Animation
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L’Atelier Animation populates New York streets with Golaem
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
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Crafting Crowds: Fortiche, Golaem, and the Magic of Arcane Season 2
“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
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Introducing new crowd tools, AI, and connected workflows for incredible storytelling
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
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How Boxel Studio Used Wonder Dynamics’ AI Motion Capture in Superman & Lois
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
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How Preymaker’s Disruptive Spirit is Sparking Exciting Change
At cloud-based creative and technology studio Preymaker, invention and ideation are celebrated. From its inception, co-founders Angus Kneale, Melanie Wickham, and Verity Grantham have built the company around the notion that emerging technology can be a powerful driver of creativity. With staff in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Cape Town, the 65-person strong outfit…
Maya
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M&E Fall Roundup
Welcome to the fall edition of your M&E Roundup! Explore our recent YouTube videos featuring trending industry topics and fresh workflow walkthroughs. Tune in to our new roundups to discover unique content that interests you in visual effects, animation, game development, and more! Harness the power of VFX It is no small feat to integrate…
Visual Effects
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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.
Animation
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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…
Maya
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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…
Events
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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…
Case Studies