Image Credits: Vimeo From Star Wars of the 70s to the War For The Planet Of The Apes lined up for release in July this year, we have come a long way in terms of the advancement of the visual effects technology or VFX as it is commonly referred to as. Special effects have helped […]
Women in VFX
Image credits – YouTube Diversity is something that most industries should have figured out by now. However, a quick look back at the last few years should tell you that things aren’t the way they’re supposed to be. From the whole Gamergate Controversy to the disappointing diversity figures at Silicon Valley, the fact still remains […]
Future of VR in Film
Image credits – Wikipedia If you’ve been following the innovation timeline with regard to cinema, you’d have noticed by now that VR or Virtual Reality is the next big thing. But, is it really? Well, it certainly seems so considering the actions of a few major players. For instance, IMAX recently announced that it would […]
VFX Supervisors with Most Awards
Image Credits: Pixabay VFX is a staple in today’s big-budget productions. There are very few movies out there now that don’t rely on the magic of VFX. But, despite VFX being such a common ingredient in modern cinema, we rarely read or hear about the names that dominate this arena. So, we decided to create […]
The Visual Effects Market in India
Image Credits: Pixabay Was your mind blown away by the visual effects in a recent Hollywood blockbuster? Well, if it did, here’s a small piece of information that might surprise you as well – those visual effects were most likely produced by an Indian VFX firm. Yup, VFX is a growing industry in India and […]
The State of VFX in China: Best VFX Studios Out There
Image credits – Wikimedia China is a big deal economically, politically, and also, in terms of sheer size. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise when we tell you that it’s also one of the hottest VFX markets in the world. After all, the box office here makes about $5 billion every year and the […]
360-Degree Video Camera Setups
Image credits – Flickr If you’ve been keeping up with the latest trends in technology and video production, you’ve obviously noticed the sudden upsurge of 360-degree videos. 360-degree videos are a thing now and the trend isn’t likely to disappear anytime soon. In fact, it might just be the way videos are shot from now […]
The Best Environmental Documentaries
Image Credits: Pixabay When it comes to documentaries, there’s literally no end to what you can watch. However, as the old adage goes, some things are meant to be eaten, while others to be chewed or spit out. This applies to documentaries too, especially when you’re dealing with ones that have an environmental theme. […]
Sound Tips for Your Indie Film
Image Credits: Pixabay If you’re the observant kind, you’re likely to have noticed that a lot of independent films and videos produced today don’t include proper sound design. When we say sound design, we are typically referring to movement sounds, environmental sounds, and natural sounds. In place of these sounds, we mostly see visuals or […]
PR Tips for Your Indie Film Launch
Image Source: Pixabay As far as the entertainment world is concerned, it is public perception that goes a long way in determining success. This applies to music, books, and of course, film. Just ask any studio and they’ll tell you. This is especially true for films that are intended to be “blockbusters”. After all, it […]