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Industry Trends
Behind The Scenes: Blitz
The director of 12 Years A Slave and Small Axe has created a historical aesthetic of a tragic and turbulent London, depicting lives subjected to a permanent black out, in Blitz, Steve McQueen’s new film based on authentic anecdotes and inspired by filmmaker archives of the era.
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News
UK industry welcomes enhanced VFX tax incentive
The UK VFX industry has welcomed an increased tax incentive for spending, which was announced as part of the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Budget on October 31.
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Executive Interviews
Modelling intent: How evolution of AI will turbocharge creative capabilities
Framestore’s CTO Lincoln Wallen says the creative industries should acknowledge the art of math to craft new interactive AI-driven social experiences.
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News
FC3 names David Kassler as Group CEO
FC3 (the Framestore and Company 3 Group) has appointed David Kassler as Group Chief Executive Officer.
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Video
VFX At The Edge: Adapting to the unpredictable challenges of modern production featuring Framestore
Join us for an insightful session where Framestore’s Global Head of Technical Resources, Christophe Meslin, and HP Business Development and Customer Success Manager Matthew Ireland delve into today’s dynamic world of media production. Discover how Framestore stays ahead of fluctuating demands and technological advancements, including AI, by leveraging cutting-edge HP ...
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News
French VFX house The Yard launches London studio
French visual effects house Yard has expanded to the UK and opened a new studio in London.
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News
Academy investigates 11 scientific and technical areas for 2024 awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has launched 11 distinct scientific and technical investigations in the lead-up to its 2024 Scientific and Technical Awards.
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News
Basilic Fly Studios takes stake in VFX house One of Us
Chennai-based Basilic Fly Studio (BFS) has taken a 70% stake in London and Paris-based VFX house One of Us.
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News
IBC365 Tutorials: Latest speaker lineup unveiled! Breaking boundaries with virtual production
For the latest Tutorial series, IBC365 shines a spotlight on the world of virtual production.
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Executive Interviews
The Tattooist of Auschwitz: bringing an authentic look to the hit novel adaptation
Having been involved in all elements of picture finishing for the hit series The Tattooist of Auschwitz, colourists Colin Brown and Jon Bruce break down the process, from crafting the filmic look through to final sign-off.
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News
DNEG Group secures $200m investment from United Al Saqer Group
London-based VFX, animation and tech company DNEG Group has secured $200m in investment from the United Arab Emirates-based United Al Saqer Group (UASG).
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News
UK Screen Alliance publishes pre-election manifesto
The UK Screen Alliance has published a manifesto for the policies it wishes to see the next government pursue after the UK General Election on July 4.
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News
Virtual production studio Dimension makes senior hires
Virtual production studio Dimension has hired four senior team members — two new executive producers, a head of operations, and a creative director.
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Industry Trends
Adobe’s Deepa Subramaniam: How AI video will shake up post production
Last week, Deepa Subramaniam, Adobe’s Vice President of Product Marketing for Creative Cloud, was excited to reveal Adobe’s Firefly generative AI model at Adobe MAX London. Michael Burns questions her about the fears and hopes this new influence will have on post production.
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News
BAFTA Television Craft Awards announces winners
Black Mirror, Eurovision Song Contest 2023, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland, Silo and Slow Horses each won two prizes at the BAFTA Television Craft Awards.
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News
UK Screen Alliance, Animation UK unveil outstanding contribution award winners
Trade bodies UK Screen Alliance and Animation UK have announced the winners of their Outstanding Contribution Awards.
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Industry Trends
Behind the Scenes: Civil War
In Alex Garland’s action thriller cameras are a weapon of truth, writes Adrian Pennington.
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Industry Trends
Behind the Scenes: 3 Body Problem
The cinematographers behind Netflix sci-fi series explain why the sun was such an important element in the show’s VR game world and how they played the story’s fictional science straight down the line.
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Industry Trends
Behind the scenes: Silo
Award-winning Cinematographer David Luther had to draw on all his experience to help create a convincing backdrop for this dystopian short-story adaption. Adrian Pennington reports.