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Thursday, December 31, 2015
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
TNG Visual Effects is Hiring!
We're looking for MoCap Specialists with experience in markerless facial
performance capture and inertia based systems for full body motion
capture. Must be local to the Greater Los Angeles area. Please email info@tngvfx.com.
TNG's Latest Work
Check out our latest render we've been working on. After 3D scanning the model, our artists used V-Ray and XGen to get to this version. Look for the final in our next newsletter.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
X-Files: Behind-the-Scenes
Take a look behind-the-scenes of the #XFiles series reboot. The visual effects are provided by Image Engine and Psyop. Looking forward to the premiere on Jan 25th!
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Monday, December 28, 2015
TNG Visual Effects is Hiring!
We're looking for MoCap Specialists with experience in the following:
- Markerless facial performance capture
- Inertia based systems for full body motion capture
Must be local to the Greater Los Angeles area.
Please email info@tngvfx.com.
TNG Visual Effects: Behind-the-Scenes
If you've wondered what a #3Dscanning session looks like, watch our behind-the-scenes video to find out.
Friday, December 25, 2015
Our 3D Scanning Services Are On Standby
We are always available for your #3Dscanning needs. We'll be here on standby all season. http://blog.tngvisualeffects.com/a-holiday-in-hollywood/
Merry Christmas!
All of us at TNG wish you a Merry Christmas! May your day be filled with peace and joy.
Thursday, December 24, 2015
How Joseph Gordon-Levitt Was Levitated by VFX in ‘The Walk’
For Joseph Gordon-Levitt to perform Philippe Petit’s death-defying stunts on the wire, which take decades to master, stunt double Jade Kindar-Martin stepped in. #TheWalk #VFX
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015
"Assassin's Creed" Film Marketing Begins
Filming on Macbeth, the film adaptation of "Assassin's Creed," has been underway for several months and is said to be a new chapter in the saga. A faux website for Absertgo, the fictional corporation, has launched.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Why ‘Ex Machina’ Visual Effects Artists’ Motto Was ‘More Bang for the Buck’
The team at Double Negative had a very limited budget to create a believable female cyborg in Ex Machina. But their vfx were amazing and Ex Machina is now facing off against the bigger budget films like Star Wars and Jurassic World.
3D Scanning Helps Create Virtual Fossil That May Reveal the Last Ancestor Common to Humans and Neanderthals
A team of researchers created a virtual fossil that may have put a face to the last ancestor common to humans and neanderthals. They combined 3D scans of several fossil skulls and modern human skulls and applied advanced digital ‘morphometrics’ and a series of algorithms to them.
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Monday, December 21, 2015
Oscars: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Makes Latest Visual Effects Shortlist
In addition to making a record breaking debut, #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens made it to the 10-film shortlist in the Oscars race for Best Visual Effects.
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‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special
axisVFX completed more than 120 visual effects shots for the Christmas day broadcast of ‘Doctor Who.’
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Friday, December 18, 2015
Happy Holidays!!
It's a California Winter! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at TNG Visual Effects!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens - The Power of Storytelling Panel and Q&A
Finally the day has arrived! Star Wars: The Force Awakens is playing in theaters! Here's a clip of J.J. Abrams, Kathleen Kennedy, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Gwendoline Christie in a Q&A panel focused on the power storytelling and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Keeping Krampus Creepy
Find out how Weta brought the characters of #Krampus to life using a combination of special effects and digital effects.
The Void: Alien level experience
Imagine entering a totally virtual immersive experience. That's what The Void is, created by a small team of engineers, designers and enthusiasts in Utah. Wouldn't you want to try this out?
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Making “Blackout,” an interactive VR film that gives you the power of telepathy
What do you think about a #virtualreality film? Can it be done successfully?
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Glen Keane at FoST 2015
Watch as Glen Keane takes us through his interactive story-telling using VR technology. So amazing! #FoST2015
Is Mobile 3D Scanning Important?
Our 3D scanning services are mobile and we can come to your set, no matter where you are located. Give us a call!
Monday, December 14, 2015
The tech (and tennis balls) behind Tom Hardy’s double turn
Tom Hardy played both Kray brothers in the film Legend. To pull this off, they used a lot of split screens, green screens, a 3D scan of Hardy specifically for the fight scene, and even tennis balls. Take a look.
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Friday, December 11, 2015
Light Them Up and Shoot: VFX Photos
Every #3Dscanning job we're on we do a photoshoot with the talent or of the props we're scanning. The reference pictures captured are a great guide for our 3D artists to create an even more realistic digital model.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
The Legend of Tarzan
Check out the teaser for The Legend of Tarzan with some #vfx done by Framestore, MPC and Rodeo FX.
This Is How Autonomous Cars See The City
Watch what driver-less cars are able to see using #lidar scanning. There is still some work to be done before they become available to us, but this video is actually a beautiful piece.
Capturing Facial Performance
Do you need to capture facial performance for your next project? We can help!
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Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Limitless 1x10 "Arm-ageddon" Promo
It was great to do some #3Dscanning work for the new tv series, #Limitless, a spin-off to the film. Check out the promo for the Arm-ageddon episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lti3LkgmGaw
New ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Featurette Now Online
Did you see the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens behind-the-scenes featurette?
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Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Jay Leno on 3D scanning and 3D printing from 3D Systems
Jay Leno let's us take a peek into his garage where he talks about his practically hand-made car, the Ecojet. Many of the parts were created using #3dscanning and #3dprinting. Take a look at what Jay calls "The Future of Manufacturing in America!"
20 in the VFX Oscar race
Who do you think will be the big #Oscar winners in the VFX category? Here's the list of contenders.
Monday, December 7, 2015
Friday, December 4, 2015
ManvsMachine Explores Relationship Between Creativity and Technology with Cinema 4D
The possibilities are endless when it comes to creating interesting 3D content. Take a look at what ManvsMachine was able to accomplish with this Nike clip.
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Thursday, December 3, 2015
MecklerMedia Announces Several New Dates for Virtual Reality Summit in 2016, in Conjunction with Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo
The #VirtualReality Summit, which will facilitate the discussion of the latest virtual reality devices, has confirmed dates in Seoul, New York, Singapore, Dubai and San Diego for 2016.
When You're Hot, You're Hot
Building a layered 3D model definitely takes some planning at the start. Read about the different layers of our fireman in our latest blog.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2015
3D scanning and printing could help Nairo Quintana win Tour de France
Endura 3D scanned the bodies of cycling team Movistar and created custom
fitted cycling apparel for the whole team. Do they now have a greater
chance at winning the race? #3Dscanning
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Welcome to the Last Hunger Games
fxguide talks in-depth about the visual effects work on Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2.
Friday, November 27, 2015
How 3D Tech Is Saving The Animal Kingdom
3D scanning and printing has helped a variety of different animals through 3D printed prosthetics.
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Read full article here.
Thursday, November 26, 2015
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