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  • Unit Image Crafts Superhero-Worthy Stylized Animation for Marvel Rivals Cinematic Trailer: No One Rivals Doom

    When Alexandre Lerouge and his team took on the “No One Rivals Doom” cinematic trailer for Marvel Rivals, they knew they had to think outside the box. Marvel Rivals, an action-packed game where iconic heroes and villains face off in epic battles, demanded a visual style that was as bold and dynamic as its gameplay.…

    Animation

  • How ‘SCRAP METAL’ Filmmakers Used Maya to Create a Stunning Futuristic World

    Animated short film SCRAP METAL is a testament to what’s possible with the right vision and creative tools. Showcasing the vertical metropolis of a fictional Oris City, the film is effectively the stunning 3D world created by CG Supervisor and Art Director Darko Mitev brought to life. The concept originated as a personal passion project,…

    Animation

  • Ideas and Ingenuity: Behind Capcom’s In-House RE ENGINE Tools For Dragon’s Dogma 2

    In its latest open-world AAA title, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s programmers and artists expanded on its collection of in-house game development tools to make the massive RPG more visually stunning than ever. The team found an intersection between the scale of an open-world game, the expectations of modern game graphics, and the challenges of optimized…

    Game Development

  • LAVAlabs populates Oktoberfest with Golaem

    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

  • MPC Paris drinks the Golaem Magic Potion for Asterix

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • How Boxel Studio Used Autodesk Flow Studio’s 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

  • Unreliable Narrators: Balancing creativity with practicality in game development

    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

  • Student winners behind “Pittura” shine bright at the 23rd VES Awards 

    The Visual Effects Society held its 23rd annual Awards on February 11th in Beverly Hills, California and has once again highlighted a remarkable array of creative achievements. The VES Awards were established to recognize the VFX supervisors, producers, and artists who bring creative visions to life. These awards celebrate exceptional artistry and innovation in film,…

    Visual Effects