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‘Not With Chatbots Or Text Prompts’: Wētā FX, AWS Partner To Develop AI VFX Tools
The two companies outlined their plans today for new AI tools, stressing artist control and creativity as the industry navigates growing automation anxieties.
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James Cameron Wants To Make An Animated Anthology Series Based On His Animated ‘Avatar’ Films
The Avatar franchise has long been driven by animation, with Cameron’s new anthology plans set to explore Pandora through new narratives.
Weta FX Expands Into Australia With New Permanent Melbourne Hub
The company’s Melbourne outpost is expected to create 80 jobs.
Innocence And Truth: How Wētā FX Animated A Key Scene In ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’
Watch a video with behind-the-scenes footage from the production of the film.
Why ‘Better Man’ Became A ‘Passion Piece’ For Director Michael Gracey And VFX Supervisor Luke Millar
The director and vfx supervisor spoke about how they learned not to obsess over single shots, reducing the amount of work for everyone involved.
David Conley Appointed President Of VFX/Animation Powerhouse MPC
Conley was most recently executive producer at Wētā FX, where he worked on projects such as ‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ ‘The Last of Us’ series, and the Oscar-winning short ‘War is Over!’
‘Boy And The Heron’ Is The First Hand-Drawn Animated Feature To Win Oscar In 21 Years
It also marks the first time that a PG-13 film has won the category.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Dave Mullins Shares His Favorite Shot From ‘War Is Over!’ (Exclusive)
In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year’s Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.
Unity Software Laying Off 265 Employees From Its Unity Weta Tools Division
Unity purchased Weta’s tools, pipeline technology, and 275 engineering staff for $1.625 billion less than two years ago.
Weta FX Opens Offices In Vancouver, Its First Studio Outside Of New Zealand
The studio has an initial staff of 75 artists, with plans to expand before the end of the year.