Maya

  • A Small Team’s Journey to a VES Award-Winning Animated Film

    How far would you go to save someone you love? And what happens when the fear of losing them pushes you too far? These questions are at the heart of Azimuth, an award-winning, fully CG sci-fi short created by eight students at ARTFX. Set against a backdrop of distant planets, futuristic cities, and explosive action,…

    Animation

  • How Riot Games Animates VALORANT Weapon Skins with Autodesk Maya

    In VALORANT, Riot Games’ award-winning five-on-five tactical shooter, weapons might range from realistic models to a dragon that spits out its magazine. But no matter how imaginative the design becomes, players still need to recognize what the weapon is doing and when it’s ready to fire. That balance between fantasy and gameplay shapes the work…

    Game Development

  • Character Animation on a Deadline: How Pigmalion Animation Studio Uses Autodesk Flow Studio

    Starting an animation studio at 22 is ambitious anywhere. Doing it in Colombia, far from the industry’s traditional production hubs, adds another layer to the challenge. But Felipe Fierro has been finding his own way into animation for most of his life. He began studying Autodesk 3ds Max at an Autodesk Authorized Training Center at just 12…

    Flow Studio
  • Promotional poster for Buster Boone, featuring the animated cowboy character pointing a revolver-style weapon toward the viewer, along with film festival selections and animation credits for Giovanni Crocco.

    AI motion capture for beginners: How Autodesk Flow Studio helped a NJIT student gain portfolio recognition

    AI-assisted motion capture is changing how animation students learn and create. This article explores how New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) student Giovanni “Gio” Crocco used Autodesk Flow Studio and Autodesk Maya to streamline his animation workflow, iterate faster, and build a standout portfolio project using markerless motion capture.  With the Autodesk Flow Studio Education plan, eligible university students (18+) get access to everything included in the Lite tier, plus USD exports.  …

    Visual Effects

  • Project Falcon FAQ: Try the New Kitbashing Tool for Faster Creation for Free

    Getting started in 3D has traditionally meant spending time learning tools and software before ideas can take shape. But what if you could jump straight into creating — assembling instead of starting from scratch, mixing and matching parts, and seeing results in just minutes? Whether you’re a curious beginner or a professional, Autodesk’s Project Falcon…

    Flow Industry Cloud

  • Uninterrupted Creativity: Cloud Rendering with Autodesk Flow Render (Tech Preview)

    Whether you’re finalizing an animation sequence or a detailed VFX shot in Autodesk Maya or 3ds Max, maintaining creative momentum is key. The ability to iterate quickly, explore ideas, and refine your work can make all the difference in the final result. With the Flow Render tech preview, Autodesk introduces a new way to keep…

    Flow Industry Cloud
  • Capcom Monster Hunter Wilds

    The Production Infrastructure Behind Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds: How Autodesk Tools are Used in AAA Game Development

    Original article published on Autodesk AREA Japan Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest title in the Monster Hunter series, was released in February 2025. The game’s immersive experience stems from its depiction of monster ecology across expansive locales, detailed background environments, and the dynamic gameplay of the hunters. Underpinning this immersive world is a sophisticated production…

    Game Development

  • Building the Impossible: How SOKRISPYMEDIA Used Flow Studio, Maya, and 3ds Max to Recreate the Magic of Beast Games Season 2 

    Known for defying expectations, MrBeast (a.k.a. Jimmy Donaldson) has built a career on pushing the boundaries of what content can be. Now the most popular YouTuber ever (471M subscribers and counting), he rose to global prominence through extreme challenges, high-ticket giveaways, and large-scale philanthropy. So, when Amazon Prime Video partnered with him to create Beast Games, the…

    Visual Effects

  • How BlueBolt VFX Recreated 1930s Piccadilly Circus for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

    If you saw Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, you likely remember the opening moments: a majestic shot that starts by panning down the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, moves through 1930s Piccadilly Circus — electric with traffic, glowing with billboards, alive with crowds — before gliding into the Richmond Theatre, where a performance of Noël Coward’s operetta…

    Visual Effects

  • 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