Game of Thrones S2 Trailer
Woohoo! Bring on the 1st of April.
Interview with Gary Yost
Gary Yost directed the Team that developed the original 3D Studio Dos and later the first releases of 3ds Max. In this video he talks a bit about how it all started and how it feels looking back 20 years later.
F*ck you; Pay me! Contracts For Designers
Don’t let the title put you off (maybe it won’t?). Mike Monteiro, design director at Mule Design Studio, gave the following speech at a seminar. In summary, he covers how to protect your work and payment. Take the 40 minutes odd to watch it. It’s really worth it!
2011/03 Mike Monteiro | F*ck You. Pay Me. [...]
Trailer: The Chase
Here is the trailer for The Chase, a short movie directed by Philippe Gamer at Space Patrol (VFX and 3D animation studio). Pretty insane looking!
The Chase – Trailer from Philippe Gamer on Vimeo.
7 Simple, Practical Tips to Becoming a Better Artist
Do you perhaps set special resolutions at the beginning of each new year? Even if you don’t, read this post for tips on becoming a better artist. Something might stick? Although Andrew uses Blender, there are definitely valid points that apply to any 3D user.
7 Simple, Practical Tips to Becoming a Better Artist
by Andrew Price [...]
WETA interview – The Adventures of Tintin
PLEASE tell me that you got to see The Adventures of Titin? Didn’t that bring back memories from childhood?
Apart from The Rise of the Planet of the Apes, it was my favourite movie of the year. And I thought that the 3D was sensational! *Patiently waits for the DVD release*
As usual, Art of VFX has [...]
Happy New Year
Most of South Africa came to halt for the better part of our Summer. And what a beautiful season it is!
I can happily say that we’re all back at work today with much to look forward to a new year (and if you believe in it, 2012 brings the end of the world).
To start off [...]
Game of Thrones S2 – new trailer
If you haven’t read the books by now, I’m very sorry – this could give you more info than you care to watch! The new Season 2 trailer below. Stannis lays his claim to the Iron Throne.
45 powerful images from 2011
We’re heading to the end of 2011 (didn’t that arrive quickly?) and it’s often a time of reflection. Buzzfeed posted up their 45 Most Powerful Images of 2011.
View more here.
John Carter (no longer from Mars)
Watch the John Carter trailer below
io9 list of things you need to know about Disney’s John Carter.
Annie Awards – Nominees
Here is the list of nominees for the Annie Awards, being held in February next year. Definitely something to keep track of! (Have I ever mentioned how much I love animated films?)
Silly animation for the day
Love the style and simplicity of the these animations. Watch the video below.
History of Internet English
The Thing
I guess that I was just too disturbed by the thing(s) in The Thing, to think about the visual effects sooner. Yes, it was gross but the much needed update from the 80s.
Image Engine, who has done some great work on District 9, etc. have this feature on their site, regarding their part in the VFX. Read [...]
Which side of the road do they drive on?
Yes, this is a question we have all the time in the studio when doing international work. Now you too can have the answers – visit this smart little site: http://whatsideoftheroad.com/
Get your artwork featured in 2012 calendar
It’s an idea – and if you already have an image you’d like to submit, why not? Submit your image (one only) before 24 December. Entry is free. Click through to CGarena here for the details.
View this year’s calendar here.
Pythagasaurus – short
Pythagasaurus – two cavemen and a dinosaur… you have to watch it!
The short is a self-funded Aardman film.
- Link from 3D World
Thank you Susan Kare
We’ve come so far. Fine artist, Susan Kare was brought onto the Apple team back in the day to basically make things pretty. You know the Steve Jobs/calligraphy link by now and this is how Susan Kare made her contribution to the icons and interfaces we know today. She designed the first proportionately spaced digital [...]
Work on the go…
Well, model trees at least. TreeSketch for iPad allows you to model 3D trees. Watch the videos here – it looks easy, doesn’t it? Use it to add to your model library while you’re waiting in line
Get it here.