21 January 2025
Executive Note
Thank you for being a part of the global VFX Voice community. We’re proud to be the definitive authority of all things VFX.
In this issue, our VFX Voice cover story celebrates The Wild Robot, the animated adventure film following Roz the robot’s journey of survival. We shine a light on the booming Asian VFX industry in a special focus feature. And we explore a multitude of VFX trends: the evolving role of SFX artists; the process of hiring VFX vendors; the generational impact of film history on today’s VFX practitioners; the dynamic use of CGI to enliven prehistoric creatures; and a vital sampling of amazing artwork that VFX artists have created in their spare time.
We share personal profiles of Godzilla Minus One filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki and One of Us Co-Founder Rachael Penfold. VFX Voice goes behind the scenes of HBO’s limited series The Penguin, delves into the latest in tech & tools around facial animation and real-time rendering for animation, and measures the impact of the latest mixed-reality VR headsets. We also put the VES Los Angeles Section in the spotlight, highlight VFX studios helping to foster work-life balance and more.
Dive in and meet the innovators and risk-takers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and advancing the field of visual effects.
Cheers
Kim Davidson, Chair, VES Board of Directors
Nancy Ward, VES Executive Director
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