How James Bond met the Queen, and other Olympics effects

The London Olympics and Paralympics are not only showcases for athletes and sports broadcasting – they also heavily feature visual effects and animation work. We take a look at how effects teams aided the Olympics opening ceremony – including the creation of the Queen’s grand entrance – and a number of affiliated Olympics and Paralympics shows and TVCs.

From Speed to Spidey: 20 years of VFX and animation

There are only a handful of visual effects houses that have been in business for 20 years or longer. And this year, Sony Pictures Imageworks has become one of them. At the same time, Sony Pictures Animation is celebrating its tenth year in operation, with its newest animated feature Hotel Transylvania to be released in September. Here's a timeline of key moments in visual effects and animated films from SPI and SPA. And check out our fxguidetv episode where Mike Seymour talks to Ken Ralston, Rob Bredow and Jay Redd about the history of Sony Pictures Imageworks and Sony Pictures Animation.