The State of the VFX Industry and where do we go from here (NAB SuperMeet 2013)

Scott Ross and Scott Squires speak about the Past, Present and Future of the VFX Industry and potential solutions to the myriad of problems facing us all.

Effects Corner - Scott Squires blog

VFX Business - Scott Ross blog


The State of the VFX Industry and where do we go from here from Rick Young on Vimeo.

VFX Supervisor Scott Squires on 'Acting and Animation'

VFX Supervisor Scott Squires recently posted an in depth article on his blog  concerning the ongoing debate over the relationship between animation, motion capture and acting/actors. He makes some solid points and adds  great perspective from his extensive career in vfx. It's definitely worth a read.

// Acting and Animation  
via Effects Corner 

Blade Runner Sketchbook (1982) Part 6: Holoprint Viewer, Zhora's Orgasma Mask and Graphics

Here are the last few chapters from the 'Blade Runner Sketchbook'.

part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Syd Mead | concept artist and visual futurist 
Mentor Huebner | storyboard artist and production illustrator
Michael Kaplan | costume designer
Charles Knode | costume designer

Blade Runner Sketchbook (1982) Part 5: Holo/Message Unite, Cryo-Crypt, Buildings of 2019 and Sebastian's Work Area

More from the 'Blade Runner Sketchbook'.

part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Syd Mead | concept artist and visual futurist 
Mentor Huebner | storyboard artist and production illustrator
Michael Kaplan | costume designer
Charles Knode | costume designer

Blade Runner Sketchbook (1982) Part 4: Voight-Kamph Machine, Sidewalk Dinner and Ridley's Views

More from the 'Blade Runner Sketchbook'.

part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Syd Mead | concept artist and visual futurist 
Mentor Huebner | storyboard artist and production illustrator
Michael Kaplan | costume designer
Charles Knode | costume designer

Blade Runner Sketchbook (1982) Part 3: Decard's Apt., Sentinel Kiosk, Rotary Key and Costumes

More from the 'Blade Runner Sketchbook'. Some of these are a bit blown out unfortunately.

part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6


Syd Mead | concept artist and visual futurist 
Mentor Huebner | storyboard artist and production illustrator
Michael Kaplan | costume designer
Charles Knode | costume designer