Digital / Visual Effects

Jeff discusses "The Avengers" helicarrier sequence, facial capture innovations as well as the challenges of moving assets between multiple pipelines at multiple facilities. Part 2 of 3.

Steve talks about innovations in virtual production technology and how those help filmmakers make more efficient and less costly films. Part 2 of 2.

Sebastian talks about Weta's emphasis on R&D, tools, the creative process and their place within the virtual production pipeline in films like "Tintin" and "Rise of the Planet of the Apes." Part 1 of 2.

In this arcade-game-hopping journey, Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly, “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” “Step Brothers”) is tired of being overshadowed by Fix-It Felix (voice of Jack McBrayer, “30 Rock”), the “good guy” star of their game who always gets to save the day. But after decades doing the same thing and seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides he’s tired of playing the role of a bad guy. He takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a game-hopping journey across the arcade through every generation of video games to prove he’s got what it takes to be a hero.

Henrik and Mark talk about the work they did on "Moonrise Kingdom" and "Underworld: Awakening." Part 2 of 2.

Guy talks about animating fully CG digital doubles and the tools used for doing vfx on Marvel's "The Avengers." Part 2 of 3.

Ed talks about the acting performances on some recent films, the push for photorealism and the persistent issue of the "uncanny valley." Part 2 of 2.

Christian talks about the daily rigors and on set dynamic of producing visual effects for the TV show "Bones." Part 2 of 2.

Method Studios clip showing context footage and breakapart sequence for a shot within the train crash scene. VFXWorld's article breaking down the action is linked to below.

Mike, Sully and the gang are back - this time, they're way back, to when they first met in school, and not on the best of terms. Version 3 of 4 first trailers for the upcoming Pixar feature.

Mike, Sully and the gang are back - this time, they're way back, to when they first met in school, and not on the best of terms. Version 1 of 4 first trailers for the upcoming Pixar feature.

Merida's visit to the witch's lair brings more than she bargained for.

King Fergus gives Queen Elinor a bit of "daughterly" advice in dealing with their stubborn daughter, Princess Merida.

Jay discusses creature development, overall visual development and the extensive use of previs on Men in Black 3. Part 2 of 3.

Chris talks about challenges on recent projects as well as new digital tools Third Floor is developing. Part 3 of 3.

Doug talks about his work on Silent Running, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Blade Runner. Part 3 of 3.

Wayne talks about virtual production tools, new areas of virtual production technology development and what a typical day on production looks like. Part 3 of 3.

Stuart talks about using dinosaurs in animation workshops designed for kids as well as how science and scientists are depicted in films. Part 2 of 2.

Eric talks about the current state of the visual effects industry and how the VES works to support all its members. Part 1.