VES NZ Fall 2026 Membership Drive
Join Us for the VES NZ Fall 2026 Membership Drive! Get ready to connect, have fun, and grow your network at our in-person event this fall. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the scene, the VES NZ Membership Drive is your chance to meet like-minded folks,...
VES New York Presents: Exploring AI in VFX: Innovation, Insights & The State of the Industry
The New York section of the Visual Effects Society (VES) invites you to an informative day-long event exploring the rapidly evolving world of AI and machine learning in visual effects, as well as the current state of the industry. Through live presentations and panel...
VES New York – Summer Bash 2025
Join us for the VES NY Summer Bash at ZeroSpace — an unforgettable afternoon of food, drinks, games, and good vibes! ZeroSpace | 337-345 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 SECURE YOUR TICKETS NOW — THEY ARE GOING FAST!! MEMBER TICKETS: 2 Free Tickets NON-MEMBER...
VES x Dreamscreen – Virtual Production Event
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- THE SCIENCE OF CREATURE ANIMATION: ACCURACY VS. ARTISTRY April 14, 2026By KATIE KASPERSON With a background in zoology, Framestore Animation Director Pablo Grillo brings an in-depth understanding of animal anatomy, psychology and behavior to his VFX work. (Image courtesy of Framestore and StudioCanal Films Ltd.) Talking animals, aliens, fantastical beasts – when we see a creature onscreen, what does it take for us to believe […]
- VIEWING THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH HOPPERS April 14, 2026By TREVOR HOGG Images courtesy of Disney/Pixar. The comedy of the movie comes from defying the expectations of audience members. After a grizzly, panda and polar bear attempt to infiltrate human society in his We Bare Bears, director Daniel Chong reverses the narrative for his Pixar directorial debut Hoppers, where scientists are able to ‘hop’ […]
- THE GLOBAL REACH OF VISUAL EFFECTS TODAY April 14, 2026By TREVOR HOGG Predator: Badlands. Tax incentives have spurred global growth. (Image courtesy of 20th Century Studios) Financing movies and television programs remains expensive, prompting studios and production companies to take a more global view, with both positive and negative effects on the visual effects industry. No longer does one have to be based in […]
- PUSHING CREATIVE AND STORYTELLING BOUNDARIES WITH CRYSTAL BRETZ April 14, 2026By TREVOR HOGG Images courtesy of Crystal Bretz, except where noted. Crystal Bretz, Lead Modeler, Framestore While attending the Victoria School of the Arts, Crystal Bretz played guitar, sang in a choral choir, performed ballet and contemporary dance, and experimented with 3D animation, graphic arts and photography. “I still play guitar and sing but don’t […]