August 1, 2020

WEB EXCLUSIVE: The Making of The VES Handbook: The Definitive Authority of VFX

The VES Handbook of Visual Effects – Industry Standard VFX Practices and Procedures has cemented its position as the de facto “VFX bible” (VFX Voice)

Universal and AMC Theatres Strike a Deal Allowing New Films to Play at Home Sooner

Under the agreement, Universal’s new films will have just three weekends — or 17 days — of exclusivity, rather than the customary 70 days (CNN)

iPhone AR Tech Can Improve Amateur CGI

CamTrackAR is a new app from the British developer, which uses the iPhone’s superior augmented reality skills to simplify the process (Engadget)

Tuesday, August 4 at 10:00AM (PDT): Navigating the Changing Landscape of Virtual Production

Join the VES Technology Committee and the Virtual Production Committee as we collaborate with Netflix to lead a series of conversations around Virtual Production (Visual Effects Society)

2020 Emmy Nominations Announced

VFX and animation nominations for Netflix, Disney, HBO, Hulu, Amazon and others (Computer Graphics World)

Emmys Will Go Virtual in 2020, Telecast Producers Outline Plans in Letter to the Nominees

No surprise, but the 2020 Emmys are going virtual (Variety)