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Sound is the invisible glue of VFX
Discover how sound design and VFX work together to create believable moments.
Alex Iwanoff
Jun 184 min read


Lava in movies: how it's done?
To show lava, filmmakers have to make it. Here’s how they do it.
Alex Iwanoff
Jun 44 min read


A Festival for Film scoring has arrived!
Future Ruins will be held in LA, bringing together a diverse group of composers.
Alex Iwanoff
May 224 min read


Want to go to the movies?
Why going to the movies just hits differently than watching at home.
Alex Iwanoff
Apr 304 min read


And the Oscar goes to... Stunts
After decades of silence, the Academy finally makes room for the action behind the action.
Alex Iwanoff
Apr 144 min read


The Electric State: Looks good, but says nothing.
The hollow spectacle of The Electric State and movies in the streaming era.
Alex Iwanoff
Apr 94 min read


Severance: unskippable opening titles
What makes Severance's opening sequence so good?
Alex Iwanoff
Mar 143 min read


Filming Night Scenes
Challenges, techniques and examples from movies.
Alex Iwanoff
Mar 55 min read


Vampires that slay!
From angels to addicts: our top 5 type of vampires
Alex Iwanoff
Jan 214 min read


Nimona's animation at NIFFF
Dive into Nimona's animation, as told by Toby Seale, Dneg lead animator.
Alex Iwanoff
Jan 142 min read


Digital Necromancy: When Hollywood Plays God
Why do we bring back our icons from the dead? Should we?
Alex Iwanoff
Jan 145 min read


Why Davy Jones’ CGI still looks so good?
Tips on why and how to create your own CG creature!
Alex Iwanoff
Dec 12, 20246 min read


Is it an homage or a copy?
The Substance is filled with references and homages But where is the line?
Alex Iwanoff
Dec 3, 20245 min read


So, what is an Exploitation Movie?
Dive into exploitation cinema’s wild ride—unfiltered, outrageous and made to thrill.
Alex Iwanoff
Nov 5, 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.
Alex Iwanoff
Sep 24, 20244 min read


The Alien Chestburster Scene throughout the years
After 7 movies, how have directors reimagined Alien's most iconic scene?
Alex Iwanoff
Sep 10, 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!
Alex Iwanoff
Sep 4, 20245 min read


Digi-Doubles: what are they?
Discover how CGI human replicas can both wow and unsettle at the same time.
Alex Iwanoff
Aug 20, 20244 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?
Alex Iwanoff
Aug 13, 20245 min read


Color grade and VFX: an important alliance
The dance between VFX and grading is an art that defines modern filmmaking.
Alex Iwanoff
Aug 6, 20244 min read
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