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VOLUME 46 NO. 2 APRIL•MAY•JUNE 2023
features
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Exploring Wētā's stellar visual effects workflow:
colossal structures, heroic battles, and beyond.
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career profile
FutureWorks VFX supervisor Kannan T discusses recent
projects and shares advice for the next generation.
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Music Videos
Craing expansive sci-fi worlds and animating
photos with AI for two ambitious new releases.
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The marvelous Mrs. Maisel
A day in the life of a visual effects team on the
set of the Emmy-winning comedy series.
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Silver Edge Awards
Recognizing the most innovative technologies
on display at the 2023 NAB Show.
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Spotlight
An in-depth look at Wacom's new Cintiq Pro 27 pen
display for creative professionals.
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Showcase
New developments in the field of virtual production:
education programs, mobile solutions, and more.
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Editor's Note
Looking toward the future: celebrating milestones in
innovation across the computer graphics industry.
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