Tag: Maya
Autonomous Animator: 2D or Not 2D
When producing a movie, music video, commercial or personal project, and the decision to use animation within said production is made, how do you...
Hulu Sets Summer Premiere for ‘Pen15’ Animated Special
Subscribers will get to spend quality time with tooned-up versions of Hulu's favorite seventh graders this summer, as Anna and Maya return for a...
Chaos Launches V-Ray 5 Updates for Maya, Houdini with USD Support
Chaos introduces initial Universal Scene Description (USD) support for V-Ray 5 for Maya and V-Ray 5 for Houdini, tying two powerhouse production renderers to...
Cottonwood’s David Michel & Zoé Carrera Chart a Course for ‘Around the World in 80 Days’
***This article originally appeared in the June-July '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 311)***
There have been many cinematic adaptations of French novelist Jules' Verne's...
Creating ‘Coppelia’: Behind the Scenes of the Innovative Hybrid Movie That Debuted at Annecy
Among the dozens of compelling animated features which were unveiled at this week’s Annecy Festival was the German-Belgian-Dutch feature Coppelia. This modern interpretation of...
Sky’s the Limit for Lemon Sky
We recently had a chance to speak with Ken Foong, Chief Creative Officer at Lemon Sky Studios about the thriving animation studio in Kuala...
Thomas Villepoux Unlocks the Secrets of His VR Project ‘Jailbirds: Bwa Kayiman’
One of the new animated VR projects generating an early buzz prior to its premiere at Tribeca Film Festival in June is Thomas Villepoux's...
VFX Supe Marion Spates Talks About the Visual Magic of ‘WandaVision’
Watching the dazzling visuals on display during the eight-episode run of the hit Marvel Studios/Disney+ series WandaVision was one of the VFX highlights of...
April Tech Reviews: Blender 2.91, Stan Winston School of Character Arts & FXPHD
Blender 2.91
Learning how to be a 3D artist involves understanding technique, workflow and best practices more than knowing specific programs. Sure, you can dive...
‘Yes-People’: Gísli Darra Halldórsson Speaks on His Near-Silent Oscar Nominated Film
A single word contains a universe of meaning in Icelandic director Gísli Darra Halldórsson's animated snapshot album, Yes-People (Já-fólkið)– one of five animated shorts...
Showrunner Jeroen Jaspaert Unveils the Charming Animated Show ‘Pip and Posy’
***This article originally appeared in the May '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 310)***
The charming friendship between a mouse and a rabbit is at...
India’s Cosmos-Maya Celebrates 25 Years of Growth in Animation
We recently had the chance to catch up with Anish Mehta, CEO of Cosmos-Maya, one of the leading animation studios in India. The company,...
Autodesk Accelerates Workflows Across Maya, 3ds Max & MotionBuilder 22
Autodesk unveiled updates to Maya, 3ds Max and MotionBuilder today, bringing artists throughout the creative pipeline powerful new tools that accelerate and streamline their...
March Tech Reviews: Eddy for Nuke 2.7; Foundry’s Mari 4.7 & Modo 14.2
Eddy for Nuke 2.7
Fluid simulations are a big deal in visual effects. They are used extensively for smoke, fire, explosions, water, etc. There isn’t...
Looking Sharp: How Gladius Studios Wields Puerto Rico’s Animation Talent
A promising gladiator from Puerto Rico is seeking glory in the global animation arena: Gladius Studios has emerged as an industry leader in the...
Rokoko Founder Jakob Balslev Discusses the Magic of His Company’s Efficient Smartgloves
This past September, mo-cap creator Rokoko introduced its highly efficient and responsive Smartgloves, a hand- and finger-tracking solution that’s billed as a very affordable...
Tech Reviews: Faceware’s Mark IV Headcam System and the Entry-Level Wacom One
Faceware’s Mark IV System
Austin-based Faceware (formerly known as Image Metrics) has established itself firmly in the niche market of facial motion capture and is...
Tech Reviews: PolyCloth ClothBrush and Atoms Crowd
PolyCloth ClothBrush for 3ds Max
Sometimes, it’s not the big pieces of software that bring me the most joy. Sometimes, it’s simply a little tool...
Cory Edwards Shares the Secrets of His New Pic ‘Fe@rless’
The new animated feature Fe@rless began streaming on Netflix this month. Produced by animation veteran John Williams (Shrek, Space Chimps) and directed by Cory...
Uncharted Virtual Journeys: 2020’s VR Animation Continues to Explore New Territories.
***This article originally appeared in the August '20 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 302)***
Although the promise and potential of VR/AR is far from being...
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