Story originally published on Autodesk AREA November 22, 2022. Whether it’s space westerns or zombie flicks, post-production supervisor Cameron Angeli is always looking for new ways to solve creative challenges. Whether in his previous role as Starz’s Head of Post or more recent work on Netflix Originals series “Black Summer”, adopting remote workflows and cloud-based…
Production
Story originally published on Autodesk AREA October 24, 2022. Whether it’s his earlier work on film or contemporary blockbusters, cinematographer Jaron Presant has never been one to shy away from new tech. For over twenty years, Presant has enjoyed a successful career as a cinematographer on movies such as Looper, Star Wars: The Last Jedi,…
Production
Story originally published on Autodesk AREA January 12, 2023. Zeb Chadfield is the founder and CVO of top London-based post-production house, The Finish Line. The company specializes in the high-end finishing, mastering, and delivery of factual and documentary programming for major broadcasters and platforms worldwide. We caught up with Chadfield for a chat from his…
Production
Our long time user LAVAlabs comes back with a new production “Oktoberfest: Beer and Blood” for which they recreated Munich and the “Wiesn” at the turn of the 20th century and populated it with Golaem. Can you tell us about you and your studio? My name is Christian Laskawi and I am VFX supervisor at LAVAlabs Moving…
Visual Effects
Louis Maero, Crowd Simulation Lead at MPC Paris explains in details the challenges of creating 240 epic battle shots for The Astérix & Obélix: l’Empire du Milieu movie. Can you present yourself and the studio? My name is Louis Maëro, and I am currently leading the crowd simulation department at MPC Paris. MPC Paris provides…
Visual Effects
Fireheart is L’Atelier Animation’s second animated feature film about the story of a young woman New York firefighter. L’Atelier Animation populated Broadway with cars and pedestrians. Akie Prapas, Layout Supervisor, tell us about their workflow. Can you present yourself and the studio? My name is Akie Prapas – I’m a Layout Supervisor at L’Atelier Animation, which…
Animation
“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