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Millefiori: A USD-Based Sequence Editor
Millefiori: A USD-Based Sequence Editor

by MPC R&D

We present Millefiori, is a visual effects application for viewing and editing large scenes, leveraging Pixar Universal Scene Description.

We present Millefiori, is a visual effects application for viewing and editing large scenes, leveraging Pixar Universal Scene Description.
DMP without DMP, Full-CG Environments for The Lion King
DMP without DMP, Full-CG Environments for The Lion King

by Kai Wolter

We present the unique challenges of creating of large scale environments for a full CG feature film.

We present the unique challenges of creating of large scale environments for a full CG feature film.
Building Modern VFX Infrastructure
Building Modern VFX Infrastructure

by MPC R&D

We present our the engineering team at MPC R&D drastically reduced the time to deploy an infrastructure stack from months to a few days.

We present our the engineering team at MPC R&D drastically reduced the time to deploy an infrastructure stack from months to a few days.
Sculpting Colour Spaces
Sculpting Colour Spaces

by Rob Pieké

We present a user-friendly 3D color space sculpting toolset which allows a user to make complex and elegant color alterations.

We present a user-friendly 3D color space sculpting toolset which allows a user to make complex and elegant color alterations.
Mesh-Driven Generation and Animation of Groomed Feathers
Mesh-Driven Generation and Animation of Groomed Feathers

by Christoph Genzwürker

We present how we extended our proprietary grooming software Furtility with the introduction of a new feather wrapping system.

We present how we extended our proprietary grooming software Furtility with the introduction of a new feather wrapping system.
Fluffy Fur Dynamics on Pikachu
Fluffy Fur Dynamics on Pikachu

by Curtis Andrus

We present new tools and workflows to procedurally create natural looking fluffy fur effects without hair simulation.

We present new tools and workflows to procedurally create natural looking fluffy fur effects without hair simulation.
Advancing Technologies for The Lion King
Advancing Technologies for The Lion King

by Kai Wolter

We present the technology advances made in grooming, simulation, shading and scattering to bring The Lion King back to the big screen.

We present the technology advances made in grooming, simulation, shading and scattering to bring The Lion King back to the big screen.
The World Bearing Torterra
The World Bearing Torterra

by Curtis Andrus

We present how have modified the way we load and render geometry for simulating trees in a larger and moving environment.

We present how have modified the way we load and render geometry for simulating trees in a larger and moving environment.
Realistic Wrinkles in Dumbo
Realistic Wrinkles in Dumbo

by Christoph Genzwürker

We introduce a new cross department workflow to generate wrinkles automatically.

We introduce a new cross department workflow to generate wrinkles automatically.
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Popular Articles

Water Effects for Pirates of the Caribbean
Water Effects for Pirates [...]

by Kai Wolter

MPC R&D Siggraph 2017 talk on creating the water effects for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell no Tales

MPC R&D Siggraph 2017 talk on creating the water effects for Pirates of the [...]
Developing a Procedural City
Developing a Procedural City

by Alan Bucior

How MPC created massive procedural city for the film Alien: Covenant

How MPC created massive procedural city for the film Alien: Covenant
Pixar RenderMan at MPC Film London: Part 1
Pixar RenderMan at MPC [...]

by MPC R&D

In this first part the Pixar Renderman team came to visit MPC Film in London to learn how Renderman contributes to the VFX process.

In this first part the Pixar Renderman team came to visit MPC Film in London to learn [...]
Replication Rachel for Blade Runner 2049
Replication Rachel for [...]

by Graham Bell

See how MPC Film produced a digital recreation of the character Rachael for Blade Runner 2049

See how MPC Film produced a digital recreation of the character Rachael for Blade [...]
Fluffy Fur Dynamics on Pikachu
Fluffy Fur Dynamics on Pikachu

by Curtis Andrus

We present new tools and workflows to procedurally create natural looking fluffy fur effects without hair simulation.

We present new tools and workflows to procedurally create natural looking fluffy fur [...]
Pixar RenderMan at MPC Film London: Part 2
Pixar RenderMan at MPC [...]

by MPC R&D

In Part2 of Pixars Renderman at MPC Film London, hear from R&D, Lighting and Look Dev on why RenderMan is their renderer of choice.

In Part2 of Pixars Renderman at MPC Film London, hear from R&D, Lighting and Look Dev [...]
MPC Green Room: Meet Nina
MPC Green Room: Meet Nina

by MPC R&D

As part of IWD 2019, Nina Ward R&D Product Manager shares her thoughts on why women so crucial to the continued growth in VFX.

As part of IWD 2019, Nina Ward R&D Product Manager shares her thoughts on why women [...]
Data analytics pipeline for VFX
Data analytics pipeline for VFX

by MPC R&D

Siggraph 2017 talk proposing a data analytics pipeline for analyzing VFX production data and providing predictive forecasts.

Siggraph 2017 talk proposing a data analytics pipeline for analyzing VFX production [...]
Cloudy with a chance of Rendering
Cloudy with a chance of [...]

by Hannes Ricklefs

How MPC used cloud technology to complete Disney's The Jungle Book

How MPC used cloud technology to complete Disney's The Jungle Book
Detective Pikachu: Bringing Pokémon to the screen
Detective Pikachu: [...]

by MPC R&D

MPC R&D highlight some of the challenges bringing the world of Pokémon into the real world and onto the big screen.

MPC R&D highlight some of the challenges bringing the world of Pokémon into the real [...]
Volumetric Shadow Mapping
Volumetric Shadow Mapping

by Guillaume Francois

This Siggraph 2009 talk explains MPC R&D's investigation into a new rendering method for rendering volumes such as smoke, fog and dust.

This Siggraph 2009 talk explains MPC R&D's investigation into a new rendering method [...]
Unity GPU culling experiments Part2 – optimizations
Unity GPU culling [...]

by Marco Giordano

Marco Giordano continues his GPU culling experiments, this time looking at how to optimze and improve the performance even more.

Marco Giordano continues his GPU culling experiments, this time looking at how to [...]
Fast & Furious in Stereo for a 400ft Curved Screen
Fast & Furious in [...]

by Rob Pieké

Siggraph 2016 talk explains how MPC produced a 90-second shot for Fast & Furious: Supercharged at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Siggraph 2016 talk explains how MPC produced a 90-second shot for Fast & Furious: [...]
Automated Presentation of Furry Characters using Hydra
Automated Presentation of [...]

by Curtis Andrus

We describe how MPC R&D developed a tool to automatically display grooms in our animation dailies using Pixar's Hydra.

We describe how MPC R&D developed a tool to automatically display grooms in our [...]
Bringing Transmittance Function Maps to the Screen: [...]
Bringing Transmittance [...]

by Jose Esteve

We present Millefiori, is a visual effects application for viewing and editing large scenes, leveraging Pixar Universal Scene Description.

We present Millefiori, is a visual effects application for viewing and editing large [...]