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VFX

Dune Dune

VFX Giant DNEG Puts Forth New Salary Reduction Proposal After Worker Backlash To Initial Proposal

The company says that the salary reductions will allow it to keep people employed instead of laying off workers.

By Amid Amidi | 1 week ago

Marvel Studios unionization effort Marvel Studios unionization effort

In A Historic First, Marvel VFX Workers Have Voted Unanimously To Unionize With IATSE

This is the first time in IATSE’s history that a bargaining unit made up entirely of vfx workers has unionized with the organization.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

One Piece

‘One Piece’ VFX Supervisor Victor Scalise On How The Show Balanced Practical And CG Effects

Scalise told us when practical effects were preferrable, and when the digital artists at Framestore were required to deliver a scene.

By Jamie Lang | 3 weeks ago

Walt Disney Pictures

VFX Workers At Walt Disney Pictures Move To Unionize With IATSE

Eighteen in-house vfx workers have filed for an NLRB election after Disney denied voluntary recognition of the group.

By Jamie Lang | 4 weeks ago

Helluva Boss

‘Helluva Boss,’ Zach King Take Top Animation, VFX Honors At 2023 Streamy Awards

Vivienne Medrano won her first Streamy, while King notched his third award.

By Jamie Lang | 4 weeks ago

Marvel Studios unionization effort

Marvel Studios VFX Workers File to Unionize With IATSE

In a historic first for the industry, dozens of vfx workers at Marvel Studios are demanding union representation.

By Amid Amidi | 2 months ago

The Sea Beast

Unity To Unveil Its Unity Weta Tools Division At SIGGRAPH 2023

One discission will focus on challenges involved in creating the characters of ‘The Sea Beast,’ and how they were overcome using Ziva VFX.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Oppenheimer

‘Oppenheimer’ VFX Studio DNEG Is Laying Off Dozens Of Workers At Its London Base

DNEG, which employs nearly 7,000 workers globally, will lay off around 70 of its 900 London-based workers.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Oppenheimer

Christopher Nolan Forgot To Credit Over 80% Of VFX Crew On ‘Oppenheimer’

VFX workers get screwed by Hollywood yet again.

By Amid Amidi | 2 months ago

SIGGRAPH 2023

SIGGRAPH 2023 Offers Feast Of Talks On New Animation, Including ‘Spider-Verse,’ ‘Nimona,’ And ‘Elemental’

Th computer graphics conference and trade show takes place August 6-10 in Los Angeles.

By Amid Amidi | 2 months ago

Digital double from 'Logan.'

Actors Fear Studios Want To Replace Them With AI Digital Doubles

A key points of contention between actors and studios is the use of synthetic actors and performances – and the issue is far more complicated than most realize.

By Amid Amidi | 2 months ago

'Stranger Things' Season 4, Rodeo FX

Rodeo FX Sets Up Shop With New Paris-Based Studio

Rodeo has recently worked on high-profile titles including ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘The Witcher,’ Lord of the Rings,’ and ‘Love, Death + Robots.’

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Spider-verse: Across the Spider-Verse

Sony Pictures Imageworks Sets Up Studio In Montreal, Will Create 150 New Jobs

Starting salary for animators, lighters, and compositors is US$22.50/hour.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Victoria Alonso

Disney Agreed To Multimillion-Dollar Settlement With Dismissed Marvel VFX And Animation Boss Victoria Alonso

Alonso was allegedly let go by Disney back in March for promoting the film ‘Argentina, 1985’ during its Oscar run.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

'Superman and Lois'

Indian VFX Outfit Basilic Fly Studios Launches Lightrunner Studios In The U.K.

CEO Balakrishnan said, “Lightrunner Studio will explore and embrace the latest approaches of vfx workflows and processes laser-focused on AI and machine learning.”

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

Animal Friends

DNEG Will Handle VFX And Animation On Legendary Entertainment’s Star-Studded Hybrid Feature ‘Animal Friends’

‘Animal Friends will star Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Vince Vaugh, and Aubrey Plaza.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

Canadian Screen Awards 2023

Canadian Screen Awards Honor Top Film, TV, And Digital Productions From The Past Year

‘The Flying Sailor’ was picked as the year’s top Canadian animated short with ‘PAW Patrol,’ and ‘The Snoopy Show’ taking top tv honors.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

Platige Image Mocap Studio

Polish Studio Platige Image Launches New Mocap Facility

According to Platige, the new studio will facilitate a major boost in the number of projects it can work on for external partners.

By Jamie Lang | 6 months ago

Victoria Alonso

Marvel’s VFX And Animation Chief Victoria Alonso Leaves Studio

In a 17-year career at Marvel Studios, Alonso was responsible for producing the animation and vfx for films that have grossed over $25 billion in global box office.

By Amid Amidi | 6 months ago

Pinocchio; The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse

2023 Academy Awards: ‘Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio,’ ‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, And The Horse,’ ‘Avatar’ Win Oscars

“Animation is the very definition of film,” actor Dwayne Johnson told the audience.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

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