Looking at how CGI, stunts and practical effects blend together.
Category: Podcasts
Trollocs and Fades!
A new podcast on making dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures with ILM.
Plus, how to make a fiery dragon.
VFX supes Kelly Port and Matthew Butler, who started in the very early days at Digital Domain, reflect on the visual effects studio’s longevity, which began with films like True Lies and Apollo 13.
Creating the painterly/illustrative look.
A discussion about VFX, anim, real-time content and original IP.
Goodbye Kansas did it for this Cyberpunk 2077 – Phantom Liberty expansion trailer.
Behind MPC’s muzzle replacement and CG dogs (and an eagle) for ‘Strays’.
Looking back at the tech and artistry from the 1998 film with VFX supervisor Ken Bielenberg.
Go in-depth on the series with this new befores & afters podcast.
A full breakdown of the Framestore workflow from actor capture to final character.
Plus stories you might never have heard before about The Golden Compass.
A new VFX Notes podcast on ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’.
Go in-depth on many of the film’s virtual production developments.
This new podcast breaks down several of the key VFX sequences in the show.
VFX supervisor Tom Turnbull breaks down the visual effects in the season one finale.
Including…Grogu and IG-12!
Meet the Shockdog (and its real-life inspiration and stuntie stand-in).
Join Hugo and Ian for the latest VFX Notes podcast episode, covering the visual effects of John Wick Chapter 4.
A detailed behind the scenes exploration of the VFX studio’s environment work.
How has Unity integrated tools made at Wētā since the acquisition? Find out here.
The show’s on-set VFX supe breaks down the AFC Richmond vs. Manchester City game.
Let’s celebrate 30 years of ‘The Fugitive’.
A look back at sand shakers, ornithopters and more.
Several techniques were used to sell the 12 to 13 foot tall main character, including a swathe of in-camera effects.
Plus, an amazing use for Nestlé Cremora creamer…