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NUKE Powers Sony Pictures Imageworks on Alice in Wonderland

Sunday, 05 December 2010 10:03

On what was Imageworks' first project using NUKE, artists relied heavily on the technology to scale and master shots with a particular focus on The Red Queen’s brilliantly over-proportioned head, Alice’s changing size, and the Hatter’s large eyes.

Carey Villegas, VFX Supervisor at Sony Pictures Imageworks, had this to say about NUKE:

“Even though Imageworks is well known for our great in-house compositing software, running on commercially available software such as NUKE has many advantages. Scalability of operations is a real bonus – you can easily get a hold of artists with an existing skill set. This reduces the need to train staff before starting a job and allows us to hire exactly the right artists for a particular style of work.”

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Delve into the BBC

Sunday, 05 December 2010 09:22

Thanks to Aurum Press, we recently recieved a review copy of a new book which is sure to be a welcome edition to the bookshelves of many Doctor Who fans, particularly ones interested in the production aspect of the series.

BBC VFX: The History of the BBC Visual Effects Department does exactly what it says on the tin. Across the 240 pages, the definitive story of the world’s first, largest and longest-running FX department is uncovered with exclusive insights, images and sketches.

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Cyberspace Gamble

Saturday, 04 December 2010 12:29

THE very first feature that Joseph Kosinski has ever directed — “Tron: Legacy” — cruises into theaters on Dec. 17, and it’s not exactly a cinematic baby step. A $170 million budget. State-of-the-art 3-D visual effects. A three-year marketing campaign. An extensive line of related toys, clothes, jewelry and electronics. A spinoff television show. Theme park tie-ins. Overt hopes for a sequel.

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Alex Frisch Joins Imaginary Forces As A Creative Director and VFX Supervisor

Friday, 03 December 2010 08:44

VFX pro joins creative studio and digital agency Imaginary Forces, and brings a global network of top artists to broaden storytelling abilities.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) Alex Frisch, VFX pro and former Managing Director of Method Studios has joined the creative studio and digital agency Imaginary Forces (IF) as a Creative Director and VFX Supervisor. Peter Frankfurt and Chip Houghton, IF Managing Directors, made the announcement today.

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Escape Studios launches MA in Visual Effects Production with Bradford University

Tuesday, 30 November 2010 21:21

Escape Studios today launches its first masters programme with the University of Bradford. The Escape Studios MA in Visual Effects Production will offer graduates and seasoned pros alike a wide range of practical skills, as well as in-depth training in analytical and production management techniques, preparing them for working in senior level positions in the computer graphics industry.

Students taking the MA will not only get access to Escape Studios’ tutors and facilities, benefitting from its close ties to the industry, but will get the theoretical and critical appraisal that allows them to advance their career in the industry.

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