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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
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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
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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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"Longlegs": How to make a haunting villain?
Discover how the director used 3 techniques to make Cage's character memorable.
Alex Iwanoff
Jul 23, 20244 min read
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A movie made with Unreal Engine
Discover "Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust" a film that redefines how animated movies are made.
Alex Iwanoff
Jul 18, 20244 min read
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The art of miniatures in movies
Simon Weisse talked at the 2024 NIFFF and shared his experienc
Alex Iwanoff
Jul 11, 20243 min read
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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.
Alex Iwanoff
Jul 10, 20244 min read
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The Art of CGI Capes
“No capes!” Edna Mode warned, but CGI proved her wrong.
Alex Iwanoff
Jul 4, 20244 min read
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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.
Alex Iwanoff
Jun 25, 20244 min read
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What is a green screen?
Depite the rise of Virtual Production, green screens remain an essential tool for filmmakers. Discover why.
Alex Iwanoff
Jun 18, 20244 min read
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Showrunner: The Netflix of AI
Watch and create new episodes of your own animated series with the power of AI? It's now possible.
Alex Iwanoff
Jun 4, 20244 min read
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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.
Alex Iwanoff
May 28, 20242 min read
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Apple “Crushes” Creativity
Apple's latest ad sparks backlash. A look at the controversy and technology's role in creativity.
Alex Iwanoff
May 21, 20243 min read
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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.
Alex Iwanoff
May 7, 20243 min read
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Noseless villains: when SFX meets VFX
Erasing a nose is no easy endeavor. Discover how they created four iconic villains.
Alex Iwanoff
Apr 30, 20244 min read
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To AI or not to AI?
Recent controversies around the use of AI in filmmaking. Where is the limit?
Alex Iwanoff
Apr 23, 20244 min read
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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.
Alex Iwanoff
Apr 16, 20244 min read
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"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...
Alex Iwanoff
Apr 9, 20243 min read
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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...
Alex Iwanoff
Feb 27, 20245 min read
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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...
Alex Iwanoff
Feb 6, 20243 min read
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What is... a previs?
Visualize your scenes in advance with previs and find out other advantages!
Alex Iwanoff
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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Oscars 2024: VFX Nominees
Everyone's talking about it. The 96th Oscars ceremony, set for March 10, 2024, has unveiled its nominations. But who are the nominees in...
Alex Iwanoff
Jan 24, 20243 min read
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Popcorn & Chills: Our 2023 Horror movie selection
As the nights stretch out and leaves take on a reddish hue, it becomes the ideal moment to curl up under a blanket and delve into some...
Alex Iwanoff
Oct 25, 20233 min read
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Virtual Production: 5 Key Elements to Understand
Everyone's talking about it. Since "The Mandalorian" series, virtual production has been used in many projects, including blockbusters...
Alex Iwanoff
Oct 12, 20233 min read
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