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. This silent-era masterpiece featured a rocket crashing into the moon's eye, marking a pivotal moment in the history of special effects. The Bullet Time rig from "The Matrix".

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Film Technology Animation Animation 75

CG Spectrum

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

3D modelers apply many processes to improve the look and usability of their assets when creating the characters, props, and sets that feature in your favorite video games and films. Not only does LOD support faster rendering, it does so in a way that doesn't negatively impact the visual quality of an asset. What is 3D modeling?

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Software Polygon Baking Texture Mapping 70

CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I've been featured on the VFX Process Youtube Podcast to talk about the creation of Menace , and it was also featured on IGN - Future Games show channel. The blueprint was already rigged with a Metahuman, and the riding physics seemed perfect for what I needed. featured] How did the CG Spectrum mentors help with the process?

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Cinematics Demo Engine Engineering 52

CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Before working in the games industry, I went to Hampshire College in the States for film and liberal arts studies, which led me to be a creator and was how I was introduced to 3D art. So I gathered shots from some of my favorite arthouse films that have unique lighting and colors, including Nomadland , Pierrot le Fou , and Paris, Texas.

Cinematics 75

Cinematics Engine Engineering Animation 75

CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Head of VFX Daniel Hourigan ( Aquaman , The Hunger Games: Mockingjay , Terminator: Dark Fate ) takes us through how he built his KitBash3D Mission to Minerva settlement in Houdini, detailing key steps from his recent informative livestreams, including a great workaround for creating a fast rendering volumetric glow.

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Terrain Animation Animation Render 80

CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

3D lighting involves simulating the behavior of light in a real-world or fantasy situation, including shadows, reflections, highlights, and color, using specialized lighting software and rendering tools. Scene from the 3D animation Finding Nemo before and after its been lit and rendered by a 3D lighting artist (Image: Pixar).

Film 88

Film Render Animation Animation 88

Game Designing

APRIL 21, 2022

However, the way that Unity has developed Cinemachine makes it streamlined, with a quick learning curve, and robust features that make it worth the investment. Here’s another example of full CGI film development using Unity and the Unity Camera and Cinemachine: Check out the video here on YouTube as well. It’s easy to import files.

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