• Autodesk at GDC 2025

    We are thrilled to announce our presence at GDC 2025, the leading conference for game developers! GDC provides a platform to explore the latest trends and technologies in the industry. Join us to explore the latest advancements shaping the future of game development, from AI-powered workflows to seamless integration techniques. Read on to discover what’s in…

    Events

  • 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

  • The Mill and Autodesk Serve Up A Star-Studded Michelob ULTRA Super Bowl Ad

    For some, Super Bowl LIX is about watching the Kansas City Chiefs chase their third consecutive win—or seeing the Philadelphia Eagles take it from them. For others, it’s the excitement of Kendrick Lamar and SZA taking the halftime stage. But for many, it’s all about the commercials—one of the only nights where the ad break…

    Maya

  • TEKKEN 8: Legacy Meets Innovation with the Combined Power of Maya and Unreal Engine

    As the newest title in the decades-old iconic fighting game series, TEKKEN 8 faced the challenge of bringing its unique style onto home consoles, which required a higher quality of art direction and production. Developers at Bandai Namco upgraded and streamlined their production processes with powerful visual production tools and game engines to create a…

    Game Development

  • 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

  • World VFX Day 2024: Celebrating artistry and innovation in visual effects 

    World VFX Day is a global event celebrating artistry, talent, and innovation in visual effects. It highlights the skill and passion that goes into creating the stunning VFX work seen in blockbuster movies, TV shows, games, and more.   This year marks the second edition of the event and promises to be bigger than ever –…

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  • ‘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

  • 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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    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

  • 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