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VFX Breakdowns

Fun animation progression from Pixar for ‘Cars’

Go behind the scenes.
Articles

How those fiery scenes in ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ were crafted

Behind the scenes with One of Us.
Podcasts

How the artistic innovations behind the ‘Spider-Verse’ films led to a Scientific and Technical Award

Diving deep into the tools Superdraw and Kismet, and on brushing and patching.
On The Set Pic

On The Set Pic: ‘Apex’

Luuka Jones-Yaxley was one of the kayak doubles for Charlize Theron's character in Apex.
Magazine

Enter the Guardian

An excerpt from issue #54 of befores & afters magazine on 'War Machine'.
On The Set Pic

On The Set Pic: ‘Masters of the Universe’

Director Travis Knight with the stars of the film.
Magazine·Main Mag

How ‘War Machine’ was made

Behind the scenes of the new Netflix film.
Articles

The magazines coming soon from befores & afters (there are so many!)

A heads up on the films and episodic series that we will be covering.
VFX Breakdowns

Proof showcases its previs and postvis for ‘Stranger Things’ 5

Go behind the scenes.
On The Set Pic

On The Set Pic: ‘The Miniature Wife’

Stunt performer Becky Ferguson has posted these images on her Instagram page.
VFX Breakdowns

Watch The Third Floor’s previs and postvis reel for ‘Andor’ season 2

Go behind the scenes.
VFX Breakdowns

Here’s how ILM handled the melting room and exotic matter in ‘Stranger Things’ season 5

These new VFX breakdowns were released by the studio.
Articles

Paddington’s journey from London to Peru was made with old-school techniques

The National Film and Television School's Model Making students helped create this fun map sequence for Paddington in Peru.
VFX Breakdowns

All the ‘TRON: Ares’ visual effects breakdowns in one place

Featuring breakdowns from ILM, Image Engine, Distillery VFX and GMUNK.
VFX Breakdowns

The miniatures of ‘Mission: Impossible 2’

An interview with model maker Wyatt Weed, as part of Berton Pierce's amazing Sense of Scale documentary.
On The Set Pic

On The Set Pic: ‘Disclosure Day’

Director Steven Spielberg on the set of Disclosure Day.
VFX Breakdowns

See EYELINE’s VFX breakdown for ‘Stranger Things’ 5

Including the Demogorgon being brought back to life.
VFX Insight

The Power of Hybrid AI: Reallusion Announces 2026 Vision

Reallusion is proud to unveil its latest technology roadmap.
Podcasts

ILM’s Ben Morris reflects on ‘The Last Jedi’ and ‘ABBA Voyage’

Behind the key challenges in those very different projects.
VFX Breakdowns

Watch Framestore’s VFX breakdown for ‘Mickey 17’

Check out the breakdown and grab the magazine.
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The art of compositing – this artist sits at the heart of both live-action and animation

About b&a

befores & afters is an online, podcast and print publication dedicated to VFX, animation, CG, games and virtual production run by longtime industry journalist Ian Failes.
"beforesandafters.com is the website about visual effects I have always dreamed of, talking about the new tour-de-force and looking back at the past chef-d’œuvre.” - Visual effects supervisor Stephane Ceretti

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