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VOLUME 48 NO. 1 JANUARY•FEBRUARY•MARCH 2025
features
Ultraman: Rising
Bringing Netflix's superpowered adventure to
life on screen in a brilliantly immersive style.
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showcase
The future of virtual reality: exploring the groundbreaking
potential of cinematic immersive 180-degree video.
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In the Shadow of the Cypress
Animating a compelling Oscar-nominated
short film set in the Persian Gulf.
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Gladiator II
Creating massive battle sequences for the
next chapter in Ridley Scott's epic saga.
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Y2K
Emulating a film look in post production for
A24's apocalyptic coming-of-age comedy.
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outlook
Virtual production and visual effects trends to watch out
for amid rapid market expansion in 2025.
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spotlight
The new normal in the world of independent filmmaking:
smaller, more agile visual effects teams.
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Editor's Note
Celebrating spectacular storytelling: as computer
graphics technology advances, creativity thrives.
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