Growing a Studio – Ken Ralston Talks VFX at Imageworks
The five-time Oscar winning visual effects supervisor reflects on his career at Sony Pictures Imageworks.
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Sean Broughton Talks Collaboration
The Smoke and Mirrors founder talks about how the global recession killed collaboration, and why it’s on its way back.
In Business, People, Visual Effects, Business, People, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Career Coach: Start Where You Are
Wherever you live, and whatever point you are at in your career, you must start building your career now, today.
Fuel VFX Goes into Administration
One of Australia’s most respected independent visual effects houses goes into administration.
In Business, Films, Visual Effects, Business, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Australia
MPC Expands NY Team
MPC expands NY Team with the new hires of Evan Schoonmaker and Grae Revell.
In Business, CG, Commercials, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Commercials, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Modus FX Turns Five
Modus FX announces its successes on major film and TV productions, representation by the prestigious International Creative Management (ICM) agency, the recent opening of its previs division and two award nominations.
In Business, CG, Films, Television, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Films, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Method Studios Expands NY Facility
Method Studios has significantly expanded its New York presence in order to meet growing demand in the region for high-end visual effects work for feature films and commercials.
In Business, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects, Business, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Ned Wenlock Joins Duck
DUCK Studios announced the addition of animator/director Ned Wenlock to its roster.
In Business, Commercials, People, Business, Commercials, People | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Career Coach: Advice and Wisdom from Dear Old Dad
With Father's Day just around the corner, Pam asked a few people, “What is the best advice you ever got from your dad related to work or career?” Here are some of their answers.
Pixomondo Creates VFX for 'Snow White and the Huntsman'
“Snow White and the Huntsman” features more than 270 visual effects shots created by international VFX company Pixomondo.
In CG, Films, Visual Effects, CG, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Volt Heats Up with Summer Expansion
Minneapolis post studio Volt Adds MPC Remote Color Viewing, exclusive Minneapolis representation of editor Jonathan Del Gatto & new VFX/design talent.
In Business, People, Places, Visual Effects, Business, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
MPC Serves up 'Hot Fruit' with dom&nic
MPC LA recently teamed up with directing duo dom&nic to handle a full range of VFX needs on English singer-songwriter Gaz Coombes' debut music video.
In CG, Music and Sound, Visual Effects, CG, Visual Effects, 3D, Music and Sound | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Duck Throws a Knife Party with Simon Robson
DUCK has sliced two birds with one stone, considerably escalating its presence in both the live-action and animation realms with the addition of versatile director Knife Party.
In Business, Commercials, People, Places, Business, Commercials, People, Places | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Creating Award Winning Commercials
Begins: May 17, 2012
Want to know how those amazing visual effects you see in commercials are actually created? Are you curious about the tools used by VFX artists? Then come spend an evening at Escape Studios on Thursday, May 17, 2012 with award-winning Director Andy Hall from a52 as well as Lon Grohs, Vice President of Business Development at Chaos Group, creators of V-Ray, as he discusses his most recent work and how V-Ray was used in the process.
Victoria Alonso Talks VFX Production, Marvel and 'The Avengers'
Marvel's Exec-VP of visual effects and post production talks about the pressures of co-producing massive vfx-driven films like Iron Man 2, Captain America, Thor and The Avengers.
Sam Margolius Joins MassMarket
Sam Margolius has teamed up with MassMarket as their Director of New Business, working out of the LA office of the bi-coastal VFX company.
In Business, People, Places, Visual Effects, Business, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
MoCCA Fest Unveils 10th Anniversary Lineup
MoCCA unveils its lineup for the 10th edition of the MoCCA Fest, which runs April 23 – 27, 2012.
MPC Takes a Spin with Mercedes
MPC teamed up with Anonymous Content Director Frederic Planchon and Merkley + Partners GCDs David Fox and Scott Zacaroli, providing VFX for two new Mercedes-Benz spots promoting the E-Class and SL-Class vehicles.
In CG, Commercials, People, Places, Visual Effects, CG, Commercials, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Hybrid Signs 'SNL' Editor Adam Epstein
Hybrid Edit has announced its exclusive commercial representation of creative editor Adam Epstein, renowned for his editorial work on “Saturday Night Live.”
In Business, Commercials, People, Places, Business, Commercials, People, Places | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
The Infinite Animator, Remastered: iotaCenter and The Adam K. Beckett Project
Adam Beckett’s tragically short career as experimental animator and budding effects master are celebrated in a collection of his restored films.
Animation Director Hal Hickel Talks ILM and 'Rango'
The animation director of ILM’s first fully animated feature film talks design, budget, pipeline and fear. Not necessarily in that order.
Career Coach: Marching On
Pamela Kleibrink Thompson reminds us that with persistent, consistent effort, you will make progress on the path to success and reach your goals.
Rushes Soho Shorts Call for Entries
The deadline for submission to the Rushes Soho Shorts film festival is Thursday, April 5, 2012.
In Call for Entries, Places, Short Films, Call for Entries, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
An Evening with The Mill's John Leonti
Begins: March 15, 2012
A Look at the Fast-paced World of VFX in Advertising Are you curious about what it’s like to work in visual effects for the advertising industry? Would you like to know more about the skills required to work in this exciting, fast-paced part of the VFX world? Spend an evening at Escape Studios on Thursday, March 15, 2012 with The Mill’s John Leonti as he discusses the commercials VFX pipeline. Check out the behind-the-scenes work for the VES award-nominated spot “Immersion” for Mattel’s Hot Wheels, and the backstory behind Playstation’s cult-phenomena “Michael”.
John will reveal all, including how you can be in the hot seat, working on high profile commercials such as these. Bring your appetite for knowledge, and plenty of questions.
An Evening with The Mill's John Leonti
Begins: March 15, 2012
An Evening with The Mill's John Leonti
