Maybe you havent heard of Jeremy Cook but you've definitely seen his work. He has contributed to Transformers, Mission Impossible III, The Island, Day After Tomorrow, and Star Wars episode 3. Find out how he managed to build his skills as matte painter, concept artist and 3d modeler through the aforementioned films and his work at Blur. Read the Interview »

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Interview with Feng Zhu

Feng Zhu tells us about his transition from elite concept designer to successful businessman. Read more »

Interview with Sze Jones of Blur Studios

Sze Jones top character modeler for Blur Studio tells us how she came to work for them. Read more »

Interview with Nick Whitmire of Blur Studios

Travis Bourbeau interviews lead animator and layout artist, Nick Whitmire, or Blur Studios. Read more »

A Look into Tayor James Latest CG Commerical: Bermuda

From storyboarding to full cg/live action integration, Taylor James latest advert presented a wealth of new challenges for the London based studio.Read more»

Image Engine uses BodyPaint 3D for District 9

Meelah Manard gives insight into Image Engine's use of MAXON'S BodyPaint 3D in Neill Bloomkamp's meticulous vision of the District 9 aliens. Read more »

Smorganic: Fusion CI's Break Through Technology

Fusion CI annoucnes the latest development in liquid dynamics. Read more »

Gnomon Master Classes Unveiled!

Gnomon is hosting exclusive classes in an interactive, online event. Each class focuses on a different element of VFX industry and allows individuals to discuss the content with the instructors. Read more »

Announcing: The Previsualization Society

Previsualization Society might be the right move towards job representation in the visual effects industry. Read more »

Digital Domain Expands to Florida

Following the recent announcement of its new visual effects studio in Vancouver, BC, Academy Award®-winning digital studio Digital Domain announced that it is expanding its business with plans to develop a digital production studio in Florida. Read more »

NOVEMBER COMPETITION THEMES:

MATTE PAINTING

Theme:

The Tower of Askobar

Somewhere in the middle of the desert of Askobar was a tower, a black marble tower so tall in the sky it was hard to see the top. Read more »

DIGITAL SCULPTING

Theme: Frazetta Homage

This month's competition is an homage to all that artist Frank Frazetta has done for our industry. Pick a character from one of Frazetta's illustrations to bring to life as a digital sculpture. Read more »

VISUAL EFFECTS

Theme:

Generator Explosion

Download the quicktime video posted in the forum and add additional explosions to the generators in the surrounding area. Read more »

Dominic Alderson

Dominic reveals some of the challenges that face aspiring 3D artists. Check out Dominic Alderson's reel! Watch reel »

 

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