Professional Spotlight: Alex McDowell at FMX 2012
Alex discusses world building, transmedia, the 5D space and how they all integrate into virtual production and previsualization.
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Professional Spotlight: Scott Peterson at FMX 2012 Part 1
Scott talks about the wide variety of effects work done on the new feature film, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted.
Professional Spotlight: David Morin at FMX 2012 Part 1
David talks about the Virtual Production focus at FMX and its growing importance within the creative community.
Professional Spotlight: Jeff Okun at FMX 2012 Part 1
Jeff speaks candidly about continued upheaval in the visual effects industry and how artists have never been the smartest business people.
Professional Spotlight: Guy Williams at FMX 2012 Part 1
Guy talks about the challenges of supervising the mountaintop battle and helicarrier attack sequences on Marvel's "The Avengers." Part 1 of 3.
Professional Spotlight: Steve Sullivan at FMX 2012 Part 1
Steve discusses how the use of previs and virtual production technologies is impacting how the studio makes films.
Brave "Fergus Shares a Legend" Clip
King Fergus shares a "tall tale" with his family at the dinner table.
Professional Spotlight: Jeff White at FMX 2012 Part 1
Jeff discusses his role as visual effects supervisor on The Avengers, including specific challenges creating The Hulk.
Professional Spotlight: Jay Redd at FMX 2012 Part 1
Jay discusses his role as visual effects supervisor on Warner Bros.' three latest Road Runner & Coyote shorts as well as his work on Men in Black 3.
Professional Spotlight: Douglas Trumbull at FMX 2012 Part 1
Doug discusses opportunities for increasingly realistic immersive movie experiences through higher frame rate filmmaking coupled with advances in film projection technology. Part 1.
Professional Spotlight: Chris Edwards at FMX 2012 Part 1
Chris defines virtual production as well as discusses the different types of and uses for previs. Part 1.
Dark Shadows - Method Studios VFX Compilation Clip
A cool compilation of 6 clip sets, pairing live action plates with finished shots showcasing some of Method Studios stellar vfx work on Dark Shadows.
Prometheus - David, the Next Generation Robot Featurette
Very cool promotional "commercial" done as if by the makers of the next generation robot, David, a member of the Prometheus crew.
Prometheus - Trailer 1
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey, aboard the spaceship Prometheus, to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
Prometheus - 30 Years in the Making Featurette
Go behind the scenes as Ridley Scott talks about the making of his upcoming sci-fi thriller, Prometheus.
Rise of the Guardians Teaser Trailer
An epic and magical adventure that tells the story of Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman, and Jack Frost – legendary characters with previously unknown extraordinary abilities.
The Amazing Spider-Man - Trailer 3
The latest theatrical trailer for the upcoming reboot of the Spider-Man franchise.
Men in Black Featurette - The Look of MIB3
Take a behind the scenes look at the visual design of the new film, including sets, weapons and vehicles.
Men in Black Featurette - Back in Time: The Return of Agent J
Take a behind the scenes look at Agent J's leap backwards in time to save Agent K in 1969.
Brave "Kilt" Spoof Clip
A hilarious commercial spoof, "Kilt" from the upcoming Disney/Pixar feature, Brave.
Brave "Families Legend" - Trailer 3
Family is king. And the bravest journeys are never taken alone. The latest trailer for Disney/Pixar's upcoming feature, Brave.
ParaNorman - Trailer 2
To save his town from a centuries-old curse, a misunderstood boy who can talk with the dead must face off against ghosts, zombies and grown-ups.
Jack the Giant Killer - Trailer
Fighting for a kingdom and its people, and the love of a brave princess, Jack comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend and gets the chance to become a legend himself.
The Hunger Games - Trailer 3
If Katniss is ever to return home to District 12, she must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
The Hunger Games - Trailer 2
Katniss Everdeen volunteers in her younger sister’s place to enter the games, and is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy when she’s pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives.
Inspiration for The Pirates! - Featurette
Director Peter Lord and writer Gideon Defoe discuss their collaboration on the Sony Pictures/Aardman Studios production of The Pirates!
Creating The Pirates! World - Featurette
Supervising Art Director Matt Perry and Graphic Designer Gavin Lines share examples of the subtleties and attention to detail that enrich the world of the Sony Pictures/Aardman Studios film, The Pirates!
Sound Made Real for The Pirates! - Featurette
Supervising Sound Editor Adrian Rhodes explains the intricate process of building a full soundscape from absolute silence and shares examples from Sony Pictures/Aardman Studios production of The Pirates!
Sailing The Pirates! Ship - Featurette
The creative team describes the challenges of designing and animating the pirate ship for the Sony Pictures/Aardman Studios film, The Pirates!
Bringing The Pirates! Characters to Life - Featurette
Key Animator Andy Symanowski explores the stop motion techniques used in the Sony Pictures/Aardman Studios production of The Pirates!
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Trailer
The secret life of our greatest president, and the untold story that shaped our nation. Visionary filmmakers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov bring a fresh and visceral voice to the bloodthirsty lore of the vampire, imagining Lincoln as history's greatest hunter of the undead.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - Secret Life Featurette
Director Timur Bekmambetov and Producer Tim Burton describe the secret life of Abraham Lincoln, the greatest hunter of the undead in history.
Battleship - Trailer 3
An epic-scaled action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as Earth fights for survival against a superior force. Inspired by Hasbro’s classic naval combat game
Brave "The Prize" - Trailer 2
Princess Merida defies her mother to defeat all the archers vying for her hand in an archery contest.
The Avengers - Trailer 2
The S.H.I.E.L.D. team comes together to battle the evil Loki, who threatens the world with destruction.
Tim Burton's Frankenweenie - Trailer
The first theatrical trailer for Tim Burton's upcoming release, Frankenweenie.
Ballerina Cookies
A cute little 30-second spot from Lost Liner Productions in Sweden. Directed by Jonas Dahlbeck and Boris Nawratil, the commercial features some 60+ mischievous cookies that play around in the cookie factory after closing time, coming up with their new receipt.
Professional Spotlight: Henrik Fett at VIEW Conference 2011 Part 1
Henrik, Co-founder and VFX Supervisor at LOOK VFX, talks about challenges faced working on Black Swan and Limitless and how he balances creative and budget pressures. Part 1 of 3.
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