How MPC recreated Rachael Blade Runner 2049
Bringing someone back from the past is not an easy task as, unfortunately, people age in the real world. Rachael returns in Blade Runner 2049 looking as she did in the original movie in 1982, over 30 years ago. Obviously the actress does not look the same as she did, otherwise we would all want her skin care routine immediately! Rachael is the latest high-profile ‘digital double’, which means that a CG-enhanced version...
A Gallery Brought to Life
Imagine standing in an art gallery and watching the pieces of artwork come to life like something out of Harry Potter. Visual artist and filmmaker Filip Sterckx worked with artist Antoon Verbeeck to create an experimental project with dynamic projection mapping by Skullmapping, a boutique animation studio based in Belgium. To see the gallery come to life, click here: Gallery Invasion. Skullmapping is passionate about developing...
Van Gogh Brought to Life
This is like no museum exhibit you have seen before. In this unique, stimulating experience, visitors will engage with the art of Vincent Van Gogh in a whole new way. This exhibition combines all the senses with a vibrant show of light, color, and sound. Through the exhibition, visitors explore the work and life of this Van Gogh between the years of 1880 to 1890. Make your own thoughts on his feelings and art during his time at the...
Glamour Magazine and Girlgaze Join Forces on #NewView Film Competition
Five Winners Will Receive Prize Money and the Chance to Create Films for Major Brands Just 11 percent of directors for the 500 top-grossing domestic films are women. And when it comes to short films, that number is only slightly higher: 32 percent. To help close that gender gap, Glamour has joined forces with Girlgaze to launch the #NewView film competition (as part of Glamour‘s larger #PoweredbyWomen initiative) to provide...
Write On: 5 Key Insights from TV Expert Ed Bernero
(via CBS) Recently, major TV writer, director and producer Ed Bernero sat down with FIDM Digital Media students to discuss his exciting and diverse career. Scroll down to see a full recap of it all. (via CBS) (via NBC) (via ABC) ...
Seeing is Believing: Inside Visual Effects with Caleb Owens
(via Scott Free Productions) Recently, Visual Effects Veteran Caleb Owens came to speak with FIDM Digital Media students about his previous experience, opinion on the current industry and what students should do now to achieve success in the Digital Media world. Scroll down for our full recap of it all. (via Marvel) (via Warner Brothers) (via Sony Pictures, MGM, Plan B Entertainment, Fox) (via Paramount) (via Lucas Film) (via...
The Dynamic 2017 Oscar-Nominated Films For Cinematography
Cinematography is defined as “the art of making motion pictures.” The 2017 Oscar nominated films “Arrival,” “La La Land,””Lion,””Moonlight” and “Silence” are all unique in the fact that they bring a wave of emotion, diversity, authenticity and masterful detail. There is no doubt that these films are pure works of art. Here is a deeper look into the cinematography of the...
8 Stunning Visuals From La La Land
Easily the most visually dynamic film of 2016, La La Land is the “original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams.” Cinematographer Linus Sandgren drew inspiration from the Old Hollywood aesthetic to create a fairytale masterpiece shot entirely on 35 millimeter film. According to Where To Watch article, Sandgren says, “Digital video captures reality whereas the film medium just naturally captures...
