…and it has some features I wrote on virtual production, previs and Superman’s 40th anniversary. Digital edition right here.
The new VFX Voice is out!
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Into a new realm of animated filmmaking
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I love the new Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. And here’s my coverage at Cartoon Brew. Go and see this film.
Next step: holograms
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For Rolling Stone magazine, I wrote a small piece about the future of digital entertainment with holograms and digital humans.
VFX bidding and budgeting: behind the scenes
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Mark Russell shared with me some great tips for bidding and budgeting in VFX. Check it out at Cartoon Brew.
Renderman is 30. Woah.
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For VFX Voice, I talked to some of the legends at Pixar about the history of RenderMan, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Includes some old-school pics.
A primer on virtual production
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This is something I whipped up for Cartoon Brew, based on some of the fantastic virtual production work being done these days.
How ‘Crow: The Legend’ felt
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I got to experience Baobab’s Crow: The Legend at VIEW Conference. Definitely one of the most immersive VR experiences I’ve had. Here’s my take at Cartoon Brew.
Chatting with ‘First Man’ VFX supe Paul Lambert
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A new story at VFX Voice goes in-depth on First Man, including the significant visual effects by DNEG, as well as the practical side of the shots.
Gorillaz, in CG
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A look behind the scenes at the Gorillaz G-Shock watch episodes, at Cartoon Brew.
The miniatures of ‘First Man’
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For Thrillist, I asked Ian Hunter about the models and miniatures work in First Man. Look out for more of my coverage soon on the film at VFX Voice.
Inside ILM’s art department
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For VFX Voice, members of ILM’s art department ran down how it all works there. They create stunning stuff!
Recommended viewing from animation pros
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For Cartoon Brew, I asked a bunch of animation pros what they would recommend to readers. The result is some pretty cool material to check out.
The many visages of Venom
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DNEG had a lot to do for Venom, not just the main CG symbiote humanoid. Here’s my take at Cartoon Brew.
Antz, 20 years on!
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Had a blast chatting to some of the crew from PDI/Dreamworks’ Antz for the film’s 20th anniversary. Check it out at Cartoon Brew.
Big tech from a small studio
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Here’s how Gradient Effects helped make the short film Megan, in a new piece at VFX Voice.
Come for the VIEW, stay for the workshops and masterclasses
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Here at vfxblog, we’ve already previewed a bunch of great talks set to happen at the VIEW conference in Turin, which takes place 22-26 October. But there’s also a wealth of workshops and masterclasses on offer during the event. Here’s our top five: 1. Designing the Monster In this masterclass, ILM animation supervisor Glen McIntosh…
New VFX Voice is out!
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In the Fall 2018 issue of VFX Voice, I wrote about VFX problem solving, sharks, Oz and NZ VFX, What Dreams May Come, stuntvis and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. A really great issue!
Masters of titles
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For 3DArtist magazine, I asked Elastic, yU+Co, Method and Storm Studios about some of their recent titles and film opener work. Some super cool tips here.
How Imageworks helped make a massive Megalodon
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My chat with Imageworks vfx supe Sue Rowe on The Meg, at VFX Voice.
MPC’s creature tales
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Go behind the scenes of MPC’s Creature Lab in this new – and very practical piece – in 3D World magazine.