Alex Iwanoff
8 Things You Didn’t Know About Mocap
Mocap isn’t just markers and suits—discover what brings characters like Caesar to life!
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Alex Iwanoff
Sep 45 min read
From syrup to CGI: the evolution of blood in movies
Warning: this article contains graphic content... but don’t worry, it’s all fake!
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Alex Iwanoff
Aug 293 min read
What is the Fake OOH trend?
You may not know its name, but you've definitely seen it. A glimpse into these fun ads.
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Alex Iwanoff
Aug 204 min read
Digi-Doubles: what are they?
Discover how CGI human replicas can both wow and unsettle at the same time.
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Alex Iwanoff
Aug 135 min read
The Log Truck Scene That Traumatized a Generation
It was 2003, and the opening sequence of Final Destination 2 is still on everyone's mind. Why?
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Alex Iwanoff
Aug 64 min read
Color grade and VFX: an important alliance
The dance between VFX and grading is an art that defines modern filmmaking.
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Alex Iwanoff
Jul 114 min read
Animation and Practical SFX at NIFFF
Discover Simon Weisse's miniature magic and how DNEG did Nimona's animation.
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Alex Iwanoff
Jul 104 min read
Behind the VFX of 'The Last of Us' and '3 Body Problem'
Discover the secrets behind the VFX of these hit series, as revealed at the NIFFF.
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Alex Iwanoff
Jul 44 min read
The Art of CGI Capes
“No capes!” Edna Mode warned, but CGI proved her wrong.
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Alex Iwanoff
Jun 184 min read
What is a green screen?
Depite the rise of Virtual Production, green screens remain an essential tool for filmmakers. Discover why.
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Alex Iwanoff
Apr 304 min read
Noseless villains: when SFX meets VFX
Erasing a nose is no easy endeavor. Discover how they created four iconic villains.
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Alex Iwanoff
Apr 93 min read
"Dune: Part Two": how they did it?
In the past, attempts to bring the story of Dune, by Frank Herbert, to the big screen were made, but without success. Jodorowsky, in the...
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Alex Iwanoff
Feb 13 min read
What is... a previs?
Visualize your scenes in advance with previs and find out other advantages!
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Alex Iwanoff
Jan 243 min read
Oscars 2024: VFX Nominees
Everyone's talking about it. The 96th Oscars ceremony, set for March 10, 2024, has unveiled its nominations. But who are the nominees in...
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Alex Iwanoff
Oct 12, 20233 min read
Virtual Production: 5 Key Elements to Understand
Everyone's talking about it. Since "The Mandalorian" series, virtual production has been used in many projects, including blockbusters...
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Alex Iwanoff
Oct 5, 20232 min read
What happens if the director is a CGI artist?
Across diverse visual mediums—be it films, ads or music videos— visual effects have firmly anchored themselves as an integral element of...
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Alex Iwanoff
Aug 29, 20232 min read
Fantastic creatures in ads
Cinema is not the only realm where fantastic tales unfold. Be it chilling horrors or mythical entities, the ad world too has a knack for...
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Alex Iwanoff
Jul 20, 20233 min read
VFX or CGI?
VFX, CGI and even SFX! What is the difference? In an effort to shed some light on the topic, we explained the difference.
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Alex Iwanoff
Jul 13, 20233 min read
The Oppenheimer “zero CGI” controversy
In the last decade, the VFX industry has been under siege and is in a reputation crisis, despite being an essential part of cinematic...
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