ACVT revealed its new modeling software called Video Trace at a recent Siggraph event. “VideoTrace is a system for interactively generating realistic 3D models of objects from video—models that might be inserted into a video game, a simulation environment, or another video sequence.” I can see this nifty piece of software coming in [...]

My good friend from Ithaca George Cuddy recently did some 2D vfx work on a Monster.com spot titled “Slots.” George helped me out on a number of projects at Ithaca and has since moved to California to work at the amazing visual effects studio A52. Props George, keep up the good work!

Time to start looking for a new job. Link

Gizmodo recently posted a great article on Dieter Rams, a desinger from the 50’s and 60’s working for Braun. What’s most interesting is the resemblance between Ram’s designs and that of the computers/devices that Apple has made in recent years. Turns out Apple’s lead designer Jonathan Ive follows Dieter Rams’ design philosophies. Ten principles [...]

At last The Submarine Channel has made my dream site. Forget the Film, Watch the Titles is nothing but the best tv, movie, and short film title sequences. “At its very best, a title sequence is a self-contained hybrid that combines several moving image techniques – film, animation, cgi – to compress the essence of [...]