ILM’s Sydney studio took on everything from digital creatures to CG environments for this adaptation of a beloved Disney Parks attraction.
In this episode, the Lighter Darker team welcomes director Josh Cooley (Toy Story 4, Transformers One) to talk about combining humor and heart in filmmaking as he does so well in his films. Josh shares the story of getting his dream shot at Pixar and how he almost had a very different job!
Take a deep dive into the history and lore behind the starship designs created by ILM and introduced 40 years ago in The Search for Spock.
The ILM veteran worked on projects like Jurassic Park and The Mask, and helped create a special Halloween poster that inspired the moniker for ILM’s new podcast.
Meet the hosts from Industrial Light & Magic (ILM): Rob Bredow, Chief Creative Officer, and Todd Vaziri, Senior Compositor who talk about the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling. In our premiere episode, Rob and Todd share thoughts on beautiful final shots from films they’ve personally worked on, along with a...
ILM's Vancouver & London studios realized everything from ingenious facial replacements to a challenging plate composite for one cohesive action shot.
Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast reveals the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling. Join us as we chat with top filmmakers, artists and innovators about their craft, careers, and the collaborative process of bringing stories to life.
The visual effects supervisor was practically a one-man operation as he joined director Gareth Edwards and crew in Thailand and the United Kingdom.
For the first time, ILM’s groundbreaking virtual production technology transports fans inside the Star Wars galaxy.
Nominations for the 76th Emmy® Awards were announced today from the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, recognizing remarkable programs, extraordinary performances and impactful storytelling across multiple platforms. Three projects the ILM contributed visual effects and animation work on were among the nominees. The nearly 22,000 voting members of the Academy nominated an abundance of...
Join creator Dave Filoni, Production Visual Effects Supervisor Richard Bluff, Animation Supervisor Paul Kavanagh, and Visual Effects Supervisor Enrico Damm for a roundtable discussion on the visual effects of Lucasfilm's hit Disney+ series 'Ahsoka'.
After 25 years at ILM, Cooper has earned a reputation for seeking out the most efficient solutions to creative problems.
Wednesday evening, the Visual Effects Society (VES), the industry’s global professional honorary society, held the 22nd Annual VES Awards, the prestigious yearly celebration that recognizes outstanding visual effects artistry, and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials, video games, and special venues. ILM’s work on The Creator earned six nominations and won four awards including the coveted...
Visual effects supervisors Jay Cooper, Andrew Roberts, Charmaine Chan, and Ian Comley take us behind-the-scenes of an unusual visual effects challenge.
Earlier today The Academy announced their Oscar nominations for the 96th Academy Awards and we are excited to share that ILM teams contributed to 4 of the 5 films recognized. The films include The Creator, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One, Napoleon, and Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3. Jay Cooper, Visual Effects Supervisor for...
On February 23, 2024 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will recognize 16 technologies for their impact on filmmaking. Two technologies that ILM played a key role in helping to develop will be among those recognized. SciTech Awards committee chair Barbara Ford Grant said “this year, we honor 16 technologies for their exceptional...
Earlier today BAFTA announced the nominations for the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards, celebrating the very best in film over the past year. ILM contributed to four of the five films recognized with a nomination in the Special Visual Effects category. Jay Cooper, Charmaine Chan, Ian Comley, and Jonathan Bullock were each nominated for Gareth...
Gareth Edwards’ The Creator leads the feature film field with seven nominations six of which are for ILM work. In all, ILM visual effects artistry was recognized with 19 nominations including those for The Creator. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves joining it in the top category,...
ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 51st Annie Awards™ recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation. The ILM team which included Rick O’Connor, Mike Beaulieu, Stewart Alves, Kevin Reuter, and Wai Kit Wan received a nomination for Best Character Animation – Live Action for its work on Lucasfilm’s hit Disney+ series, Ahsoka. The...
The end is only the beginning. KISS have been immortalized and reborn as avatars to rock forever. Created by Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) in collaboration with the band and Pophouse Entertainment Group, the avatars portray each of the four band members in an idealized, and at times superhuman form. Months before the supergroup’s final...