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Making of a Legend
Netflix turns the Arthurian
myth on its head with
a unique story that is
augmented with enchanting
visual effects.
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Education
• Classroom Disrupted
• Ahead of the Curve
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Quest for Reality
A primer on light field
technology.
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Hybrid Drama
The Blacklist's out-of-the-box
production strategy
during the pandemic.
Left Brain, Right Brain
Animators use computer
graphics to help explain complex
medical concepts.
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A Bedtime Story
Filmmakers use VR to extend
the world of the elemental spirits
in "Myth: A Frozen Tale."
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Spinning a Yarn
Netflix's The Willoughbys –
Not your typical tale.
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Universal Scene
Description
Pixar does a deep dive
into USD and its effect on
content creation.
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Igniting Passion
Pixar's SparkShorts program
gives employees the chance to
bring their own animated short
films to life.
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Transcending
Boundaries
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in Real Time
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Working Together
For M&E workstation
performance, it's different
strokes for different folks.
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Spotlight
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