There’s no CGI in ‘Oppenheimer’, but there are so many stunning effects
Hugo and Ian discuss Chris Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' in the latest VFX Notes podcast.
Virtual sets in Doctor Who
Greenscreen and virtual set shooting for the 'Doctor Who' special ‘Wild Blue Yonder’.
Furious visual effects
The VFX Notes episode on 'Poor Things' is here!
Going from greenscreen buck to soaring creature
How Framestore crafted the Bennu in 'Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire.'
Could ‘The Creator’ usher in a new approach to VFX?
That's something we discuss on the VFX Notes podcast!
A new kind of VFX collective emerges with Dream Machine FX
How it works, why they formed together, and coming up with the name.
The VFX Oscar outsider setting the world on fire
A new VFX Notes podcast on 'Godzilla Minus One'.
How Cartoon Saloon got to play in the Star Wars universe
Behind the scenes of ‘Screecher’s Reach’, part of the ‘Star Wars Visions’ animated series. This week on the befores & afters podcast,
This CGI will self-destruct in 5 secs
'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One' at the VFX Notes podcast.
Effects so convincing, Ridley Scott thought they had killed a stunt performer
A new befores & afters podcast episode with the VFX team for 'Napoleon'.
We break down the many different effects techniques used in ‘Napoleon’
It’s a brand new VFX Notes! Hugo Guerra and Ian Failes are back with a new episode of the VFX Notes podcast.
‘Oppenheimer’ special effects supervisor Scott Fisher on what the Trinity Test explosions in the film were made of
Plus, how he collaborated with VFX supe Andrew Jackson on the film.
It’s here! Our VFX Notes ep on ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’
We dive deep into creature work, that oner, and more.
The crazy, intricate work behind DNEG’s VFX for ‘NYAD’
Water sims, incredible body tracking and matchmove, and insane comp.
David Silverman on the influence of music, and how he got started on ‘The Simpsons’
A look back at the director's work on The Simpsons TV series and movie, and Monsters, Inc. And yes we talk about
The virtual production tech behind the new ‘Ted’ television series
How ViewScreen brought 'pro-vis' to the making of the Seth MacFarlane series.
Behind the scenes of Aardman’s ‘I Am Your Mother’ Star Wars: Visions short
Stop-motion and Star Wars!
How Framestore turned Hugh Grant into an Oompa Loompa for ‘Wonka’
A discussion about the process, but also about crafting comedy in visual effects.
Hugo Guerra on directing his ZEISS CinCraft Scenario film
A full walk through of the planning, shooting and post involved in the film.
We’ve got more with Habib Zargarpour on the VFX Notes podcast
A look back at his amazing VFX and games career, and venture into virtual production.
Wētā Workshop’s Richard Taylor on crafting the horrifying creature in ‘The Tank’
3D printing and mold making for the suit, and working on the animatronics and performance for an underwater creature.
How this music video was made by painting the talent silver
VFX supervisor joins the podcast to discuss making Big Time Rush’s music video for 'Weekends'.
A new VFX Notes is here! And we go deep on both ‘Extraction’ films
Looking at how CGI, stunts and practical effects blend together.
Nick Dudman on the make-up effects and creatures in s2 of ‘The Wheel of Time’
Trollocs and Fades!
How the live-action plate shoots worked for nature documentary series ‘Life on our Planet’
A new podcast on making dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures with ILM.
How channeling was different on season 2 of ‘The Wheel of Time’
Plus, how to make a fiery dragon.
Celebrating 30 years of Digital Domain
VFX supes Kelly Port and Matthew Butler, who started in the very early days at Digital Domain, reflect on the visual effects
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