Inside Die Hard – the 4 biggest effects shots
Behind the scenes of the 4 biggest effects sequences in A Good Day to Die Hard with Screen Scene, UPP, Pixomondo, Scanline and Method.
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the vfx show #163: Doctor Who
Mike Seymour, Zap Andersson and Ed Moore discuss the visual effects of BBC’s episodic television classic, Doctor Who.
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The 5 step zombie plan: Warm Bodies
How Look Effects jumped into creature animation for the zombie apocalypse rom-com Warm Bodies.
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CryEngine 3 vs Unreal Engine 4
With Crysis 3 to be released for the PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360 platforms on February 19th, we compare the current CryEngine 3 with what is coming from market juggernaut Unreal and their Unreal Engine 4.
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D.I.C.E. 2013 VFX: Master Chief, a portal gun and some arrows…
Find out how the impressive 16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards opening trailer was made, with references to Portal 2, Assassin’s Creed 3 and other big games of the year.
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For example. A perspective from Keith Adams
As part of our irregular For Example series – which look at how key visual effects artists work with their tools – we talk to vfx supervisor and artist Keith Adams about shooting plates and, for example, lining up perspective. Keith is at SPIN VFX Atlanta.
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CVMP bonus fxinsider video – real-time 3D shape modeling
In this bonus video for fxinsider members, we present a seminar given by Olga Sorkine, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at ETH Zurich, at CVMP. Her talk was entitled ‘Really real-time 3D shape modeling and animation’.
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By the people and for the people: the VFX of Lincoln
fxguide sits down with Framestore in London to discuss the invisible effects behind Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln. Includes breakdown making of images.
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A fractured fairytale: Hansel and Gretel
Behind the flying effects, animatronic enhancements and fun blood and gore of Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters.
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Shotgun’s feisty new business model (you’re going to like it!)
Shotgun Software announces new pricing model for its flagship review, approval and asset management and pipeline tools.
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R&H Chapter 11 (updated Feb 14)
There are reports from Deadline that R&H will file for bankruptcy protection, with Variety adding that “several buyers reported interested”, but it is not over yet for R&H and nor should it be.
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From the Sci-Tech Red Carpet
On Saturday night, the science and tech behind the images on the big screen had its time in front of the camera on the red carpet at The Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards. We’ve got a gallery from the carpet as well as a recap of all the awards.
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fxpodcast #243: Life of Pi VFX supe Bill Westenhofer
This week we talk to Rhythm & Hues visual effects supervisor Bill Westenhofer. Bill was the overall VFX supe on Ang Lee’s Life of Pi, one of the nominees for the Best Visual Effects Oscar this year and a recent BAFTA and VES winner.
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BAFTA Film Awards winners
Winners were announced for the EE British Academy Film Awards today, Sunday February 10th, at London’s Royal Opera House.
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Back into the danger zone: Top Gun 3D
How Legend3D converted Tony Scott’s seminal 1986 film Top Gun to 3D, plus a look back at the film’s miniature plane and in-camera effects.
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16th annual D.I.C.E. Awards
The 16th annual D.I.C.E. Awards have been handed out in Las Vegas, with indie game Journey one of the major winners.
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Rendering an engine bot
Behind the scenes of Mikros’ shape-shifting robot for a Total lubricants spot. Includes a befores and afters breakdown video.
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Visual Effects Society Winners of 11th Annual VES Awards
Winners and photos from the 11th Annual VES Awards.
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