‘Everything is live at the same time’
Framestore’s Tim Webber on the lessons learned from his live-action/virtual production hybrid short, ‘FLITE’.
Several ‘Spider-Verse’ behind the scenes videos released from Sony
They showcase Sony Pictures Imageworks and Sony Pictures Animation's work on the film.
Interview: DNEG visual effects supervisor Andy Lockley on ‘The Flash’
The VFX studio talks three key sequences: Metropolis destruction, young Barry’s power test run, and visiting the Batcave.
How they made that spectacular Harrison Ford bus/train jump in ‘The Fugitive’ with practical FX, miniatures and optical front projection tech
Let's celebrate 30 years of 'The Fugitive'.
How that crazy nunchuck helicopter sequence in ‘Fast X’ was pulled off
A deep dive into the on-location chopper flying, bluescreen shooting, and final digital VFX work by DNEG for this and many other
‘Cardboard cut-outs were our mainstay’
Making the second season of ‘Prehistoric Planet’.
Why the animated feature Nimona could not have been achieved without compositing
Also, the scene that almost gave one of the film’s VFX supervisors a heart attack.
Get your behind the scenes fix for ‘The Witcher s3’
Netflix has posted some videos showcasing the work.
Special effects supervisor Gerd Nefzer reflects on the practical effects of ‘Dune’
A look back at sand shakers, ornithopters and more.
On The Set Pic: ‘Barbie’
RYAN GOSLING and MARGOT ROBBIE on the set of Barbie.
Issue #12 of the print mag is out, and covers virtual production short films
Go behind the scenes of Framestore's latest short, FLITE, plus other shorts made with real-time tools.
How Wētā FX made a missile peel around Supergirl, and two Flash characters do the dos-a-dos
Breaking down key moments from the Flash/Batman/Supergirl vs Kryptionans battle.
The amount of meticulous VFX work in that ‘John Wick 4’ top-down shot is…insane
Rodeo FX has released a VFX breakdown of their shots for the sequence, including this practical glass and mirror element shoot.
Fantastic seamless VFX for ‘Old’
VFX artist Emily Griswold has posted this breakdown of work from the film, done at Powerhouse Visual Effects.
See the invisible VFX by Brainstorm Digital for ‘No Hard Feelings’
The Jennifer Lawrence film has some ace invisible visual effects work.
Watch this official behind the scenes ‘Dial of Destiny’ featurette
Includes befores/afters of ILM's de-ageing work.
The incredible scale, forced perspective, in-camera and invisible effects in ‘I’m A Virgo’
Several techniques were used to sell the 12 to 13 foot tall main character, including a swathe of in-camera effects.
How that stunning driving oner leading to the plane crash in ‘The Last of Us’ was previs’d
The team behind the work are from SOKRISPYMEDIA, and they're presenting on the previs at SIGGRAPH 2023.
Wētā FX used mocap and early blocking to help choreograph the Optimus and Noah vs. Scourge scenes in ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’
Plus, how the studio directly honoured the transformation of the G1 toy of Optimus Prime.
Punch rams, pole cannons, chopper bucks, motorbike dummies and silicone glass: the practical effects of ‘Extraction 2’
A breakdown of the 20-minute oner crashes, helicopter smashes and other fiery effects in the film.
EVEN more of the social (VFX) lives of Hollywood
A new update on actors sharing fun VFX-related selfies.
On The Set Pic: ‘Ahsoka’
Rosario Dawson on the set of Lucasfilm's 'Ahsoka'.
Blowing up model airplanes for a film (against hobby shop owner wishes!)
Plus, an amazing use for Nestlé Cremora creamer...
‘I’m very passionate about cobblestones now’
Behind the massive environment and vehicle build and complex compositing work by Rodeo FX for the Arc de Triomphe roundabout scene in
On The Set Pic: ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’
Tom Cruise on the set of Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One from Paramount Pictures and Skydance.
Pixomondo showcases ‘John Wick 4’ breakdown
Head to their Instagram.
Watch Light VFX’s CG dog work for ‘John Wick 4’
The VFX studio has posted a breakdown on its Instagram page.
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