Skin Microstructure Deformation with Displacement Map Convolution

Skin Microstructure (Microgeometry) Deformation with Displacement Map Convolution research video.

http://gl.ict.usc.edu/Research/SkinStretch/

Square Enix's new real-time DirectX 12 demo. Very cool!

Square Enix's new real-time DirectX 12 demo seems to cross the uncanny valley.

CGSociety - Peta 98% Human

The 98% Human project in early 2011 when BBDO agency EP Verity Grantham emailed The Mill to say she had a top-secret script they were committed to and they were looking for a visual effects company to help them realize their vision. After the script for 98% Human was sent over to The Mill, the team all read it and agreed that The Mill had to be involved with this project.

The spot focuses on the use of primates and is part of PETA's campaign “The Great Ape Pledge” which drives viewers to the newly developed microsite www.greatapepledge.org where they can register to take the vow to stop the use of primates as actors.

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Rollin' Safari production focus

Funny shorts on cute chubby ball like animation code named Rollin' Safari's production focus is now available at CG Society. Check it out!

Also make sure to take a look at the rig demo of the fat chubby Cheetah from the short.

CGSociety :: The Amazing Spider Man

CG Society production focus of "The Amazing Spider-Man". Brings back the classic Marvel comics appeal!

RUIN

Just 1 word "WoW"! Epic scale and proportion given to the environment. Style and camera works are really cool. Absolutely amazing short set in a post-apocalyptic universe by OddBall Animation! Reminds me of The Final Fantasy :)

P.S. Looking forward for the next episode ;)

Check out the CG Society production focus over here for the short!

Underworld Awakening :: Production Focus

Check out the CG Society production focus on Underworld Awakening. Human to werewolf transformation was really cool!

Rise of the Planet of the Apes :: Production Focus

CGSociety talked to the leads at Weta Digital about their work on 'The Rise of the Planet of the Apes'. VFX Supervisor Chris White gave some brilliant insights about the creative workflow.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Weta Featurette

Featurette video showcasing some of the workflow pipeline from WETA for "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" movie. WETA has really broken through the mo-cap technology by shooting capturing motion outside of a studio. Awesome job as always!

Portal 2 :: Game Production Focus

Portal is by far one of the most addictive and fun game! The Valve guys have delivered a strong answer to gamers wanting an extension to the Portal world. With a bunch of progression shows and video breaks, CGSociety talks to Project Lead Josh Weier and a couple of the talented Valve artist team to describe their process for Portal 2.

THOR :: Production Focus

THOR in the modern world, that is how the directory of this movie depicts the primary storyline. Some really cool and amazing artistic works done in this movie with some exclusive CG environments, characters and effects. Here is the CGSociety production coverage!

CryENGINE 3 :: Technology Focus

Game Engines are getting more and more sophisticated ... pretty soon an entire feature film will be made out of it, I presume! CryEngine makes me CRY Out Load XD
Click Here & CRY!

Sucker Punch :: Production Focus

Production focus for a one of a kind, mind bogglingggg movie ... Click Here to proceed to the main post!

Tron Legacy HOT Interview

When I watched the movie with 3D goggles on an amazing big screen I was like OMG ... this is breathtakingly beautiful with all those stunning artworks. I wonder how was this movie actually made, the blend of live action with CG environment was stunning. Anyways, I got some of my questions answered reading this awesome interview with the artist working behind the scene to create this one of a kind epic Legacy :)

Here is the link to the interview ... Click here to be mesmerized XD

Disney legend Glen Keane interview :)

Disney legend Glen Keane interview: Tangled, computer animation, his heart attack, and Ollie Johnston ! A good read for a good movie :)

Meindbender Studio :: Production Focus

Here is a success story from a studio in Sweden.

They posted their work on CGTalk and they haven't looked back. Long time tinkerers in photography, stop motion and Maxwell Render, they combined them all to produce some of the stand-out station IDs for Cartoon Network. Click to read their story.

U Like Avatar, U Will Love This Link ...

The Alien Ecosystem of Avatar ! Checkout this amazing feature video on the alien life of Pandora ... Loads of other videos out there too about the interview, making and the story behind the AVATAR !

2012 CGSociety Coverage

One of the most intensive movie yet produced, 2012 has revolutionized the big screen. Though the storyline was a bit lacking, the movie stand ups with all the amazing VFX. Here is a behind the scene cgsociety coverage on the making of this VFX full block buster. Click the image above for more info on how Digital Domain made the movie possible.

Also, here is a quick link at CGChannel on behind the scene with Digital Domain...

The Men Who Stare at Goats

Sometimes the smallest animations can have the biggest impact. In George Clooney’s latest film, 'The Men Who Stare at Goats', he plays a character who believes he has the psychic power to control his surroundings. While the FX were nominal, they were pivotal in achieving this storyline.

Check out this cgsociety coverage behind the making of "The Men Who Stare at Goats" ...

2012 "Vegas in Ruins"

Here is a clip showing behind the scenes footage on the work done to make a realistic Las Vegas after an apocalyptic event. I just can't wait to see this VFX full movie ! Truly awesome ...