Oscar-winner Douglas Trumbull is among a handful of technologists working on new technologies to transform cinema. But adoption is not certain. This year’s first big “tentpole” movie, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” pioneered a new film technology, using a recording rate of 48 frames per second (fps) instead of the usual 24 fps. Initial audience reaction in previews … [Read more...] about FX legend says Hollywood reluctant to embrace the future
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Customers are driving the next round of innovation
3D graphics have hit a tipping point. Vendors are reaching out to users to help drive innovation. By Kathleen Maher For the longest time it seemed as if the game industry was defining the evolution of 3D computer graphics, and in fact it was. Great advances have come as a result of trying to get the best graphics bang for the buck from the lowest-cost graphics processors … [Read more...] about Customers are driving the next round of innovation
Autodesk developing virtual production with James Cameron and Weta Digital
The goal is to commercialize the workflows behind Avatar and the Lord of the Rings series. Autodesk built the biggest booth at Siggraph to talk about all its media & entertainment products—as usual—but the big news from them is the partnership with James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment and Weta Digital, the visual effects company started by “Lord of the Rings” director … [Read more...] about Autodesk developing virtual production with James Cameron and Weta Digital
James Cameron, Inventor
James Cameron ignites creative fire as a script writer, a film director—and as an inventor. His inventions have reshaped cinematography and oceanography, and will have an impact on the future of both consumer and professional 3D applications. Avatar is a Hollywood smash hit, and has arguably redefined the cinema experience for this generation. In a technique some have … [Read more...] about James Cameron, Inventor