Alex Iwanoff
The Alien Chestburster Scene through the years
After 7 movies, how have directors reimagined Alien's most iconic scene?
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Alex Iwanoff
- 6 days ago
- 5 min
From syrup to CGI: the evolution of blood in movies
Warning: this article contains graphic content... but don’t worry, it’s all fake!
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Alex Iwanoff
- Aug 29
- 3 min
What is the Fake OOH trend?
You may not know its name, but you've definitely seen it. A glimpse into these fun ads.
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Alex Iwanoff
- Aug 20
- 4 min
Digi-Doubles: what are they?
Discover how CGI human replicas can both wow and unsettle at the same time.
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Alex Iwanoff
- Aug 13
- 5 min
The Log Truck Scene That Traumatized a Generation
It was 2003, and the opening sequence of Final Destination 2 is still on everyone's mind. Why?
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Alex Iwanoff
- Aug 6
- 4 min
Color grade and VFX: an important alliance
The dance between VFX and grading is an art that defines modern filmmaking.
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Alex Iwanoff
- Jul 23
- 4 min
"Longlegs": How to make a haunting villain?
Discover how the director used 3 techniques to make Cage's character memorable.
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Alex Iwanoff
- Jul 18
- 4 min
A movie made with Unreal Engine
Discover "Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust" a film that redefines how animated movies are made.
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Alex Iwanoff
- Jul 11
- 4 min
Animation and Practical SFX at NIFFF
Discover Simon Weisse's miniature magic and how DNEG did Nimona's animation.
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Alex Iwanoff
- Jul 10
- 4 min
Behind the VFX of 'The Last of Us' and '3 Body Problem'
Discover the secrets behind the VFX of these hit series, as revealed at the NIFFF.
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Alex Iwanoff
- Jul 4
- 4 min
The Art of CGI Capes
“No capes!” Edna Mode warned, but CGI proved her wrong.
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Alex Iwanoff
- Jun 25
- 2 min
How (not) to slow-mo?
Learn from Zack Snyder's "Rebel Moon" on the dos and don'ts of using slow-mo in your next movie.
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Alex Iwanoff
- Jun 18
- 4 min
What is a green screen?
Depite the rise of Virtual Production, green screens remain an essential tool for filmmakers. Discover why.
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Alex Iwanoff
- Jun 4
- 4 min
Showrunner: The Netflix of AI
Watch and create new episodes of your own animated series with the power of AI? It's now possible.
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Alex Iwanoff
- May 28
- 2 min
The Legal Battles of AI: the voice cloning cases
From Johansson's controversy with OpenAI to the Swiss-German Cortana voice case, things are heating up in the world of AI voice cloning.
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Alex Iwanoff
- May 21
- 3 min
Apple “Crushes” Creativity
Apple's latest ad sparks backlash. A look at the controversy and technology's role in creativity.
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Alex Iwanoff
- May 7
- 3 min
AI’s not a Magic Trick, neither is Sora. The Air Head case.
The truth behind Sora's viral short film. A combination of AI and traditional techniques.
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Alex Iwanoff
- Apr 30
- 4 min
Noseless villains: when SFX meets VFX
Erasing a nose is no easy endeavor. Discover how they created four iconic villains.
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Alex Iwanoff
- Apr 23
- 4 min
To AI or not to AI?
Recent controversies around the use of AI in filmmaking. Where is the limit?
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Alex Iwanoff
- Apr 16
- 4 min
We tested various AI music generators
Whether you're a filmmaker or a musician, these are a few tools you can play with, right now.
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Alex Iwanoff
- Apr 9
- 3 min
"Dune: Part Two": how they did it?
In the past, attempts to bring the story of Dune, by Frank Herbert, to the big screen were made, but without success. Jodorowsky, in the...
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Alex Iwanoff
- Feb 27
- 5 min
Sora, are we fu**?
OpenAI made headlines again, this time with their new tool, Sora. A new text-to-video generator, that has created both excitement and...
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Alex Iwanoff
- Feb 6
- 3 min
5 Must-Watch film documentaries!
To make a film, an incredible variety of talents and a diverse range of artists are needed. Behind-the-scenes footage often highlights...
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Alex Iwanoff
- Feb 1
- 3 min
What is... a previs?
Visualize your scenes in advance with previs and find out other advantages!
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