Iloura vfx isn’t Afraid of the Dark

fxguide talks to Iloura’s creative director and visual effects supervisor Glenn Melenhorst and lead animator Avi Goodman about their creature work for Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark.

Updated: article now includes two Iloura vfx breakdowns.

Pan Am: retro green screen world

Pan Am is one of ABC’s newly commissioned TV series, airing in late September. For the pilot episode, the production utilized Stargate Studios’ virtual set technology to re-create the iconic 1960s Pan Am terminal and other locations in the show. Read more at fxguide.

The latest from Rok!t Studio

Earlier this year fxguide featured the innovative Gulliver’s Travels opening titles by Rok!t Studio. Now fxguide takes a look at their efforts on two recent films – Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family and the Justin Bieber bio Never Say Never – with Rok!t creative director Steve Viola.

Psyop tested to perfection

For ‘Tested To Perfection’, a Castrol TVC for the company’s newly reformulated EDGE motor oil, Psyop was called upon to help create an elaborate test track complete with giant engine parts and a hero made of oil going through its paces. fxguide talks to Jamie Scott (2D lead and co-vfx supervisor) and Tony Barberi (technical 3D lead) about their work on the spot.

Glassworks manipulates metal and builds a baby

fxguide takes a look at the two recent TVCs – ‘Baby’ for the Foundation Against Cancer and ‘Manipulation’ for Audi – featuring visual effects work from Glassworks, completed in Amsterdam and London. fxinsider members can access a making of video for the 'Baby' spot.

31 Mind Blowing VFX Breakdowns

31 VFX breakdowns that are sure to inspire you.
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