Case Studies

  • 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

  • Unreliable Narrators maximize game development efficiency with Autodesk’s interoperable solutions

    Unreliable Narrators is an indie game studio from Quebec, passionate about creating narrative-driven games that highlight the voices of underrepresented communities. Their mission is to explore history from the viewpoint of the forgotten, bringing the past to life with engaging and immersive gameplay. In our latest video, we sit down with the talented team at…

    Game Development

  • ‘Granblue Fantasy: Relink’ brings iconic 2D aesthetics into 3D with flexible creative tools

    While translating a 2D style into a 3D world for the 2024 role-playing game ‘Granblue Fantasy: Relink,’ video game development studio Cygames used unique modeling tools and techniques within a larger suite of animation solutions, perfecting a highly-stylized and immersive look. Translated from Japanese. Read the original story in Japanese here. ‘Granblue Fantasy: Relink’ set…

    Game Development
  • Text reads: AU 2024 Gamerella, an image of a woman in a dinosaur onesie (part of Gamerella) on her laptop can be seen on the right-hand side.

    6 Key Takeaways from AU 2024’s “Breaking Barriers in Diversity and Games” 

    As the number of people worldwide playing video games grows exponentially, inclusivity is becoming increasingly important. At AU 2024, Gina Hara, co-founder of game initiative GAMERella and Alex Custodio, academic, author, and artist, spoke about the current state of game diversity and their development at the digital event “Breaking Barriers: A Meetup on Diversity in…

    Game Development

  • 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.

    Game Development

  • 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
  • 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…

    Visual Effects