
Go in-depth on many of the film’s virtual production developments.
Why Wētā FX changed its animation system and adopted new deep learning methodologies for ‘The Way of Water.’
A number of the opening space scenes, arrival on Pandora sequences, and views of Bridgehead were ILM visual effects shots.
Covering the CG characters with photoreal drips via a thin film solver was just one of the many water simulation challenges on the film.
Some extra things shared in breakdowns and discussion at the Academy event. The Academy VFX Branch hosted its Visual Effects Bake-Off on Saturday. The event …
This ESPN video showcases more of the underwater capture and breathing undertaken by the actors in Avatar: The Way of Water.
Performance capture that could be done simultaneously above and below water, a new muscle strains system away from blend shapes, and new R&D on a simulation framework to solve multiple types of water were among the big new developments for the film. Plus, the VFX team answer a major VFX question about a key scene.
Go behind the scenes on the capture process with Kate Winslet, Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña and Sigourney Weaver.