Google’s Project Soli uses advanced radar to “see” your hand gestures. Notice that at around 00:32 they use this mthod to resize a brush! totally sounds like  good tech to develop for artists!
Monthly Archives: July 2016
Iloura might be the best visual effects studio you’ve never heard of
The Creators Project has an interesting article up about Iloura who has grown from a traditional post business working in advertising to a dedicated feature animation and VFX studio.
Perhaps the studio’s greatest recent coup was working on episode nine’s “Battle of the Bastards,” widely regarded as the pinnacle of Game of Thrones’ sixth season. Iloura’s involvement with the show was a long time coming, as Rosenthal explains: “We had been in conversations, on and off, with Steve Kullbeck [the Game of Thrones VFX Producer] for a number of years about the possibility of getting involved,†he says.
“Movie Credits” by Alex Cline
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Saatchi & Saatchi
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Justin Roth, Adam Kline
Exit 73 Studios – Animation
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Chris Burns & Bob Fox
BlueTube Productions
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Michael Kohler
Light Iron – Sound
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Carolyn Cury, Megan Marquis
Riccardo Messi
What is your name and your current occupation?
My name is Riccardo Messi and I am currently working as a concept artist and character designer in New York.
What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
I had my first job in a ceramic factory. My main duty there was to design decorations for new products and collections. Â I have also worked as a music teacher and concept artist for amusement parks; then, finally, I entered the world of animation.
What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
Basically I am proud of all my work, because behind each stage of my carrer there has been a path to get me there. Â Because of its popularity I would say WInx Club, an Italian animated series that has been a huge hit in many countries around the world, makes me the proudest, as well as having done storyboards for Disney Channel commercials in Italy.
Where are you from and how did you get into the animation business?
I was born and raised in Italy, where the animation industry, especially in past years, had not been at its best. Â Drawing is not easy, but Continue reading