Q&A: Dylan Cole
The top concept artist explains his workflow - and reveals why listening to metal can help your matte work.
Monday, September 9th, 2013
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OpenEXR 2.0 released
Update to the open-source HDR file format should finally make deep compositing available in most tools.
Thursday, April 11th, 2013
FMX 2012: Where next for virtual production?
Avatar changed how we make movies. But where next? We went to the FMX festival in search of answers.
Thursday, May 31st, 2012
FMX 2012: In search of virtual production
At Europe's premier CG show, the buzz is all about virtual production. CG Channel went to investigate.
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Interview: Avatar mocap producer James Knight
The man who put the moves into James Cameron's masterpiece reveals how he brought planet Pandora to life.
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
iDevCam: control the 3ds Max camera with an iPhone
New $1.99 app brings Avatar-style virtual film-making to the iPod, iPad or iPhone-wielding indie auteur.
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
Get the tree system used on Avatar for just $895
SpeedTree Studio offers lower-cost alternative to the SpeedTree Cinema software used on the blockbuster.
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
Artist spotlight: Ben Procter, art director, TRON: Legacy
The architect of TRON's inner space explores the rise of 3D techniques in concept design.
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Interview: LightWave VP and Avatar veteran Rob Powers
The man behind Avatar's virtual art department talks about his role in the development of LightWave 10.
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011
Exotic Matter ships Naiad
Innovative fluid simulation software used on Avatar and Dawn Treader gets full commercial release.
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011