The new tool allows editors to use natural language prompts to assemble uploaded or generated footage into a structured first draft within the Firefly video editor.
Latest version of the compositing software introduces native Gaussian Splat support, a production-ready USD-based 3D system, expanded machine learning tools, and core performance updates for VFX and animation pipelines.
Oscar-nominated production VFX supervisor David Vickery describes how visual effects blended practical craft, digital innovations, and a director’s instincts to keep the latest ‘Jurassic’ franchise outing’s world of misfit dinosaurs feeling urgent and real.
Take a deeper look at ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ ‘F1: The Movie,’ ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth,’ ‘The Lost Bus,’ and ‘Sinners,’ all vying for the Best Visual Effects award on March 15.
The veteran VFX creative joins the studio after leading projects at Framestore, Method Studios and MPC, and will oversee work on an upcoming Warner Bros. feature.
Half measures are never an option for the prolific filmmaker, who shares insights into his expansive work on ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ including the Ash Clan’s origins, Wind Traders mythology, Spider’s expanded arc, and collaboration between Wētā FX and ILM on 3,500 VFX shots for his second epic ‘Avatar’ sequel, which won a BAFTA yesterday and is nominated for multiple VES Awards and two Oscars.
UK boutique VFX studio names Putze VFX Supervisor and Epstein Associate VFX Supervisor as it continues to expands following its 2025 launch.
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ also nabs awards at yesterday’s 2026 EE British Academy Film Awards gala, along with ‘Boong’ and ‘Two Black Boys in Paradise.’
The leading 3D and 4D capture company has integrated DI4D’s facial imaging technology, introducing TopoTrack across its global infrastructure and appointing Dr. Colin Urquhart as Strategic Advisor.
Ceremony, scheduled for April 28 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, celebrates individuals and companies whose discoveries and innovations have contributed in significant and lasting ways to the motion picture industry.
The South Korean ‘Armored Saurus’ remake blends live-action, CG animation and visual effects into a new series about a team of heroic teen pilots and their armored dinosaurs fighting to save humanity; debuts February 18 on Disney+.
Leading industry software developer completes deal for technology that helps users accelerate and expand secure, production-ready model integration across professional VFX and animation workflows.
The Trojan Horse was a Unicorn conference, which returns to Tróia, Portugal, September 28–October 3, reveals its official poster and announces its initial lineup spanning entertainment, science, and sound design.
Show to center on famous J.M. Barrie character, with ‘Friday Night Lights’ collaborators Liz Heldens and Bridget Carpenter writing and executive producing.
‘Andor’ and ‘Severance’ also took home trophies at this past Saturday’s ceremony that celebrated excellence in production design across theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos, and animated feature films.
‘Sinners’ and ‘The Penguin’ also took home trophies at the American Cinema Editors’ ceremony held this past Friday at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
The 10-episode outing of the sci-fi space series continues its alt-history story in a new decade on Mars… and the locals are not happy; premieres March 27.
Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans and Netflix’s blockbuster feature took home 10 wins, including Best Feature, while ‘Arco’ won for Best Independent Feature; ‘Common Side Effects’ led all TV shows with 4 wins, followed closely by ‘Win or Lose’ and ‘Love, Death + Robots’ with 3 each, at the animation industry’s gala event held last night at Royce Hall in Los Angeles.
We learn that it’s time for Grogu to strap in and save the snacks for after dinner; we’re one step closer to launch date for Jon Favreau’s new film, based on the hit Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian,' that blasts into theaters on May 22.
The Chinese tech giant today says it will strengthen safeguards to prevent unauthorized IP and likeness use, though how, and how quickly, were not announced.
VFX Supervisor Sheldon Stopsack and Animation Supervisor Karl Rapley detail the expressive facial animation breakthroughs on the badass Predator Dek, the challenges of conveying his emotions, plus how they created lethal vegetation and a huge regenerating monster, on 20th Century Studios’ hit ‘Predator’ franchise outing, debuting today on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
The Toronto-based developer will showcase automated facial animation workflows and audio-driven character performance systems during the February 15–19 industry gathering; CEO Sarah Watling will also moderate a February 17 Breakfast Roundtable.
Enjoy the breakdown reel - the film’s 3 above-water sequences blend live-action environments with the iconic, stylized animation of ‘SpongeBob;’ include a ghostly Flying Dutchman prologue and 2 scenes set in Santa Monica.
The latest installment in the long-running sci-fi franchise hits the streamer today, extending the ‘Predator’ universe and mythology with new characters, creatures, and deadly terrain.
2026 season themed ‘Capture the Original’ introduces expanded categories across Animation, Generative AI and Creator spaces.
The new tool allows editors to use natural language prompts to assemble uploaded or generated footage into a structured first draft within the Firefly video editor.
Latest version of the compositing software introduces native Gaussian Splat support, a production-ready USD-based 3D system, expanded machine learning tools, and core performance updates for VFX and animation pipelines.
Oscar-nominated production VFX supervisor David Vickery describes how visual effects blended practical craft, digital innovations, and a director’s instincts to keep the latest ‘Jurassic’ franchise outing’s world of misfit dinosaurs feeling urgent and real.
Take a deeper look at ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ ‘F1: The Movie,’ ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth,’ ‘The Lost Bus,’ and ‘Sinners,’ all vying for the Best Visual Effects award on March 15.
The veteran VFX creative joins the studio after leading projects at Framestore, Method Studios and MPC, and will oversee work on an upcoming Warner Bros. feature.
Half measures are never an option for the prolific filmmaker, who shares insights into his expansive work on ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ including the Ash Clan’s origins, Wind Traders mythology, Spider’s expanded arc, and collaboration between Wētā FX and ILM on 3,500 VFX shots for his second epic ‘Avatar’ sequel, which won a BAFTA yesterday and is nominated for multiple VES Awards and two Oscars.
UK boutique VFX studio names Putze VFX Supervisor and Epstein Associate VFX Supervisor as it continues to expands following its 2025 launch.
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ also nabs awards at yesterday’s 2026 EE British Academy Film Awards gala, along with ‘Boong’ and ‘Two Black Boys in Paradise.’
The leading 3D and 4D capture company has integrated DI4D’s facial imaging technology, introducing TopoTrack across its global infrastructure and appointing Dr. Colin Urquhart as Strategic Advisor.
Ceremony, scheduled for April 28 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, celebrates individuals and companies whose discoveries and innovations have contributed in significant and lasting ways to the motion picture industry.
The South Korean ‘Armored Saurus’ remake blends live-action, CG animation and visual effects into a new series about a team of heroic teen pilots and their armored dinosaurs fighting to save humanity; debuts February 18 on Disney+.
Leading industry software developer completes deal for technology that helps users accelerate and expand secure, production-ready model integration across professional VFX and animation workflows.
The Trojan Horse was a Unicorn conference, which returns to Tróia, Portugal, September 28–October 3, reveals its official poster and announces its initial lineup spanning entertainment, science, and sound design.
Show to center on famous J.M. Barrie character, with ‘Friday Night Lights’ collaborators Liz Heldens and Bridget Carpenter writing and executive producing.
‘Andor’ and ‘Severance’ also took home trophies at this past Saturday’s ceremony that celebrated excellence in production design across theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos, and animated feature films.
‘Sinners’ and ‘The Penguin’ also took home trophies at the American Cinema Editors’ ceremony held this past Friday at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
The 10-episode outing of the sci-fi space series continues its alt-history story in a new decade on Mars… and the locals are not happy; premieres March 27.
Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans and Netflix’s blockbuster feature took home 10 wins, including Best Feature, while ‘Arco’ won for Best Independent Feature; ‘Common Side Effects’ led all TV shows with 4 wins, followed closely by ‘Win or Lose’ and ‘Love, Death + Robots’ with 3 each, at the animation industry’s gala event held last night at Royce Hall in Los Angeles.
We learn that it’s time for Grogu to strap in and save the snacks for after dinner; we’re one step closer to launch date for Jon Favreau’s new film, based on the hit Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian,' that blasts into theaters on May 22.
The Chinese tech giant today says it will strengthen safeguards to prevent unauthorized IP and likeness use, though how, and how quickly, were not announced.
VFX Supervisor Sheldon Stopsack and Animation Supervisor Karl Rapley detail the expressive facial animation breakthroughs on the badass Predator Dek, the challenges of conveying his emotions, plus how they created lethal vegetation and a huge regenerating monster, on 20th Century Studios’ hit ‘Predator’ franchise outing, debuting today on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
The Toronto-based developer will showcase automated facial animation workflows and audio-driven character performance systems during the February 15–19 industry gathering; CEO Sarah Watling will also moderate a February 17 Breakfast Roundtable.
Enjoy the breakdown reel - the film’s 3 above-water sequences blend live-action environments with the iconic, stylized animation of ‘SpongeBob;’ include a ghostly Flying Dutchman prologue and 2 scenes set in Santa Monica.
The latest installment in the long-running sci-fi franchise hits the streamer today, extending the ‘Predator’ universe and mythology with new characters, creatures, and deadly terrain.
2026 season themed ‘Capture the Original’ introduces expanded categories across Animation, Generative AI and Creator spaces.
