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Art of Tracking Part 2: Tips & Apps Overview
In part 2 of the Art of Tracking series, we take a look at the various software applications for 2D and 3D tracking. The software developers of these apps give us some technical insight as well as tips and suggestions how to get great tracks.
Readsmoke on mac: yes, it’s for real
We haven’t been able to say anything up until now as we strongly respect our Non-Disclosure agreements as beta testers, but the rumors are true: there is definitely smoke for mac in Autodesk’s future. According to Autodesk, they will be “showing a technology preview of its industry leading Autodesk Smoke editorial finishing software running on […]
ReadDiscreet Strata and Mezzo Unveiled at NAB
The new technology which was rumored to be revealed at NAB this year (Film & Video Magazine) was shown as the last item of the evening on Sunday. The presentation on Sunday was a bit confusing at points and it was the end of a long presentation and and because of that it seems as though some information might have been lost to the users. We’ll try to break down what was shown that evening with what was also shown during the week in special showings on the
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Shooting for the Apple Vision Pro: post-production part two
Part two of our look at filming and editing spatial video for the Apple Vision Pro.
ReadVFX Supervisor Chad Wanstreet: four Robert Downey Jr.s and fleeing Vietnam in The Sympathizer
HBO’s The Sympathizer: 70’s drama comedy with not one but four Robert Downey Jr.s! We look at the visual effects it took to bring the four to the screen and more.
Readfxpodcast #370: Loki Season 2 with VFX supervisor Chris Townsend
We speak to Chris Townsend VFX supervisor of Loki Season 2.
ReadVFXShow 283: The Fall Guy
This week, we discuss The Fall Guy and the significance of it’s cinema release.
Readfxpodcast #369: Kingdom Of the Planet of Apes with Director Wes Ball and VFX Supervisor Erik Winquist
We discuss the hit new Kingdom Of the Planet of Apes film with Director Wes Ball and Wētā FX VFX Supervisor Erik Winquist.
ReadAutodesk buys Wonder Dynamics
We talk exclusively to the founders of Wonder Dynamics about their sale to Autodesk, and what it means for users.
Readfxpodcast #369: Shōgun with VFX Supervisor Michael Cliett
Production VFX Supervisor Michael Cliett discusses making FX’s Shōgun.
ReadDigital Domain unveils Masquerade3
Hanno Basse explains the new Digital Domain markerless Masquerade3 facial animation pipeline.
ReadProof share their postvis work on The Creator
The Creator was one of the most impressive VFX film of the last year, Proof have released with PreVis reel.
ReadVFXShow 282: Shōgun vs. 3 Body Problem
This week, we talk about two big-budget, major TV series: Netflix’s 3 Body Problem and FX’s Shogun.
ReadAI: the battleground for Final Cut Pro vs. Premiere Pro vs. Resolve
Generative AI and machine learning are changing the editing landscape with all three major editing packages fighting it out with amazing new AI tools.
Read1st SORA music video, How SORA is evolving & guessing possible pricing
We continue our coverage of talking to early SORA users, exploring SORA’s newest features, and hypotheses about its possible pricing.
ReadShooting spatial video – why all the negativity? It’s great!
We test drive a massively wide range of options for filming spatial video for the Apple Vision Pro.
Readfxpodcast #368: Apple Vision Pro with Kent Bye
In this special joint podcast we discuss the Apple Vision Pro with VR expert and podcaster Kent Bye.
ReadUE 5.4 released with improved ICVFX and Android VCam
UE 5.4 released with some great improvements for ICVFX, rendering and Android VCam
ReadProject Arena: Chaos LED volumes
Project Arena is a real-time ray tracing solution for virtual production from Chaos.
Readfxpodcast #367: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
DNEG and Wētā FX discuss crafting Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
ReadInside the (LED) bunker of Fallout
A deep dive inside the Fallout series virtual production work with Magnopus’ Ben Grossmann
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