This is a set of links and info from Ian Failes (from befores & afters) for London College of Communication MA Visual Effects students.
Book recommendation
Fundamentals of Computer Graphics, by Steve Marschner, Peter Shirley
Also worth looking at is this SIGGRAPH course, A Whirlwind Introduction to Computer Graphics, and this video course, below:
COMPUTER GRAPHICS – A HISTORY IN VFX
Genesis effect in Wrath of Khan
Young Sherlock Holmes
Interview with VFX supervisor at befores & afters
The Abyss
Terminator 2 – behind the scenes in-depth article on tech
Jurassic Park – ILM’s texturing invention, ViewPaint
Geri’s Game and Subdivision surfaces – Pixar paper
A history of physically based rendering – from Physically Based Rendering: From Theory To Implementation, by Matt Pharr, Wenzel Jakob, and Greg Humphreys
CG HUMANS
Disney’s Gemini Man project
The Matrix sequels – research page from George Borshukov
Spider-Man 2 – digital human breakdown video
Benjamin Button, VFX by Digital Domain
TRON: Legacy, VFX by Digital Domain
Furious 7, VFX by Weta FX
Rogue One, VFX by ILM
Blade Runner 2049, VFX by MPC
Gemini Man, VFX by Weta FX
Logan, VFX by Image Engine
The Book of Boba Fett, VFX by ILM
Enemies, by Unity
Terminator: Dark Fate, VFX by ILM
Send Ian an email anytime: beforesandafters@gmail.com
Next time: The evolution of practical effects (online!)
Previously: Compositing, animation, virtual production