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5 stories tagged with "Visual Effects"
Godzilla Team Terrified Picnickers With Monster Roars at Dam
Innovation•Oct 13

Godzilla Team Terrified Picnickers With Monster Roars at Dam

The sound designers behind Godzilla Minus Zero took their speakers to the top of a dam to record realistic monster roars, accidentally terrifying nearby picnickers and their dogs. The creative approach helped make the kaiju feel physically real for the highly anticipated sequel.

Wired•2 min read
Singapore Drama Saves 30% Using AI Without Losing Human Touch
Innovation•Aug 9

Singapore Drama Saves 30% Using AI Without Losing Human Touch

When a Singapore drama lost 40% of its funding, filmmakers turned to AI not to replace their crew, but to slash costs while keeping creative control firmly in human hands. The hybrid approach is proving that technology can empower artists rather than eliminate them.

Innovation Desk•3 min read
Mumbai Garage Startup Now Behind Avatar and Dune VFX
Videos•Aug 1

Mumbai Garage Startup Now Behind Avatar and Dune VFX

Namit Malhotra turned one Apple computer in a Mumbai garage into DNEG, the Oscar-winning VFX studio that brought Avatar, Dune, and Interstellar to life. Now he's bringing Indian mythology to the world with a Ramayana film using cutting-edge visual effects.

The Better India•2 min read
Oscar-Winning Godzilla Returns to Theaters This November
Videos•Apr 15

Oscar-Winning Godzilla Returns to Theaters This November

The monster movie that surprised Hollywood with an Oscar win is getting a sequel. "Godzilla Minus Zero" stomps into US theaters November 6, bringing Japan's legendary creature back to the big screen.

Japan Today•2 min read
Karnataka Wants Every District Producing VFX Innovators
Innovation•Feb 28

Karnataka Wants Every District Producing VFX Innovators

India's Karnataka state is spreading creative tech opportunities beyond its capital, aiming to launch 500,000 jobs and nurture the next generation of game designers and visual effects artists from every corner of the region.

Indian Express•2 min read