Game on for Maya LT
Autodesk has introduced Maya LT 2014, a new 3D modelling and animation suite tailored for independent and mobile game developers.
Leviathan shares Splinter Cell secrets
Leviathan has revealed the designs behind its experiential launch installation for Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist
T&F and Valiant splash out for Vilcek Foundation
T&F has teamed up with Valiant Pictures to produce a dazzling and organic cinematic ident for The Vilcek Foundation
MPC hoists Black Flag with cinematic VFX
MPC creates dramatic VFX for Stink’s Adam Berg’s monumental film for Ubisoft Assassins Creed ‘Black Flag’
Nvizible providing all VFX for Our Robot Overlords
Nvizible is working on VFX for UK sci-fi film, Our Robot Overlords, starring Gillian Anderson and Sir Ben Kingsley
WiFi XAVC ready for XDCAM
Sony is adding a new wireless adapter to its XDCAM camcorders, the CBK-WA100, for transmission of content over a wireless networ
Women’s non-profit banking on logo from Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv
Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv has designed a new identity for the world’s largest microfinance network, Women’s World Banking.
Sony and Panasonic seek 300GB optical disc
Sony and Panasonic have just agreed to jointly develop an optical disc with recording capacity of at least 300GB by the end of 2015.
Dead mouse snaps Craftwerk prize at Square Art
A charming illustration of the benefits of coming second has won first prize at the 12th Square Art in Soho
The British Arrows Craft Awards 2013, now open for entries
The British Arrows Craft Awards 2013 are now open for entries
Golden Square clones Beckham for Sky Sports
Golden Square has carried out VFX for David Beckham’s first advert for Sky Sports, an effects-heavy spot featuring multiple versions of the celebrity/footballer.
Adobe Anywhere for video, now here
Adobe has announced the immediate availability of the Adobe Anywhere for video collaboration system, initially previewed at NAB.
Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv scores 40 Love for WTA
Suitably launched for Wimbledon, New York’s Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv designed a special logo and ad campaign to help the Women’s Tennis Association celebrate its 40th anniversary.
UK VFX brings zombie-fest World War Z to life
Visual effects house Cinesite completed over 430 shots on Paramount’s World War Z, including turning Glasgow into Philadelphia, as well as stereo conversion of the VFX. Framestore’s Art Department developed the concepts for the film’s zombies and their unique style of movement, while The Third Floor provided digital previsualisation for the film. MPC also contributed VFX to bring the zombie swarms to horrific life.
