There are 17 stitches in that insane ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ oner
Here’s how Wētā FX helped make it possible, and what things you should look out for in the background of the fight (hint: Blurp does some crazy stuff).
Podcasts
VFX Notes: The VFX of ‘No Time To Die’
A practical and digital effects extravaganza.
VFX Notes: The VFX of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’
Behind the scenes in this latest episode.
VFX Futures: The virtual production behind the pirate ship scenes in ‘Our Flag Means Death’
Sam Nicholson from Stargate Studios explains the ocean plate camera array and LED wall shoot for the Taika Waititi show.
Pixar’s Danielle Feinberg on the studio’s new tech in ‘Turning Red’
A new way of rigging and articulation developed at Pixar called profile movers helped craft the very expressive characters in the film.
VFX Notes: ‘Free Guy’, face replacement and fun VFX
Catchphrase!
VFX Futures: From VFXer to trucker–Louis Katz’s story
A chat about one person's path in and beyond the visual effects industry.
VFX Futures: ‘Wheel of Time’ VFX supe Julian Parry on designing the One Power
Behind the scenes of a very specific scene in episode 4 of the series.
VFX Notes: The VFX of ‘Dune’
Sandworms, ornithopters, sandscreens and shields. In the latest episode of VFX Notes, Ian Failes from befores & afters and Hugo Guerra from Hugo's Desk explore the visual effects of Denis…
VFX Artifacts: How the ‘Harry Potter’ miniature Hogwarts Castle was made
Model supervisor Robbie Scott goes back to the first 'Potter' film in this new ep.
VFX Futures: The art and tech behind Nivellan
How ILM helped transform Kristofer Hivju into the beastly character in s2 of 'The Witcher.'
VFX Notes: VFX supervisor Stef Ceretti joins us on the podcast!
The VFX supervisor shares fun old-school stories and tales from Marvel shoots.
VFX Futures: What it’s like to work on the VFX for a Super Bowl spot
Behind the scenes with Untold Studios' Ben Cronin and the Frito-Lay 'Push It' commercial.
VFX Futures: Douglas Trumbull on his plan to change cinema
A never released audio interview with the VFX pioneer.
VFX Firsts: What was the first composite done in Nuke?
We try to get to the bottom of the first comp done at Digital Domain in their tool.
VFX Notes: Go behind the scenes of ‘Tenet’
"I'll see you at the beginning, friend."
VFX Notes: The VFX of ‘Eternals’
A new video and audio podcast on the Marvel film is here.
VFX Notes: The Matrix!
"This Is The Best Thing I've Done In A Long Time."
VFX Futures: VFX supervisor Scott Stokdyk looks back on the digital human breakthroughs in ‘Spider-Man 2’
How Imageworks crafted a digital Alfred Molina and Tobey Maguire back in 2004.
VFX Futures: VFX supervisor Kaitlyn Yang on starting a studio, diversity in VFX, and more
Yang recently VFX supe'd 'The Shrink Next Door'.
VFX Notes: ‘Shang-Chi’ – A VFX and martial arts masterpiece
Go behind the scenes of the film with Hugo and Ian!
VFX Artifacts: Shane Mahan on the practical Dilophosaurus in ‘Jurassic Park’
How the 'Spitter' dino was made at Stan Winston Studio.
VFX Futures: Pipeline, tools and tech with Cinesite
Cinesite's technology leaders break down the major tech achievements and challenges facing the studio right now in VFX and animation.
VFX Notes: The art of matte painting and invisible VFX with Craig Barron
A look back at the old-school days of matte painting, and the new digital realm.
VFX Futures: The making of SideFX’s new renderer, Karma
Go inside the release of the new renderer from SideFX.
VFX Notes: Your first look at Nuke’s Unreal Reader
A sneak peek of Foundry's new Unreal Reader tool for Nuke with a special guest. On the VFX Notes podcast with Ian Failes from befores & afters and Hugo Guerra…
VFX Firsts: NLEs and digital film editing, with Evan Schiff
Do you remember your first non-linear editing experience?
VFX Notes: Celebrating the 10th episode!
We turn 10, and discuss the VFX of Venom 2, Halloween Kills, The French Dispatch, and the state of play of WFH in VFX.