VFX

  • 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
  • Waterfall made with Bifrost Liquids

    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

  • How Boxel Studio Used Wonder Dynamics’ 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

  • 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

  • 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 –…

    Events

  • 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

  • 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