Top 10 Tech Tools @ SIGGRAPH
From Adobe through Vicon, Animation Magazine has rounded up details on what attendees can expect from developers at SIGGRAPH 2019. Here are 11 of the hottest technologies in the spotlight at this year’s show.
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Delve into the Making of Blender Short, ‘Cosmos Laundromat’
Learn 10 things about open-source Blender technology and Project Gooseberry in the making of the Blender Foundation’s ‘Cosmos Laundromat – First Cycle.’
Disney’s ‘Inner Workings’
Disney’s latest short film uses in-house interpolation software Meander to combine traditional hand-drawn 2D animation with CG technology for a delightful look at the “inner workings” of the typical office staffer.
‘Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures’ Follows the Photographer’s Gaze
Editor Langdon F. Page and co-editor Francy Kachler used Avid Media Composer to assemble ‘Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures,’ the documentary feature from directors Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato.
2016 Academy VFX Bake-off: 10 Oscar Hopefuls Vie for Nominations
Annual voting event showcases visual effects for the Academy’s shortlisted films: ‘Ant-Man,’ ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron,’ ‘Ex Machina,’ ‘Jurassic World,’ ‘Mad Max: Fury Road,’ ‘The Martian,’ ‘The Revenant,’ ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens,’ ‘Tomorrowland’ and ‘The Walk.’
‘Grace and Frankie’: Capturing the Netflix Series: Friends, Family and 4K
Director of photography Gale Tattersall employed the RED Dragon digital cinema camera to capture footage in 5K for the Netflix series.
‘The Punk Singer’: Tracing the Trajectory of Riot Grrrl Kathleen Hanna
With virtually no budget, production of “The Punk Singer” was achieved largely through donations of equipment and expertise. Interviews and b-roll footage were captured using a combination of Panasonic AG HVX200 and HPX170 cameras outfitted with Letus adapters and a set of Zeiss compact prime lenses.
Innovation Invasion: How ‘The Walking Dead’ Extends Across Audiences and Screens
AMC ramps up for season four of ‘The Walking Dead’ with a three-episode web series and bite-sized servings of second-screen content.
Live from Outside Lands
How Springboard Productions Streamed the San Francisco Music and Arts Festival.
Katy Perry “Roar” Lyric Video
Mobile messaging for Katy Perry’s “Roar” lyric video.
The Volt Plasma Challenge
Directed by Mo Twine and shot by cinematographer Eric Koretz, the latest 30-second spot for the Chevy Volt, “The Volt Plasma Challenge,” emphasizes the hybrid electric car’s reputation for a light ecological footprint. Conceived as a showcase for Hive Lighting’s Plasma fixtures, the ad was lit with instruments powered only by batteries and a single, lightweight, 60-amp generator.
Elements of Style: Producing the Popular Web Series ‘Put This On’
Shot primarily on the Canon EOS 7D, “Put This On” offers sartorial wisdom and guidance on men’s classic style with gentle wit, genuine knowledge and passion.
2012 Digital Video All Stars
The Digital Video All Star Awards are presented yearly to a select group of individuals or filmmaking teams. This year’s recipients include Cristina Valdivieso and Jon Connor, Tom Guilmette, Shane Hurlbut, ASC, Vincent Laforet, Tom Lowe, Patrick Moreau and Kevin Shahinian.