We look at three new spots with VFX from Digital Domain, The Mill and Method Studios. read more...
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John Knoll appointed CCO of ILM
by Mike Seymour
In a move that will be supported by employees, artists and fans, John Knoll has been promoted to the role of Chief Creative Officer at ILM, Lucasfilm Ltd. announced today. read more...
the rc #130: production special
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This week Mike and Jason discuss new gear, but with a focus on Production issues - including BulletProof, Premiere CC, FCP X and Cinestyles. Plus in the Red Room is indie lens maker/modifiers Dog Schidt Optiks, with Richard Gale. read more...
Preview the SIGGRAPH 2013 technical papers
by Ian Failes
Watch the Technical Papers preview video for SIGGRAPH 2013. read more...
fxpodcast #250: Star Trek: Into Darkness – ILM’s comp pipeline
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In this week's show Mike talks to ILM's Jay Cooper, compositing supervisor, about the comp pipeline on Star Trek: Into Darkness. read more...
fxguidetv #172: Star Trek: Into Darkness at ILM
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This week we visit ILM in San Fran to talk to ILM's Roger Guyett (vfx supervisor), Pat Tubach (co-visual effects supervisor) and Paul Kavanagh (animation supervisor) about the blockbuster Star Trek: Into Darkness. read more...
the vfx show #168: Iron Man 3
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Mike Seymour, Ian Failes and Matt Wallin discuss the visual effects in the latest Marvel blockbuster superhero film: Iron Man 3. read more...
More than 5m views, with no spaceships in sight
by Ian Failes
The buzz surrounding Star Trek: Into Darkness is clearly apparent with the huge response to this Audi Spock vs Spock viral. read more...
fxinsider special – color for CG artists
by Ian Failes
In this special video for fxguide fxinsider members, we talk to senior lighting artist Tarek Elaydi, who discusses issues of color science, management and use in CG lighting and visual effects. read more...
The RC #129: Canon 5DMkIII RAW, new gear, & life after life
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New gear, questions about upgrade delays and Canon's Hacked Raw recording - plus in the Red Room is Jesse Dana, DOP of Life After Life - a 6 year documentary film nearing completion. read more...