Insights

Behind the scenes with the artists, studios and tech shaping the future of VFX and animation.

Ryan Gosling in Blade Runner 2049

Studio Stories

How we achieved the iconic look of Blade Runner 2049

How Framestore helped craft the eerie, atmospheric aesthetic for neo-noir science fiction thriller, Blade Runner 2049.

Office space and 3D design

Product Focus

How data analysis is improving matchmoving

Matchmoving can be time consuming and fraught with frustration. We interview Alastair Barber, whose work with DNEG and the University of Bath focused on improving the process using data analysis and algorithms.

Blade Runner 2029 Designer compositing

Product Focus

Finding freedom through deep compositing techniques

Deep compositing is a groundbreaking, time-saving technique that’s firmly taken root across the film industry over the last decade. Find out why in this article.

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Paddington Bear at Christmas

Studio Stories

The Christmas ad wars: bringing Paddington to life for Marks & Spencer

As the big brands battle it out for the best Christmas ad this year, we catch up with Framestore about their role in bringing to life a certain marmalade-loving bear.

Earthquake

Artist Spotlights

How a crisis inspired Victor Perez to become a digital artist

Victor Perez is so well known and respected in the visual effects industry, it’s hard to imagine there was a day he wasn’t a digital artist. But this official Nuke certified trainer, regular contributor to Nukepedia and member of the Visual Effects Society has a unique story.

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Avatar texturing

Studio Stories

Nuke and Ocula deliver stellar performances on Avatar

James Cameron's Avatar, the most successful film in history, uses Mari to texture both performance-capture characters and models. Find out how here.

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