Q&A with panel following presentations by host Michael Tronick, previs director Chris Edwards, previs director Daniel Gregoire, previs supervisor Ron Frankel, vfx supervisor Sheena Duggal and vfx supervisor Boyd Shermis.The Motion Picture Academy hosted the first of its VFX Convergence events, "Pre- and Post-Visualization – Beyond Storyboarding" on Monday, April 15, 2013 at the Linwood Dunn Theatre in Hollywood.

VFX Convergence - Previs Panel Q&A 2

VFX Convergence - Previs Panel Q&A 1

Professional Spotlight: Rob Bredow at VIEW Conference 2012

Rob, chief technology officer at Sony Pictures Imageworks, discusses technological innovations and the legacy of Imageworks and Sony Pictures Animation.

Professional Spotlight: Tom Wujec at VIEW Conference 2012 Part 2

Tom, a Fellow at Autodesk, talks about problem solving methodologies and how creative teams can better works together in their pursuit of "clarity." Part 1 of 2.

Professional Spotlight: Tom Wujec at VIEW Conference 2012 Part 1

Tom, a Fellow at Autodesk, talks about problem solving methodologies and how creative teams can better works together in their pursuit of "clarity." Part 1 of 2.

Professional Spotlight: Rex Grignon at VIEW Conference 2012 Part 2

Rex, head of character animation at DreamWorks Animation, discusses tools, pipeline, use of reference, motion capture and previs in DreamWorks' character animation production process. Part 2 of 2.

Professional Spotlight: Rex Grignon at VIEW Conference 2012 Part 1

Rex, head of character animation at DreamWorks Animation, talks about his work on Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted. Part 1 of 2.

Professional Spotlight: Henrik Fett at VIEW Conference 2012 Part 2

Henrik, Co-Founder of Look Effects, talks about differentiating his studio's capabilities as well as the move by visual effects companies to take a financial stake in productions. Part 2 of 2.

Professional Spotlight: Henrik Fett at VIEW Conference 2012 Part 1

Henrik, Co-Founder of Look Effects, talks about competition within the visual effects industry and how it affects his business and plans for expansion. Part 1 of 2.

Epic - Queen Tara Chooses a Pod with Mub and Grub Film Clip

Mub and Grub, protectors of the pods, help Queen Tara make her sacred and vital choice to save the forest, from Blue Sky Studios' feature, Epic.

Epic - Bomba Tries in Vain to Eplain Work to M.K. Film Clip

M.K.'s dad, Bomba, tries valiantly but in vain to explain his theories about tiny forest creatures in Blue Sky Studios' feature, Epic.

Epic - Nod Gets Taught a Lesson Film Clip

Our teen hero to be Nod gets taught a lesson about playing by the rules in this clip from Blue Sky Studios' feature, Epic.

Epic - Queen Tara is Attacked Film Clip

Queen Tara is attacked during her pod selection ceremony in a clip from Blue Sky Studios' feature, Epic.

Epic - Tiny M.K. Tries to Talk to her Dad Film Clip

M.K., shrunk down to Leaf Men size, tries to get her dad's attention while not getting eaten by her dog, in a clip from Blue Sky Studios' feature, Epic.

Star Trek Into Darkness - Trailer 2

Watch the second of two dynamic trailers for Paramount's new Start Trek feature.

Star Trek Into Darkness Featurette

Watch film clips mixed with comments from director J.J. Abrams and stars Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto.

Star Trek Into Darkness Clip - We Won't Fit

Watch a fast paced clip from Star Trek Into Darkness - the crew tries to escape a group of Klingon ships bent on their destruction.

Star Trek Into Darkness Clip - What Would Spock Do

Watch a fast paced clip from Star Trek Into Darkness - Spock's life hangs in the balance as the captain tries a frantic rescue.

Star Trek Into Darkness Clip - Into The Volcano

Watch a fast paced clip from Star Trek Into Darkness - The shuttle crew loses it's bid to tow Mr. Spock out of an erupting volcano.

Professional Spotlight: David Morin at FMX 2013 Part 1

David talks about recent innovations and the growing use of previs and virtual production technologies, tools and practices in filmmaking. Part 1 of 2.