Virtual Tour of Dubai
I’ve seen virtual tours, but this is INSANE in terms of size.
Link through here and be sure to press all the buttons!
John Carter – 10 Minute Promo
Disney have released 10 minutes of the John Carter film. It’s out this weekend! Watch below:
Watch me, it’s Friday
New Avengers trailer
New Game of Thrones trailer. Starts April 1st – can’t wait!
Adobe Photoshop Touch for iPad 2
For those designers on the go or the freelancers who work from the beach (in my mind I picture you on the beach ), here is the Photoshop Touch app for iPad 2. The is available to buy in the iTunes App Store for US$9.99.
2012 Oscar Winners
If you haven’t heard already, here are the winners of the Academy Awards.
Actress in a Leading Role: Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Actor in a Leading Role: Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Directing: Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Animated Short Film: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Documentary Short Subject: Saving Face
Live Action Short Film: The Shore
Original Screenplay: Midnight [...]
More Friday videos to watch
After the trailer for Brave, Disney Pixar’s project, here is a two minute clip from the upcoming animated film.
Then, the trailer for Wrath of the Titans (sequel to Clash of the Titans).
Friday is for watching videos
Well, three to be exact.
First is a clip from La Luna, a Pixar, Oscar Nominated Short.
Second is the Mass Effect 3 CG teaser trailer.
Lastly is UK Studio, Factory Fifteen’s Merchant Square.
MERCHANT SQUARE from Factory Fifteen on Vimeo.
McDonald’s – Earth’s Treasure
Visual effects studio, The Mission did a commercial for McDonald’s entitled, “McDonald’s Earth’s Treasure”. There is also a Making Of video here on CGrecord.
Making of:
Earth’s Treasure – Making Of from The Mission Studio on Vimeo.
Photos from Game of Thrones – S2
Yes, yes, yes – I’m back with GoT I don’t think you can truly appreciate the costumes and settings once you see the stills.
View more…
New look CG Architect
Have you seen it yet? The new look CG Architect site was launched yesterday.
More pictures – that’s what I like. We’re in visualisation after all
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 [...]