The VES Handbook of Visual Effects, Fourth Edition, includes contributions from 95 visual effects experts and will be published on December 18, 2025 from Routledge. With the Fourth Edition, the VES ...

Learn how to create a glowing light edge rays shine effect in Adobe After Effects. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to add cinematic lighting and dynamic glow to your videos, perfect for ...

If you were one of those people who loved watching DVD extras, you’ll enjoy the hell out of ILM visual effects artist Todd Vaziri breaking down some of the special effects that he and his team have ...

From camera tricks to digital facial replacement, a history of duplicating effects. Credit... Supported by By Esther Zuckerman This year at the movies, you’d be forgiven for thinking you are seeing ...

The visual effects industry is regularly portrayed as being in a near-permanent state of crisis. Depending on when you check in, you might hear about studio bankruptcies, talent shortages, ...

F0r almost as long as there have been movies in theaters, there’s been a need for special visual effects to bring them to life. However, it wasn’t until 1938 that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts ...

Best Visual Effects commentary (Updated Feb. 26, 2025): The best visual effects category has long been where the Academy honors the boundary-pushing work of digital artists, practical effects wizards, ...

ACES and OpenColorIO are the industry standard tools for color management in the VFX industry. It’s now been two years since I began writing about color management, and during that time After Effects ...

“Dune: Part Two” led all films in nominations for the 233 annual VES Awards, the Visual Effects Society announced on Tuesday. Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic received seven nominations in the VES ...