Most people only see the final shot. The explosion.The de-aging.The giant creature.The Marvel credits rolling at the end of the film. But behind many VFX artists, there’s usually someone else quietly supporting the journey:their mother. Not because she understood compositing, rendering, or rotoscoping.Most of the time, she didn’t. She probably thought Nuke sounded like hacking…
There’s a familiar pattern in VFX every few years. A new tool drops.A demo looks impressive.And suddenly, people start calling it a “revolution.” That’s exactly what’s happening with Corridor Crew’s Corridor Key. It’s a smart tool. It’s interesting. It’s genuinely useful in some cases.But calling it a green screen revolution ignores how compositing actually works….
Nuke 17 is now in open beta, and at first glance, this looks like the most exciting Nuke release in years. Gaussian Splats. MaterialX shaders. Better reflections and refractions. Stronger USD workflows. More AI through CopyCat. it feels like Foundry suddenly woke up and decided to ship everything at once. But once you step back,…
Donald Trump has reportedly to impose a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the U.S. While this may sound like a bold move to protect Hollywood, it reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of how modern filmmaking. Let’s get one thing straight: VFX is not tied to geography. It’s not like manufacturing where raw materials are…
Nukepedia has been the go-to resource for Nuke users for 15 years. It has provided a vast library of scripts, gizmos, and tools that have supported the VFX community in countless ways. Now, the announcement of a ‘Nukepedia v2.0’ at Siggraph 2025 is being pitched as the grand solution. But is this really what the…
What is a QIP? A Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) is a way for publicly traded companies to raise capital by issuing shares to institutional investors. It’s often used when a company needs quick funds without going through a full public offering. For a VFX studio, QIP can be a strategic move to fund expansion, invest…
Blender, the widely-used open-source 3D software, is grappling with financial challenges despite its extensive user base and acclaim in the creative industry. The organization is calling for increased donations to sustain its development and compete with industry heavyweights like Maya and 3ds Max. Key Highlights 📉 Low Contribution Rates: Blender’s funding model relies primarily on…
The visual effects (VFX) industry in 2024 feels like the plot of a dystopian sci-fi movie . On one hand, cutting-edge AI and machine learning tools are revolutionizing workflows. On the other hand, studios are downsizing, projects are vanishing, and artists are left wondering if their craft is still valued. Let’s dive into the key…
Blood FX and gore are pivotal for horror to action, adding drama and realism to pivotal scenes. Yet, many viewers complain that modern blood effects feel artificial or distracting. Whether it’s the glossy CGI blood splatter in superhero blockbusters or the overly theatrical crimson streams in low-budget productions, fake blood often struggles to hit the…
One of the actually cool things about the VFX industry is that some studios are entering the share market. Why? Because now, a regular VFX artist can sneak a peek behind the curtain and see how these studios really work. Just hop over to the company’s website, click on the investor center (yes, that button…
