Check out the latest great shorts produced by students from French school ESMA. Watch them on Filmnosis.

Jocelyn "Strob" Simard has posted a video with a making of and VFX breakdown of the CG work he did for a spot for the Mobile Strike video game. Created with Blender, 3DS Max, Phoenix FD, V-Ray and Photoscan. Watch it on YouTube.

In this video, Image Engine offers an inside look at the company and culture of making films and visual effects in Vancouver, Canada. Watch it on Vimeo.

The Mill has posted a behind the scenes look at the Honda ‘Light Trace’ commercial they recently worked on. Watch it on Vimeo.

FXGuide recently spoke to the team at MPC, regarding their work on the film Passengers. You can read the full article on the FXGuide website.

Igor Zanic has posted some new ocean water sims showcasing the flexibility and power of his setup in Houdini. Watch it on Vimeo.

Version 1.0 of the free architectural modeling Blender add-on by Jacob Morris is now available. JARCH Vis allows for quick creation of siding, flooring, stairs, roofs and windows. New features include: (more...)

Vladimir Koylazov, Marcos Fajardo and Larry Gritz are among the individuals and organizations that will receive an award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year, for significantly expanding filmmakers' creative choices for moving image storytelling. A number of digital camera makers (ARRI, RED Digital Cinema, Sony, Panavision, etc.) will also be awarded this year for their contributions in transitioning filmmaking to the digital realm. More on the official website.