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How Movie VFX Are Made: The 8 Essential Steps of Visual Effects
How Movie VFX Are Made: The 8 Essential Steps of Visual Effects Visual effects (VFX) have transformed the way we experience movies, blending live-action with computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create stunning, immersive cinematic worlds. From breathtaking landscapes to mind-bending explosions, VFX are at the heart of modern filmmaking. But how are they created? This article breaks down the VFX pipeline into 8 essential steps, providing insight
17.12.2024
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Best 3D Terrain Generation Software for 3D Artists
Creating realistic and immersive environments is one of the most time-consuming tasks for 3D artists. From crafting intricate terrains to adding textures and environmental elements, the process can be daunting, especially under tight deadlines. Fortunately, modern 3D terrain generation software offers solutions to streamline and enhance the workflow. Below, we explore some of the best tools in the industry, their unique features, and how they can
15.12.2024
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Cinema 4D Cloud Rendering and Redshift: The 2024 Revolution
The Cinema 4D world has seen a host of exciting developments in 2024, with Maxon’s latest updates pushing the boundaries of what cloud rendering and GPU technology can achieve. As virtual production gains mainstream traction, Cinema 4D cloud rendering has become a vital component for 3D artists aiming for speed, flexibility, and precision in their workflows. Key Highlights from Cinema 4D 2024 In September 2024, Maxon
03.11.2024
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Is It Real or CG? Unveiling the Magic Behind Your Favorite Movie Scenes
Have you ever been completely immersed in a movie, your heart racing as a dragon swoops down from the screen, gasped in awe at the vast scenes of a fantastical alien world, or marveled at the detailing of a piece of your favorite superhero's armor? The magic of your favorite movies isn't just about captivating stories and talented actors; it's about the incredible world of visual
17.06.2024
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CGI vs VFX vs SFX — What’s the Difference?
Movies let us see magic, turning make-believe into what looks like real life with clever camera work and tricks that fool our eyes. With new tech, CGI, VFX, and SFX have made what we see on the screen even more amazing. But what are they, and why do they matter? Let’s look at what makes CGI, VFX, and SFX important in today’s movie-making world. Special Effects
27.05.2024
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3ds Max 2022.3 released
3ds Max 2022.3 has a filtering system for each window in the viewport, allowing you to select which types of objects are displayed in each viewport, which in turn helps you navigate complex 3D scenes. Users now have the ability to switch the visibility of geometry, shapes, light sources, cameras and assistants, as demonstrated below. In addition, when selecting geometry in the viewport, the "Occlusion" selection
14.12.2021
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Boris FX have released the Sapphire 2022
The biggest change in Sapphire 2022 is that Photoshop is now one of the host applications. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_ePmF8GNo8 The new Photoshop addon, available for free for both Adobe / OFX and Avid versions, has the same filters and parameters as other Sapphire plugins, allowing you to share your own effects settings with other host applications. Note that, as with other host integrations, Sapphire for Photoshop has GPU
29.11.2021
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The release of Golalem 8.0 has taken place
Golaem was introduced back in 2011, since then the software has been adopted by many key parts of the visual effects industry, having been involved in the work of no less than four separate studios on Game of Thrones. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcUJcemrJAM&feature=emb_imp_woyt[/embed] The software has been designed to provide a more intuitive workflow than traditional simulation software, so that users can use Maya's own tools to manage crowd
08.11.2021
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“007: Spectre”
It's been a while since we've shown you how our favourite films were made. We want to make amends and show you a little about the making of 007: Spectre. "007: Spectre" is the twenty-fourth film in the series about the fictional British intelligence agent 007, James Bond, Filming began on 8 December 2014 and lasted about seven months. The crew worked in Rome, London, Morocco,
27.10.2021
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