Ben Zauzmer is a contributing writer for The Hollywood Reporter and the author of Oscarmetrics: The Math Behind the Biggest Night in Hollywood. He has been using mathematical models to predict the outcomes of each Academy Award category for the last 11 years and this year things are looking exciting. Ben’s mathematical predictions weigh historical data, […]
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Visual Media Lab Conference 2023, Stuttgart, 8-11 March – details
This week’s 3-day Visual Media Lab Conference 2023 (Hochschule der Median, Stuttgart, Germany, 8-11 March), “is for all people interested in film, TV and the science behind moving images. For the creatives, technical pioneers and students who are looking forward to a career in those fields”. How will films and TV shows be produced with […]
Is ‘Bullet Train’ the most viscerally effective use of VP so far?
It may be a contentious point for some, but for others the answer is going to be pretty clear-cut on seeing this behind-the-scenes ‘making of’ short. What do you think?
John Oliver takes on AI image generators …
… and, despite nailing his subject pretty well, mostly loses.
How do editors benefit from the virtual production process?
Virtual production techniques involving high-resolution, direct view LED screens and the use of in-camera visual effects offers filmmaking creatives such as set designers, stunt coordinators, directors and VFX teams huge efficiencies and freedom. They have large canvases, sophisticated game engine technology and complex creative toolsets at their fingertips. Producers can gain more control of their […]
Storyboarding a blockbuster movie in Midjourney
Follow this video by Adam Kyle Wilson, designer and co-founder at Polyform Studio, to find out, in steps, how to prompt Midjourney to produce for you the best possible results Build a story Choose a visual style Create a storyboard Generate images using prompts 2,700 renders later … Refine in Photoshop We are here to […]
