The Académie des César is launching a new original video series titled “Spotlight On…”, with the ambition of shining a light on the technical crafts of filmmaking and revealing the full richness of these professions. In this episode dedicated to visual effects, Lise Fischer, VFX Supervisor at MPC Paris, and Cedric Fayolle share their perspective on a discipline that is both complex and fascinating, and an essential part of creating today’s films. Many thanks to the César Academy for the invitation and for this valuable initiative, which helps audiences better understand and recognize these often unseen skills that play such a decisive role in cinema. • Discover all the episodes of the “Spotlight On…” series here: https://lnkd.in/exPDVt8f #VFX #VFXSupervisor

Filmmaking used to involve a lot of waiting - waiting to see if creative choices would actually work once VFX arrived. Real-time VFX is changing that by bringing clarity earlier, helping teams move faster, collaborate better, and make bolder creative decisions with confidence. Read the full article - https://lnkd.in/d-kFer2d #RealTimeVFX #VirtualProduction #DigikoreStudios #Filmmaking #VisualEffects #DigikoreBrandJingle #FilmTech #CinematicStorytelling #CreativeTechnology

Adobe introduces new AI video editing features and pledges $10 million in funding to support creators and filmmakers ahead of the Sundance Film Festival. Read the full story. Link in comments. Follow MartechAi's WhatsApp Channel : https://lnkd.in/dWmjVfCx #MartechAI #Adobe #AI #10million #Sundancefilmfestival

DeepMind premieres AI-assisted animated short at Sundance Google DeepMind has premiered its first AI-assisted animated short film, Dear Upstairs Neighbors, at the Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Connie He, a former Pixar animator whose credits include Toy Story 4 and Soul, the 7-minute film draws from He’s personal experience with noisy neighbors during the pandemic. The production involved a 45-person team that included multiple Pixar alumni and an Academy Award winner.

Such a great read! 👏 This article breaks down why visualization is such a crucial part of film and VFX production, from clear communication to keeping projects on track. Definitely worth checking out if you work (or want to work) in the industry

Previs is not about pretty shots. It’s about making better decisions earlier. I published an article on how effective pre-visualization actually works in Film and VFX, and how to use it to reduce risk and and avoid costly surprises. The Essential Guide to Effective Visualization for Film and VFX Productions https://lnkd.in/gUEFR6Ri Clarity is cheaper than fixes. #VFX #previs #filmmaking #visualization #production

We break down one scene’s journey — concept, rehearsal, blocking and camera — to show how training-led choices shape every frame. At Inner Vision Pictures Network we use actor training not as an afterthought but as the blueprint for practical production decisions: clearer beats in rehearsal, simpler blocking that strengthens performance, and camera setups that capture honest, usable coverage for fast post. Why does that matter? Because it shrinks shoot days, reduces reshoots and delivers polished deliverables on an indie budget. Want concrete proof? Our self-distribution experience tightens deliverable specs from day one, so edits are client-ready and festival-ready sooner. UK filmmakers and actors: if you aim for collaborative, low-budget workflows with professional outcomes, this is how we build them together. Explore our approach and resources: https://wix.to/dx5nRNA 🎬✨ #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #ActorTraining

Hollywood isn’t just studios and premieres. It’s streets, crews, permits, and problem-solving in real time. Learning filmmaking here means observing live sets, understanding production flow, and developing instincts you don’t get from classrooms alone. It’s practical, demanding, and deeply educational. If you want to learn how films are actually made, this is the environment that sharpens you. 👉 Explore filmmaking pathways with Journey Buddy AI https://lnkd.in/dbFP37wR #Filmmaking #CreativeCareers #StudyAbroad #Hollywood #JourneyBuddy #USAstudy

A behind-the-scenes look inside AIE Sydney’s Virtual Production Studio. Our Film and Virtual Production students are working with ARRI camera systems, LED volume stages, and motion control technology, combining cutting-edge virtual production workflows with traditional filmmaking practice. This approach prepares graduates for careers across feature films, television, and independent productions equipping them with the skills and confidence required on modern film sets. Behind the scenes inside AIE Sydney’s Virtual Production Studio 🎥 LED volumes, motion control, ARRI cameras and students learning how modern films are made, for real. #VirtualProduction #FilmBTS #Filmmaking #FilmStudents #AIESydney

What if the movies you love were created without actors or film crews? 🎬 James Cameron says generative AI is advancing so quickly that finished shots might one day be produced without sets, camera operators, or even artists. He believes young filmmakers could eventually generate entire films from scratch, but makes clear he is not interested in that path and finds the idea deeply unsettling. The Avatar director is urging Hollywood to place strong guardrails on AI before it reshapes the creative process. While he has embraced cutting edge tools throughout his career, Cameron insists cinema is built on collaboration and human emotion. The debate is no longer science fiction. It is becoming a real crossroads for the future of filmmaking. 🤖✨ • For more, visit: https://lnkd.in/ecUnNYTg • #FilmmakerLife #WorldClassFilmAwards #WCFA #onset #filmmakerslife #theworldclassfilmawards #filmmakerlifemagazine #filmfreeway #behindthescenes #behindthescene #makingof #awardwinner #JamesCameron #ArtificialIntelligence #AIinFilm #Hollywood #FutureOfCinema #Filmmaking #Avatar #TechInEntertainment #MovieNews #Cinema