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The State of the VFX Industry with Scott Ross & Scott Squires

06.1.13 @ 3:00PM Tags : industry, lifeofpi, solidarity, subsidies, union, vfx

As many of you know, the VFX industry is going through its own turmoil these days, with many of the hardworking artists taking the brunt of the dissatisfaction. Back in March there was a protest at the Oscars after the Life of Pi incident after Rhythm & Hues went bankrupt even after winning the Academy Award. If you want to know the future of the industry and potential solutions to the problems that VFX workers face, get the scoop from VFX giants Scott Ross and Scott Squires from their recent presentation at NAB: More »

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VFX Solidarity: Is the Future of the Visual Effects Industry at Stake?

03.3.13 @ 4:40PM Tags : greenscreen, jefffoster, lifeofpi, protest, rhythm&hues, scottross, solidarity, union, VES, vfx

Wonder why all your production friends on Facebook have changed their profile pictures to a familiar shade of green? News of Rhythm & Hues Studios going bankrupt, the studio behind the recent Oscar-winning Life of Pi, has acted as a catalyst for awareness. A recent letter written by Phillip Broste has been making the rounds via outlets like VFX Solidarity International, stirring up the visual effects community in a call-to-action. More info and an interview with independent VFX artist Jeff Foster after the jump. More »