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Real and CG in Batman v Superman
MPC’s visual effects supervisor goes deep into his studio’s shots for BvS.
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The tricky tracking task of Fungus the Bogeyman
DNeg solved some interesting tracking, photogrammetry and rendering challenges for Fungus the Bogeyman.
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Telling the story: the importance of invisible effects
Really enjoying covering the more seamless effects work that help tell great stories in great films (as well as the big stuff, too, of course).
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The tech behind Zootopia
Disney’s Zootopia is fantastic – and behind the scenes the artists responsible for hair, fur and vegetation have done a masterful job. Find out more about in this fxguide piece.
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New X-Files, same aesthetic
I’m a big fan of the new X-Files series, in particular how the show seems to still have that 90s sensibility even in the present day. This goes for the VFX too, which I wrote about on fxguide.
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The effects of Kung Fu Panda 3
The beautiful animation in Kung Fu Panda 3 is only more enhanced by the effects artistry behind character special powers, atmospherics and destruction scenes. Read more in this fxinsider story.
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Revisit the VFX of Oscar-winner Ex Machina
It won the Oscar for visual effects, perhaps unexpectedly, but the work by Dneg, Milk VFX and all the artists on the show was beautifully executed. Revisit fxguide’s coverage here.
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How cool is Star Wars LEGO?
It’s very cool, especially in this trailer for the Force Awakens video game, made by Plastic Wax, which I covered at fxguide.
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Deadpool’s biggest VFX
In-depth coverage of the film at fxguide, including on the opening titles, the freeway chase, Deadpool facial animation and Colossus, plus an insider interview with director Tim Miller.
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Hollywood redux: the VFX of Hail, Caesar!
Some great info and VFX breakdowns for the Coen bros film.