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Alex Iwanoff
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OpenAI’s Super Bowl Ad
The Irony of AI generated hype vs. human creativity
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Alex Iwanoff
Jan 274 min read
Oscars 2025: Best Visual Effects Nominees
Whether it's practical or CGI, the Academy does not care! Here are this year's nominees.
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Alex Iwanoff
Jan 142 min read
Nimona's animation at NIFFF
Dive into Nimona's animation, as told by Toby Seale, Dneg lead animator.
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Alex Iwanoff
Jan 145 min read
Digital Necromancy: When Hollywood Plays God
Why do we bring back our icons from the dead? Should we?
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Alex Iwanoff
Dec 12, 20246 min read
Why Davy Jones’ CGI still looks so good?
Tips on why and how to create your own CG creature!
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Alex Iwanoff
Dec 3, 20245 min read
Is it an homage or a copy?
The Substance is filled with references and homages But where is the line?
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Alex Iwanoff
Nov 26, 20243 min read
A New AI-Era of the Uncanny Valley
Why are AI video generators so creepy? Not for the squeamish!
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Alex Iwanoff
Nov 21, 20244 min read
Coca-Cola AI christmas ad
Beware, this ends up philosophical... But Merry Christm-AI-s!
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Alex Iwanoff
Nov 5, 20244 min read
So, what is an Exploitation Movie?
Dive into exploitation cinema’s wild ride—unfiltered, outrageous and made to thrill.
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Alex Iwanoff
Sep 24, 20244 min read
Lionsgate x Runway: a new AI-partnership
They want to create a custom AI model. But it's not AI's first step into filmmaking.
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Alex Iwanoff
Sep 18, 20245 min read
8 Things You Didn’t Know About Mocap
Mocap isn’t just markers and suits—discover what brings characters like Caesar to life!
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Alex Iwanoff
Sep 10, 20245 min read
The Alien Chestburster Scene throughout the years
After 7 movies, how have directors reimagined Alien's most iconic scene?
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Alex Iwanoff
Sep 4, 20245 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20245 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20244 min read
"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, 20244 min read
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, 20243 min read
The art of miniature making
Simon Weisse talked at the 2024 NIFFF and shared his experienc
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Alex Iwanoff
Jul 10, 20244 min read
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, 20244 min read
The Art of CGI Capes
“No capes!” Edna Mode warned, but CGI proved her wrong.
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Alex Iwanoff
Jun 25, 20242 min read
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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