In the fast-paced world of visual effects and motion graphics, speed and efficiency are paramount. One tool that can significantly...

USDSkel is an OpenUSD component that supports scalable, manipulable, and interchangeable skinned characters. Together with Paul Kanyuk ...

A key difference between an amateur and a professional is " production readiness ". Many amateur artists and developers create...

Hey there, looking for a fun Python challenge to develop your skills? Perhaps you’ve learned some Python and comfortable with loops, logic thinking, maybe even GUIs, and now wondering “Where to go from here?” or “How to use this knowledge in my interviews?“

Matthias Buehler, the organizer of the ICE conference 2025, asked me to speak about The Role of Technical Directors in visual effects...

Problem-solving is a key life and professional skill, especially for those working with technology. Technical artists and directors in...

Anyone who has worked as a freelancer knows the feeling of not having enough clients or earning enough money by the end of the month....

Have you been wondering lately how the industry is doing?   That was at the forefront of my mind when I attended this year's FMX 2025...

Negotiating a new contract can be a confusing and nerve-racking experience. The thought of meeting a group of strangers, in-person or...

Join us at the VFX Future event where we'll examine the recent closure of Technicolor, a major blow to the industry that has left over...

Python is an important part of any successful visual effects, animation and games production and a key ingredient to becoming a technical...

Plex is an Visual Effects, Animation and Games pipeline that manages critical workflows during production. Its core is a flexible and...