Visual Effects

  • Wednesday: How Rodeo FX Delivered Creature and Environment VFX for Season 2

    From the towering gothic architecture of Nevermore Academy to the ferocity of its werewolves, go behind the scenes with Rodeo FX on their visual effects work for Wednesday Season 2. Using the Autodesk Media & Entertainment Collection, the team delivered immersive environments and creature effects that expand the show’s dark, iconic world that fans love.…

    Visual Effects

  • How This 3D Artist Transformed His Animation Workflow with Flow Studio

    When you talk to Italian–Australian 3D artist Giacomo Cervi, one thing becomes clear almost immediately: he’s driven by a love of craft and a hunger to explore what’s possible. Based in Milan and working across automotive, fashion, music, and sports, his path has taken him from student to teacher to professional artist, and now to a creator who’s reshaping his animation workflow with Autodesk Flow…

    Flow Studio

  • 8 Tips for Getting the Most out of Autodesk Flow Studio 

    Just getting started with Flow Studio? These tips and tricks—from filming basics and platform best practices—are here if you need a little extra guidance to get the best results. 1. Dress for AI Mocap Success  Clothing with clear contrast and a good fit can help movement read more clearly. Keeping the performer visible from head…

    Flow Studio

  • Creating an Anime Short in Just 3 Days with Autodesk Flow Studio

    Creative projects don’t always begin with ideal conditions. Sometimes they start with a tight deadline, a small room, and a simple question: What can I make with the tools I already have?  That was the starting point for SWITCH, a short animation created by Masahiro Yoshida, technical sales for Flow Studio at Autodesk Japan. Designed for an exhibition at…

    Flow Studio

  • 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

  • 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

  • Heroes, Crowds, and Heart: Building Character in The Electric State

    Immerse yourself in Digital Domain’s epic 3D creations, discovering how they craft character design and performance to convey emotion and personality. The 2025 Netflix film The Electric State exudes epic vibes from the scope of its story, the expanse of its landscapes, the skill of its performances, and perhaps most notably, the creative vision of…

    Visual Effects

  • How No.8’s Bold VFX Helped Bring Black Mirror’s Most Daring Tech Concepts To Life

    Season 7 of Netflix’s Black Mirror dives back into the tech-driven storytelling the show’s known for, from quantum computers that bend timelines to tools that can recreate vintage films. At No.8, a VFX studio based in the heart of Soho, London, that love of cool, forward-thinking technology really resonates. Together, the 70-strong team thrives on…

    Maya

  • Fadhlan Irsyad’s HOME — A Sci-Fi Short Film Made with Flow Studio

    A student film that dares to dream big  For Indonesian filmmaker and animator Fadhlan Irsyad, storytelling is like solving a puzzle—one that starts with a single image and grows through curiosity, emotion, and creativity. His short film HOME, made as his final school project, dives deep into themes like life, identity… and death—all wrapped up in stunning visuals.  The story?…

    Case Studies

  • Autodesk Flow Studio: Free for Students and Educators Worldwide 

    If you’re studying or teaching animation, VFX, game development, or even marketing and advertising, you know that the right tools can make all the difference—shaping how you experiment, learn, and build confidence in your skills. Making these tools accessible sparks more creativity and more voices in the world of storytelling.  That’s why we’re excited to make Autodesk Flow Studio—our AI-powered tool…

    Animation