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. This silent-era masterpiece featured a rocket crashing into the moon's eye, marking a pivotal moment in the history of special effects. The Bullet Time rig from "The Matrix".

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 4, 2022

After splitting off the various components, I made a very simple rig consisting of a bunch of transforms with different pivots for the different components. It's much easier to set a rig or even an effect up at origin and then apply animation and world space transformations to it afterward. SEE ALL COURSES.

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CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 10, 2024

It’s a popular technique for feature films and games (think film studios like Pixar and modern Disney animations or game studios like Ubisoft and EA Games). It’s how films like Nightmare Before Christmas , Coraline , Isle of Dogs , and Missing Link were made. The computer fills in the gaps and animates the character.

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Game Designing

AUGUST 1, 2022

Though every animated film relies on a team of talented artists and technicians, few people have as much influence over the final project as a film’s director. The job of an animation director is multifaceted and their influence is felt in every aspect of their films. What Makes a Great Animator? Matt Groening.

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Filmustage

JUNE 28, 2021

Even many movie lovers are critical of his works and claim that his films are hard to watch. Aronofsky is engaged in the deconstruction of personality, his images deeply sink into the subconscious and haunt the entire film. He spent almost 8 years studying film and directing. Idea, theory, assumption, opinion.

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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. Discover the secrets behind cinemas most stunning visuals with Filmustage's VFX Breakdown feature.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 11, 2023

These tools allow the artist to create stunning cinematic features and gameplay sequences without the need for any specialized engineering knowledge. It comes with a variety of features that aid fast coding. For example, it features a debugger, syntax, highlighting, and intelligent code completion.

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CG Spectrum

MARCH 13, 2023

CGI art is commonly used in film, TV, and games but is also used for advertising, visualization , and VR (virtual reality). 3D models can be rigged, then animated by a 3D animator, placed as a stationary object in a scene by a layout artist, simulated or destroyed by an FX artist, and used for shadows or holdouts by lighting artists.

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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

JUNE 17, 2022

We have already established that script breakdown is a key stage in the preparation of any film. And in the end, how many locations do you need to shoot the film? There are a lot of cases where the budget of a film has gone up a lot because the artists had to rebuild the set or change the scene beyond recognition.

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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. The film's portrayal of the android Ava used understated VFX to raise questions about consciousness and humanity.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 10, 2025

This stage includes several key components: 3D modeling and sculpting of characters, environments, and props Texture creation and material development Rigging and animation setup Lighting and rendering preparation Integration with Live Action Footage The integration phase combines computer-generated elements with live-action footage.

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Game Designing

APRIL 21, 2022

However, the way that Unity has developed Cinemachine makes it streamlined, with a quick learning curve, and robust features that make it worth the investment. 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. Limitations on exporting.

Animation 52

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CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I've been featured on the VFX Process Youtube Podcast to talk about the creation of Menace , and it was also featured on IGN - Future Games show channel. The blueprint was already rigged with a Metahuman, and the riding physics seemed perfect for what I needed. featured] How did the CG Spectrum mentors help with the process?

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 13, 2023

Read about Aurore's journey from architecture to real-time 3D and see one of the magical worlds she built as part of the Real-time and Virtual Production Course at CG Spectrum, which was featured by Unreal Engine as part of their Community Spotlight! Finish with a film-quality cinematic like Aurore's!

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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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Filmustage

APRIL 3, 2025

re-production planning requires comprehensive features to ensure seamless integration of all production elements. Whether you're aiming to shoot five pages daily or managing complex sequences, a user-friendly interface for film production scheduling helps maintain efficient resource allocation.

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