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Proud to announce that ‘Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast’ is launching next week! We’ve got some great filmmaker guests lined up and topics that will…
Proud to announce that ‘Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast’ is launching next week! We’ve got some great filmmaker guests lined up and topics that will…
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The latest update to the Griptape framework makes it super straightforward to keep data private when working with AI and Large Language Models. You…
The latest update to the Griptape framework makes it super straightforward to keep data private when working with AI and Large Language Models. You…
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Masters of FX
Octopus Publishing (Hachette)/Focal Press
Through interviews with 16 of the leading effects pioneers from around the world, Masters of FX explores the making of some of the most memorable film sequences ever produced, showcasing the both practical and digital magic with original behind-the-scenes imagery, shot breakdowns, and detailed explanations of some of the secrets behind cinema's most extraordinary creations.
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Behind the Scenes
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The most watched and viral videos for The Daily was a 58 episode "Behind The Scenes" series I created, wrote, produced and edited along with my friends at fxguide.com. With close to 4 million views, these exclusive videos gave viewers an inside look at the creative process behind the biggest movies.
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Watch this new ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ VFX featurette --> A new video featuring Wētā FX visual effects supervisor Erik Winquist breaks…
Watch this new ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ VFX featurette --> A new video featuring Wētā FX visual effects supervisor Erik Winquist breaks…
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Big thanks to Ian Failes at befores & afters for inviting me to chat about the current shape of the VFX industry, VFX careers and my new venture DAX…
Big thanks to Ian Failes at befores & afters for inviting me to chat about the current shape of the VFX industry, VFX careers and my new venture DAX…
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Hahaha, aww, that’s adorable! 😂 I would love to see the actors doing the Utility takes from their scenes! 🎬 Would make creating these CG Dailies…
Hahaha, aww, that’s adorable! 😂 I would love to see the actors doing the Utility takes from their scenes! 🎬 Would make creating these CG Dailies…
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It's been six weeks now since myself and all of my colleagues at Axis were made redundant. It's been a tough period, coming to terms with the loss of…
It's been six weeks now since myself and all of my colleagues at Axis were made redundant. It's been a tough period, coming to terms with the loss of…
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New PODCAST at befores & afters --> The state of play in VFX employment right now. VFX recruiter Simon Davies from DAX | Digital Arts Xchange shares…
New PODCAST at befores & afters --> The state of play in VFX employment right now. VFX recruiter Simon Davies from DAX | Digital Arts Xchange shares…
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Have you got one of the latest issues of befores & afters in PRINT? Back issues are available right here: https://lnkd.in/gU9bCawP #vfx
Have you got one of the latest issues of befores & afters in PRINT? Back issues are available right here: https://lnkd.in/gU9bCawP #vfx
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Our team at Dimension and DNEG 360 loved bringing the latest virtual production techniques to the time-travelling dramedy, ‘Time Bandits’ created by…
Our team at Dimension and DNEG 360 loved bringing the latest virtual production techniques to the time-travelling dramedy, ‘Time Bandits’ created by…
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