Digital Production 01:2022 Arrives

DP 01:2022 covers plug-ins, student VFX, camera comparisons and production work on Dune, Raised by Wolves and Encanto.

Archive translation. Specifications, services and availability reflect the original publication date in 2021. Verify current compatibility before production use.

Plug-ins and emerging artists

Digital Production 01:2022 opened with a plug-in focus spanning hardware acceleration, Unreal Engine extensions, glTF product assets, video tools and finishing software. Student-project reports covered “Cat and Moth”, “17 Souls”, “Sleep Tight” and a Lucerne sustainability project.

The free Surface Trails plug-in creates tracks through deep snow.
Remote collaboration shaped the student production “Cat and Moth”.

Cameras and feature production

Uli Plank compared the GoPro Hero10 Black, Nikon Z7 II, Canon R6 and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro. Further articles examined VFX for “Dune” with Paul Lambert, Brian Connor and Tristan Myles, Pixomondo’s work on “Raised by Wolves”, and Jacob Frey’s work on Disney’s “Encanto”.

The issue tested the GoPro Hero10 Black alongside larger camera systems.
DNEG’s visual effects for Dune formed a major case study.
Encanto featured in an interview with animator Jacob Frey.
Hardware and software details reflect the 2021 publication context; verify current specifications before production use.