Forum: Industry News

ClipExporter for Final Cut Pro X - an export and post-production workflow tool Mindtransplant released an application called ClipExporter which is a simple workflow and export tool for Final Cut Pro X. It opens exported Final Cut Pro X projects (fcpxml) and exports each clip as a Quicktime...

30709VFXTalk are pleased to announce the results of the VFX Talk & Imagineer Systems mocha Pro Contest, the first in a series of new VFXTalk sponsored contests for 2011. These special sponsored contests will run independently from the VFXTalk Challenges, and involve some incredible industry...

http://www.silhouettefx.com/ The stand-alone (SA) version of Silhouette Roto is now shipping. Available for Windows®, Mac OS®, and Linux®, the SA version is targeted at facilities with rigorous roto demands. Motion stabilization (also added to a new release of the plug-in version) produces fewer...

http://www.fxguide.com/quicktakes/the-foundry-announces-hiero/ http://www.fxguide.com/fxguidetv/fxguidetv-119-the-foundrys-new-heiro/ The Foundry announced HIERO, a new conform and vfx workflow tool designed to work with NUKE, but flexible to work with any product. Utilizing tech from the now...

The VFX and Animation industry is becoming more global everyday and great work is being done in new studios popping up all over. VFXJobs helps you "see" opportunities by showing you at a glance not only "what" a job is but also "where" it is. Find interesting opportunities that might take you...

Before the recent acquisition of VFXtalk, we had acquired Sputnik7.com, which was to serve as our video partner. Sptunik7 has a rich history as one of the first independent film sites and was started by Chris Blackwell and Les Garland close to 10 years ago. With over 10 million dollars invested...

New Pricing eyeon announed a new pricing and new products (source): Fusion 6.3: $2495 per license, the first year of subscription is included $495 annual subscription fee. Dimension 1.0: $995 per license, the first year of subscription is included $395 annual subscription fee.

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Original Source As an Honorary Society, VES has led the way in promoting the incredible work of VFX artists but so far no one has stood up to lead the way on the business side of our business. No one has been able to speak out for unrepresented artists and facilities – or the craft as a whole –...

<a href="http://www.vfxtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5923" target="_self"><img src="http://www.vfxtalk.com/feature/thewild/vfxtalk_thewild_thumb.jpg" align=left border=0 width="160" height="90"></a>We are pleased to present our latest interview in the VFX master series with John Mariella, CG...

NEWS Digital-Tutors have announced a unique and exciting release in the introduction of the Beginner’s Guide, a free fundamental learning series for new artists that takes an introductory look at essential 2D and 3D terms, definitions and guidelines In addition the respected industry training...

30611After a successful European and Australian tour last year, MPC’s recruitment team are getting ready to set off to the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles for another round of talent scouting. On March 8 – 10, MPC’s Recruitment Team will be in Downtown Los Angeles to once again find a host of...

30477XYZ Studios and Charlex previously partnered with BBDO/NY to create a fully CG spot for Dodge called “Journey”. The results exceeded the expectations of all parties involved. The two companies have come together once again to collaborate on an even more ambitious project. The spot is...

30243Fox’s new show The X Factor had a dramatic introduction during the Super Bowl as thousands of Xs came together to form the show’s host Simon Cowell. The reverse explosion of Cowell was produced by Fox, Three (One) O, Park Village Productions in collaboration with effects powerhouse Zoic...

30218Digital-Tutors new training for February 2011 has arrived! This month’s release is jam packed with 15 courses and reveals the very first structured training for Lagoa, unique ZBrush courses, a variety of tutorials for Autodesk DEC software and Adobe’s Creation Suite as well as V-Ray, HDR Light...

30167MPC has joined forces with Sky Creative to create a stunning stereo campaign to promote their film channel. Directed by Esther Wallace and Nick Tarte and produced by Sharon Kersley, the spot travels through different genres, unveiling epic stereo landscapes. ‘It is about escapism (explain...

30025Leading animation studio Nexus, and their directing duo Smith & Foulkes, have created another piece of animation fantasy for Wieden + Kennedy and the new Honda Jazz. ‘This Unpredictable Life’ is a breathtaking mix of volumetric lighting and magical particles bringing to life a beautiful...

29874Blind recently launched a concept-to-completion thrill ride of a trailer announcing THQ, Inc.’s new MX vs ATV Alive videogame. The expert crew at Blind handled all production, editorial, post, and oversaw the sound design on the direct-to-client project. 

Inspired by classic Hollywood...

29541PES’s latest short film, “The Deep,” has gone live as part of Showtime’s new “Short Stories” Series. PES was commissioned by Showtime to create a standalone piece of entertainment in the tradition of his most popular viral shorts, “Western Spaghetti”, “Game Over”, “Kaboom!”, and “Roof Sex,”...

29679Demonstrating they are smarter than the average design/production studio, yU+co. crafted a glorious stereoscopic 3D main-on-end title sequence for the new Warner Bros animated film Yogi Bear. Led by Synderela Peng, Art Director on the design and Richard Taylor, VFX Director on the production,...

29261Excitement was at a fever pitch for the premiere of Walt Disney Pictures’ TRON: Legacy on December 17th, and it is thanks in no small part to Daft Punk’s new video, “Derezzed.” The first track off the French electronic artists’ TRON: Legacy soundtrack, “Derezzed” features the retro bling—light...