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Applications in Focus: What do recruiters look for in VFX showreels?
What does a good showreel look like?
How MR. X strived for scientific accuracy in ‘Ad Astra’ nuke explosion
'James Gray did instruct to make the film as scientifically accurate as possible, that was quite important to him,' says VFX Supervisor Olaf Wendt
Bangalore in Focus: Matthew Packham, Head of Compositing, MPC Film
Find out more about Bangalore's bustling nature and the quiet spaces within it
WATCH: Halloween VFX breakdowns
Check out how some of the creepy creatures and spooky films you know about were made
Bangalore in Focus: Michael Harrison, 2D Supervisor, MPC Film
2D Supervisor Michael Harrison describes working in Bangalore as a rewarding experience
TechAnim in Focus: What makes a good CG character?
Chris McKenna, Head of Technical Animation at MPC Film, gave us some key insights into the dos and don’ts of Technical Animation
MR. X embraces growth in episodic VFX with new projects under Berardi’s leadership
Known for its auteur-driven projects, MR. X is rapidly growing as it embraces the challenge of creating high-quality episodic content
Partners Behind the Shot: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Learn all about how the MR. X team brought the monsters in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark to life.
Women in VFX take centre stage at Women in Focus event in Adelaide
The Focus hosted Women in Focus at Mill Film’s new Adelaide facility, a celebration of inclusion, equality, and creative women in VFX
Virtual Production 101: How does it work, how can it revolutionise VFX?
Since the release of the 2019 re-imagining of The Lion King, the term ‘Virtual Production’ has become ubiquitous in the process behind the film’s creation.
'Scary Stories' triumphs with healthy mix of CG and old-school VFX techniques
MR. X utilises both CG and practical elements to bring monsters to life in new horror film 'Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark'
From Maranhão to the world: Meet Fellipe Beckman, Lead Environment Artist at MPC Film Montreal
The Brazilian has traveled the world chasing his VFX dreams and was part of major projects for MPC Film
Bangalore in Focus: Jamie Wong, 2D Supervisor, MPC Film
Jamie Wong, a Compositing Supervisor, spent 9 months in Bangalore as a 2D Supervisor and agreed to share his experiences there.
How many bugs were in The Lion King? Here are 5 fun VFX facts about the movie
As Mufasa wisely said, every creature is part of the Circle of Life, and that includes bugs. How many did MPC Film simulate for this film?
This intern chased her VFX dream from Sweden to London
From Sweden all the way to London, this intern chased her VFX dream and was determined to 'do the impossible'
From USD to diversity, here are 5 takeaways from Siggraph 2019
Catch up on trends and innovations relevant to the VFX industry with five of our most interesting takeaways from Siggraph 2019
Siggraph 2019: Speakers, talks, panels from The Focus and Technicolor's VFX studios
The Focus and Technicolor's VFX studios - MPC Film and Mill Film - will be taking part in the week-long conference
MR. X marks expansion in Montreal with Meet and Greet event
Visual effects studio MR. X is expanding its Montreal location to accommodate its growth with roughly 30 shows and films for 2019
Deep Thoughts about Deep Image Compression
In this talk from Siggraph 2018, Rob Pieké of MPC R&D shows that with a richer contextual understanding of the target composite can be built to significantly compress deep images.
The Focus @ Siggraph 2019: Animation trends, recruitment and tips for job applicants
A look at animation trends and tips from The Focus's talent acquisition manager for anyone interested in jobs in the industry.
Water Effects for Pirates of the Caribbean
For Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell no Tales MPC faced the creative challenge to produce highly believable ocean and water effects interacting with full-CG ships and characters.
The Focus @ Mifa Annecy Festival 2019
What is the future like for animated films? More than 4,000 attendees from 82 countries tried to answer this question at Annecy Festival, the largest animated film festival in the world.
How MR. X strived for scientific accuracy in ‘Ad Astra’ nuke explosion
'James Gray did instruct to make the film as scientifically accurate as possible, that was quite important to him,' says VFX Supervisor Olaf Wendt
Unity GPU culling experiments
There have been several advances in GPU culling in recent years, both for frustum and occlusion culling mentioned in this video from Kostas Anagnostou at Digital Dragons 2018.
Bangalore in Focus: Matthew Packham, Head of Compositing, MPC Film
Find out more about Bangalore's bustling nature and the quiet spaces within it
WATCH: Halloween VFX breakdowns
Check out how some of the creepy creatures and spooky films you know about were made
Bangalore in Focus: Michael Harrison, 2D Supervisor, MPC Film
2D Supervisor Michael Harrison describes working in Bangalore as a rewarding experience
TechAnim in Focus: What makes a good CG character?
Chris McKenna, Head of Technical Animation at MPC Film, gave us some key insights into the dos and don’ts of Technical Animation
Partners Behind the Shot: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Learn all about how the MR. X team brought the monsters in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark to life.
Applications in Focus: What do recruiters look for in VFX showreels?
What does a good showreel look like?
Women in VFX take centre stage at Women in Focus event in Adelaide
The Focus hosted Women in Focus at Mill Film’s new Adelaide facility, a celebration of inclusion, equality, and creative women in VFX
Virtual Production 101: How does it work, how can it revolutionise VFX?
Since the release of the 2019 re-imagining of The Lion King, the term ‘Virtual Production’ has become ubiquitous in the process behind the film’s creation.
'Scary Stories' triumphs with healthy mix of CG and old-school VFX techniques
MR. X utilises both CG and practical elements to bring monsters to life in new horror film 'Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark'
From Maranhão to the world: Meet Fellipe Beckman, Lead Environment Artist at MPC Film Montreal
The Brazilian has traveled the world chasing his VFX dreams and was part of major projects for MPC Film
How many bugs were in The Lion King? Here are 5 fun VFX facts about the movie
As Mufasa wisely said, every creature is part of the Circle of Life, and that includes bugs. How many did MPC Film simulate for this film?
MR. X embraces growth in episodic VFX with new projects under Berardi’s leadership
Known for its auteur-driven projects, MR. X is rapidly growing as it embraces the challenge of creating high-quality episodic content
This intern chased her VFX dream from Sweden to London
From Sweden all the way to London, this intern chased her VFX dream and was determined to 'do the impossible'
From USD to diversity, here are 5 takeaways from Siggraph 2019
Catch up on trends and innovations relevant to the VFX industry with five of our most interesting takeaways from Siggraph 2019
Siggraph 2019: Speakers, talks, panels from The Focus and Technicolor's VFX studios
The Focus and Technicolor's VFX studios - MPC Film and Mill Film - will be taking part in the week-long conference
MR. X marks expansion in Montreal with Meet and Greet event
Visual effects studio MR. X is expanding its Montreal location to accommodate its growth with roughly 30 shows and films for 2019
The Focus @ Siggraph 2019: Animation trends, recruitment and tips for job applicants
A look at animation trends and tips from The Focus's talent acquisition manager for anyone interested in jobs in the industry.
Bangalore in Focus: Jamie Wong, 2D Supervisor, MPC Film
Jamie Wong, a Compositing Supervisor, spent 9 months in Bangalore as a 2D Supervisor and agreed to share his experiences there.
Water Effects for Pirates of the Caribbean
For Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell no Tales MPC faced the creative challenge to produce highly believable ocean and water effects interacting with full-CG ships and characters.
The Focus @ Mifa Annecy Festival 2019
What is the future like for animated films? More than 4,000 attendees from 82 countries tried to answer this question at Annecy Festival, the largest animated film festival in the world.
How MR. X strived for scientific accuracy in ‘Ad Astra’ nuke explosion
'James Gray did instruct to make the film as scientifically accurate as possible, that was quite important to him,' says VFX Supervisor Olaf Wendt
Unity GPU culling experiments
There have been several advances in GPU culling in recent years, both for frustum and occlusion culling mentioned in this video from Kostas Anagnostou at Digital Dragons 2018.
WATCH: Halloween VFX breakdowns
Check out how some of the creepy creatures and spooky films you know about were made
Deep Thoughts about Deep Image Compression
In this talk from Siggraph 2018, Rob Pieké of MPC R&D shows that with a richer contextual understanding of the target composite can be built to significantly compress deep images.
Bangalore in Focus: Michael Harrison, 2D Supervisor, MPC Film
2D Supervisor Michael Harrison describes working in Bangalore as a rewarding experience
TechAnim in Focus: What makes a good CG character?
Chris McKenna, Head of Technical Animation at MPC Film, gave us some key insights into the dos and don’ts of Technical Animation
Partners Behind the Shot: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Learn all about how the MR. X team brought the monsters in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark to life.
Applications in Focus: What do recruiters look for in VFX showreels?
What does a good showreel look like?
Virtual Production 101: How does it work, how can it revolutionise VFX?
Since the release of the 2019 re-imagining of The Lion King, the term ‘Virtual Production’ has become ubiquitous in the process behind the film’s creation.
Bangalore in Focus: Matthew Packham, Head of Compositing, MPC Film
Find out more about Bangalore's bustling nature and the quiet spaces within it
'Scary Stories' triumphs with healthy mix of CG and old-school VFX techniques
MR. X utilises both CG and practical elements to bring monsters to life in new horror film 'Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark'
From Maranhão to the world: Meet Fellipe Beckman, Lead Environment Artist at MPC Film Montreal
The Brazilian has traveled the world chasing his VFX dreams and was part of major projects for MPC Film
How many bugs were in The Lion King? Here are 5 fun VFX facts about the movie
As Mufasa wisely said, every creature is part of the Circle of Life, and that includes bugs. How many did MPC Film simulate for this film?
MR. X embraces growth in episodic VFX with new projects under Berardi’s leadership
Known for its auteur-driven projects, MR. X is rapidly growing as it embraces the challenge of creating high-quality episodic content
From USD to diversity, here are 5 takeaways from Siggraph 2019
Catch up on trends and innovations relevant to the VFX industry with five of our most interesting takeaways from Siggraph 2019
Women in VFX take centre stage at Women in Focus event in Adelaide
The Focus hosted Women in Focus at Mill Film’s new Adelaide facility, a celebration of inclusion, equality, and creative women in VFX
Siggraph 2019: Speakers, talks, panels from The Focus and Technicolor's VFX studios
The Focus and Technicolor's VFX studios - MPC Film and Mill Film - will be taking part in the week-long conference
MR. X marks expansion in Montreal with Meet and Greet event
Visual effects studio MR. X is expanding its Montreal location to accommodate its growth with roughly 30 shows and films for 2019
The Focus @ Siggraph 2019: Animation trends, recruitment and tips for job applicants
A look at animation trends and tips from The Focus's talent acquisition manager for anyone interested in jobs in the industry.
Bangalore in Focus: Jamie Wong, 2D Supervisor, MPC Film
Jamie Wong, a Compositing Supervisor, spent 9 months in Bangalore as a 2D Supervisor and agreed to share his experiences there.
The Focus @ Mifa Annecy Festival 2019
What is the future like for animated films? More than 4,000 attendees from 82 countries tried to answer this question at Annecy Festival, the largest animated film festival in the world.
This intern chased her VFX dream from Sweden to London
From Sweden all the way to London, this intern chased her VFX dream and was determined to 'do the impossible'
How MR. X strived for scientific accuracy in ‘Ad Astra’ nuke explosion
'James Gray did instruct to make the film as scientifically accurate as possible, that was quite important to him,' says VFX Supervisor Olaf Wendt
Unity GPU culling experiments
There have been several advances in GPU culling in recent years, both for frustum and occlusion culling mentioned in this video from Kostas Anagnostou at Digital Dragons 2018.
WATCH: Halloween VFX breakdowns
Check out how some of the creepy creatures and spooky films you know about were made
Deep Thoughts about Deep Image Compression
In this talk from Siggraph 2018, Rob Pieké of MPC R&D shows that with a richer contextual understanding of the target composite can be built to significantly compress deep images.
TechAnim in Focus: What makes a good CG character?
Chris McKenna, Head of Technical Animation at MPC Film, gave us some key insights into the dos and don’ts of Technical Animation
Water Effects for Pirates of the Caribbean
For Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell no Tales MPC faced the creative challenge to produce highly believable ocean and water effects interacting with full-CG ships and characters.
MPC Film is the force behind the world-class VFX of award winning movies like The Lion King and Blade Runner 2049. MPC operate in London, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Montreal and Bangalore.
Built on an Academy Award-winning legacy, Mill Film was reborn at the beginning of 2018 to meet the needs of today’s filmmakers.
MR. X is an award-winning VFX company built on the strength of its people and dedicated to partnering with clients to tell their stories through the perfect translation of creative vision to visual art.
Mikros Animation is a CGI animation studio, dedicated to feature films. Based in Paris, Montreal and London, Mikros Image is a part of Technicolor.
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