July 8, 2025

Hari Hara Veera Mallu’s High Budget VFX

“Hari Hara Veera Mallu” is a high-budget period drama featuring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, directed by Krish. AM Jyoti Krishna is overseeing the project’s completion, with production set to resume this year. Producer AM Rathnam announced that the film will be released in summer 2025. The film boasts extensive VFX work, which is […]

VFX breakdown for Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender

Framestore’s VFX breakdown for Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” offers a deep dive into the intricate artistry involved in bringing beloved characters like Appa and Momo to life. This showcase of visual effects highlights Framestore’s exceptional attention to detail and commitment to realism in crafting these iconic creatures. For Netflix’s live-action adaptation, real-world animals served […]

Ayalaan Unveiled: Anish Sreedhar Discusses the Challenges and Triumphs in VFX Creation

In this exclusive interview, Anish Sreedhar, the Head of CG at PhantomFX, delves into the intricate world of visual effects for the film “Ayalaan.” With over seven years of experience at PhantomFX, Anish has driven CG innovation and mastered the full spectrum of visual effects production. He shares the primary challenges his team faced, particularly […]

The arrows and blood in “Shōgun” were entirely created through the use of visual effects.

“Shōgun” invites endless comparisons to “Game of Thrones.” Much like Westeros, the series predominantly stages its conflicts through dialogue rather than swordplay. Language emerges as a prominent theme, contrasting strict Japanese decorum even among adversaries with the brutal physical violence they inflict upon each other. Even the conclusion of “Shōgun” surprises by eschewing an expected […]

Max Celebrates the Return of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season Two with Global Campaigns

Max launched its global “Raise Your Banners” campaign in New York City ahead of the highly anticipated return of the HBO Original drama series “House of the Dragon” on June 16 (9:00-10:00 pm ET/PT) on HBO and Max. Iconic institutions, sports teams, brands, and local businesses pledged their loyalty to either Team Green or Team […]

Chinese Director Busifan Reveals Inspiration Behind His Film ‘The Storm’

Chinese filmmaker Zhigang Yang, known as Busifan, showcased his latest film, “The Storm,” at the prestigious Annecy Film Festival, where it competed in the Feature Films section. This 1-hour 42-minute film employs traditional Chinese ink art to tell a captivating story featuring a charming young boy, horse-riding soldiers, mysterious creatures, magical objects, and talking spirits.Busifan’s […]

FluidNinja VFX Tools Now Support Heterogeneous Volumes in Unreal Engine 5.4

Andras Ketzer, the developer behind the FluidNinja Unreal Engine plug-ins NinjaTools and NinjaLive, has released an updated version of NinjaTools. This new version includes support for Heterogeneous Volumes in Unreal Engine 5.4.For those unfamiliar, NinjaTools is a 2D fluid simulation baking toolkit that generates 3D volumes and particles from small baked data assets, typically ranging […]

The box office is being dominated by the VFX revolution seen in Munjya, Godzilla x Kong, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

Recent blockbuster films like Munjya, Godzilla x Kong, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes have ushered in a new era of storytelling through VFX, transforming cinema into an immersive spectacle for viewers. These movies have not only raised the bar for visual effects and CGI in India but also spotlighted the remarkable capabilities […]

BREAKING NEWS FROM THE FUTURE BATTLE LINES IN THE CIVIL WAR

In a near-future America torn apart by internal conflict, the President rallies citizens against the secessionist Florida Alliance and Western Forces of California and Texas. Alex Garland, known for his work on “28 Days Later,” “Ex Machina,” “Annihilation,” and the FX series “Devs,” writes and directs an A24 film set amid the escalating Second American […]

Houdini and TouchDesigner: Harnessing the Power of Proceduralism

TouchDesigner is a node-based real-time visual programming software widely employed in interactive environments, leveraging live sound or visual inputs as triggers. But why choose TouchDesigner? It enables users to craft intricate setups for interactive exhibitions or live event visuals. By utilizing sound, color, or visual input, it facilitates the creation of unique visual outputs. Similar […]

Product Water Animation Tutorial / 3Ds Max / Chaos Phoenix by RedefineFX

Download Your FREE Phoenix Project File Megapack by RedefineFX (14 scenes): https://redefinefx.com/phoenix-pack/ Go From Beginner to Pro at Making Realistic Liquid Simulations with my complete Phoenix course: https://redefinefx.com/liquid/ Explore ALL RedefineFX courses: https://redefinefx.com/vfx-courses/ This VFX tutorial focuses on using the standard liquid emitter to create a water flow around the iphone X. For example to […]

Crafting the Ideal VFX Formula for ‘Foundation’ Season 2

In a world ruled by algorithms, existence’s unpredictability adds flavor to our storylines. Isaac Asimov’s “Foundation” book series is now a sci-fi TV epic by Apple TV+. Chris MacLean, the production’s visual effects supervisor, reflects on Season 2’s pandemic challenges and the evolution of characters’ designs. “Foundation” sets a new standard for cutting-edge storytelling by seamlessly blending actors’ performances with CG elements.

DNEG ventures into perilous skies with ‘Masters of the Air’ VFX.

Masters of the Air, Apple TV+’s WWII epic from Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, takes you into the cockpit. The team behind Saving Private Ryan returns to explore heroism during a dark time. The series uses virtual production and VFX from DNEG and Dimension Studio’s DNEG Virtual Production. With attention to detail, Masters of the Air raises the standard for TV storytelling.

PVR Inox has reduced the prices of movie tickets

On ‘Cinema Lovers Day’ this Friday, movie enthusiasts have the opportunity to enjoy their favorite film releases at PVR and INOX cinema chains for a ticket price of Rs 99

Dunki Box office collection

Dunki’s Box Office performance on its 11th day reveals a noteworthy journey for Shah Rukh Khan’s film. After an initial opening of ₹29.2 crore net in India on Thursday, the Rajkumar Hirani-directed movie experienced a dip on the second day. However, the first Saturday witnessed a significant 27.29% surge in collections, reaching ₹25.61 crore net. […]

Gladiator 2″ is set to recommence filming in Malta starting next week.

The follow-up to “Gladiator” is set to recommence filming in Malta on December 4, according to sources cited by Variety. Production on the historical epic faced delays earlier when actors initiated a strike in July. However, following the November 8 announcement of a tentative three-year contract agreement between SAG-AFTRA, the actors union, and studios, various […]

Disney’s Box Office Downturn: ‘Wish’ Marks a New Vulnerability in the Studio’s Formerly Impervious Success

“Wish” stumbled in its debut weekend, contributing to Disney’s disappointing performance at the box office. The animated musical, centered around the iconic Wishing Star from Disney’s extensive history, failed to capture the attention of families during the Thanksgiving holiday. With a lackluster five-day holiday opening of $31.7 million, “Wish” landed in third place, marking a […]

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VFX pipeline ?

A VFX pipeline serves as a systematic framework that divides the various stages of a workflow into organized and efficient tasks. In extensive production pipelines, numerous individuals collaborate as a cohesive team. Effectively managing a large-scale film production necessitates the breakdown of workflows into manageable tasks, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints. Pre-Production Initiating every […]

What Does A VFX Artist Do?

In the realm of filmmaking, where creativity meets cutting-edge technology, the role of a Visual Effects (VFX) artist is nothing short of magical. These unsung heroes contribute immensely to the cinematic experience, seamlessly blending reality with the fantastical. But what exactly does a VFX artist do, and why are they essential to the world of […]

How can I make a render like this?

1. Most of it is lighting, it has a pretty strong rim light which helps the figure stand out from the background. It helps that the model has pretty visibly beveled edges, which allow light to better wrap around surfaces. Maybe they’re using a procedural edge mask to help make them pop more too, it’s […]

Most Usefull Nuke Gizmos

DespillMadness has been downloaded for 16313 times Download: http://www.nukepedia.com/gizmos/keyer/despillmadness 2. FlareFactory FlareFactory has been downloaded for 9651 times Download: http://www.nukepedia.com/gizmos/draw/flarefactory-plus 3. Bokeh_Blur  Bokeh_Blur v5.3 has been downloaded for 10233 times Download: http://www.nukepedia.com/gizmos/filter/bokeh_blur 4.  Edge Extend  Edge Extend 2 has been downloaded for 5628 times Download: http://www.nukepedia.com/gizmos/filter/edge-extend-2 5. DasGrain Download : https://www.nukepedia.com/gizmos/other/dasgrain 6. Pixelfudger Download : https://www.nukepedia.com/gizmos/filter/pixelfudger

BlacksMatch Tutorial

For those who just want to quickly see what the tool does, I’ll include a time-stamped link to that part of the Demo here:https://youtu.be/Kw3bcsmkGuk?t=2145 BlacksMatch recreates a Toe operation with merge nodes, meaning you can now plug in an external image are your black color and it will perform the operation taking each pixel’s value […]

DirectionalBlur v1.1

Directional Blur Select the rotation angle and size of the blur. Choose between blur and defocus. Has a perpendicular blur that blurs in the perpendicular direction to the angle chosen. Some helpful options for managing your BBox.Has channels, mask, mix, etc View the Demo here on youtube:https://youtu.be/BrioyN9YMA8 Or on vimeo:https://vimeo.com/348730566 Download at my github where […]

Osnat Shurer, the producer behind “Moana,” steps into the role of Co-Chief Creative Officer at Baobab Studios

Baobab Studios, a nine-time Emmy award-winning company, has announced that Osnat Shurer, a veteran Disney and Pixar producer, will be taking on the role of co-chief creative officer. Shurer will work alongside the current chief creative officer and filmmaker, Eric Darnell, renowned for directing multiple films in the Madagascar series. With over three decades of […]

Bungie, the game developer owned by Sony responsible for ‘Destiny,’ Trims Staffing Levels by Letting Go of Numerous Employees

Bungie, a game developer under Sony’s ownership, recently reduced its workforce by approximately 8%, equating to around 100 employees, as reported by Bloomberg. According to the article, these Bungie layoffs are part of broader cost-saving initiatives within Sony’s Playstation division, which has also seen staff reductions at its San Mateo offices, as well as its […]