What the role of CTO involves at Wētā FX
A discussion about tech, rendering, de-noising, data flows and, yes, AI.
Here’s the many different ways the title character of ‘M3GAN 2.0’ was made, both practically and digitally
Animatronic, performer in open and closed mask, posable doll, CG, face replacements (and all of the above).
VFX Notes on the Bake Off films: ‘Better Man’
Join Ian and Hugo as we discuss the Royal Albert Hall scene in 'Better Man', and Wētā FX's astounding work on the
How The Roddenberry Archive is preserving ‘Star Trek’ history
A new podcast with OTOY's Mark Spatny.
Here’s a bunch of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ VFX breakdowns
We will keep adding more here as they are published. Right now, check out VFX breakdowns from Framestore, Digital Domain and RISE
Watch MPC’s VFX breakdown for ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’
This boat scene from s3 was filmed on bluescreens with Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, and Stephen Merchant.
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ – the new issue of the magazine is out!
Issue #39 of befores & afters magazine goes in-depth on the visual effects in Dean DeBlois' live-action How to Train Your Dragon.
Watch Union’s visual effects breakdown for ’28 Years Later’
And, yes, there's a full issue of the magazine coming on the film!
The VFX Notes ‘Bake-Off’ specials continue with *that* scene featuring Raka
Go behind the scenes on 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' and the rapids moment, with Ian and Hugo.
5 sessions not to miss at VIEW Conference 2025
Also, how to score a 20% discount on tickets!
Behind the creatures in ‘Alien: Earth’
A new featurette goes behind the scenes, including work by Wētā Workshop.
Fun to see behind the scenes in this ‘Fantastic Four’ blooper reel
Including bluescreen shoot, on-set capture and more.
Behind the scenes of the ‘Borderlands 4’ Quit Earth live-action trailer (with stop-motion!)
Here's some fun stop-motion behind the scenes from Tippett Studio, plus the trailer itself.
Watch a whole bunch of ‘The Sandman’ s2 VFX breakdowns right here
From Rodeo FX, Trixter and other official breakdowns posted by Netflix.
Watch Scanline’s VFX breakdown for ‘The Old Guard 2’
Digital cars, digi-doubles and more.
‘Hands through face’ on the VFX Notes show
Ian and Hugo discuss this incredible visual effect from Deadpool & Wolverine.
Paul Franklin reflects on the VFX of ‘Interstellar’
Plus, a special heads-up on the huge film he is now working on.
How those Florence Pugh parkour scenes were made in ‘Thunderbolts*’
An excerpt from issue #38 of befores & afters magazine.
You can now get the ‘Thunderbolts*’ issue of the mag!
Issue #38 of befores & afters magazine is now out!
Here’s how those insane body morphing shots in ‘Together’ were made
Behind the intimate supernatural body horror film starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie.
On The Set Pic: ‘Wicked For Good’
Cynthia Erivo (as Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (as Glinda) with director Jon M. Chu on the set of Wicked For Good.
Scanline VFX and Eyeline Studios release featurette on making of ‘Wednesday’ Christopher Lloyd scenes
Go behind the scenes on how Eyeline Studios' volumetric capture tech was employed.
‘Andor’ and ‘The Penguin’ win VFX Emmys
Results straight from the Creative Arts Emmys.
Watch this official raw VFX clip from ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’
Showcasing the on-set puppetry (including puppeteers in raptor heads), and early VFX layouts.
Orchestrating a ‘Bullet Train Explosion’
An excerpt from issue #37 of befores & afters magazine, which is all about models and miniatures.
This ‘Naked Gun’ VFX breakdown is just pure fun
Watch Outpost VFX's breakdown of some very slapstick and invisible effects.
Learn the art and craft of animation and VFX at VIEW Conference
All the big names, a 3 hr workshop from me, and how to get a 20% ticket discount.
Avatar: Fire and Ash
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Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation
How the right school helped this compositor land his latest credit on 'Invasion' season 3.
From classroom to credits, with Campus VFX