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…
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…
Animation Quiz Animation Quiz Animation Quiz: Take our basic animation quiz, test your knowledge of animation by taking an short animation quiz online Q1: The word “animation” stems from? a. Greek b. Latin Q2: How many Principles of Animation are there? a. 11 b. 12 c. 13 d. 14 Q3: When was the International Animation…
28 YEARS LATER PG 2025 Post-apocalyptic , Horror Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. Written by: Alex Garland Directed by: Danny Boyle Starring: Jodie Comer Aaron Taylor-Johnson Ralph Fiennes Alfie Williams…
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…
OpenAI is gearing up to revolutionize video creation with Sora, an AI model capable of generating 1-minute videos from text, text+image, or text+video prompts. The announcement was made by Chad Nelson during the C21Media Keynote in London, where he revealed that the technology would be available “very, very soon.” Sora’s capabilities, as showcased, are groundbreaking….
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…
Universal Scene Description (USD) is a powerful framework for the interchange of 3D computer graphics data. Originally developed by Pixar, USD was designed to handle complex, heavy scenes seamlessly across multiple digital content creation (DCC) tools. A .usd file is more than just a container for geometry (like .usdc files). It encapsulates a wide range…
