Filmustage

JANUARY 16, 2025

From creative sparks to render farms, we'll explore every nook and cranny of the VFX universe, sharing battle-tested techniques that'll make even the trickiest effects look like a walk in the digital park. The VFX Artist's Toolbox Think of VFX as building the world's most amazing digital sandwich - you need all the right layers!

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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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Filmustage

DECEMBER 1, 2024

These films create breathtaking worlds through VFX, yet their production processes stand worlds apart. Live-action films seamlessly blend computer-generated elements with real footage. Animated films craft every visual element digitally. Special effects (SFX) happen right on the set during filming.

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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. Effective Asset Management: Filmustage aids artists in organizing and handling their digital assets, such as textures, models, and animations, enhancing overall productivity.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 10, 2025

VFX studios use specialized software and animation techniques from early planning to final rendering. Asset Creation and Development The asset creation phase builds all digital elements needed in the final composition. Avatar (2009) James Cameron's groundbreaking film revolutionized motion capture technology and 3D rendering.

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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

MAY 12, 2023

By thoroughly understanding the VFX requirements of a film, the production team can allocate appropriate resources and avoid costly and time-consuming post-production nightmares. This allowed them to plan their VFX work efficiently, and despite the complexity of the visual effects, the films were completed on time and within budget.

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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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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 1, 2022

With a love of sci-fi and fantasy, he decided to pursue a career in the film and game industry where he could explore these realms. I can get bored (well, more distracted) drawing the same battery prop or asset 150 times, all with slight variations. Rendering materials and getting my lighting to pop were my main challenges.

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iXie gaming

JULY 23, 2023

Unity is becoming increasingly popular in a variety of fields, including the film industry, architecture, healthcare, and the military. The most recent release of Unity comes equipped with an in-built 2D engine and a vast library of assets, making it easier for developers to create games in that dimension.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 11, 2023

When he's not creating digital characters for video games like Apex Legends and Back 4 Blood , he runs a popular YouTube channel where he helps artists pursue their interests in digital art, including 3D character art , ZBrush sculpting, 3D modeling , game art , and rendering. The importance of practicing your 3D art.

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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. 3D modeling teams construct digital assets. Post-Production The post-production phase initiates multiple parallel workflows.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Learn more and schedule time to meet with an AWS industry expert Join our speaking session – discover the potential of cloud technology in film production as we explore the concept of a Virtual Art Department. Stop by our booth in the expo hall for live demonstrations of Unreal Engine use cases powered by AWS. Learn more.

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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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CG Spectrum

JUNE 4, 2024

Eitri Studio Private Limited is a video game art asset development studio headquartered in Pearl, Hyderabad, India. 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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Game Designing

APRIL 21, 2022

Here’s another example of full CGI film development using Unity and the Unity Camera and Cinemachine: Check out the video here on YouTube as well. Yes, in the past, Unity has come up a little short when it came to interior renderings. Now, though, with Cinemachine, these interior renderings are beginning to look absolutely stunning.

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Game Errors

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Force open Warzone 2 by using DirectX If you’ve been having issues with Warzone 2 crashing, freezing , stuttering, or lagging, then use DirectX to force open the game as the app can solve a lot of the problems.

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Awesome Tuts

JANUARY 2, 2023

For the example assets we’ll use City of Brass: Environments which you can download for free on the Unreal Engine marketplace: When you download City of Brass: Environment, open the Demo_Palace scene located in City_of_Brass_Environment -> Maps folder as we’ll use that scene for our examples. Movable And Static Lights.

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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. Modeling, texturing, and lighting additional assets (furniture, props, decor, etc.) Rendering final content for review by architects, clients, stakeholders, etc., using 3D software.

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