Happy New Year's Eve!

We're in the final hours of 2015! Happy New Year's Eve!!

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.

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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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.

 

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Why Choose 3D Scanning for VFX Production?

Why would a vfx producer choose to use 3D scanning?

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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.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

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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ANT-MAN: VFX Breakdown by Cinesite

Check out this #vfx breakdown for #AntMan.

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"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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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.

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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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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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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.

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Keeping Krampus Creepy

Find out how Weta brought the characters of #Krampus to life using a combination of special effects and digital effects.

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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?

 

 

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? 

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tar Wars-Inspired Visual Effects Plugins Now Available from FanFilmFX

Check out these cool #StarWars inspired VFX plugins.

 

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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!

 

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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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X-Men: Apocalypse Movie Trailer

Did you see the trailer for the new #XMen? If you missed it, check it out.

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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.

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The Legend of Tarzan

Check out the teaser for The Legend of Tarzan with some #vfx done by Framestore, MPC and Rodeo FX.

 

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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.

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Capturing Facial Performance

Do you need to capture facial performance for your next project? We can help!

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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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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. 

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Technology Is Accelerating & Helping Us Live Smarter

Where is technology taking us? Find out in our latest blog. #3Dscanning 

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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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Last Minute 3D Scanning?

Do you need a last minute #3Dscanning job? We can help!

 

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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.

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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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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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TNG December Newsletter

TNG Is Heating Things Up In December! Our newsletter is out!

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Welcome to the Last Hunger Games

fxguide talks in-depth about the visual effects work on Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2.

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