World VFX Day Meetup – Munich (open to all)
Join us on December 8th as we celebrate World VFX Day together in Munich. We’re gathering at Bufet, Dachauerstr. 7a, 80333 Munich, starting at 7:00 PM. It’s a relaxed evening to meet friends and colleagues from the VFX community, share stories, and enjoy good...
VES Toronto – Pub Night – New Member Welcome & World VFX Day – Dec 8th 2024 @ Ground Control
VES Toronto members, please grab a guest and join us for a special Pub Night on December 8th 2024 at Ground Control to give a warm welcome to our new VES Toronto members and celebrate World VFX Day One drink ticket will be provided courtesy of our Annual Sponsors....
VES Toronto – BEHIND THE VFX – Round 1 – June 26th
Join us to celebrate the talent we have right here in Toronto and the people behind the VFX we produce. Enjoy a drink as local VFX studios showcase their work and share their knowledge. Ben King, Partner/Head of CG at Herne Hill Media and Justin Bates will present...
Pub Night / Tech Demo
Pub Night / Tech Demo It’s the last day of NAB; swing by for a drink!! Crompton Ale House Thursday, October 26th 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm EDT VES Members: Free (PLEASE LOG IN TO RSVP) Non-Members: 20$ REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – No Walk-ins Thursday, October...
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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 […]