Open Standards
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Animating the Frontier: Realism and rigging in 1923 with WeFX
On Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone prequel series, 1923, the Dutton family and other protagonists are under constant pressure from the encroachments of the modern world. One mistake, and they could end up shot, drowned, frozen to death, or mercifully, arrested. It’s fitting then that when WeFX had to complete 20 VFX shots in about three months…
Visual Effects
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Marza Animation Planet wields Flow Production Tracking and Arnold
New technological challenges are always required at production sites for blockbuster movies released from major film studios. The production of “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” (hereafter “Sonic 3”) was a series of those very challenges for MARZA ANIMATION PLANET INC. (hereafter “MARZA”). When asked about the various makeovers in the pipeline achieved through the project, MARZA…
Visual Effects
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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
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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
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How Triggerfish’s Animation Pipeline Creates Space for Artistic Freedom
What does it take for a small animation studio to become a leader in the development and production of premium character-driven animation for feature film and TV? For Triggerfish, Africa’s largest and most awarded animation studio, the answer lies in empowering animators and embracing new technologies that let artists be artists. From automated animation pipelines to cutting-edge simulation software…
Maya
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Come find us at Booth 515 at SIGGRAPH 2025
Don’t miss your chance to meet with our experts to get your burning questions answered. See live demos of our solutions in action, including the latest AI advances in Maya and Flow Studio and collaborative cloud workflows. Booth 515 | August 12 – August 14 | Vancouver Convention Centre Tuesday, August 12th 10:00am – 1:30pm…
Events
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Autodesk at SIGGRAPH 2025
From browser-based VFX tools and AI-powered workflows to open-source innovation, we’re bringing our full creative force to SIGGRAPH 2025. Whether you’re a solo creator, a studio lead, or a tech enthusiast, this year’s show is all about empowering every creator to imagine, iterate, and inspire – without limits. Discover Autodesk Flow Studio at SIGGRAPH What…
Events
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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
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Introducing new crowd tools, AI, and connected workflows for incredible storytelling
We kicked off this month celebrating the best in storytelling—the moments that inspire and stay with us. Dune: Part Two took home the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, a testament to the power of great stories, passion, talent, and the right tools. Now, as the month wraps up, we’re focused on making the next…
Maya
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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