As things wind down for the final weeks of 2022, there’s no denying that it’s been a big year for the 3D industry. From The Batman to NFL broadcasts, 2022 proved that virtual production isn’t just a hangup from lockdown. Hybrid events have become increasingly sophisticated, with augmented reality being used to power everything from Cannes to Coachella. And the …
12 Reasons to Choose Virtual Production for Your Next Film
If you’re reading the TurboSquid blog, you’ve probably already seen some incredible virtual production projects. You might have enjoyed behind-the-scenes shots of The Mandalorian. Or, perhaps you’ve witnessed the ape VFX evolve (no pun intended) in the recent Planet of the Apes movies. But inspiration is just the first step. Before adopting any new technology, it’s crucial to know exactly …
Making the Muppets Spooky: Using TurboSquid on a Disney+ Virtual Production
Whether it’s Treasure Island or A Christmas Carol, the Muppets have a long history of invading classic stories and filling them with their unique brand of Muppet madness. Disney+ Halloween special Muppets Haunted Mansion is the latest entry in that grand tradition, with a hilariously spooky take on the beloved theme park attraction. The production embraced state-of-the-art filmmaking techniques to …
TurboSquid’s Most Excellent Virtual Reality Experience Interview
The release of Bill & Ted’s Most Triumphant, Non-Heinous 360 Adventure Through Space and Time As We Know It just weeks before the much anticipated franchise sequel Bill and Ted Face the Music, was a delightful and well-received surprise. The 360° short film, takes the watcher on a trip from the perspective of the most excellent duo in history, Bill and Ted and features several TurboSquid models along the way. We discussed the project with Pixel Dash Studios’ James Beegle, the Senior 3D Artist on the project in this article
Specializing in PBR Part 2: Michael Weisheim Woolfy
Welcome to Part 2 of our 2-part PBR Artist interview series! Part 1 was posted last week. We sat down with two great TurboSquid artist to talk about tools, workflows, and tactics for tackling PBR modeling. This week, we spoke with Michael Weisheim, AKA michael weisheim woolfy, who gave us a detailed list of the tools he uses to design, …
Specializing in PBR Part 1: Aicrovision
Welcome to Part 1 of our 2-part PBR artist interview series! We’re sitting down with two great TurboSquid artists to talk about tools, workflows, and tactics for tackling PBR modeling. This week, we spoke with Ashkan Ghaffari aka Aicrovision who specializes in StemCell Certified PBR models. He goes in-depth with us about his workflow for creating high-quality PBR models. TurboSquid: …