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  • 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

  • GDC 2026: Autodesk Flow Studio for Games Workshop

    We’re heading to GDC 2026 from March 9–13 — and we’re bringing something special with us. As the global game development community gathers in San Francisco to shape the future of interactive experiences, we’re hosting a live workshop designed to spark fresh ideas and hands-on exploration. Join Harvey Newman — Animation Director, YouTuber, and Founder…

    Events
  • A polar Bear picking Pepsi in a blind taste test

    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

  • A Sparrow’s Song Soars: How Collaboration Won Gold at the Student Academy Awards

    In life, and in art, encouraging those around you goes a long way. In the 2025 Student Academy Award-winning animated short film, A Sparrow’s Song, an injured sparrow singing along to a grieving widow’s piano playing in a World War II bomb shelter gives hope to everyone who hears it. On the 50-student team who…

    Animation

  • Gattai Robots + Winnie the Pooh: How Lemon Sky Gets It Done with Autodesk’s M&E Collection

    In this chat with Lemon Sky Studios, the team walks you through how they tackled the creative workflows behind their in-house Metal Genesis game and the Playdate with Winnie the Pooh animated series. They talk about the tools they rely on, why open standards matter to them, and what they think really makes a studio…

    Maya

  • Fadhlan Irsyad’s HOME — A Sci-Fi Short Film Made with Flow Studio

    A student film that dares to dream big  For Indonesian filmmaker and animator Fadhlan Irsyad, storytelling is like solving a puzzle—one that starts with a single image and grows through curiosity, emotion, and creativity. His short film HOME, made as his final school project, dives deep into themes like life, identity… and death—all wrapped up in stunning visuals.  The story?…

    Case Studies