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The Pedestrian, Mutant Bryan and all the crazy creatures in Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’
A deep dive into the visual effects of the film with production VFX supervisor Alessandro Ongaro and Wētā FX. The world of video game Resident Evil has long been defined by its grotesque mutations, terrifying creatures and relentless survival-horror scenarios...
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Autodesk releases extended cut of behind the scenes 'The Cat in the Hat' video
Part of the 'Made to Make' series. This extended cut of Autodesk’s series 'Made to Make' looks further at Warner Bros. Pictures Animation's work on the animated feature The Cat in the Hat.
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fxpodcast: Wētā FX brings the ocean, lava and islands of Moana to life
The ocean has comic timing. The volcano has a temper. Wētā FX has some explaining to do on our latest fxpodcast.
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New VFX Notes episode on the visual effects of 'Sinners'
All the big shots, sequences and technologies covered. Hugo and Ian take a deep dive into the visual effects of VFX Oscar-nominated Sinners , including behind-the-scenes looks at the practical makeup effects, the digital makeup effects, and the head replacement...
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Laika animator breaks down work on 'Wildwood'
Animator Tilly Fidler goes behind the scenes.
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BRINGING REALISM TO THE POST-APOCALYPTIC WORLD OF THE DOG STARS
Initially intimidated by the prospect of working with the visionary filmmaker behind Alien and Blade Runner , Visual Effects Supervisor Charley Henley has since earned the trust of Ridley Scott and joined his inner circle. Their latest collaboration, The Dog...
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Coming soon: huge mag on 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'
Here's a sneak peek at inside the magazine. Coming very soon is the befores & afters issue on The Mandalorian and Grogu . Here's just a taste just for you. If you'd like to get the mag in DIGITAL as...
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An interesting piece of Tippett Studio history is up for auction
A DID motion capture rig...for humans? Many befores & afters readers will know the story about the Dinosaur Input Device (or Digital Input Device) that was developed by Tippett Studio, ILM and Pixar for Jurassic Park. The DID was a...
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The making of *that* shot in 'Contact'
Behind the mirror shot that still marvels. This episode is sponsored by fxphd . Buy 'WOAH! Great Moments in Effects History Vol. 1' by Ian Failes at Amazon in PRINT and on KINDLE: https://amzn.to/4xpXmqo Get early access to these...
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ILM BRINGS DINOSAURS TO SUBURBIA FOR THE END OF OAK STREET
This article contains mild spoilers for The End of Oak Street. Various paint-overs for a Baryonyx. Rather than bring prehistoric creatures into the present day through the power of DNA, filmmaker David Robert Mitchell uses a mysterious cosmic event to...
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Project Hail Mary: FPS giving Greig Fraser the controls
A detailed deep dive with Framestore Pre-production Services on putting virtual cameras, lighting and live composites into the cinematographer’s hands for Project Hail Mary.
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DNEG REIMAGINES THE SPACE RACE FOR ALT-HISTORY SERIES STAR CITY
Courtesy of Apple & DNEG. Exploring the space race through an alternative-history lens, Star City imagines a timeline where Soviet rocket engineer and spacecraft designer Sergei Korolev, who died during surgery in 1966, survives and helps the Soviet Union become...
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Turning Hugh Jackman into his younger clone
How the X-24 clone in 'Logan' was made, with VFX by Image Engine. This episode is sponsored by ActionVFX . Get 20% off any ActionVFX course using the code B4ACOURSES at checkout: https://bit.ly/befores-and-afters Buy 'WOAH! Great Moments in Effects History...
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Give your stories more ways to take shape with Canvas in Flow Studio
Access leading models to create and refine every character, world, and moment in your story. Previz and refine your shots with leading models like Seedance 2.5 and Nano Banana 2, all inside Canvas. Explore more directions, keep the ones that...
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BLIND BEAGLE VFX GOES UNDERWATER WITH MINIATURES AND MOTION CONTROL FOR THE WRONG GIRLS
Images courtesy of Blind Beagle VFX and NEON In NEON’s The Wrong Girls , down-on-their-luck best friends Frankie (Kristen Stewart) and Molly (Alia Shawkat) are struggling to make rent when a case of mistaken identity lands Frankie with a briefcase...
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Reallusion and Escape.AI Partner to Solve AI Video Bottlenecks and Expand Distribution
Strategic alliance connects Reallusion’s 3D ecosystem with John Gaeta’s Neo Cinema platform, bringing consistent AI filmmaking to 400 million Connected TVs. Reallusion Inc. , the leader in 3D character generation and real-time animation software, and Escape.AI Media Inc. , the...
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Creating the Spinosaurus for 'The End of Oak Street'
Practical and digital effects combined.
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Brand new 'Backrooms' VFX breakdown is out
Behind the scenes of the stunning found footage opener, suburban street alleyway, the Vertigo Room and more. Roxel Creative has released its visual effects breakdown for Backrooms . Roxel is run by Calvin Romeyn, who was associate visual effects supervisor...
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The crazy vehicle they built for The Bat
Behind the motion base vehicle, the wire work and the incredible VFX work by DENG for The Bat in 'The Dark Knight Rises.' This episode is sponsored by ActionVFX . Get 20% off any ActionVFX course using the code B4ACOURSES...
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Beast Man was fully CG (and the plates shot at a former RAF runway)
The fully CG character and the transformation of a plain backlot, in Masters of the Universe. An excerpt from issue #67 of befores & afters magazine. Beast Man (voiced by Gary Martin) in Masters of the Universe is one of...
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New in-depth issue on Skeletor, Cringer and all the He-Man heroics in 'Masters of the Universe'
Issue #67 of befores & afters magazine covers the visual effects of Masters of the Universe. DIGITAL MAGAZINE members can download the issue right now from the shop post. Inspired by the original animated series that introduced He-Man and the...
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DNEG on making cartoon logic work in Coyote vs. Acme
Alexander Seaman, VFX Sup and Keith Roberts, Animation Director discuss Coyote vs. Acme: the physics are optional, but the falling piano is non-refundable.
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Step into the director's seat with 3D Editor in Flow Studio
Stage every scene with characters, CG worlds, and cameras you control. Build and direct entire scenes, with characters, animation, worlds, and cameras, all framed in 3D Editor. Every detail exactly as you intend. Get started with Autodesk Flow Studio. Try...
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THE NEXT GENERATION SPEAKS: WHAT YOUNG VFX ARTISTS ARE DOING DIFFERENTLY
ILM is one of the primary VFX providers on Supergirl , sharing the action with Digital Domain and Framestore. (Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures) Everyone loves to hate Gen Z – I can say this; I’m one of them...
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THE JOURNEY FROM VENDOR TO CREATIVE PARTNER
A heartfelt mother-daughter moment is brought to life by Zoic Studios for The Miniature Wife . (Image courtesy of Peacock) As CGI permeates film and television productions, opportunities have increased exponentially for visual effects studios to grow from hired hands...
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CHARTING A NEW COURSE FOR THE ODYSSEY
Images courtesy of Universal Pictures. The eye of the cyclops was a real one rotoscoped, composited and timed perfectly with the action. Given that Christopher Nolan has explored cloning in The Prestige , conjured a dream version of Paris that...
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ALISSAR KOBEISSI BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF STORYTELLING THROUGH ANIMATION
Alissar Kobeissi, Senior Animator, Sony Pictures Imageworks. Although animation is not typically the first medium mentioned in relation to the Middle East, Oscar-nominated films such as Persepolis and The Breadwinner illustrate its effectiveness in addressing social issues affecting the region...
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ACCOUNTING FOR THE NEW ECONOMICS OF VFX
For Digital Domain, it’s about more than chasing the highest rebate; it’s aligning their global footprint with high-yield regions and tapping into top-tier talent in those locations. Digital Domain was a primary vendor creating digi-doubles and character animation for Supergirl...
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TALKING SHOP WITH MODEL ARTISAN JOHN GOODSON
John Goodson, Digital Artist, ILM One of the most heartbreaking scenes in the Disney+ documentary series Light & Magic, which explores the history of Industrial Light & Magic, details the closure of the Model Shop. Long the heart of ILM’s...
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TAKING THE LONGER, MAGICAL WAY HOME TO WILDWOOD
Images courtesy of LAIKA Studios. Sixteen years in the making, Travis Knight’s passion project Wildwood finally takes flight. Releasing two movies within the same year is not for the faint of heart. “I’m sure it has taken years and years...
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THE TOOLS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF VFX
Wētā FX’s Kora fire simulation toolset – recognized with a VES Emerging Technology Award – powered the physics-based chemical combustion effects at the heart of Avatar: Fire and Ash , which won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. (Image...
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‘Fall 2’ reaches new heights in VFX
Behind Koala FX’s visual effects for this latest survival-thriller. Following the vertiginous success of Fall , the sequel Fall 2: Deadpoint takes its survival-thriller premise from a single isolated tower and expands it into an entire mountain environment. Directed by...
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Creating 4K from Apple Immersive (AIV)
Expanding the audiences for Immersive AIV films with faithful 4K conversion.
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VFXShow 310: Coyote vs. Acme
The laws of physics plead the Fifth as we cross-examine Coyote vs. Acme on the latest VFXShow.
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VFXShow 309: The End of Oak Street
Join the team for our latest episode as they dig deep into how the film was made, debate what worked and what didn’t, and put the filmmaking choices under the microscope.
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Congrats to the Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Award winners
The Television Academy and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the 2026 Emmy Awards for developments in television engineering, science and technology.
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Crafty Apes CEO Alana Newell
From compositor to CEO: Alana Newell on the future of Crafty Apes.
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The power of on-premises open-weight models for generative media
An look at adopting generative AI open-weight models and how they can improve workflow stability, security, cost predictability, and delivery efficiency.
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Nikola Todorovic on Autodesk Flow Studio’s new 3D Editor + Canvas
Go with the Flow—AI filmmaking just got directable, with a system that combines interactive 3D scene construction with the visual power of generative 2D video models.
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