Toolfarm Throwback: FastRay Became this Popular 3D Software You May Use Daily
October 4, 2021
Over 30 years ago, a new raytracing software changed 3D as we know it. You may use this 3D modeling/animation tool daily. What was FastRay?
Midweek Motivations: Cool Stuff on Instagram September 2021
September 23, 2021
See some amazing work from digital artists across the globe in our new series, Cool Stuff on Instagram. This is the September 2021 edition.
Midweek Motivation: Free Guy VFX Breakdown – Scanline VFX
August 25, 2021
Watch the Free Guy trailer here, then follow the link to Art of the Title for the Scanline VFX breakdown. Plus, watch Action Movie Pilz’s tutorial using Cinema 4D, Redshift, Red Giant Tools and After Effects to learn how to create the disintegration effect.
Interview with Netflix’s Narcos: Mexico Editor Joaquin Elizondo + Podcast
April 15, 2021
Success Innovations’ Lázaro Herrera interviewed Joaquin Elizondo, editor of Narcos and the owner/mentor of HollywoodEditingMentor.com.
Burning Question: What is Virtual Production? (Updated)
April 2, 2021
Learn about the technical innovations behind Virtual Production. Watch examples of Virtual Production: The Mandalorian, The Mill Reel, GOT.
Rise Up Animation Inspiration + Free Animation Portfolio Feedback for POC
February 10, 2021
In an effort to support all People of Color in the animation industry, Rise Up Animation is offering free animation portfolio feedback.
Sound Spotlight: The Legendary EMT-140 Plate Reverb Effect
November 5, 2020
Learn about the history and use of the EMT-140 Plate Reverb, and how you can get that same sound in a modern plugin in your DAW of choice!
Throwback Thursday: PBS Mystery! and the Art of Edward Gorey
October 29, 2020
Just in time for Halloween, we’re featuring American artist and writer of 116 books, Edward Gorey (1925-2000). Gorey was an illustrator who was known for his macabre and playful drawings.
Sound Spotlight: Waves EMI TG12345 Channel Strip
July 28, 2020
The legendary EMI TG12345 Mixing Console was used to mix some of the greatest bands of the 60s & 70s. Waves modeled a plugin on this desk.
Midweek Motivations: ‘I Will Wait’ Lockdown Short by Riingo Banerjee
May 6, 2020
Riingo Banerjee, a director, writer, editor, put together a passionate and contemplative COVID-19 Lockdown short with some of his friends in just 4 days.
Midweek Motivations: V-Ray Game Cinematic Reel 2020
May 6, 2020
The V-Ray Game Cinematic Reel 2020 features Blur, Colorbleed, Digital Domain, Eidos-Montreal, Elastic, Goodbye Kansas, Lunar Animation, NKI, and more.
Toolfarm Throwback! Remember Commotion?
April 17, 2020
Commotion was a ground-breaking VFX tool for rotoscoping and painting. Take a trip down memory lane and see why Commotion was so great.
Midweek Motivations: Sophie Villy – Another Existence. Updated!
February 5, 2020
Watch Jean-Marie Marbach colorful and inspirational music video for artist Sophie Villy, featuring particle animations created with Superluminal Stardust.
Interview: Little Women Visual Effects
February 5, 2020
Boris FX interviews VFX Supervisor Brian Drewes, who worked on Little Women. He talks about working on set, VFX challenges, Boris FX tools.
Midweek Motivations: Hennessy X.O – The Seven Worlds with Making Of
February 5, 2020
The Seven Worlds is a VFX-heavy spot film short/ad for Hennessey X.O., exploring the seven tasting notes of the cognac. Directed by Ridley Scott.