Foundry’s Nuke 14.0 debuts with a new USD 3D system as well as the classic 3D system users are familiar with. Foundry is changing things up for its popular award-winning Nuke compositing and VFX software, with the first stage of a completely revamped beta 3D architectural system built on USD. This release lays the groundwork for how artists will work with Nuke for years to … [Read more...] about Welcome to the next generation of Nuke
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DaVinci Resolve for iPad
Post-production tools for a new generation. Da Vinci Resolve, as it was initially called by its developer, da Vinci Systems, was video editing and color grading software released in 2004. Acquired by the industrious Blackmagic Design in 2009, DaVinci Resolve, as it is now called, has undergone many changes and updates under the new ownership. Initially, there were three … [Read more...] about DaVinci Resolve for iPad
Scanning—The ‘problem with people’
The art behind the craft and the evolution of the digital population. By Dave Connely, supervisor and head of scanning, Goodbye Kansas Studios Digital humans have gone beyond simply the games you play. They’ve been cast in films and trailers. They are entering the metaverse as digital doubles to represent lifelike avatars. And, they are changing how we engage with … [Read more...] about Scanning—The ‘problem with people’
A new character enters the Marvel Cinematic Universe
VFX artists help transform Ms. Marvel’s comic-book powers into a new realm. When Spider-Man dons his spidey costume, we know what to expect as he uses his web slinger and his incredible agility in battle. We are familiar with Doctor Strange’s mystical and magical knowledge, and the VFX that accompany his powerful spells. We delight in the resulting effect as Thor wields … [Read more...] about A new character enters the Marvel Cinematic Universe
VIEW Conference spotlights metaverse and virtual production, adds more speakers
The global event on computer graphics is shaping up nicely with yet another impressive lineup that is expected to expand further prior to the October conference. Turin, Italy, is known for its rich history as well as its current thriving economy. It is also known for its VIEW Conference, which has been growing and expanding since it began in 2000. Initially called … [Read more...] about VIEW Conference spotlights metaverse and virtual production, adds more speakers
Blackmagic Design product duo turn 18
Fusion Studio and DaVinci Resolve Studio get updated with a host of features that mostly improve the speed of users’ workflow and cloud support for remote collaboration, respectively. Blackmagic Design, known for its large product updates and rollouts, is shipping new versions of its Fusion Studio and DaVinci Resolve Studio, both offerings now in release 18 and more … [Read more...] about Blackmagic Design product duo turn 18
Battle deceit
Dramatic visual effects help set the stage for the WWII film Operation Mincemeat. The year is 1943, and the realities of this Second World War, as was the First, are grim and horrific. To loosen Hitler’s grip on occupied Europe, the Allies plan an invasion of Sicily. But how can they pull off a large-scale assault under Hitler’s nose without being met with a large … [Read more...] about Battle deceit
‘The Quarry’ redefines the gaming genre
Plays like an interactive movie as much as a video game. The Quarry, a just-released video game from Supermassive Games and published by 2K Games, is described as an interactive drama/horror along the lines of a teen slasher flick like Friday the 13th, as nine teen counselors struggle to survive their last night at Hackett’s Quarry summer camp, while fending off strange … [Read more...] about ‘The Quarry’ redefines the gaming genre
Multiplicity
Characters and universes replicate-transform and collide in the Multiverse of Madness. In Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Marvel Studios has introduced unusual visual elements that seem to take reality to next level. The film shows broken universes, environments wrapped in illusion, and magical traps that shatter the world. “In Doctor Strange in the … [Read more...] about Multiplicity
Digital Domain is part of a big Hollywood Secret
The studio uses digital magic to create crowds and new Ministry HQ for The Secrets of Dumbledore. Professor Albus Dumbledore knows that the powerful dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches, and one brave Muggle baker on … [Read more...] about Digital Domain is part of a big Hollywood Secret