Insights

Behind the scenes with the artists, studios and tech shaping the future of VFX and animation.

Exclusive look at the new Mari Materials System

Product Focus

An exclusive look at the new Mari Materials System in action

We catch up with freelance character-creature artist Gaël Kerchenbaum as he tests out the Mari Materials System in Mari 4.5

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© Kim Stallknecht Photography 2018

Pipeline & Workflows

Why Weta Digital chose Katana to streamline their pipeline

Weta Digital is one of the many studios that have adopted Katana in recent years. We spoke to them about why they decided to make the move.

Katana
Ryan Gosling in Blade Runner 2049

Studio 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.

Office space and 3D design

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.

Paddington Bear at Christmas

Studio Stories

The Christmas ad wars: bringing Paddington to life for Marks & Spencer

As the big brands battle it out for the best Christmas ad this year, we catch up with Framestore about their role in bringing to life a certain marmalade-loving bear.

Visual Effects Oscar winners

Studio Stories

95th Academy Awards

Discover how Foundry provided the VFX tools behind every single film nominated in the Best Visual Effects category at the 94th Academy Awards.

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