2023 January Featured Artwork of FGT Art: Keepers

This January, we selected the featured artwork *Keepers* from the artworks of the artists who participated in our FGT Art campaign! The author of this outstanding artwork is Kay John Yim, an architect by day, CGI artist by night. Congratulations to John!The software used in this work are Cinema4D, Redshift, Rhino, Character Creator, iClone, Marvelous Designer, Speedtree and Houdini. John's description of *Keepers*:"The mysterious beauty in black fishtail dress sat upon the sofa, lost in thought as she gazed out the window. She was known for her love of magic and her wisdom beyond her years; her connection with owls is a testament to her power and wisdom.The man, who always accompanied the beauty, also had an owl perched on his arm, as if the two were in perfect harmony with the majestic birds. They were two of the chosen few, and they spent their days studying the ancient relics and unlocking the secrets hidden within the vault. They were not alone, however, as the owls were always watching, ready to defend their home and its precious knowledge."!2023 January Featured Artwork of FGT Art KeepersKeepers © Kay John Yim Kay John Yim's personal siteKay John Yim's ArtStationWatch the production process of John here:As a leading cloud rendering service provider and render farm in the CG industry, FGT Art campaign is a regular monthly activity for Fox Renderfarm users to win our rendering vouchers. You can win a participation prize of a $20 rendering voucher by submitting artwork rendered with Fox Renderfarm, and an additional $100 rendering voucher if your artwork is selected as the featured work of the month! Please check out our FGT Art Campaign page for specific details about the campaign. All Fox Renderfarm users are welcome to participate, and we look forward to your awesome artwork!

Cinesite Shares Black Panther: Wakanda Forever VFX Breakdown Reel

*Black Panther: Wakanda Forever*, a superhero movie based on the Marvel Comics character Black Panther, was released in November 2022 and received a good response worldwide. Cinesite team shares a breakdown reel of *Black Panther: Wakanda Forever*. Cinesite's London and Montreal studios worked with VFX supervisor Geoff Baumann, second unit supervisor Michael Ralla and VFX producer Nicole Rowley on nearly 400 visual effects shots. The London division delivered a single 10-minute sequence and Montreal delivered a series of sequences for the entire film. VFX supervisor was Ben White in London and Jennifer Meire in Montreal.*Wakanda Forever* is set after the death of King T'Challa and the leaders of the kingdom of Wakanda struggle to protect their country from invasion. Cinesite said their contribution to the production was one of their largest deliveries to date for Marvel, and some of their most complex visual effects. !Cinesite Black Panther Wakanda Forever VFX Breakdown Reel 1© 2022 Marvel!Cinesite Black Panther Wakanda Forever VFX Breakdown Reel 2© 2022 MarvelThe aerial shots of Riri required complex visual effects and a range of techniques and methods. Sometimes it was necessary to add the practical suits that the actress wore in plate footage, while in other cases everything but the actress' face had to be replaced. They built the CG suit assets to a very high level of detail, which required very precise rotational animation to be able to add engine jets, smoke and heat haze, and any relighting or lighting interactions required for its components and surfaces.!Cinesite Black Panther Wakanda Forever VFX Breakdown Reel 3© 2022 MarvelThe final helicopter crash required complex visual effects, which were created in close collaboration between the animation and FX teams. The timing of the crash had to be perfect, and the water simulation also had to be accurate to ensure the scale and impact of the shot were convincing. This was achieved by blending CG layers, from the ocean surface to white water particles to a layer of fine mist to complete the final turbulent look.!Cinesite Black Panther Wakanda Forever VFX Breakdown Reel 4© 2022 Marvel!Cinesite Black Panther Wakanda Forever VFX Breakdown Reel 5© 2022 Marvel!Cinesite Black Panther Wakanda Forever VFX Breakdown Reel 6© 2022 MarvelCheck out the VFX breakdown reel of *Black Panther: Wakanda Forever*:Tips:Fox Renderfarm is a leading cloud rendering services provider and render farm in the CG industry. We offer a free $25 trial for every new user. Thanks for reading!Source: Cinesite

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Official Trailer Comes Out

Paramount+ shares the trailer for the third and final season of *Star Trek: Picard*. The third season is expected to premiere on Paramount+ on February 16, 2023. In the third season, during the 25th century Jean-Luc Picard reunites with the former command crew of the USS Enterprise, who are being hunted by a mysterious new enemy, Vadic.!Star Trek Picard Season 3 posterImage via Paramount+Patrick Stewart stars as Jean-Luc Picard, LeVar Burton as La Forge, Michael Dorn as Worf, Jonathan Frakes as Riker, Gates McFadden as Crusher, Marina Sirtis as Troi, and Brent Spiner as the android Lore, with Jeri Ryan, Michelle Hurd, and Ed Speleers also starring.Check out the official trailer of *Star Trek: Picard Season 3*:Tips:Fox Renderfarm is a leading cloud rendering services provider and render farm in the CG industry. We offer a free $25 trial for every new user. Thanks for reading!Source: Paramount+