‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls’: Integrating 3D Facial Effects into Stop-Motion Puppetry
How 3D-generated mouths were integrated directly onto stop-motion puppets.
The Making of 3D Gorilla Animations: Capturing the Beast in Motion
Over 130 lifelike gorilla movements, professionally performed and motion-captured.
From classroom to credits
How the right school helped this FX artist land a credit on ‘Sinners’.
Real Assets, Real Deal: ActionVFX’s Best of 2025 Bundle
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iClone Video Mocap Converts Videos into Editable 3D Motions
Reallusion introduces iClone Video Mocap, an AI motion capture service that turns ordinary videos into precise, editable 3D motions, right inside iClone.
Shaping the Future of Asset Management
Das Element, the asset library built for the needs of VFX and animation studios, announces the release of version 2.2.
Discussing a new era in visual effects with Phantom Media Group
A look at the group's recent acquisitions in the VFX space.
Introduction to ComfyUI For VFX By Doug Hogan
Intro to ComfyUI for VFX is now available - get 10% off now with a special code for befores & afters readers.
Deemos Launches Rodin Gen-2, A Groundbreaking Generative AI for Intuitive 3D Creation
Deemos has unveiled Rodin Gen-2, its most advanced 3D generative AI model to date.
RizomUV 2025 is now out
Rizom-Lab is proud to announce the release of RizomUV 2025, the latest version of its industry-leading UV mapping software.
KIRI Engine 4.0: Major Updates in Photogrammetry and AI-Powered PBR
In this latest update, KIRI Engine focuses on improving the photogrammetry and the Photo Scan Mode.
Buying back time in filmmaking
How a combination of Xsens and volumetric capture was used for the feature film, 'Naples to New York'.
One Week to Go: Unleash Creativity with Character Creator 5 & ActorMIXER
See the official release preview video here.
Digitized Wire Stunts: Reallusion Turns Daredevil Acts into Visceral 3D Motions
Reallusion joins forces with elite stunt pros to unleash cutting-edge motion capture animations for next-gen digital production.
Pro-Level Mocap Sync: Stream Vicon in iClone for Real-Time Animation
Reallusion combines Vicon technology with industry-standard timecode support in iClone.
ActionVFX’s 40% Off May Sale
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A really, really cool ‘Toy Story’ 30th anniversary event is happening at SIGGRAPH this year
A 4K screening! At SIGGRAPH Vancouver! Plus a special introduction from Ed Catmull. And befores & afters is part of the action!
KIRI Engine’s New iPhone Update Uses AI To Fix LiDAR’s Quality Limitations
KIRI is excited to announce KIRI Engine Version 3.14.
iClone 8.53: Advanced Sync For Professional Mocap Workflows
Timecode Sync and Vicon Compatibility Now Available in iClone.
Beyond Limits: How iRender Powers Octane Rendering in 2025
Here's why Octane artists choose iRender.
Breaking Hardware Limits: A Render Farm Solution for Redshift Users
iRender: A New Era of Cloud Rendering for Redshift.
The Evolution of 3D Gaussian Splatting in Blender: A Look at the Latest 3DGS Render Addon Update
This article explores the latest update of the 3DGS Render Blender Addon, which expands the functionality of 3D Gaussian Splatting in Blender
Riding the Rollercoaster: How Scenario Planning Keeps Creative Businesses on Track
The creative industries – film, VFX, animation, games, advertising – are a thrilling rollercoaster. One minute you're soaring high, riding the wave
Pitch & Produce: AccuFace as the Solution for Rapid Film Production
Geoff Hecht on his film, Love Is A Championship, and how he used AccuFace for animation. Check out the article and podcast.
Why 3D Gaussian Splatting Just Got Better with KIRI Engine Version 3.13
New 3D Gaussian Splatting tech, a website redesign, and more.
How “BMX” Pushes the Boundaries of Motion Capture
Elevate visual realism through synchronized human movements and animated props
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