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
Making a Star Wars short: the creative process behind ‘Sith’
Creating the painterly/illustrative look.
Genetically re-engineered samurai dinosaurs! The making of ‘KYŌRYŪ’
A discussion about VFX, anim, real-time content and original IP.
How to make a CG Idris Elba
Goodbye Kansas did it for this Cyberpunk 2077 - Phantom Liberty expansion trailer.
Here’s what actually goes into making a talking animal movie
Behind MPC's muzzle replacement and CG dogs (and an eagle) for 'Strays'.
Celebrating 25 years of PDI’s ‘Antz’
Looking back at the tech and artistry from the 1998 film with VFX supervisor Ken Bielenberg.
Get my new book in PRINT or on KINDLE.
Issue #66: The visual effects of Avengers: Endgame.
Latest limited edition t-shirt: Pseudopod.
