by Lucas Seastrom | Mar 10, 2026 | San Francisco News
Tha layered shading system has been the standard at ILM for many years as it continues to impact the wider visual effects and animation industries. By Lucas O. Seastrom (Credit: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences). 2026 marks Industrial Light & Magic’s...
by Jamie Benning | Mar 6, 2026 | San Francisco News
Behind every complex shot is a network of people supporting, teaching, coordinating, and looking out for one another. Drawing on perspectives from animation, production, training, and talent management, this article looks beyond the work on-screen to explore how...
by Lucas Seastrom | Mar 4, 2026 | San Francisco News
ILM visual effects supervisor Vincent Papaix and Nerfstudio creator Matt Tancik discuss their innovative approach to visual effects shot design. By Lucas O. Seastrom At this year’s HPA (Hollywood Professional Association) Awards for Technology & Innovation,...
by Lucas Seastrom | Mar 3, 2026 | San Francisco News
Visual effects artists from across Industrial Light & Magic are recognized for their work. Members of the visual effects team after receiving their Emmy Award. At the 4th Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards on March 2, 2026, Industrial Light &...
by Lucas Seastrom | Feb 27, 2026 | San Francisco News
Visual effects supervisors Charmaine Chan, Andrew Roberts, and Simone Coco share their experiences working together on the Oscar-nominated Jurassic World Rebirth. By Amy Richau Bringing dinosaurs to the screen for Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) required a true team...
by Lucas Seastrom | Feb 26, 2026 | San Francisco News
Teams from Andor, Sinners, and Avatar: Fire and Ash were recognized at the ceremony in Los Angeles. The 24th annual awards ceremony for the Visual Effects Society was held on February 25 at the Beverly Hilton in Southern California, and teams from Industrial Light...
