• Tashi (portrayed by Zendaya), is seated amongst an audience of tennis fanatics with her arms crossed.

    Zero VFX Aces “Challengers” Movie Magic

    The high-stakes world of competitive tennis sits at the heart of Director Luca Guadagino’s romantic drama “Challengers,” so naturally the film is packed with an abundance of intense match play. While lead actors Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist vigorously trained to authentically portray professional-calibre athletes, select scenes required visual effects (VFX) magic to convey…


  • Five Tactics Games Studios Are Using in 2024 to Unlock Their Full Potential

    Exploring the uncompromising agility in game development pipelines Image courtesy of Yoav Hoze The video game industry has grown in size and possibilities every year, with 2024 being no exception. Yet, as video games and their developers have become more prominent, project standards continue to grow, and so does the pressure on game studios to…


  • How Dexter Studios Optimizes Efficiency with OpenUSD and Virtual Production 

    Dexter Studios, a Seoul-based digital production company working on both Korean and international projects, is renowned for its virtual production and VFX work, including projects such as ‘Alienoid’, ‘Yu Yu Hakusho’, ‘Along with the Gods’, and ‘Gyeongseong Creature’. Dexter Studios has made strong moves towards Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD), including seamless integration into their pipeline…


  • How SQUARE ENIX leveled up its creative pipeline for the FINAL FANTASY XVI team with production management tools

    SQUARE ENIX is one of the most renowned companies in the video game development industry, publishing popular franchises such as FINAL FANTASY, DRAGON QUEST, and KINGDOM HEARTS. The leadership behind cinematics for FINAL FANTASY XVI, its hit 2023 PlayStation 5 game, managed a large team of staff by successfully onboarding project management software and custom…


  • Celebrate the designers and makers

    Autodesk, in Collaboration with Lucasfilm, Unveils the Winning Droid Designs That Captivated the Galaxy 

    ©️2024 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Image courtesy of Disney In May, Autodesk joined forces with Lucasfilm to launch an exciting month-long contest inviting fans to design their own droids inspired by the Star Wars universe. A thrilling celebration of creativity, innovation, and the enduring legacy of Star Wars, the groundbreaking collaboration brought together Star Wars…


  • The Creative Impact of AI at the 8th WIA World Summit

    Autodesk was a proud sponsor of Women in Animation’s 8th annual WIA World Summit at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. This year’s conference tackled the theme “Stronger Together: The Equitable Future of Animation” and featured key industry thought leaders, filmmakers, and executives discussing emerging industry innovations and how they can support gender equity in…


  • Enhancing immersive experiences: The role of AI in game development 

    Article written by Steve Silver, Games Industry Strategy Manager at Autodesk Steve Silver is the Manager of Games Industry Strategy for Autodesk’s Entertainment and Media Solutions. He has worked in the gaming industry for 19 years as a Producer and QA Analyst with credits in games such as Empires and Allies, TOME: Immortal Arena, and…


  • M&E Summer Roundup

    Dive into the world of media and entertainment and our latest YouTube video content where we cover trending industry topics, fresh workflow walkthroughs, and creative artist spotlights. Tune in to our new roundups to discover unique content that interests you in VFX, animation, game development, on-set production, and more! Re-imagine reality with VFX  Watch how…


  • Autodesk at SIGGRAPH 2024

    Step into the world of the latest innovations shaping how entertainent is made today, from advances in AI to new ways of collaborating across teams.


  • Drawing outside the lines: Mikros Animation captivates global audiences with innovative animation styles

    Collaboration between the creative and technical teams at Mikros Animation allows them to create distinctive animation styles for iconic films like ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’. Autodesk Design and Make software fuels their innovation and ensures they meet production deadlines with precision. Mikros Animation is a global animation studio bringing together industry-leading talent with…