity 2023 LTS. The new release marks a significant upgrade in the platform’s capabilities, aiming to deliver a superior development experience through enhanced performance, stability, and creative tools. Unity 6 introduces a suite of improvements designed to…
Adobe has officially released Photoshop 26.0, introducing a range of new AI-driven tools designed to streamline creative workflows. Central to this update are two major generative AI features, which have now moved out of beta: Firefly-based Generative AI and the Generative Background tool. The Generate Background feature automatically detects and replaces image backgrounds, with users…
Adobe has introduced significant improvements to its typography toolset in the latest After Effects 25.0 update, enhancing text control for users. One of the most notable features allows users to control text styling on a per-character basis using Expressions, offering unprecedented precision in customizing individual characters, in addition to entire text layers. Along with these…
India is emerging as a global powerhouse in the anime world, with the second-largest fan base globally. Experts predict that the country will contribute a staggering 60% to the worldwide surge in anime interest over the next few years. The government is doubling down on this momentum by establishing the National Centre of Excellence (NCoE)…
The Hollywood Professional Association- HPA Awards Committee has revealed the nominees for the creative categories of the 2024 HPA Awards, honoring outstanding contributions to entertainment content. ILM Receives Seven Nominations Across Three Category. Dune 2 aind Inside out 2 leads in Feature films Nominations. Celebrating its 19th year, the HPA Awards continue to recognize excellence…
