Insights
Behind the scenes with the artists, studios and tech shaping the future of VFX and animation.
Pipeline & Workflows
Think you’re too small for Katana? Think again…
Jakarta-based Cinemasphere explain why they integrated Katana into their pipeline - and how it’s having a big impact on ROI.
KatanaStudio Stories
Making the impossible possible with virtual production at Imaginarium Studios
Imaginarium Studios is a pioneering company at the forefront of digital performance-capture. Learn about their cutting-edge production workflow here.
Careers
Hybrids: the VES award-winning short by five students
In this article, we talk to the students behind Hybrids, winners of the Outstanding Visual Effects in a Student Project award at this year’s VES Awards.
NukeStudio Stories
How we achieved the iconic look of Blade Runner 2049
How Framestore helped craft the eerie, atmospheric aesthetic for neo-noir science fiction thriller, Blade Runner 2049.
Studio Stories
Texturing the dystopian landscapes of Blade Runner 2049
We catch up with Framestore about how they used Mari to create the visually arresting aesthetic for the sci-fi sequel.
Product Focus
How data analysis is improving matchmoving
Matchmoving can be time consuming and fraught with frustration. We interview Alastair Barber, whose work with DNEG and the University of Bath focused on improving the process using data analysis and algorithms.
Studio Stories
The Shannara Chronicles: creating CG for episodic TV
We catch up with with Toronto-based studio SPIN VFX about how they used Mari and Katana to create the stunning CG for fantasy TV episodic: The Shannara Chronicles
Studio Stories
Creating a CG Hugh Jackman realistic enough to convince an audience
In this video, VFX studio Image Engine explain how they created a full, digital double of Hugh Jackman for Marvel’s Logan, photorealistic to pore-level detail.
Studio Stories
A sneak peek into the stunning VFX of Game of Thrones season 7
Image Engine and Method Studios partnered up to create some of the most stunning sequences in Game of Thrones, using Nuke. Watch here to discover how!
Product Focus
Finding freedom through deep compositing techniques
Deep compositing is a groundbreaking, time-saving technique that’s firmly taken root across the film industry over the last decade. Find out why in this article.
NukeStudio Stories
Why switching tools mid-project was well worth the risk for Animagrad
Animagrad took an extraordinary step swapping out their look dev and lighting toolset mid-way through the project replacing them with Katana. Learn more about their success story
KatanaBlog
Discover the big 6 trends that will define 2018
From AR moving to take centre stage, to VFX workflows being adopted by other industries, we take a look at some of the big tech trends that could take off in 2018.












