Nicolas Cage's Horror Movie With 78% RT Score Monsters In Arcadian Confused VFX Artists

Following Nicolas Cage's foray into the horror genre this year, director Benjamin Brewer's post-apocalyptic film Arcadian gets mixed reviews from VFX artists regarding their presence. Set against the backdrop of a shattered world, the film stars Nicolas Cage as a father trying to protect his teenage sons Joseph (Jaeden Martell) and Thomas (Maxwell Jenkins) from … Read more

SAG-AFTRA artists and game developers will reignite negotiations next week

Almost three months after video game voice actors went on strikeSAG-AFTRA says it will resume negotiations with developers. Next Wednesday 23 Octoberthe actors' union will resume talks with the bargaining group that represents triple-A developers like EA, Insomniac Games and Take-Two. Beyond that, neither he nor the developers have said any further comment at this … Read more

Featured Blog | Why artistic tests fail artists and the game development industry

As a senior environmental artist with over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of working with some of the most talented people in the game development industry. My journey has been shaped by leading large-scale projects, mentoring junior artists, and fostering innovation. However, one practice that I believe is not only outdated but … Read more

Why Dune 2's Sandworm Scene Is Better Than Dragon House's Dragon Ride Explained By VFX Artists

The VFX artists explained why Dune: Part Two's sandworm scene is much better Dragon house's dragon riding scenes reveal the main differences between the two. Both the Denis Villeneuve-directed film and the fantasy television series feature heavy use of effects to show their characters riding large, fictional creatures. while Dragon houseActors constantly ride their dragons … Read more

Friends Actor's reboot of classic sci-fi show gets rave reviews from VFX artists after 26 years

Visual effects artists suggest breaking up the film Lost in space. A a reboot of the classic sci-fi series of the same name, Lost in space is a 1998 action-adventure science fiction film that tells the story of the Robinson family, who travel to space to fight for humanity. Lost in space Directed by Stephen … Read more

Lightspeed LA Signs With SAG-AFTRA, Accepts AI Protection for Artists

Lightspeed LA and artists union SAG-AFTRA have just announced that the studio will produce the upcoming open-world adventure Last Sentinel using union talent under the organization's Interim Interactive Media Agreement. The agreement allows members to work at Lightspeed LA despite the current strikeas the studio agreed to all of the settlement's provisions, including protections against … Read more

Game Artists Ask Studios for More Support for “Graphic” Scenes

Video game actors are calling on movie studios to provide more support when asking actors to work on intimate and explicit scenes. In a wide-ranging BBC News reportSeveral actors working in the video game industry have recalled feeling “shaken” and “disturbed” after being cast in scenes involving scenarios such as sexual assault and “full-on” sexual … Read more