At Adobe MAX 2024, nine groundbreaking projects were showcased by Adobe’s team of researchers and scientists, pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology. One of the highlights was Project Scenic, a tool that brings the power of 3D layout to Adobe’s Firefly generative AI suite. Project Scenic allows users to create 2D images by generating…
The Visual effects industry is a place where creativity, technical expertise, and intense problem-solving meet. Artists dedicate years mastering their craft—whether it’s compositing, 3D simulations, or animation. But what happens when that technical mastery suddenly translates into leadership roles? Peter Principle For those unfamiliar with the Peter Principle, it’s a management theory that states employees…
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…
This AOV selector will show you all the layers a Exr read node, and allow you to select the pass you need and create merge node automatically. Move the layers you want to process from the ‘Available Layers’ to the ‘Selected Layers’ list. This is a multi-select UI, so you can choose as many layers…
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)…
Now, let’s be clear: Nobody’s hating on Corridor Crew’s hustle. Building a 6-million-subscriber YouTube channel is no small feat. They’ve tapped into a niche, entertaining millions while demystifying VFX for a general audience. But let’s call it what it is: YouTube content creators talking about VFX—not VFX professionals talking about their craft. With their lighthearted,…
When George Lucas was dreaming up Star Wars in 1977, he envisioned visual effects that had never been seen before. Lucas initially reached out to Douglas Trumbull, the genius behind the effects in 2001: A Space Odyssey and Silent Running. But Trumbull was already committed to working on Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third…
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…
Joseph Bell, a seasoned expert in the VFX industry, has released the Visual Effects World Atlas, offering a comprehensive look at the global VFX community. Frustrated by the lack of objective information about the industry, Bell created the atlas to showcase the talent and skillsets of VFX artists worldwide. The atlas is available for free,…