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AEAF Awards Attract Creativity in AR, VR and Animation
Here are some of the new entries to AEAF 2019 Awards. We will include descriptions of more of the work entered in the coming weeks, so be sure to enter your team’s projects now.
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Zenon Kohler and Ian Anderson from Cutting Edge join AEAF 2019 Speaker Program
AEAF is a celebration of VFX and Animation with a speaker program and awards evening. AEAF takes place on 16 August, in Paddington, Sydney. Following a packed day of talks from the leading lights of the VFX industry, the AEAF Awards Night is a celebration of…
AEAF Announces First Speaker Sessions for 2019
AEAF welcomes speakers to the 2019 programme - artists from UTS Animal Logic Academy and Krista Jordan, Head of Animation at AFTRS. Also don’t forget, entries to the Awards are now open.
Give Your Entries a Flying Start at the 2019 AEAF Awards
AEAF Awards receives a huge number of entries every year. Get some tips about entering so that the judges know as much as possible about your project and your team.
Calling All Speakers to AEAF 2019
AEAF 2019 Speaker Program is actively seeking experienced, expert speakers across a large range of topics. Enthusiasm for sharing knowledge with our audience of artists is essential. Calling All Speakers to AEAF 2019 Tom Wood from RSP, talking about 'Thor:…
Ncam's On-set Pre-vis Cracks into 'The Nutcracker and the Four Realms'
VFX Supervisor Max Wood talks about using the Ncam previs system on set to help frame shots and give the production a glimpse into the future of the movie while still on set. Ncam's On-set Pre-vis Cracks into 'The Nutcracker and the Four Realms' In 'The…
Method Studios Dance Up a Storm for Japan's DoCLASSE
Method Studios Dance Up a Storm for Japan's DoCLASSE Fashion retailer DoCLASSE in Tokyo wanted to launch their new thermal jacket – 'Magical Thermo' - that is as warm as down but keeps a slim stylish silhouette. For the brand’s first commercial, the company…
AEAF Awards 2018 Winners and Finalists
The AEAF Awards were held on 30 August with a huge crowd in attendence at the Chauvel Cinema in Paddington following a day of awe-inspiring Speaker Sessions. AEAF Awards 2018 Winners and Finalists The AEAF Awards were held on 30 August with a huge crowd in…
AEAF Awards Finalists and Winners 2018
The AEAF Awards were held on 30 August with a huge crowd in attendence at the Chauvel Cinema in Paddington following a day of awe-inspiring Speaker Sessions.
Good Reasons to be at AEAF 30 August 2018
Top Speaker Lineup – The calibre of the speakers at AEAF is awe inspiring. The artists on the schedule are bringing expertise and new ideas from major film and commercial projects from around the world and Australia, all in one place and on one day. Don’t…
Meet Rodeo FX's Recruitment Team at AEAF 2018
Rodeo FX, at the top of the VFX industry in film and TV, is attending AEAF on 30 August where Rodeo's Jordan Soles is a speaker and you'll be able to meet the company's recruitment team.
Weta Digital - VFX Supervisor Matt Aitkin - Avengers: Infinity War
Weta Digital's VFX Supervisor Matt Aitken presents his insights into the new techniques his team used in 'Avengers: Infinity War', including animation for Thanos and bespoke FX for Titan's environment. AEAF Speaker Program Network, Learn and Share at AEAF…
AEAF Awards 2018 Finalists
AEAF Awards 2018 Finalists - Awards Night 30 August After receiving a record number of entries to the AEAF Awards 2018 We are happy to announce the Finalists in each of the 21 categories of competition. Finalists and winning entries will be screened and…
RSP - VFX Supervisor Tom Wood - 'Thor: Ragnarok'
Tom Wood from Rising Sun Pictures in Adelaide will speak at AEAF about his most recent work leading the team in creature, environment and FX work for 'Thor: Ragnarok'. AEAF Speaker Program Network, Learn and Share at AEAF 2018. AEAF is a celebration of VFX…
Rodeo FX - Jordan Soles, VP Development & Technology - Game of Thrones Season 7
As VP Development & Technology at Rodeo FX, Jordan Soles will talk about the company's work at the forefront of cloud usage in the visual effects industry. Rodeo FX began cloud rendering with its initial work on 'Game of Thrones' in 2014. By final delivery on…
Animal Logic - Animation Supervisor Simon Pickard - Peter Rabbit
Simon will talk at AEAF about Animal Logic's most recent project, the hybrid/animation feature film 'Peter Rabbit'. Apart from nailing the animation and character FX of a cast of CG bunnies and creatures, one of the key aspects of this production was working…
Ample Projects - Artist/Directors Nicholas Tory and Lucy Keeler - VIVID Sydney
Artists Nicholas Tory and Lucy Keeler at Ample Projects will talk about creating and directing their brilliant environmental artworks, animations and installations that bring locations to life including their award winning creations for VIVID Sydney. Network,…
Passion Pictures - Executive Producers - Sophie Woods and Kate Goodwin
Passion Melbourne’s Executive Producer Kate Goodwin, and Senior Producer/Director’s Representative Sophie Woods will speak at AEAF about what happens behind the scenes to bring together their team's extremely creative, beautiful and emotive 2D and 3D animated…
Cutting Edge - VFX Supervisor Simon Maddison - The Electric Lens Company - Founder Matthew Hermans
Simon Maddison and Matthew Hermans will talk a about developing and creating the submarine 360° environment for Q-Ride Experience, a VR experience with action and detail to watch in all directions. Cutting Edge delivered a virtual reality theme park ride late…
Framestore - Lara Hopkins - Talent Management - Careers in VFX and Animation
Lara will talk about careers in the VFX and animation industry, covering both entering the industry as a junior as well as moving through the levels as a mature artist. She will also give an overview of Framestore today, including their latest work and…
AEAF Welcomes VFX Supervisor Tom Wood from RSP as Speaker
VFX supervisor Tom Wood from Rising Sun Pictures in Adelaide will speak at AEAF about his most recent work leading the team in creature, environment and FX work for 'Thor: Ragnarok'.
Framestore's Lara Hopkins Comes to AEAF
Lara Hopkins is a Talent Management consultant supporting all of Framestore's global offices. She has worked in animation and VFX production for over 20 years in Australia, Hong Kong, London and NYC.
AEAF Awards Attracts Top Talent in Short Films
Short film makers entered a top line-up of projects into AEAF, almost all of them animated. With only a few minutes to deliver, the story comes first, supported by the special looks seen in these projects.
Gentleman Scholar Animates the 2018 World Cup with Style
Gentleman Scholar animated a World Cup tribute, celebrating star players and their nations. Using the ball to transition between scenes, they celebrated their own artists at the same time.
Win Your Tickets to AEAF from Adimex
Adimex is giving away 5 tickets to AEAF which includes the speaker program plus AEAF Awards valued at $163 inc GST. Winners will be announced Monday 20th August 2018, so get in quick.
23lunes Creates the Doll Who Changed the Game
Jordi Garcia from 23lunes talks about their award-winning campaign for Audi, one of the first 3D animated spots for the auto industry, and the power of animated characters in advertising. AEAF Awards Finalist in the Commercials Animation category view here
Simon Pickard from Animal Logic Makes Moves for 'Peter Rabbit' at AEAF
Animation supervisor Simon Pickard talks about working with the Animal Logic team on 'Peter Rabbit', intimately understanding each character's motion while keeping to a tight schedule.
Cutting Edge's Simon Maddison Plunges into the VR Ocean at AEAF
Simon Maddison from Cutting Edge will give a talk at AEAF in August about developing and creating the submarine 360° environment for the VR experience Q-Ride, with action and detail to watch in all directions.
Weta Digital's Matt Aitken Battles for Planet Titan at AEAF
Weta Digital's VFX Supervisor Matt Aitken presents his insights into the new techniques his team used in 'Avengers: Infinity War', including animation for Thanos and bespoke FX for Titan.
Ample Projects' Nicholas Tory and Lucy Keeler Illuminate AEAF Program
Artists Nicholas Tory and Lucy Keeler at Ample Projects will talk about creating and directing their brilliant environmental artworks, animations and installations that bring locations to life.
Passion Pictures Brings Sophie Woods and Kate Goodwin to AEAF
Two producers from Passion Pictures, Kate Goodwin and Sophie Woods, will talk about working behind the scenes on their team's extremely creative 2D and 3D animated stories.
Commercials VFX Entries Surprise and Dazzle at AEAF
Take a tour of AEAF's entries in the Commercials VFX category. The artists are using some of the same techniques used in movies and TV shows to tell short, dramatic stories for brands.
Weta Digital's VFX Supervisor Matt Aitken Joins AEAF Speaker Program
Matt Aitken has worked as VFX Supervisor on some of the biggest films of the past two decades, including 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, 'Avatar' and most recently, 'Avengers: Infinity War'.
AEAF Awards Attracts Commercial Projects that Move
As entries for the 2018 AEAF Awards now come to a close, the entered projects are looking terrific. We focus here on work entered in the Commercials Animation category, as always one of the biggest.
'Game of Thrones' Series 7 Comes to AEAF Awards in Sydney
'Game of Thrones' Series 7 Comes to AEAF Awards in Sydney Keep your eyes on the TV Series category at AEAF. The well-known series 'Game of Thrones' has consistently called for top notch visual effects during its seven seasons. This year, AEAF has received…
Feature Films at AEAF Highlight Work from RSP, MPC, Iloura, Cutting Edge
The lineup of Feature Film entries at AEAF is gaining momentum, encompassing science fiction and fantasy to environmental treatment and invisible effects.
Danny Rose Creates Worlds for Art and People at AEAF
Danny Rose Studio entered three immersive projects into AEAF – one filling city streets with Flower Power, and two in which art meets science to reveal Plasma, the fourth state of matter.
Neverest Feels Stronger for Clever Fit DC
AEAF Latest Entry - Through abstract and unusual interpretations, Neverest's spot for Clever Fit gyms and fitness centres displays the liberation of human agility, mind and inner self.
The Sequence Group Animates 'The Billabong'
The Sequence Group in Melbourne produced over 20 minutes of abstract animations and motion graphics capturing the mystery and spirit of Central Queensland's landscape.
AEAF Awards Entry Deadline Extended - Enter Your Projects Now
If you haven't entered your work yet into AEAF, there's still time. Due to numerous requests from teams, the deadline has been extended to NO LATER THAN 27 JUNE 2018. But don't delay...
Passion Pictures Bursts the AWS Cloud with Thinkbox Deadline
Passion Pictures Bursts the AWS Cloud with Thinkbox Deadline Passion Pictures in London recently needed to scale up its render pipeline to complete two 4-minute full-CG spots, on time and simultaneously. One was for Intuit business and financial software, and…