…and it has some features I wrote on virtual production, previs and Superman’s 40th anniversary. Digital edition right here.
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Into a new realm of animated filmmaking
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
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
Mark Russell shared with me some great tips for bidding and budgeting in VFX. Check it out at Cartoon Brew.
Renderman is 30. Woah.
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
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
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
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
A look behind the scenes at the Gorillaz G-Shock watch episodes, at Cartoon Brew.
The miniatures of ‘First Man’
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.