Edward Dawson-Taylor and Jacqueline Cooper — Becoming a CG Pro
Discover how Edd and Jackie’s comprehensive online course, Becoming a CG Pro, is introducing filmmakers and VFX artists to the world of virtual production.
Discover how Edd and Jackie’s comprehensive online course, Becoming a CG Pro, is introducing filmmakers and VFX artists to the world of virtual production.
What’s the future for VFX modelers? “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Alita: Battle Angel” modeler Ruairidh MacNeill tells Chris how procedural workflows are taking over.
Director Neill Blomkamp’s Oats Studios ushered in a revolutionary approach to effects and filmmaking. VFX Supervisor Chris Harvey reveals the lessons learned.
Andy Boyd’s career has taken him from South Africa to LA via London. He tells Chris about setting up a VFX studio and offers tips for getting ahead in the industry.
Jean-Michel Blottière has edited magazines, presented TV shows, and founded the wildly successful RealTime Conference. He tells Chris his fascinating story.
“Priest,” “Super 8,” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron” VFX artist and supervisor Carlos Fueyo discusses how real-time is revolutionizing the filmmaking process.
With USD support now available in V-Ray for Maya and Houdini, we take a look at how this smart file format introduces new levels of versatility to VFX pipelines.
Artjail’s Head of VFX, Ross Denner, has worked on amazing CG projects around the world. He explains why Houdini is fast becoming small studios’ weapon of choice.
Artjail’s Lexus spot features bendy fruit falling from the sky. Head of 3D Ross Denner tells us how V-Ray for Houdini was instrumental in this imaginative ad.
A matter of life and death: How Ryan Laney’s VFX techniques disguised identities but preserved emotions for the award-winning documentary “Welcome to Chechnya.”
Dmitry Vinnik tells Chris about the tech behind his incredible VFX work on “Battlestar Galactica,” “Tron: Legacy,” “Final Destination 5,” and “Game of Thrones.”
“Star Wars” and “Avatar” concept artist David Levy tells Chris how NFTs are shaking up the digital art marketplace, empowering artists—and changing the world.
CG content marketplace Turbosquid is undergoing some exciting changes. Join Beau Perschall and Dade Orgeron to find out what’s new—and what’s needed from you.
Blur Creative Director Franck Balson and CG Supervisor Gabe Askew talk cel-shading for Love, Death & Robots’ “Suits” and the trailer for Riot Games’ “Valorant.”
Dmitry Vinnik has worked on Game of Thrones, Tron: Legacy and Stranger Things. He tells us how crucial V-Ray for Maya has been throughout his career.
3D imagery has the power to bring cinematic visions to life and help accurately plan tomorrow’s cityscapes. Here, 3D expert Ricardo Ortiz explains how it works.
Doug Wilkinson’s technical know-how and artistic skills have propelled him to head of CG at global creative firm Buck. He catches up with former co-worker Chris.
From “Call of Duty” to “The Mandalorian”—via China and “John Wick 3.” Virtual Art Department Supervisor Matan Abel talks pipelines, taillights and real-time.
Technicolor Executive Producer Leighton Greer and Creative Director Paul Ghezzo tell old pal Chris about working on “Star Trek: Picard,” “Westworld” and “Bridgerton.”
From “The Matrix Revolutions” to “Epic” and “Rio:” Blue Sky Studios compositor and short film director Ari on how he’s always chosen to follow a creative path.
Keeping Chaos customers happy is Albena Ivanova’s priority. She tells Chris how her background in movies and passion for technology have helped her get ahead.
Christian Debney has built lightsabers, made music videos and created seamless VFX. As he takes to the director’s chair, he talks about his incredible career.
Sci-fi thriller “Ascendant” features the elevator journey from hell. VFX Supervisor Christian Debney tells us how Chaos Cloud took its effects to another level.
“Evinetta” drops 2020 tech into a 1970s concept car. Director Ash Thorp and CGI artist ColorSponge talk about V-Ray for 3ds Max’s role in this atmospheric short.
