Star for Stuttgart | Retro article
Review: In DP 06 : 2014, we went into conversation with performance capturing pioneer Andy Serkis - chatting about Planet of the Apes. An encounter at FMX 2014.
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More locations, more VFX!
Looking back: In DP 03 : 2015, we found out that Rise Visual Effects Studios has been around since 2007 - eight years later, in 2015, it even had four locations. Founder Florian Gellinger explained to us how the expansion of the VFX business was achieved.
A memorable VFX project
Review: In DP 06 : 2013, we spoke to VFX supervisors Thilo Ewers (Pixomondo) and Paul Lambert (Digital Domain) about the science fiction film Oblivion - and about Tom Cruise's 3D model.
Back to the 70s – Cloud Atlas
Review: In DP 02 : 2013, we tracked down the mega-production Cloud Atlas - with export director Tom Tykwer and the Wachowski siblings in the director's chair. How did Rise manage the massive visual effects of the three-hour epic - and how did the VFX artists transform today's Glasgow into the San Francisco of the 1970s?
Interview zu Cloud Atlas
Review: In DP 02 : 2013, we spoke to Florian Gellinger, founder of VFX studio Rise, about the David Mitchell film Cloud Atlas. The sci-fi epic was realised by: the Wachowski siblings.
Medieval murderer
Ubisoft built on the success of Assassin's Creed with a second installment in the series. The content mix for the sequel: Renaissance Italy, modern 3ds Max technology and a pompous trailer debut. The reward: an animago AWARD in the "Best Postproduction" category!
400 MPH
Blast from the past: In DP 06 : 2019 we went apeshit for the Planet of the Apes movies – and then the animated short "400 MPH" from students of "Supinfocom" came along. Ready for a chimpanzee aping Icarus?
After the social collapse: Making-of Tom Clancy’s The Division
the "Best Motion Design" category was added to the animago AWARD in 2016. At the time, it was important to the animago team to introduce a separate category for this, as motion design work differs from the other submissions in terms of a different storytelling approach and a special look. Last year, the motion design trailer for the second part of the game "Tom Clancy's The Division" won the coveted prize in this special category. The design studio Antibody, which created the trailer for Ubisoft, tells us what was important for the design.
Communicating knowledge with fun: The Story of Martin Luther
Many of us first learnt about Martin Luther's story and the associated reformation of the church at school. Usually recited by a history or religion teacher mumbling to himself, which meant that the monk's revolutionary actions lost all excitement. So it was time to produce an entertaining yet accurate version of the events to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Tumblehead Animation Studio took up the challenge and won the animago category "Best Visualisation" with the film "The Story of Martin Luther".
Finns Fleckengang: The Stained Club
People in a club have something in common. In the case of "Stained Club", these are stains on the children's bodies that harbour a deeper meaning. The animated graduation film from the Supinfocom Rubika college in France is in the tradition of youth film classics from the 1980s such as "The Goonies" or "E.T.". With its challenging theme and touching message, it won over the animago jury last year, who awarded it the prize for best newcomer production.
A haven of peace in the zombie storm – Making-of “Grant” cinematic trailer
Goodbye Kansas Studios created a series of cinematic trailers for the game "Overkill's The Walking Dead" in which the four main game characters are introduced in various scenes. With "Grant", the team won the animago AWARD in the "Best Game Cinematic" category last year.
Portrait of a genius – 3D portrait still
Portraits of very well-known personalities are always a great challenge because everyone knows the face of the person portrayed and mistakes quickly become apparent. Alexander Beim impressed with his 3D portrait still of Albert Einstein and won the public vote in the "Best Still" category and thus an animago AWARD. Here, the 3D artist explains how the image was created.
Lovecraft in Köln – Making-of „The Colour“
The ifs internationale filmschule köln is an artistically and academically orientated training and further education institution for media professionals. On the initiative of the NRW state government and the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW, it was founded in 2000 as a non-profit limited company whose sole shareholder is the Film- und Medienstiftung. Its reputation as one of the best film schools in Germany is based in particular on the support it provides to students, its teaching and project work and not least on numerous awards, including a student Oscar. One project we found great is "The Colour", based on a Lovecraftian short story - and we ask the students how they came up with it and what it's like to study at the ifs.
Creature Design: It’s the inner beauty that counts
Why should only busty ladies or muscle-bound beauties become calendar girls and boys? No, creatures also have a right to sexy shoots! A team from the Film Academy took on this noble endeavour in their diploma project and designed a pin-up calendar with famous monsters from film history, including a behind-the-scenes clip with the Goblin King from "Lord of the Rings".
“Richard the Stork” Making-of
Are you already looking for a suitable Christmas present for your children? "Überflieger - Kleine Vögel, großes Geklapper" - a beautiful animated film for little film fans - was released on DVD and Blu-Ray in October. In this article by DP author Rayk Schroeder, you can find out how the film was made at Rise.
Designing a Puzzle with Cinema 4D
Not everyone has the patience for puzzles. But this tutorial series, in which a 3D puzzle is created, is a great exercise if you want to train your spline skills.
Cinematic Art from Poland
It is unbelievable what quality Platige Image delivers when it comes to game cinematics. Here is the latest reel from the CG artists in Warsaw.
How to Slice Up 3D Models in a Cool Way
Destroying something is easy, but making it look stylish while doing so is a true art. Juris Malasenoks of Zulu8 demonstrates a technique in this C4D tutorial for breaking geometry apart effectively.
“Valerian” Rodeo FX Breakdown
There are some huge space VFX to see in Rodeo FX's new breakdown reel.
“The Dark Tower” Breakdown Reel by Rise
Many set extensions as well as smoke and gunfire effects were needed to create the world of the gunslinger conceived by Stephen King. Here are some of the shots worked on by Rise in the breakdown video.
“Mindhunter” VFX Breakdown
An absolute series recommendation at the moment: “Mindhunter”—produced by David Fincher. Here is Artemple's VFX breakdown video.
Edius 9 Is Coming in Early November
The focus of release 9 is on editing HDR material. Here is an overview of the features.
17 Free LUTs for LOG Footage
The LUT package sponsored by Premium Beat is called Wanderlust. It contains 17 specially made look-up tables tailored to LOG film material.
Free Storyboard Program
Storyboarder, developed by film-production company Wonderunit, is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux and can be downloaded free of charge.