BlueTwelve's Stray is becoming an animated movie
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
2022's cat-focused adventure game Stray is making the jump to film courtesy of Annapurna Animation.
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Filmustage
JUNE 5, 2023
Understanding the complexity of animated film budgeting Budgeting for animated films can be a complex task. Unlike live-action films, every element in an animation needs to be created from scratch. Let's pull back the curtain on the costs and strategies involved in bringing these stories to life.
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Filmustage
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Animated Halloween Hits: A Spooky Spectacle for All Ages Starting our countdown are captivating Halloween animation films that burst with creativity and eerie charm. One cannot forget the eerie animated tales that have crafted a special place in the realm of spooky cinema. Hotel Transylvania" (2012) ?♂️
CG Spectrum
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Animation is the art of breathing life into the inanimate for films, games, and advertising. The career possibilities in animation are growing each year as new techniques, processes, and genres emerge. In this article, we’re going to look at six types of animation: Traditional Animation. 2D Animation.
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
BlueTwelve Studio's indie game Stray will be turned into an animated film. As reported by Entertainment Weekly , the 2022 title will be adapted by Annapurna Animation and led by Blue Sky Studios co-founder Chris Wedge.
Filmustage
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The Phoenix Rising International Film Festival (PRIFF) is no exception, embodying the spirit of indie cinema in its truest form. Dive into the history, significance, and offerings of PRIFF, and discover how the world of independent film is evolving. Filmustage : Reshaping film production management for the digital age.
Game Development News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
SEGA has released a new animated short film as part of the advertising for Sonic Superstars - MCV/DEVELOP
Filmustage
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
At the heart of on-location filming lies a quest for authenticity of cinema that resonates deeply with audiences. Yet, the path to capturing authenticity on film is fraught with challenges and logistical hurdles. Take Stanley Kubrick's "Barry Lyndon" (1975) , filmed in meticulously chosen European palaces and gardens.
Filmustage
JUNE 8, 2023
Image source: newmediafilmfestival.com Filmustage is a proud supporter of the New Media Film Festival®. This year, the festival features a unique program of short films generated by artificial intelligence (AI). These films are a testament to the growing power of AI to create new and innovative forms of storytelling.
Filmustage
AUGUST 18, 2023
Introduction Film festivals have long been a crucible for cinematic creativity and a platform where filmmakers, both seasoned and aspiring, come together to celebrate the art of filmmaking. From the submission of groundbreaking works to their grand presentation on the silver screen, film festivals embody the true spirit of cinema. "A
Game Designing
AUGUST 1, 2022
In this article, we are going to look at ten of the greatest animators in history and explore what makes them great as well as their impacts on the industry. What Makes a Great Animator? Most animation directors begin as animators themselves, but eventually, take on a larger role in overseeing every part of the project.
CG Spectrum
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Consider becoming a storyboard artist for film, TV, and video games! These frames are sometimes left as static images or turned into a simple animation sequence called an animatic. A storyboard acts as a visual guide for how a live-action or animated scene will be shot and includes the look, timings, camera angles, and points of view.
Game Designing
JULY 23, 2023
Animation is not just about quirky or cartoonish images; it’s also about conveying a message, story, or narrative. Animation is a creative and effective way to tell a story, so much so that the global animation industry was worth $395 billion in 2022 according to a Yahoo! What Is an Animation Portfolio? Finance report.
CG Spectrum
DECEMBER 16, 2022
As a mentor of the 2D animation courses at CG Spectrum—an online training center—Hubert Lapointe ( Rick and Morty , Solar Opposites ) knows a thing or two about e-learning. With years of experience, including his own educational pursuits, Hubert shares his core tips on how to optimize learning animation online. Attention commitment.
Game Industry News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Hey all, I’m back with a DreamWorks animated movie from 1998 for this week’s Movie Monday. Plot: This movie is an animated adaptation of the Book of Exodus. I will note that this is one of the few films that got approval from various theological scholars. It’s The Prince of Egypt.
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 11, 2024
Nintendo has announced a new Mario animated film set to release on April 3, 2026 in the US.
CG Spectrum
JANUARY 4, 2024
Too good not to share, we collated some of the outstanding work our virtual production , digital painting , animation , 3D modeling , visual effects , and game development students created throughout 2023. 190+ industry-experienced mentors continued to help train and prepare our students for film, games, and publishing work.
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Chaosmonger Studios , based in Tallinn, Estonia, is a multimedia production company specializing in everything from documentaries, science fiction films and animations to music video, graphic design and video games. Created and animated by hand, frame after frame, but integrated into a three-dimensional setting.
Perforce
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Unreal Engine 5 brings technological advancements essential for next-gen consoles, as well as film and animation. Learn more.
Unity Blog
AUGUST 2, 2023
Ziva Real-Time helps character artists create high-quality real-time character performances for games, animation, and film by accelerating the training of character rigs. Characters and creatures trained using this RT3D tool express rich deformations and biomechanics whilst conforming to multiple memory budgets.
Game Industry News
JULY 17, 2023
Hey all, I’m back with another animated film from the late ‘90s for this week’s Movie Monday. Plot: This is an animated fantasy retelling of the story of Anastasia, the last Grand Duchess of Russia. For those who like: Fantasy, History, Drama, Action, and 90’s Animation Films. It’s Anastasia.
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 14, 2023
In a blog post published on Wednesday , the developer clarified that it won't apply to all creations, but personal and commercial use of music, animation, films, and art made in Dreams will be allowed outside the game. Users will only be allowed to use creations they made themselves. Read more
Game Industry News
JANUARY 29, 2024
Hey all, I’m back with another film from the 80’s for this week’s Movie Monday. Plot: The plot is interesting, and the secret of NIMH itself is also interesting, but it’s still a children’s animated movie so don’t expect anything too deep. Overall: A fun animated movie and one of the classics from the early 80’s.
Filmustage
OCTOBER 6, 2023
In his groundbreaking film "A Trip to the Moon" (1902) , Méliès used stop-motion animation, miniatures, and practical effects to create fantastical scenes. The 1950s ushered in a golden age of practical effects, with the rise of monster movies and science fiction films. The Bullet Time rig from "The Matrix".
Unity Blog
JUNE 22, 2023
Find out how TECHO and Unsaid Studio used SyncSketch when developing their collaborative, animated short film, Panchita! The Girl with the Dancing Heart.
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 13, 2023
He’s not just an indie game developer; he’s a music producer and a 3D animator. His impeccable animation skills shine in the teaser videos he meticulously moulded for his debut title Kanairo 101. After discovering the world of frame-by-frame animation he turned his school books into flipbooks.
Filmustage
MARCH 29, 2023
VFX, or visual effects, refers to the process of blending computer-generated imagery (CGI) with live-action footage, resulting in realistic and engaging scenes in films. Rotoscoping: In this technique, artists trace over live-action footage to produce animation or isolate elements for compositing. What is VFX?
Game Designing
OCTOBER 2, 2023
You may have seen some 2D or 3D animated movies and video games that look like they were hand-drawn or have a cartoon-like style. Usually, Japanese anime films and video games feature this distinct look. This type or technique of animation is known as cel-shading animation. Some also refer to it as toon shading.
Filmustage
APRIL 10, 2023
There were only two ways to show a moving picture on the ground - either you mounted a heavy camera on a dolly carried on rails, or you filmed the picture on the move, armed with a lightweight camera. The biopic of country singer Woody Guthrie showed in a very compelling way the new possibilities of the film camera.
Filmustage
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Over the years, the Roman Empire has been the backdrop for a diverse array of films. Synopsis: The film introduces us to Maximus, a Roman general and beloved leader of the legions, who finds himself thrust into the heart of a power struggle after the treacherous Commodus seizes the throne.
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
I had seen a bunch of film shoots happening in my neighbourhood, so I made some calls and landed an internship. Three days later, I signed up for film school.” So, when Mogatusi later said, “I think I’m going to film school,” her mom was okay with it. When I focus on film, I know the team on the other side is running.”
CG Spectrum
OCTOBER 1, 2023
CG Spectrum Institute (CGSI) has launched three accredited creative courses for the film and games industry: Animation & VFX , Digital Art , and Game Development , which can be pursued as bachelor’s degrees or diplomas. The global entertainment and media value currently sits at over $2.32
Game Refinery
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
As an example, PUBG Mobile’s collaboration with the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion introduced giant Mechs into its battle royale map that would attempt to shoot down players, while Cookie Run Kingdom’s collaboration with the K-pop band BTS saw the action-RPG gacha game adding a rhythm game mode. Does it match your target demographic?
CG Spectrum
DECEMBER 14, 2022
To celebrate, we share a constellation of out-of-this-world work completed by our dedicated students while studying virtual production , digital painting , animation , 3D modeling , visual effects , and game development throughout 2022. CG Spectrum inspires and prepares industry-ready film and game artists.
Filmustage
MARCH 24, 2023
In movies, visual effects are various digital techniques employed to produce scenes and components that are either impossible or prohibitively expensive to capture using traditional filming methods. There are several categories of visual effects in film, including digital matte painting, compositing, 3D animation, and motion capture.
CG Spectrum
JANUARY 26, 2023
Daniel enjoyed working on the challenge, and even after working in the film industry as an FX Artist for almost two decades, he still gained new skills. There is a wonderful overall atmosphere for the animation. "I was blown away by the quality of the work produced in such a short time. SEE ALL COURSES
Game Industry News
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Robbie Coltrane: He played the beloved character Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, but he also played parts in other movies including Goldeneye, Van Helsing, and Ocean’s Twelve. He appeared in many films including The Godfather, El Dorado, Brian’s Song, and Bottle Rocket. He will definitely be missed by many.
Filmustage
MAY 18, 2023
In this guide, we'll discuss the most common sources of film funding, as well as some tips on how to approach potential investors and present your project in the best possible light. There are a lot of factors that investors will consider before they decide to put their money into a project, and not all films are created equal.
CG Spectrum
APRIL 19, 2023
CG Spectrum Mentor and FuseFX VFX Supervisor Jason Gottlieb ( The Morning Show , 9-1-1: Lone Star , Julia ) will be attending the 2023 Film and Media Exchange (FMX) conference next week on April 25 to take part in a panel discussing " Breaking Boundaries in VFX Education: Expanding Horizons through Online Learning."
Filmustage
DECEMBER 14, 2022
He entered the big cinema stage as the author of major films and gave the world several iconic pictures filled with deep reflections on the past and future. Zemeckis does not claim the laurels of an auteur indie film, but he and other visionaries of technology were not afraid to radically experiment with the forms of cinematography.
Filmustage
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
A script breakdown summary is a comprehensive document that lists all the elements involved in a screenplay necessary for planning the production of a film, television show, or any other media project. Animals : Any scenes that include animals and their handlers. What Is a Script Breakdown Summary?
Filmustage
JUNE 14, 2022
Filmustage does not aim to educate, but to gather a close-knit film community around us. Before we continue, we want to remind you that here we promote the love of art and try to inspire you to take your camera and make a short film. His short film debut "I Wish I Was by That Dim Lake" (1982) won an award at the Taiwan Film Festival.
CG Spectrum
JANUARY 18, 2023
Anatomy Understanding anatomy is essential whenever drawing humans, animals, or plants. helps you illustrate, sculpt, or animate more realistic poses and movements, such as walking, jumping over a fence, or picking up an object from a table. featured] Think of early artist sketches for animation storyboards.
Game Industry News
APRIL 28, 2023
Plot: The plot is based off the Smooth Criminal portion of the film that this was named after, with the player controlling Michael Jackson and trying to rescue people in each level. The real standout here was the animated choreography, which was pretty awesome, at least for being done in 2D.
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