CG Spectrum

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

3D modelers apply many processes to improve the look and usability of their assets when creating the characters, props, and sets that feature in your favorite video games and films. Not only does LOD support faster rendering, it does so in a way that doesn't negatively impact the visual quality of an asset.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

Daniel enjoyed working on the challenge, and even after working in the film industry as an FX Artist for almost two decades, he still gained new skills. During the challenge he pushed himself to learn the new Karma rendering workflow in Houdini, which he says he loves and will continue using going forward. SEE ALL COURSES

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AWS Games

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Animation has boomed in recent years and it’s now present in nearly every film or television show. The increase in popularity is caused by animation’s ability to storytell and hold an audience’s attention. Although, crafting animations isn’t a cakewalk by any means. Why would a cloud infrastructure like AWS help?

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 20, 2023

Architectural visualization has soared in popularity over the past few years, riding the wave of technological advancements in 3D modeling and rendering. 3D render by CG Spectrum Visualization Dept. Film and television (post-production) — creating interior and exterior 3D sets in shots. Head Nicklas Byriel.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In his groundbreaking film "A Trip to the Moon" (1902) , Méliès used stop-motion animation, miniatures, and practical effects to create fantastical scenes. The 1950s ushered in a golden age of practical effects, with the rise of monster movies and science fiction films. The Bullet Time rig from "The Matrix".

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Game Designing

JULY 23, 2023

Animation is not just about quirky or cartoonish images; it’s also about conveying a message, story, or narrative. Animation is a creative and effective way to tell a story, so much so that the global animation industry was worth $395 billion in 2022 according to a Yahoo! What Is an Animation Portfolio? Finance report.

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Game Designing

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Great things are created with a good plan, which is why any animation project must begin with a storyboard. Before an animation project is greenlit, a storyboard often must be presented to the decision-makers. And when it is approved, a more comprehensive storyboard is developed to outline all the details of the animated story.

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Nvidia

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Deserted house in the night, rendered In RedShift. Blue car on the street with sunlight , rendered In RedShift. Catmull-Rom curves are a popular choice in the film and games industries for hair and fur and other uses of curves. Red fabric with golden texture rendered with Houdini XPU. Image courtesy of Daz3D.

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Before working in the games industry, I went to Hampshire College in the States for film and liberal arts studies, which led me to be a creator and was how I was introduced to 3D art. So I gathered shots from some of my favorite arthouse films that have unique lighting and colors, including Nomadland , Pierrot le Fou , and Paris, Texas.

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Filmustage

MARCH 29, 2023

VFX, or visual effects, refers to the process of blending computer-generated imagery (CGI) with live-action footage, resulting in realistic and engaging scenes in films. Rotoscoping: In this technique, artists trace over live-action footage to produce animation or isolate elements for compositing. What is VFX?

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Nvidia

AUGUST 7, 2023

Used with a graphics API like OpenGL or DirectX, NVIDIA OptiX permits you to create a renderer that enables faster and more cost-effective product development cycles. It empowers designers to render high-quality images and animations of their products, helping them visualize and iterate on designs more effectively.

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Game Designing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

You may have seen some 2D or 3D animated movies and video games that look like they were hand-drawn or have a cartoon-like style. Usually, Japanese anime films and video games feature this distinct look. This type or technique of animation is known as cel-shading animation. Some also refer to it as toon shading.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 10, 2025

VFX studios use specialized software and animation techniques from early planning to final rendering. Pre-vis artists use specialized software to develop rough 3D animations. These animations help directors see camera movements, timing, and scene composition.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 10, 2024

A typical superhero film contains around 2,500 VFX shots. Visual effects have elevated superhero films beyond simple comic adaptations. The complex VFX shot breakdown process in superhero films reveals fascinating details. Manage visual effects in your films sequences like never before!

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Game Designing

JULY 30, 2023

Today, the most successful films and series leverage special effects to engage audiences and enhance their entertainment quotient. Practical Special Effects Practical special effects have been the original film techniques for creating entertaining visuals. Some of SF Film School’s students have won awards even before they graduated.

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Game Designing

MARCH 24, 2023

Virtual production is one of the hottest new developments in film production and is now being used by many studios across the world. Virtual production is the practice of combining virtual worlds with the real world to create exciting and beautiful film productions. Why Is Virtual Production Becoming So Popular?

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Understanding VFX Breakdown in Film Visual effects breakdowns critically dissect complex digital artistry in modern filmmaking, revealing the intricate layers that transform raw footage into cinematic magic. Pre-Visualization (Previs) Pre-visualization marks the next critical stage, where rough 3D animations map out complex sequences.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

These factors include improvements in graphics, lighting, physics, animation, and scalability. Additionally, it offers strong materials and animation capabilities for artists that let you quickly create complicated scenarios. For instance, it has advanced rendering capabilities for the industry.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 10, 2022

It is no mystery that the goal of any film is to make the viewer believe in the fictional world on the screen. Of course, this is not true of documentary films, but believe us, there are genres of documentaries that blur the line between fiction and reality. But we'll talk about that some other time. So how will we make movies in 2022?

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AWS Games

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Epic’s Unreal Fellowship offers in-depth training and funding for film, animation, and VFX professionals to use Unreal Engine for real-time media production. Virtual Production and the Rise of the Microstudio on Unreal Engine and AWS.

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Nvidia

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Back then, cinematic-quality rendering required computer farms to slowly bake every frame. Back then, cinematic-quality rendering required computer farms to slowly bake every frame overnight—a painstaking process. Path tracing and ray tracing are both rendering techniques, but they have key differences.

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Game Designing

APRIL 21, 2022

Coding camera angles for games and animation has been a pain … Until now. In short, Unity Cinemachine opens up an entirely new world of opportunities for animation, game design and development, and directors working with virtual cameras. This was created by Unity in collaboration with Disney Television Animation.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Visual effects (VFX) compositors are in high demand in many industries such as film-making, gaming, and animation. Compositors are responsible for creating the final render of a shot, frame, or visual effects sequence. Conclusion VFX compositors add to the realism of special effects in videos, films, and games.

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Post-production, larger-than-life in scope, brings forth modeling, animation, and compositing. Digital Domain's awesome journey led to machine learning breakthroughs in facial animation, as seen in " Avengers: Infinity War" and " She-Hulk: Attorney at Law." High-end workstations with NVIDIA RTX 6000 GPUs handle these tasks.

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 4, 2024

It specializes in 2D and 3D art, animation, and cinematics, catering to a global clientele. Transform your passion for concept art and digital illustration into a thriving career and join graduates like Sai in the film and games industry! I now have a year of experience in the industry.

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CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I showed him my first cut, and he had very valuable animation suggestions. He assisted me in animating the character movements and giving it a more natural feel. CGS mentor Simon Warwick, helped Ewald to create a more natural animation for the main character. Now, I can't live without it. Menace has changed that for me.

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Nvidia

MAY 26, 2021

UE5 represents a generational leap in both workflows and visual fidelity, extending the engine’s support for DirectX Raytracing, NVIDIA DLSS, and NVIDIA Reflex, and adding new features such as Nanite and Lumen that make it faster and easier for games to implement photorealistic visuals, large open worlds and advanced animation and physics.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Comic Book Artists Who Changed the Industry From blockbuster action to comedy films, comic books have massively influenced pop culture. In fact, Avengers: Endgame set the record for the highest-grossing film by earning an impressive $2.5 Every new release has outdone the previous one in terms of box office numbers.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Seufert reiterated his prior position that the introduction of Apple’s app tracking transparency policy must have rendered new user acquisition more difficult for Platika. However, there is somebody who is not ignoring the fact, and that is Eric Seufert who went ahead and shared his opinion in the latest Deconstructor of Fun podcast.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 28, 2025

By 2026, the gaming industry is expected to reach $321 billion , with real-time rendering and AI-driven game art playing a pivotal role in its growth. What was once a domain dominated by pre-rendered graphics and traditional artistry has now shifted toward real-time rendering, highly stylized visuals, and experimental aesthetics.

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CG Spectrum

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Jobs in 3D visualization are growing in demand across numerous industries, including architecture, film and games, and product design, as a result. Rendering final content for review by architects, clients, stakeholders, etc., as still images, 3D animated videos, and VR content. using 3D software.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We will explore the strategies to optimize costs, dive into the pre-visualization process, and unveil the critical role of a VFX Supervisor, all to arm filmmakers with the knowledge to master the art and science of VFX in film production. Key areas include: ? Practical Effects: The Tangible Magic Practical Effects in "Star Wars".

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