Alan McKay: The Shocking Truth: Why Soft Skills Matter More Than Your Degree

Do you dream of breaking into the VFX industry – but question your software knowledge? Don’t underestimate the power of your soft skills! So many times, junior artists stress out about their VFX career and the requirements it takes to break into the VFX industry. In this career talk by ILM’s Manager of Emerging Talent Kim Paris, you’ll learn about the role your communication and interpersonal skills, your time management and teamwork skills play in getting hired – AT ILM! Since 1975, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, ILM continues to break new ground in the field not only in visual effects but now virtual reality, augmented reality, immersive entertainment, and virtual production. Founded by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, with studios located in San Francisco, Singapore, Vancouver, London, and Sydney. The company serves the motion picture, television, streaming, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 350 feature films. Industrial Light & Magic is a Lucasfilm Ltd. company serving the digital needs of the entertainment industry for visual effects. ILM has been awarded 3 Emmy Awards, 15 Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects, and received 33 Academy Awards for Scientific and Technical Achievements that have had an indelible impact on the art of filmmaking. As long as you’re open to grow, constantly learn, innovate yourself, adapt and improvise – as long as you’re not afraid to be outside your comfort zone – you will achieve success in your artist career! Check out this artist’s career advice – to get inspired!

Lonely Castle In The Mirror『かがみの孤城』Official Film Trailer | Nippon Connection

The 23rd Japanese Film Festival Nippon Connection presents: Lonely Castle In The Mirror 『かがみの孤城』

Director: Keiichi HARA (原恵一監督) Japan 2022, 116 Min. Section: NIPPON ANIMATION

Nippon Connection 23rd Japanese Film Festival Frankfurt am Main, Germany June 6 – 11, 2023

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Magdalena Osinska (I Am Your Mother) | Animation One-To-Ones

Skwigly.com presents Animation One-To-Ones featuring Ryan Gaur in conversation with Magdalena Osinska, director at Aardman Animations. Magdalena directed the recently released ‘I Am Your Mother’ which blends together the expansive universe of the Star Wars franchise with the look, wit and ingenuity of the much loved UK studio Aardman. The short sees young pilot Anni (Charithra Chandran), who is embarrassed by her sweet, but clingy mum Kalina (Maxine Peake), who she inevitably must team up with for a madcap family race at the academy. Along the way, their relationship is tested by the elements, their old ship, other racers…and each other!  Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 includes nine new shorts from nine studios across the globe, all with their own unique take on the saga. Watch all episodes now on Disney+.

Interview conducted by Ryan Gaur Edited by Aaron Wood Graphics Ben Mitchell

Unreal Engine Showreel || Platige Image

What is imagination without the proper tools to bring your vision to life? With @Unreal Engine, we’ve been able to use our creativity and expertise in such ways we couldn’t envision before. Take a look at our latest showreel, showcasing our best Unreal Engine work – from automotive commercials through virtual studios to our original short films.

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How Do VFX Artists Make CG Animals?

CGY:“In the world of VFX, there’s two final bosses – Two big challenges that place the most pressure and demand on the VFX artists working on them. Now, one of them you’ve probably heard of – and that’s CGI humanoids – characters like Thanos or Tarkin or the blue people from Avatar – These guys tend to get a lot of coverage in the media these days for all their technical breakthroughs and how hard it is creating a photorealistic human But… There’s also a second huge challenge… that no one really talks about… – and that is: the creation of CG animals. Because under the surface – These guys have almost the exact same same features as a CG humanaid – They’ve got muscles, and tissue and skin that all needs to be very carefully figured out by a massive team of artists. And on top of this, since things like the Lion King remake in 2019 – CG animals have exploded in popularity, to the point where they are filling the same positions narratively as these other CG characters – Now we have walking around, dancing, talking and emoting – and essentially carrying the entire story on their backs. So, As a VFX artist myself, and someone whose found themselves constantly going in and out of working on these CG animals over the last few years – I thought I should shine a spotlight behind the scenes workflows of these animals, and discuss the tremendous amount of work that goes into making them.“

The Flash Soundtrack | Run – Benjamin Wallfisch | WaterTower

About The Flash: Warner Bros. Pictures presents “The Flash,” directed by Andy Muschietti (the “IT” films, “Mama”). Ezra Miller reprises their role as Barry Allen in the DC Super Hero’s first-ever standalone feature film. Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian… albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?

Tom Hanks thinks he could star on our screens forever thanks to AI | ITV News

Tom Hanks has said he could be starring on our screens „until kingdom come“ thanks to AI. The Oscar-winner claims to have predicted the acceleration of artificial intelligence in the film industry nearly 20 years ago when he featured as a reimagined digital train conductor in 2004’s computer-animated The Polar Express. He added described how stars could be immortalised on screen thanks to AI, while raising concerns about the power of the burgeoning technology.

Halle Bailey – Performs “Part of Your World” at Disneyland

“The Little Mermaid,” visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall’s live-action reimagining of the studio’s Oscar®-winning animated musical classic, opens exclusively in theaters nationwide May 26, 2023. “The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.

The Little Mermaid | Halle’s Ariel

“The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy. The film stars singer and actress Halle Bailey (“grown-ish”) as Ariel; Jonah Hauer-King (“A Dog’s Way Home”) as Prince Eric; Tony Award® winner Daveed Diggs (“Hamilton”) as the voice of Sebastian; Awkwafina (“Raya and the Last Dragon”) as the voice of Scuttle; Jacob Tremblay (“Luca”) as the voice of Flounder; Noma Dumezweni (“Mary Poppins Returns”) as Queen Selina; Art Malik (“Homeland”) as Sir Grimsby; with Oscar® winner Javier Bardem (“No Country for Old Men”) as King Triton; and two-time Academy Award® nominee Melissa McCarthy (“Can You Ever Forgive Me?” “Bridesmaids”) as Ursula. “The Little Mermaid” is directed by Oscar® nominee Rob Marshall (“Chicago,” “Mary Poppins Returns”) with a screenplay by two-time Oscar nominee David Magee (“Life of Pi,” “Finding Neverland”). The songs feature music from multiple Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin”) and lyrics by Howard Ashman, and new lyrics by three-time Tony Award® winner Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film is produced by two-time Emmy® winner Marc Platt (“Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert,” “Grease Live!”), Miranda, two-time Emmy winner John DeLuca (“Tony Bennett: An American Classic”), and Rob Marshall, with Jeffrey Silver (“The Lion King”) serving as executive producer.

Mavka – Hüterin des Waldes – Trailer Deutsch HD – Kino 08.06.23

MAVKA – HÜTERIN DES WALDES – Ab 08.06.2023 im Kino!

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Die riesigen ukrainischen Wälder stecken voller Geheimnisse. Im Schutz der Bäume leben wundersame Wesen im Einklang mit der Natur. Mavka ist die junge Seele des Waldes – zart, sanftmütig und gütig. Alle sind erstaunt, als die Obersten Waldgeister ausgerechnet die zierliche Mavka zu ihrer neuen Hüterin wählen, um das Naturreich und die magische Lebensquelle – das Herz des Waldes – vor den Menschen zu beschützen. Noch ahnen die Waldbewohner nicht, wie nah ihre junge Hüterin den Menschen schon ist: Der sympathische Dorfjunge Lukas hat mit seiner wundervollen Musik Mavkas Herz bezaubert. Und auch Lukas hat sich in das hinreißende Waldwesen verliebt. Doch Unheil naht. Die selbstsüchtige Kilina will unbedingt in den Besitz der magischen Lebensquelle gelangen. Kilina schürt Angst und Zorn zwischen den einfachen Dorfbewohnern und den scheuen Waldwesen. Mavka steht vor einer unmöglichen Entscheidung: sie muss zwischen ihrer Liebe zu Lukas und ihrer Pflicht als Wächterin des Waldes wählen.

Homemaker – Trailer (c)NFTS 2022

Warning: Adult content

2023 | 9mins

Synopsis Renee loses herself in a controlling relationship and the abuse she suffers gets worse until she is utterly trapped. Graduating Crew

Director/Animator – Ciara Kerr Producer – Cristina Isgro Screenwriter – Chase Olivarius-McAllister Cinematographer – Helena González Production Designer – Darya Naumchenko Production Managers – Diana Duah, Sinem Saridagli Editor – Frederik Ribergaard Sound Designer/Dubbing Mixer – Conor Thompson Composer – Catherine Hillier Lead Compositor – Elmaz Ekram CG Artist – Oliver Lemery Colourist/Online – Editor Karolina Matela Cast/Voices Renee – Rosalie Craig Roberta – Miss Baby Sol Arlo – Lewis Goody

The Electric Mayhem and Friends Describe The Muppets Mayhem | Disney+

The iconic band, The Electric Mayhem, are joined by their friends Lilly Singh (Nora), Tahj Mowry (Moog), and Saara Chaudry (Hannah) as they describe #TheMuppetsMayhem in three words. The Original series is now streaming on #DisneyPlus.

Täglich einen Kurzen: „Ghostsheep“ by Noémie Paul, Pauline Boutelliez, Juliette Navarro, Mathilde Faugeras, Eve Ramet, Jérôme Tortet, Clara Radouant, et Théo Wagner – ESMA 2022

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Skye et son chien Bodric sont un duo d’arnaqueurs écossais ! Elle déguise son chien en fantôme et se fait passer pour une chasseuse de fantômes. Pour leur prochaine arnaque, ils se rendent au château de McDroch, un vieux châtelain écossais. Malheureusement, leur plan dérape quand ils se retrouvent face à un troupeau géant de moutons fantômes voraces. Skye devra redoubler d’ingéniosité si elle veut pouvoir s’en sortir tout en gardant la face.

Skye and her dog, Bodric, are a duo of Scottish scammers! She disguises her dog as a ghost and pretends to be a ghost hunter. For their next scam, they decide to go to the castle of McDroch, an old Scottish laird. Unfortunately, their plan doesn’t go as planned when they find themselves up against an enormous herd of voracious ghost sheep. Skye will have to be extremely ingenious if she wants to succeed without blowing her cover.

Réalisateurs / directors: Noémie Paul, Pauline Boutelliez, Juliette Navarro, Mathilde Faugeras, Eve Ramet, Jérôme Tortet, Clara Radouant, et Théo Wagner

Musique / music: Frédéric Varot Voix / Voices: Juliette Cayatte, Gead Mulheran Son / sound: José Vicente, Yoann Poncet

– STUDIO DES AVIATEURS Film d’animation réalisé dans le cadre de la formation cinéma d’animation 3D de l’école ESMA (promo 2022).

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Rusty Rose: Tool of Destruction | Sonic Prime | Clip | Netflix Anime

When an explosive battle with Dr. Eggman shatters the universe, Sonic races through parallel dimensions to reconnect with his friends and save the world.

Top enforcer for the Chaos Council, Rusty Rose is definitely not one to underestimate. This video is available in multi-audio. Click the settings icon then select audio track!

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