Special effects supervisor Gerd Nefzer reflects on the practical effects of ‘Dune’
A look back at sand shakers, ornithopters and more.
Congratulations to VFX Oscar winner ‘Dune’
The winners were Paul Lambert, Tristan Myles, Brian Connor and Gerd Nefzer.
5 VFX-Oscar nominated films. 5 eps of VFX Notes
Watch all VFX Oscar-related eps right here.
VFX Notes: The VFX of ‘Dune’
Sandworms, ornithopters, sandscreens and shields. In the latest episode of VFX Notes, Ian Failes from befores & afters and Hugo Guerra from
Your one-and-a-half-hour deep dive into the VFX of ‘Dune’
The DNEG breakdown is now available to watch in full.
The DNEG team are breaking down the VFX of ‘Dune’ in a big way
A free event that explores the biggest effects in the film.
How the sandworms in ‘Dune’ were designed
This official video goes behind the scenes, including on DNEG's work.
This in-depth look at the VFX of ‘Dune’ is now available
The LA Siggraph video featuring DNEG's work on the film is online.
94th Academy Award VFX nominees are announced
An amazing group of nominees.
Yes, ‘Dune’ used sandscreens, but it also used grayscreens, and even bluescreens
Visual effects supervisor Paul Lambert discusses more about that side of the filmmaking.
The ten-film shortlist for the VFX Oscar at the 94th Academy Awards
Which do you think will make the final five?
5 VFX-related talks to check out at SIGGRAPH Asia 2021
Pixar, DNEG, Weta Digital, Digital Domain and more.
‘What’s the story? What’s the feeling? That’s the hard part.’
Rodeo FX art director Deak Ferrand on his concept contributions to ‘Dune’.
The ‘Dune’ visual effects team used sandscreens instead of bluescreens
A look behind the scenes at the extensive VFX work in Denis Villeneuve’s film.
VFX Notes: Looking back at David Lynch’s ‘Dune’
The practical, miniature, matte painting and optical visual effects behind the 1984 film.
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