CG Spectrum

MARCH 13, 2023

How will AI impact artists such as digital illustrators and concept artists ? We explore what AI art is, the types of AI art available, and hear from Concept Artist and CGS Dept. Digital painting by Foundations of Concept Art and Digital Illustration Course graduate, Elizabeth Hoffmeister.

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Art AI Concepts Technology 73

Filmustage

MAY 4, 2022

We don't have that much time, however, we decided to tackle one thing: how exactly Star Wars changed the film industry. Filmustage does not aim to educate, but to gather a close-knit film community around us. The plot of the upcoming film, however, referred to Akira Kurosawa's mythical plots.

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Film Technology Cinematics Simulation 52

CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 19, 2022

My original concept had a giant landscape leading to the mountain, but it was too large. Once I had my composition pieces in place, I started animating the robot's movements in Sequencer. The animation of the glowing ring inside the mountain at the end of the cinematic was a total afterthought! This was great advice!

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Cinematics Engine Engineering Animation 52

Game Designing

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Great things are created with a good plan, which is why any animation project must begin with a storyboard. Before an animation project is greenlit, a storyboard often must be presented to the decision-makers. And when it is approved, a more comprehensive storyboard is developed to outline all the details of the animated story.

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Animation Animation Software Technology 52

Game Designing

JULY 30, 2023

Today, the most successful films and series leverage special effects to engage audiences and enhance their entertainment quotient. Practical Special Effects Practical special effects have been the original film techniques for creating entertaining visuals. Some of SF Film School’s students have won awards even before they graduated.

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Game Designing

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

A 3D animation rigger is a member of a visual effects team who helps to prepare 3D assets for animation. The role combines both artistic and technical skills into a single job that is crucial for productions in film, television, video game development, and more. What is a 3D Animation Rigger?

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Rigging Animation Animation Educational 52

iHobo

OCTOBER 26, 2022

And it's all down to Gregg Barnett, frankly - he had the concept, and he handed it onto me to craft into a design. You can see them all on this brilliant poster that came with the Special Edition. Gregg had committed to making our game a blend of cute and scary, and the concept art was too horrific.   Shivers.

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Film Horror Concepts Animation 73