“Fortiche” means “Ace” in French, a name chosen deliberately by co-founders Jérôme Combe, Pascal Charrue, and Arnaud Delord when they founded their animation studio Fortiche Production in 2009. Since then, they have worked tirelessly to establish Fortiche as a globally renowned animation studio. Based in Paris, Montpellier, and Las Palmas, Fortiche operates as a tightly…
Animation
We kicked off this month celebrating the best in storytelling—the moments that inspire and stay with us. Dune: Part Two took home the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, a testament to the power of great stories, passion, talent, and the right tools. Now, as the month wraps up, we’re focused on making the next…
Maya
Boxel Studio thrives at the intersection of technology and artistry, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and animation. Over the past two years, as the film and TV industry underwent significant evolution, they recognized the transformative role of machine learning (ML) in streamlining production processes. This shift inspired them to invest…
Visual Effects
Creativity is truly the heart and soul of game development. But sometimes, big ideas can exceed the available resources and timelines. Despite these challenges, it’s essential to nurture an environment where creativity can thrive. Giving teams the time, space, and right tools to be creative helps bring their visions to life. This approach is a…
Game Development
We are thrilled to announce our presence at GDC 2025, the leading conference for game developers! GDC provides a platform to explore the latest trends and technologies in the industry. Join us to explore the latest advancements shaping the future of game development, from AI-powered workflows to seamless integration techniques. Read on to discover what’s in…
Events
The Visual Effects Society held its 23rd annual Awards on February 11th in Beverly Hills, California and has once again highlighted a remarkable array of creative achievements. The VES Awards were established to recognize the VFX supervisors, producers, and artists who bring creative visions to life. These awards celebrate exceptional artistry and innovation in film,…
Visual Effects
For some, Super Bowl LIX is about watching the Kansas City Chiefs chase their third consecutive win—or seeing the Philadelphia Eagles take it from them. For others, it’s the excitement of Kendrick Lamar and SZA taking the halftime stage. But for many, it’s all about the commercials—one of the only nights where the ad break…
Maya
As the newest title in the decades-old iconic fighting game series, TEKKEN 8 faced the challenge of bringing its unique style onto home consoles, which required a higher quality of art direction and production. Developers at Bandai Namco upgraded and streamlined their production processes with powerful visual production tools and game engines to create a…
Game Development
Unreliable Narrators is an indie game studio from Quebec, passionate about creating narrative-driven games that highlight the voices of underrepresented communities. Their mission is to explore history from the viewpoint of the forgotten, bringing the past to life with engaging and immersive gameplay. In our latest video, we sit down with the talented team at…
Game Development
World VFX Day is a global event celebrating artistry, talent, and innovation in visual effects. It highlights the skill and passion that goes into creating the stunning VFX work seen in blockbuster movies, TV shows, games, and more. This year marks the second edition of the event and promises to be bigger than ever –…
Events