Visual effects is at the heart of storytelling in ‘Heart of the Beast’
Dealing with dogs, wolves, a river rapids crossing, a plane crash, and titanium teeth.
Here’s what you didn’t know about the ‘Speed’ bus jump
How a real bus was jumped over a ramp, and how that stunt did not go according to plan.
Looking back at the VFX of ‘Endgame’
Boom! A new magazine! Issue #66 of befores & afters mag covers the visual effects of Avengers: Endgame.
This breakdown of how Blender was used on ‘Backrooms’ is awesome
Amazing presentation by Calvin Romeyn, associate visual effects supervisor, at Blender Conference 2026.
On The Set Pic: ‘Resident Evil’
Director Zach Cregger on the set of Resident Evil.
The making of Skinny Steve
How Steve Rogers (before super soldier serum) was made for 'Captain America: The First Avenger'.
Really fun 11.5 minute featurette on the dinos in ‘The End of Oak Street’
Breaking down ILM's work on the film!
The new Guinness World Records features a special ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ spread
...which I helped make!
New cover reveal! All the magazines coming soon from befores & afters
Your first look at the cover for the Masters of the Universe issue!
Here’s what befores & afters is up to at VIEW Conference!
Hosting panels, sessions, workshops...and with the mags and book available!
A great conversation about VFX in stop-mo with LAIKA’s Steve Emerson and ILM veteran Jeff Mann
A great conversation that includes a hands-on-demo.
New ‘The End of Oak Street’ featurette highlights ILM’s Spinosaur
ILM's Jay Cooper also showcases use of AR app.
Watch this VFX breakdown by DNEG for ‘Coyote Vs. ACME’
Lots of fun befores/afters, animation and CG work here.
The art of BAMF’ING in ‘X2’
How those incredible Nightcrawler BAMF'ING VFX shots by Cinesite in 'X2' were made.
Hybride showcases its VFX for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’
Behind the scenes.
On The Set Pic: ‘Dune: Part Three’
Director/Writer/Producer Denis Villeneuve and Zendaya on the set of Dune: Part Three.
VFX supervisor Eran Dinur discusses the big AI and ML changes that have impacted visual effects
Dinur, who has been teaching courses on ComfyUI and GripTape, talks about the AI and ML landscape VFX artists are facing right
Yes, this is how they animated the Arachnids
Go behind the scenes of the Warrior bugs by Tippett Studio in 'Starship Troopers.'
The director of ‘HOPE’ breaks down those insane chase scenes, and working on mocap with Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender
Plus, how the creatures were designed for the film.
Building up a battle
ILM VFX supe Russell Earl and ILM anim supe Kevin Martel examine the third act battle in 'The Electric State'.
Pitch Black’s Troy Tobin on where Rising Sun’s REVIZE is now headed
Where the machine learning technology is expanding to.
So many robots
Issue #65 of befores & afters magazine covers the visual effects of The Electric State.
‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Spider-Noir’ win VFX Emmys
Congrats to all the nominees!
Brad Pitt gets hit by a car (twice)
How that crazy car shot - with no cuts - was crafted in VFX for Meet Joe Black by ILM.
‘HOPE’ making of trailer includes Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender mocap sessions
(I've seen the movie, and it's insane!)
Watch Wētā FX’s VFX breakdown for s3 of ‘House of the Dragon’
Includes the ship battle and plenty of dragons.
Get my new book in PRINT or on KINDLE.
Issue #66: The visual effects of Avengers: Endgame.
Latest limited edition t-shirt: Pseudopod.
