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Inside the VFX of Oscar-Nominated Frankenstein with Mr. X

Visionary director Guillermo del Toro had been dreaming about making his own adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein for more than three decades. Best known for projects like the 2006 film Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water in 2017, Frankenstein was, he said as early as 2007, a film he “would kill to make.” The film launched on Netflix on November 7th, and was…

Case Studies
What’s new in Maya and 3ds Max? AI-powered horses, a modern sequencer, and much more

The latest releases across Maya, 3ds Max, Flow Studio, and Arnold introduce new AI features and powerful updates across the toolset with a simple goal: make the path to great moments a little shorter. “We’re focused on making content creation easier, and AI is one way we can do that,” says Kamal Mistry, Senior Director of Product at Autodesk. “What matters…

Maya
An Indie Filmmaker’s Workflow: Solomon W. Jagwe Builds Galiwango with Autodesk Flow Studio

In 2009, after more than a decade building skills across 3D modeling, character animation, concept art, and motion capture, Solomon W. Jagwe reached a turning point. After graduating from college in the D.C. area, he had been working for defense contractors, creating specialized game content for the U.S. Department of Defense. The work was steady,…

Maya
What Makes Us Human? ArtFX’s Azimuth Answers with Heart – and Wins at the 24th VES Awards

In a year defined by conversations about AI, identity, and what makes us human, one student film dared to ask a deeply personal question: If technology could recreate someone you love, would that be enough? Last night, the Visual Effects Society celebrated the 24th annual VES Awards, honoring exceptional artistry and innovation across film, television,…

Visual Effects
The Making of Zootopia 2 with Walt Disney Animation Studios

After more than a century of storytelling and innovation, Walt Disney Animation Studios continues to move the medium forward with Zootopia 2. Using Autodesk Maya to build new worlds and Flow Production Tracking to keep thousands of assets in motion, more than 700 people came together to create the film now nominated for Best Animated…

Animation
How Framestore Created a Pepsi‑Loving Polar Bear for the Super Bowl

When millions of people tune in for the Super Bowl, the commercials are as much a part of the culture as the game itself. For brands, the stakes couldn’t be higher. For visual effects studios, Super Bowl spots are a rare opportunity to bring full‑blown cinematic ambition to advertising. This year, one of the most…

Maya
Creating Epic Norse Battles: How Xilam Blended 2D and 3D animation on Twilight of the Gods

Xilam Animation, a renowned French animation studio founded in 1999, has become a leader in 2D and 3D animation. The studio creates, produces, and distributes original content for children and adults alike, with its work broadcast in more than 190 countries worldwide. Xilam’s rich catalog features iconic titles such as Oggy and the Cockroaches, Zig…

Animation
How This 3D Artist Transformed His Animation Workflow with Flow Studio

When you talk to Italian–Australian 3D artist Giacomo Cervi, one thing becomes clear almost immediately: he’s driven by a love of craft and a hunger to explore what’s possible. Based in Milan and working across automotive, fashion, music, and sports, his path has taken him from student to teacher to professional artist, and now to a creator who’s reshaping his animation workflow with Autodesk Flow…

Flow Studio
8 Tips for Getting the Most out of Autodesk Flow Studio

Just getting started with Flow Studio? These tips and tricks—from filming basics and platform best practices—are here if you need a little extra guidance to get the best results. 1. Dress for AI Mocap Success Clothing with clear contrast and a good fit can help movement read more clearly. Keeping the performer visible from head…

Flow Studio
Getting Comfortable with AI: From Class Projects to Portfolios

AI isn’t the distant, sci-fi concept it used to be. It’s in your phone, your editing tools, your social feeds — and now, it’s showing up in your creative projects. It’s rapidly becoming one of the most powerful tools available to students, whether you’re making a short film for class, designing worlds for a game prototype, creating content for a brand, or just experimenting for fun. …

Flow Studio