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  • newHouse of the Dragon – Season 3
    The opening episode of House of the Dragon Season 3 raises the stakes across Westeros. This featurette takes a closer look at the drama, loss, and conflict that drive the next chapter of the series. HBO has released the first teaser for Season 3 of H…
    - 14 mins ago22 Jun 26, 12:00pm -
  • newHow Filmgate and VARG Studios Created the VFX of Kraken
    This VFX breakdown highlights the work completed by Filmgate and VARG Studios for Kraken, showcasing the creation of the film’s creatures, underwater environments, and large-scale visual effects sequences. The video offers a look at the visual e…
    - 56 mins ago22 Jun 26, 11:18am -
  • Moana
    Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Moana. A new featurette offers a closer look at the legendary demigod and his role in Vaiana’s epic journey across the ocean. The adaptation revisits Moana’s journey as she ve…
    - 3 days ago19 Jun 26, 6:00pm -
  • How FOLKS Enhanced the Horror of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
    The animatronic nightmare returns in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. Discover how FOLKS helped bring Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy back to the screen through seamless visual effects that blend practical work with precise digital enhancements. One year…
    - 3 days ago19 Jun 26, 3:00pm -
  • L’affaire Bojarski: Autrechose Reveals Its Invisible Visual Effects Work
    The teams of Autrechose delivered a wide range of invisible visual effects for L’affaire Bojarski, helping recreate France and Paris of the 1950s and 1960s while removing modern-day elements to support the film’s historical authenticity. L’affa…
    - 3 days ago19 Jun 26, 12:00pm -
  • Spider-Man: Brand New Day
    A forgotten Peter Parker. A dangerous transformation. A powerful new enemy. Watch the epic new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and discover the next chapter in the Spider-Man saga. Now completely alone and forgotten, Peter embraces his role as…
    - 4 days ago18 Jun 26, 6:00pm -
  • Masters of the Universe: James HattSmith (VFX Supervisor) & Peter Jopling (Executive VFX Supervisor) – Untold Studios
    With over 18 years of experience in visual effects, James HattSmith has built an impressive career across some of the industry’s most renowned studios. Before joining Untold Studios in 2021, he worked at Framestore, DNEG, and Cinesite, contributing…
    - 4 days ago18 Jun 26, 2:45pm -
  • The Bluff: Digital Oceans and Invisible VFX by Rising Sun Pictures
    The teams of Rising Sun Pictures delivered key visual effects for The Bluff, creating large-scale CG ocean environments, realistic water simulations, and invisible stunt enhancements that helped bring the film’s action sequences to life. Rising Sun…
    - 4 days ago18 Jun 26, 12:00pm -
  • The Odyssey
    From rugged coastlines to ancient landscapes, The Odyssey takes viewers on a journey across some of Europe’s most striking locations. In this new featurette, the filmmakers and cast reveal how the production brought this epic adventure to life. Aft…
    - 5 days ago17 Jun 26, 6:00pm -
  • Apex: Enrik Pavdeja (Production VFX Supervisor) & Gavin Round (Production VFX Producer) with Mohen Leo (ILM VFX Supervisor)
    After sharing insights into the visual effects of Beast with us in 2022, Enrik Pavdeja went on to work on projects such as The Diplomat and Prehistoric Planet. He now discusses his newest collaboration with filmmaker Baltasar Kormákur. Having previo…
    - 5 days ago17 Jun 26, 2:45pm -
  • Wednesday Season 2: Inside Eyeline Studios’ Visual Effects Work
    The teams of Eyeline Studios has shared details about its visual effects work on Wednesday Season 2, including the creation of a giant wooden bird that catches fire and the photoreal digital recreation of Professor Orloff using advanced volumetric ca…
    - 5 days ago17 Jun 26, 12:00pm -
  • The Last House
    Trapped inside their own home with no escape, a family of four must fight to survive as resources run low and a mysterious force keeps them sealed inside. Watch the first trailer for The Last House. The newly released trailer introduces a tense survi…
    - 6 days ago16 Jun 26, 6:00pm -

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  • newHow to fly Air Force One
    The challenge of re-creating a very recognizable aircraft for 'Pluribus'. An excerpt from issue #59 of befores & afters magazine. The post How to fly Air Force One appeared first on befores & afters.
    - 3 hours ago22 Jun 26, 9:21am -
  • newOn The Set Pic: ‘The Last Airbender’, season 2
    (L to R) Gordon Cormier as Aang, Dallas Liu as Zuko in season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender.The post On The Set Pic: ‘The Last Airbender’, season 2 appeared first on befores & afters.
    - 8 hours ago22 Jun 26, 4:19am -
  • Air Force One, and other invisible effects in ‘Pluribus’
    Issue #59 of befores & afters magazine covers the visual effects of Pluribus.The post Air Force One, and other invisible effects in ‘Pluribus’ appeared first on befores & afters.
    - 3 days ago19 Jun 26, 9:55am -
  • From classroom to credits
    From Aerospace to Spider-Man: How an Engineering Degree Paved the Way for a Career in the Arts (and a Sci-Tech Award!)The post From classroom to credits appeared first on befores & afters.
    - 4 days ago18 Jun 26, 10:07pm -
  • Behind the scenes of s3 of ‘House of the Dragon’
    Watch the new featurette.The post Behind the scenes of s3 of ‘House of the Dragon’ appeared first on befores & afters.
    - 4 days ago18 Jun 26, 12:39pm -
  • Crafting that killer oner for season 2 of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
    Plus, the ship sequence and invisible effects (which even included graffiti!).The post Crafting that killer oner for season 2 of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ appeared first on befores & afters.
    - 6 days ago16 Jun 26, 10:11pm -
  • Deathclaws: practical and CG artistry
    Bringing the nine feet tall creatures to life. An excerpt from issue #58 of befores & afters magazine.The post Deathclaws: practical and CG artistry appeared first on befores & afters.
    - 7 days ago15 Jun 26, 12:00pm -
  • Our live VFX Notes podcast on the best VFX shot in history is now available to view
    Recorded LIVE at FMX! Find out which VFX shot in history we thought was the best...The post Our live VFX Notes podcast on the best VFX shot in history is now available to view appeared first on befores & afters.
    - 7 days ago15 Jun 26, 8:46am -
  • Deathclaws, rad-creatures, Vegas and more
    The visual effects and virtual production in Fallout, season 2, in the new magazine.The post Deathclaws, rad-creatures, Vegas and more appeared first on befores & afters.
    - 8 days ago14 Jun 26, 11:12pm -
  • Pixar breaks down a single shot from ‘Hoppers’
    Go behind the scenes.The post Pixar breaks down a single shot from ‘Hoppers’ appeared first on befores & afters.
    - 8 days ago14 Jun 26, 11:00pm -

vfx world

  • Exclusive: ‘Surviving Earth - When the Climate Broke’ Clip
    NBC’s landmark 8-part docuseries spans almost 500 million years, with never-before-seen creatures and a look at how they not only survived but thrived during the planet’s most catastrophic environmental events.
    - 4 days ago18 Jun 26, 4:00pm -
  • TransPerfect Combines MPC and The Mill as Single Global Studio
    The AI and language solutions company’s 2 divisions will now operate as The Mill, bringing together film and series VFX, brand content production, localization, and AI-enabled production services under one organization.
    - 5 days ago17 Jun 26, 12:43am -
  • How VFX Gave ‘Murderbot’ a Mind of its Own
    Visual Effects Supervisor Sean Faden discusses visualizing a security android’s existential thoughts of escape and carnage through story, humor, and giant worms across more than 2,000 shots on the Apple TV sci-fi black comedy.
    - 6 days ago16 Jun 26, 8:45pm -
  • How ‘Spider-Noir’ Built Two Shows from One Vision
    Production VFX Supervisor Hnedel Maximore and Production VFX Producer Brook Noska discuss the noir-first philosophy, dual black-and-white and color workflow, invisible visual effects, and 1930s New York worldbuilding behind Prime Video’s hit series…
    - 6 days ago16 Jun 26, 1:48am -
  • The Academy Elects 2026-2027 Board of Governors
    The Animation Branch welcomes back Jinko Gotoh and Bonnie Arnold, with Paul Debevec returning to the Visual Effects Branch and Guillermo del Toro joining the Directors Branch for the first time. 
    - 7 days ago15 Jun 26, 7:02pm -
  • ‘Whalefall’ Teaser Traps Austin Abrams Inside a Sperm Whale
    The survival thriller follows a grieving diver swallowed by a massive cetacean with only an hour of oxygen left; directed by Brian Duffield and based on Daniel Kraus’ book, it hits theaters October 16.
    - 10 days ago12 Jun 26, 8:58pm -
  • BlueBolt Shares ‘Jack Ryan: Ghost War’ VFX Breakdown Reel
    The studio delivered 365 shots for Prime Video’s feature-length continuation of the hit series, including the glass floor collapse, Dubai tower finale, CG environments, vehicles, explosions and boat chase enhancements.
    - 10 days ago12 Jun 26, 4:48pm -
  • Academy to Honor Floyd Norman, Glenn Close, Ridley Scott and Killer Films Producers at 2026 Governors Awards
    November 15 ceremony will recognize the trailblazing artist, Disney’s first black animator, whose career spanned ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ ‘The Jungle Book,’ ‘Toy Story 2’ and ‘Monsters, Inc.,’ alongside the legendary actress, director, an…
    - 11 days ago11 Jun 26, 11:40pm -
  • BOT VFX Names Srikanth Swaminathan CEO
    The Chennai-based executive joins the Emmy-nominated global visual effects studio after leadership roles at Brillio, Investis Digital, and Cognizant.
    - 14 days ago8 Jun 26, 9:43pm -
  • Apple TV Drops ‘Silo’ Season 3 Trailer
    The harrowing sci-fi series starring Rebecca Ferguson and Common returns July 3 with an origin story set centuries earlier, while continuing the bleak, dark story of the last 10,000 people on Earth, living in a mile-deep home that protects them from…
    - 19 days ago3 Jun 26, 12:41am -
  • Black Kite Studios Names Phil Oldham and Jonathan Box Creative Directors
    Pair will work closely with executive creative director Adam Crocker in shaping the company’s creative offerings and expansion.
    - 20 days ago2 Jun 26, 6:11pm -
  • Boris FX Releases Continuum 2026.5
    Latest version of Emmy Award-winning VFX plugin collection adds automatic deinterlacing, updated AI models, easier effect isolation, revamped warps and transitions, and enhanced particles.  
    - 20 days ago2 Jun 26, 4:41pm -

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