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- 01 Jan 2010
Avatar graphic dimensions come alive
James Cameron’s stereoscopic 3D feature film Avatar had numerous stereographic and Holotable displays, animated graphics, immersive environments and other visual effects created by Prime Focus. A team of approximately 90 was spread across Prime Focus’ Los Angeles, Vancouver and...... Read More
- 01 Jan 2010
SIGGRAPH Asia 2009 digital media experience
Yokohama, Japan – SIGGRAPH Asia 2009, the region’s largest display of the latest in computer graphics, interactive techniques, and digital media and content, attracted 6,500 visitors from more than 50 countries. More than 500 artists, academics, and industry experts...... Read More
- 01 Jan 2010
3D – the continuing evolution of HDTV
There is no doubt that stereoscopic 3D is the next step that many in the movie industry and manufacturers of consumer electronics alike see as the evolution to delivering quality content to the home theatre market. Just how close...... Read More
- 01 Jan 2010
Opening Pandora’s Box breakthrough technology in the making of Avatar
James Cameron’s Avatar achieves several milestones in filmmaking technology. Cameron wrote his first treatment for the movie in 1995 with the intention of pushing the boundaries of what was possible with cinematic digital effects. In his view, making Avatar...... Read More
- 17 Dec 2009
One Piece Film Strong World makes muscular showing in box office
Tokyo ‐ Toei Animation’s One Piece Film Strong World was launched in Japan and bowed to a strong 1.038 billion yen (approximately US$ 11.7 million) in two‐days weekend opening. The 10th One Piece animated film in the long-running hit...... Read More
- 01 Nov 2009
Interactive digital media industry grows
The Singapore government has identified the interactive digital media industry as a key economic growth area, one it hopes will create 10,000 new, well-paying jobs by 2015. The republic’s good telecommunications infrastructure, strong intellectual property regime and government support...... Read More
- 01 Sep 2009
Geng the animation adventure begins
Geng: Pengembaraan Bermula, the first feature length animation to hit the silver screen in Malaysia raked in the second highest ticket collection in the history of Malaysian film. The film is notable as it is the first 3D animated...... Read More
- 01 Sep 2009
Going virtual in a 3D world
While audiences are finding alternatives for their entertainment through the internet, gaming and home cinema, filmmakers have woken up to the fact that there is more revenue to be had from stereoscopic 3D films. A more cynical view is...... Read More
- 31 Aug 2009
Ani Asia! takes a leap for Asian animation features
Nine animated feature films will be presented at this year’s Ani Asia! as part of the Pusan International Film Festival. Sub-titled A Leap of Asian Feature Animation, the fourth edition of Ani Asia! will feature animations from Malaysia, Thailand,...... Read More
- 30 Jul 2009
Korea-Malaysia animation collaboration announced at SICAF 2009
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Korean media content producer ToonZip and Malaysian animation production company Centraline Animation Sdn Bhd (Centraline) announced joint-production of a 3D adventure comedy animation series at the Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival Promotion Plan (SPP)....... Read More
- 30 Jul 2009
Malaysian animation project takes Best Planning award at Korean cartoon confab
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Alamaya: Garden of Beautiful Creatures created by Malaysia’s Shock3D! Sdn Bhd took the award for Best Planning at the 8th Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival Promotion Plan Competition (SPP). Shock3D! was the only non-Korean...... Read More
- 01 May 2009
Re:Naissance reanimates classics
A new animation technique dubbed Re:Naissance plans to invert the adaptation process by taking existing live-action films and faithfully reproducing them in animation. The first live-action feature to be adapted with this new technique Re:Naissance is George Romero’s cult...... Read More
- 01 May 2009
HP PLAYS role in 3D Monsters vs. Aliens
Hewlett-Packard and DreamWorks Animation SKG worked closely to create the 3D movie Monsters vs. Aliens. Monsters vs. Aliens is the first full-length production from the team in 3D. DreamWorks’ 3D movies depend heavily on workstation technology from HP, said...... Read More
- 05 Jan 2009
DAZ 3D boosts performance with Carrara 7.0
As the demand for an efficient, feature-rich and cost-effective 3D toolset expands, DAZ 3D responds with the release of Carrara 7.0, the latest version of its popular all-in-one 3D modeling, animation and rendering solution. Carrara 7.0 boasts a broad...... Read More
- 01 Jan 2009
Dogstar has its day
On the voyage from Old Earth to New Earth in 2347, a freak accident causes the Dogstar, a giant space ark containing all of the world’s dogs, to become lost to mankind. Borrowing Dad’s spaceship, the Clark kids go...... Read More
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