VFX Firsts: What was the first digital matte painting in a film?
A game-changer in VFX in so many ways.
Podcasts
VFX Notes: Ep 2 – F9, stylization in animation, VFX forums and z-depth
Hugo and Ian are back with episode 2 of the podcast.
VFX Artifacts: The Dinosaur Input Device
A chat with Craig Hayes about the stop-motion armature input device made during 'Jurassic Park'.
VFX Firsts: What was the first previs made for a film?
Previs has a rich history, find out more in the podcast.
VFX Notes: Ep 1 – Actor replacement, UE5 and what exactly is gamma?
A new podcast from Hugo's Desk and befores & afters is here!
VFX Firsts: What was the first ocean simulation in a film?
The early days of mastering CG water.
VFX Firsts: The first motion control shot in a film
A filmmaking technique that might just be a lot older than you think.
VFX Firsts: What was the first digital face replacement in a film?
Just one of the many breakthroughs on this particular movie...
VFX Firsts: What was the first digital wire-removal shot in a film?
An unlikely film for a first, but a huge leap forward in invisible VFX.
VFX Firsts: What was the first film to use a model or miniature?
Take a trip in this latest podcast episode.
VFX Firsts: What was the first film to use stop-motion?
I mean, what is stop-motion, anyway?
VFX Firsts: What was the first film to use a chrome ball, and when were they first used for HDRI lighting?
Where did those chrome balls used in VFX come from?
VFX Firsts: What was the first film to use a digital composite?
And did it involve a dolphin...
VFX Firsts: What was the first film to use a cloud tank?
Surprise! befores & afters launches a podcast.