Wayne talks about virtual production and performance capture used on recent Weta films including "Tintin" and "Rise of the Planet of the Apes." Part 1 of 3.

Professional Spotlight: Dr. Stuart Sumida at FMX 2012 Part 1

Stuart talks about how biomechanics influence creative design in animated films. Part 1 of 2.

Professional Spotlight: Nick Bruno and Jeff Gabor at FMX 2012 Part 1

Nick and Jeff talk about the character of Scrat, his history, his antics and how they animated him on the upcoming "Ice Age: Continental Drift." Part 1 of 3.

Professional Spotlight: Nick Bruno and Jeff Gabor at FMX 2012 Part 2

Nick and Jeff talk about the pressure of animating Scrat, their work on "Rio" and the challenges of animating birds. Part 2 of 3.

Professional Spotlight: Jeff Okun at FMX 2012 Part 4

Jeff talks about the future of the visual effects industry and how artists deserve more respect, recognition and compensation. Part 4 of 4.

Professional Spotlight: Jeff Okun at FMX 2012 Part 3

Jeff talks about the VES 2.0 initiative, issues involving unions and trade organizations as well as blogger criticism of VES efforts. Part 3 of 4.

Professional Spotlight: Jeff Okun at FMX 2012 Part 2

Jeff talks about recent VES efforts to educate members and provide resources to make them better business people. Part 2 of 4.

Professional Spotlight: Michelle Grady at FMX 2012 Part 3

Michelle talks about a typical day on a busy production and how she started in the industry and came to MPC. Part 3 of 3.

Professional Spotlight: Marv Newland at FMX 2012 Part 2

Marv talks about the climate for making independent shorts today and his thoughts on the current state of animation education. Part 2 of 2.

Professional Spotlight: Michelle Grady at FMX 2012 Part 2

Michelle discusses her role as Head of Film as well as MPC's efforts with toolset R&D, previs and visual development Part 2 of 3.

The Croods - Going Guy's Way

Guy gives the family a lesson about what it means to have an "idea."

Epic - Trailer 1

In the world of the woods, maybe at a park near your house, a constant struggle goes on unseens between the forces of Life and the forces of Decay. Until a young girl inadvertently stumbles into the chaos and an “epic” battle in progress.

The Croods - Hunting

Eep and new beau Guy try an innovative way to catch a giant flying beast.

The Croods - Shoes

The family gets some welcome foot relief as they attempt to cross a jagged dry coral reef.

The Croods - Trailer 1

A prehistoric tale of discovery. A cataclysmic event forces the Croods to venture into parts unknown and rethink their way of living. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures -- and their outlook is changed forever

The Croods - Trailer 2

The Croods journey through strange lands to find a new home, learning how to really "live" along the way.

Professional Spotlight: Tristan Oliver at VIEW Conference 2012 Part 1

Tristan, the cinematographer on ParaNorman, discusses the differences between live action and stop-motion cinematography as well as challenges faced working on ParaNorman. Part 1 of 2.

Professional Spotlight: Tristan Oliver at VIEW Conference 2012 Part 2

Tristan, the cinematographer on ParaNorman, describes how advances in technology enhance, not hinder, the creative filmmaking process. Part 2 of 2.

Professional Spotlight: Paul Franklin at VIEW Conference 2012

Paul, Oscar-winning VFX Supervisor on Inception, discusses his efforts on several of Christopher Nolan's films including The Dark Knight Rises.

Professional Spotlight: Dan Glass at VIEW Conference 2012 Part 1

Dan, Chief Creative Officer at Method Studios, details the challenges of working with the Wachowski siblings and Tom Tykwer on their film, Cloud Atlas. Part 1 of 2.

The Croods - Going Guy's Way

Guy gives the family a lesson about what it means to have an "idea."

The Croods - Hunting

Eep and new beau Guy try an innovative way to catch a giant flying beast.

The Croods - Shoes

The family gets some welcome foot relief as they attempt to cross a jagged dry coral reef.

The Croods - Road Trip

Grug and family suffer the indignities of life on the road, whining and complaining about everything.

The Croods - Trailer 3

The Croods is a 3D comedy adventure that follows the world's first modern family through the journey of a lifetime. When the cave that has always been their home is destroyed – with the rest of their world not far behind it – The Croods are forced to set off on the first family road (or path) trip. Rocked by generational clashes and seismic shifts, The Croods discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures, and a future beyond any they imagined.

The Croods - Trailer 2

The Croods journey through strange lands to find a new home, learning how to really "live" along the way.

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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.

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