For those unfamiliar with Visual Sound Effects, they appear as small icons on the screen that let players know what’s going on around them. They range from chest icons that reveal where nearby loot is ...

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has released the shortlists for 10 categories in the Oscars race for 2024, and “Dune: Part Two” and “Wicked” have landed on the shortlists for Makeup ...

The world of visual effects (VFX) has undergone a remarkable transformation with the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These innovative solutions have democratized the creation of ...

There was a lot of pressure on Marvel’s WandaVision when it premiered in January following a year without any movies or series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The show delivered on those high ...

From the wet squelch of an alien creature to the crisp tip-tapping of a dance scene, filmic aural experiences are created by foley artists. These audio masters use their imagination and technical know ...

Richard King, Gareth John and Ron Bartlett accept the award for best sound for ‘Dune: Part Two.’ (Chris Pizzello/Associated Press) The ominous noises and rampaging sandworms of the desert planet ...

Best Visual Effects commentary (Updated Feb. 26, 2025): The best visual effects category has long been where the Academy honors the boundary-pushing work of digital artists, practical effects wizards, ...

In the mid-1960s, special effects in films and TV were the domain of miniatures, matte paintings on glass and optical compositing – all on real film. The effects in Star Trek: The Original Series were ...

Founded in 2023, the startup develops foundation models that produce synchronized sound effects for video content.

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