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🎬 'What unites these movies, and others like them, is that their VFX and footage merge so seamlessly that it’s often difficult to see the join. This, surely, is the gold standard for filmmakers – to make movies that use all the techniques we’ve acquired over the past 130 or more years, and turn them into something truly immersive.' https://lnkd.in/ey9-SNyz #vfx #cgi

Prepare to have your perception of reality shattered as we talked with Production #VFX Supervisor David Simpson. In our exclusive interview, he unravels the intricacies of creating invisible #visualeffects (made by Framestore, TPO VFX and fixfx) for #AlexGarland's groundbreaking film, #CivilWar:

Breaking the Boundaries of Virtual Production: How “Time Bandits” Transformed New Zealand’s VFX Industry The production of Time Bandits has set a new standard in New Zealand’s visual effects industry, blending cutting-edge virtual production with traditional filmmaking techniques. Directed by the dynamic trio of Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris, and Taika Waititi, the film harnesses the expertise of some of the world’s leading VFX studios, including Rodeo FX, DNEG, Industrial Light & Magic, DistilleryVFX, Platige Image, CAUSE AND FX, Leitmotif, BOT VFX, ReDefine. The operation of the Volume, along with the supply of build teams, was handled by DNEG 360 and Dimension Studio. Wolters emphasized the importance of recognizing the tremendous effort of the virtual production and build teams, whose work is often misunderstood or underappreciated. Checkout: https://lnkd.in/gW4CMpkP #virtualproduction #vfxbreakdown #timebandits #virtualproductionbts #unrealengine

Manjummel Boys - VFX Breakdown by EGG White VFX Studio The film industry continually evolves, pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology. One such example is "Manjummel Boys," a film that has captivated audiences with its engaging storyline and stunning visual effects. Behind the magic of these visual effects (VFX) is EGG White VFX Studio, a company known for its innovative and high-quality work. This article delves into the VFX breakdown of "Manjummel Boys," highlighting the techniques and artistry involved in bringing the film’s extraordinary visuals to life. Checkout VFX Breakdown: vfxexpress.com

Have you ever been amazed by the incredible visuals in your favorite movies? You're not alone! The secrets behind those stunning effects can seem like a closely guarded secret. But fear not! Kick Motion unveils the magic of VFX and compositing for, Filmgate in this new blog. #VFX #compositing #filmproduction #filmmagic #filmgatefilms #kickmotion

VFX can transform your video into a visual masterpiece.

Connect Life VFX Studio: Where Imagination Becomes Cinematic Mastery At Connect Life, we don’t just bring a filmmaker’s vision to life—we elevate it, transforming imagination into unforgettable cinematic experiences. As visionary partners in the filmmaking journey, we fuel creativity, drive innovation, and craft moments that resonate deeply with audiences around the world. The Art of Collaborative Genius We believe that the magic of cinema is born from collaboration. Each project at Connect Life is a convergence of artistic brilliance, technical precision, and visionary thinking. Our team of creators, artists, and filmmakers work in perfect harmony to produce something truly extraordinary, where every frame tells a story. Join the Pioneers of Cinematic Innovation Become a part of a studio where creativity knows no bounds and storytelling is constantly reimagined. Collaborate with the industry’s most visionary film producers and directors, and help shape cinematic experiences that: Push the frontiers of visual storytelling Engage, enlighten, and inspire audiences worldwide Create a lasting legacy in the world of cinema At Connect Life VFX Studio, we don’t just create visual effects—we craft the future of cinema, one frame at a time. Join us, and together, let’s turn visionary ideas into cinematic masterpieces. #VFX #VisualEffects #Compositing #MatchMove #Rotoscoping #FilmProduction #CreativeSolutions #ConnectLifeVFX

// What Deep Human Collab Between Artists and Toolmakers Looks Like // One thing that the visual AI hype bros never acknowledge is that artists in high stakes commercial settings like Hollywood movies /already/ have deep, rich relationships with digital toolmakers. Below, I describe the research, development, and collaborations that were required to bring parts of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse to theaters. It's a beautiful story of /technologists meeting artists where they are/ (trained in physical media) and getting them to places they want to be (through design tool customization and automation). The story starts in Eastern Europe where PhDs (Šárka Sochorová and Ondřej Jamriška) studying under Daniel Sýkora of University of Prague spent years perfecting digital simulation of the ways the colors of physical paints mix. It next segues over to another Eastern European country where digital painting tools company Escape Motions /licenses/ that innovation and does the engineering to incorporate it into its design tool, Rebelle, that specializes in watercolor simulation among many other unique types of simulation. Next it segues to Hollywood, Vancouver, and elsewhere where a group of rebellious artists and technologists at animated movie studio Sony Pictures Imageworks did the multi-year work to prove audiences would accept and even celebrate a new expressive/stylized form for animated feature films. As the studio raised their ambitions and scale, they looked to the Eastern Europeans for tools that allowed artists to productively and naturally bridge 2D painting and 3D rendering and animation. Escape Motions developers (Miroslav Sedlák, Pavol Obuch, Anton Poživenec, Rastislav Vejo and Martin Surovče) delivered a custom version of Rebelle that could be integrated with Houdini into a productive workflow. Further, they delivered on the /reproducible/ pseudorandom results the studio required. This is what collaboration between artists and digital toolmakers looks like in 2024 when the commercial stakes are high. It's what happens when toolmakers meet artists where they are, acknowledging that their artistry: a) is very often developed through thousands of hours developing styles using physical media and b) is gestural/visceral/embodied not linguistic. For high-stakes commercial art/design, I'm betting on these toolmakers, on their deep /human-scale/ relationships, on the pride of artists developing true and enduring /expertise/, and on moving slow and fixing things. #digitalart #designtools #visualeffects #expressivegraphics #computergraphics #animation #animationart #comicart #watercolorart #createdontscrape #collaborationaboveall #appliedresearch Peter Blaskovic Michal Fapso Christos Obretenov Pav Grochola

What's often overlooked is how much work we (as VFX professionals and as Trixter specifically) do that isn't just blockbuster VFX. Every kind of story can benefit from enhancements that just help the viewer get lost in a believable world. Here's a new reel we put together to show what we mean :)

Awesome article by Ian Failes on beforesandafters.com detailing the development and execution of many of the incredible visual effects in “Fallout.” **Major spoiler alerts through Failes’ piece** Here’s an example of the filmmaking insights: ”An important thing to remember is that ‘Fallout’ was shot on film. [Visual Effects Supervisor and Supervising Producer Jay] Worth felt that shooting on film lent itself well to shooting on an LED stage, in that it softened the digital projection. But choosing film did require production to do far more testing, advises Worth. ‘When you shoot film, you don’t have a nice large monitor to review what the camera sees. You have to shoot it, get it developed, wait 24 hours until you get your dailies back, and really hope that it worked the way you wanted it to. So it requires a lot more testing, especially when you want to plan for final pixel shots and you’re not just replacing it all in post.’” — Ian Failes #entertainment #fallouttvseries #visualeffects #tv #television #streaming #streamingtv #visualstorytelling #moviemagic