• Top 3 tips on developing an indie game studio from Proxima Studio founder Harvey Newman

    Proxima Studio founder and YouTube creator Harvey Newman shares what he learned about starting an indie game studio, and why it's important to create a stable pipeline, hire talented people without egos, and keep a business-first perspective.


  • Breaking into 3D Animation with Ricky Baba

    After teaching himself 3D animation, Ricky Baba broke into the animated film industry and went on to work on projects for companies like DreamWorks, as well as in video games. His passion lies in his personal projects, where he recreates classic cartoon and game characters in a modern animation style.


  • Focus on your creative storytelling with the power of Autodesk AI

    In the world of media and entertainment, the quest to balance creative workflows with tight timelines and demanding directives often feels like navigating a high-stakes tightrope. The pressure to deliver can overshadow the joy of creation, turning passion into a race against the clock. For over a decade, animation, VFX, and game studios have begun…


  • Your Guide to AU 2024: Media & Entertainment

    We’re back at AU 2024: The Design & Make Conference! Autodesk University brings innovators in media & entertainment, architecture, engineering, construction, product design, and manufacturing – together – to share ideas, advance industry practices, and explore opportunities for the future. This year, media & entertainment professionals will have even more opportunities to connect, interact, and…


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

    Zero VFX Aces Golden Globe Winning “Challengers” Movie Magic

    The high-stakes world of competitive tennis sits at the heart of Director Luca Guadagino’s 2025 Golden Globe winning 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…


  • 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…