befores & afters magazine
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The VFX magazine from journalist Ian Failes. In print, podcast and online.
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NEW MAG ALERT!🚨
The VFX of #thelostbus, featuring ILM, beloFX, Cinesite, Outpost VFX and RISE.
PRINT: www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1YSCZPD (try your local Amazon store too)
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The VFX of #thelostbus, featuring ILM, beloFX, Cinesite, Outpost VFX and RISE.
PRINT: www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1YSCZPD (try your local Amazon store too)
DIGITAL: www.patreon.com/posts/issue-...
November 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
NEW MAG ALERT!🚨
The VFX of #thelostbus, featuring ILM, beloFX, Cinesite, Outpost VFX and RISE.
PRINT: www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1YSCZPD (try your local Amazon store too)
DIGITAL: www.patreon.com/posts/issue-...
The VFX of #thelostbus, featuring ILM, beloFX, Cinesite, Outpost VFX and RISE.
PRINT: www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1YSCZPD (try your local Amazon store too)
DIGITAL: www.patreon.com/posts/issue-...
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The race to get a model jet ready for filming on Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’ -->
The jet scenes in the film were realized with a combination of a modified off-the-shelf model plane kit and digital visual effects, via FX WRX and Phosphene.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/13/t...
The jet scenes in the film were realized with a combination of a modified off-the-shelf model plane kit and digital visual effects, via FX WRX and Phosphene.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/13/t...
November 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The race to get a model jet ready for filming on Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’ -->
The jet scenes in the film were realized with a combination of a modified off-the-shelf model plane kit and digital visual effects, via FX WRX and Phosphene.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/13/t...
The jet scenes in the film were realized with a combination of a modified off-the-shelf model plane kit and digital visual effects, via FX WRX and Phosphene.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/13/t...
The race to get a model jet ready for filming on Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’ -->
The jet scenes in the film were realized with a combination of a modified off-the-shelf model plane kit and digital visual effects, via FX WRX and Phosphene.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/13/t...
The jet scenes in the film were realized with a combination of a modified off-the-shelf model plane kit and digital visual effects, via FX WRX and Phosphene.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/13/t...
November 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The race to get a model jet ready for filming on Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’ -->
The jet scenes in the film were realized with a combination of a modified off-the-shelf model plane kit and digital visual effects, via FX WRX and Phosphene.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/13/t...
The jet scenes in the film were realized with a combination of a modified off-the-shelf model plane kit and digital visual effects, via FX WRX and Phosphene.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/13/t...
A range of techniques were combined to make Superman fly in @jamesgunn.bsky.social's #superman -->
These included wire work, LED walls, drones & VFX.
More at @beforesmag.bsky.social, even includes the PEZ Dispenser story involving @stefceretti.bsky.social!
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/12/t...
These included wire work, LED walls, drones & VFX.
More at @beforesmag.bsky.social, even includes the PEZ Dispenser story involving @stefceretti.bsky.social!
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/12/t...
November 12, 2025 at 12:43 AM
A range of techniques were combined to make Superman fly in @jamesgunn.bsky.social's #superman -->
These included wire work, LED walls, drones & VFX.
More at @beforesmag.bsky.social, even includes the PEZ Dispenser story involving @stefceretti.bsky.social!
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/12/t...
These included wire work, LED walls, drones & VFX.
More at @beforesmag.bsky.social, even includes the PEZ Dispenser story involving @stefceretti.bsky.social!
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/12/t...
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@beforesmag.bsky.social has released Issue No. 41 which offers readers an in-depth look at the artistry and innovation behind #Superman (2025).
Read the full article at:
supermansupersite.com/New_Befores_...
💙❤️💛
Read the full article at:
supermansupersite.com/New_Befores_...
💙❤️💛
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
@beforesmag.bsky.social has released Issue No. 41 which offers readers an in-depth look at the artistry and innovation behind #Superman (2025).
Read the full article at:
supermansupersite.com/New_Befores_...
💙❤️💛
Read the full article at:
supermansupersite.com/New_Befores_...
💙❤️💛
CG Krypto VFX facts from James Gunn's #Superman!
Find out more about Framestore's Krypto work in @beforesmag.bsky.social magazine, issue #41.
www.patreon.com/c/beforesand...
Find out more about Framestore's Krypto work in @beforesmag.bsky.social magazine, issue #41.
www.patreon.com/c/beforesand...
November 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
CG Krypto VFX facts from James Gunn's #Superman!
Find out more about Framestore's Krypto work in @beforesmag.bsky.social magazine, issue #41.
www.patreon.com/c/beforesand...
Find out more about Framestore's Krypto work in @beforesmag.bsky.social magazine, issue #41.
www.patreon.com/c/beforesand...
The #Superman issue of @beforesmag.bsky.social is here! With VFX supe Stef Ceretti and vendors ILM, Framestore & Weta FX!
In-depth + amazing behind the scenes VFX pics.
PRINT: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZSL6VR7 (US Amazon, try your local too)
DIGITAL: www.patreon.com/posts/issue-...
In-depth + amazing behind the scenes VFX pics.
PRINT: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZSL6VR7 (US Amazon, try your local too)
DIGITAL: www.patreon.com/posts/issue-...
November 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The #Superman issue of @beforesmag.bsky.social is here! With VFX supe Stef Ceretti and vendors ILM, Framestore & Weta FX!
In-depth + amazing behind the scenes VFX pics.
PRINT: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZSL6VR7 (US Amazon, try your local too)
DIGITAL: www.patreon.com/posts/issue-...
In-depth + amazing behind the scenes VFX pics.
PRINT: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZSL6VR7 (US Amazon, try your local too)
DIGITAL: www.patreon.com/posts/issue-...
‘Wicked: For Good’: the VFX team preview the upcoming film -->
Hear from ILM's Pablo Helman and Framestore's Dale Newton, who also reflect on being part of the #Wicked universe.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/06/w...
Hear from ILM's Pablo Helman and Framestore's Dale Newton, who also reflect on being part of the #Wicked universe.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/06/w...
November 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
‘Wicked: For Good’: the VFX team preview the upcoming film -->
Hear from ILM's Pablo Helman and Framestore's Dale Newton, who also reflect on being part of the #Wicked universe.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/06/w...
Hear from ILM's Pablo Helman and Framestore's Dale Newton, who also reflect on being part of the #Wicked universe.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/06/w...
Discussing a new era in visual effects with Phantom Media Group -->
Today on the @beforesmag.bsky.social podcast, a special sponsored podcast episode featuring the leadership of PMG, which now includes Tippett Studio, Milk VFX, Lola Post, Phantom FX & Spectre.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/05/d...
Today on the @beforesmag.bsky.social podcast, a special sponsored podcast episode featuring the leadership of PMG, which now includes Tippett Studio, Milk VFX, Lola Post, Phantom FX & Spectre.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/05/d...
November 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Discussing a new era in visual effects with Phantom Media Group -->
Today on the @beforesmag.bsky.social podcast, a special sponsored podcast episode featuring the leadership of PMG, which now includes Tippett Studio, Milk VFX, Lola Post, Phantom FX & Spectre.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/05/d...
Today on the @beforesmag.bsky.social podcast, a special sponsored podcast episode featuring the leadership of PMG, which now includes Tippett Studio, Milk VFX, Lola Post, Phantom FX & Spectre.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/05/d...
Whoa! We just launched a new season of #vfxnotes!
It's on the RISE OF AI ROBOTS.
Some very fun films will be discussed, starting with...
Steven Spielberg’s 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence'!!!
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/04/a...
It's on the RISE OF AI ROBOTS.
Some very fun films will be discussed, starting with...
Steven Spielberg’s 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence'!!!
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/04/a...
November 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Whoa! We just launched a new season of #vfxnotes!
It's on the RISE OF AI ROBOTS.
Some very fun films will be discussed, starting with...
Steven Spielberg’s 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence'!!!
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/04/a...
It's on the RISE OF AI ROBOTS.
Some very fun films will be discussed, starting with...
Steven Spielberg’s 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence'!!!
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/04/a...
From the special issue of Befores & Afters magazine on MPC's work for 'Mufasa' -->
Virtual filmmaking: New approaches to virtual cinematography, the use of Unreal Engine, and understanding the film language of the filmmakers.
An excerpt from issue #40.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/01/v...
Virtual filmmaking: New approaches to virtual cinematography, the use of Unreal Engine, and understanding the film language of the filmmakers.
An excerpt from issue #40.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/01/v...
November 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
From the special issue of Befores & Afters magazine on MPC's work for 'Mufasa' -->
Virtual filmmaking: New approaches to virtual cinematography, the use of Unreal Engine, and understanding the film language of the filmmakers.
An excerpt from issue #40.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/01/v...
Virtual filmmaking: New approaches to virtual cinematography, the use of Unreal Engine, and understanding the film language of the filmmakers.
An excerpt from issue #40.
beforesandafters.com/2025/11/01/v...
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Why two dams were built for that explosive scene in Wes Anderson's ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ -->
Behind the scenes with miniature unit supervisor Simon Weisse who I got to chat to at View Conference.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/30/w...
Behind the scenes with miniature unit supervisor Simon Weisse who I got to chat to at View Conference.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/30/w...
October 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Why two dams were built for that explosive scene in Wes Anderson's ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ -->
Behind the scenes with miniature unit supervisor Simon Weisse who I got to chat to at View Conference.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/30/w...
Behind the scenes with miniature unit supervisor Simon Weisse who I got to chat to at View Conference.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/30/w...
Why two dams were built for that explosive scene in Wes Anderson's ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ -->
Behind the scenes with miniature unit supervisor Simon Weisse who I got to chat to at View Conference.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/30/w...
Behind the scenes with miniature unit supervisor Simon Weisse who I got to chat to at View Conference.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/30/w...
October 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Why two dams were built for that explosive scene in Wes Anderson's ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ -->
Behind the scenes with miniature unit supervisor Simon Weisse who I got to chat to at View Conference.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/30/w...
Behind the scenes with miniature unit supervisor Simon Weisse who I got to chat to at View Conference.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/30/w...
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Doug Chiang reflects on the day he first used Photoshop -->
How the famed designer jumped onto the tool during the shift into digital at ILM.
A brand new interview at @beforesmag.bsky.social, from when I got to sit down with Doug.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/28/d...
How the famed designer jumped onto the tool during the shift into digital at ILM.
A brand new interview at @beforesmag.bsky.social, from when I got to sit down with Doug.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/28/d...
October 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Doug Chiang reflects on the day he first used Photoshop -->
How the famed designer jumped onto the tool during the shift into digital at ILM.
A brand new interview at @beforesmag.bsky.social, from when I got to sit down with Doug.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/28/d...
How the famed designer jumped onto the tool during the shift into digital at ILM.
A brand new interview at @beforesmag.bsky.social, from when I got to sit down with Doug.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/28/d...
October 28, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Doug Chiang reflects on the day he first used Photoshop -->
How the famed designer jumped onto the tool during the shift into digital at ILM.
A brand new interview at @beforesmag.bsky.social, from when I got to sit down with Doug.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/28/d...
How the famed designer jumped onto the tool during the shift into digital at ILM.
A brand new interview at @beforesmag.bsky.social, from when I got to sit down with Doug.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/28/d...
October 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Doug Chiang reflects on the day he first used Photoshop -->
How the famed designer jumped onto the tool during the shift into digital at ILM.
A brand new interview at @beforesmag.bsky.social, from when I got to sit down with Doug.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/28/d...
How the famed designer jumped onto the tool during the shift into digital at ILM.
A brand new interview at @beforesmag.bsky.social, from when I got to sit down with Doug.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/28/d...
Get 10% off 'Introduction to ComfyUI for VFX', with Doug Hogan -->
This course from ActionVFX is for compositors, technical artists, and VFX pros who want to understand how AI can support their work without replacing the fundamentals.
bit.ly/4qhRFbf
#vfxinsight
This course from ActionVFX is for compositors, technical artists, and VFX pros who want to understand how AI can support their work without replacing the fundamentals.
bit.ly/4qhRFbf
#vfxinsight
October 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Get 10% off 'Introduction to ComfyUI for VFX', with Doug Hogan -->
This course from ActionVFX is for compositors, technical artists, and VFX pros who want to understand how AI can support their work without replacing the fundamentals.
bit.ly/4qhRFbf
#vfxinsight
This course from ActionVFX is for compositors, technical artists, and VFX pros who want to understand how AI can support their work without replacing the fundamentals.
bit.ly/4qhRFbf
#vfxinsight
Get an early look at stop-motion photography on LAIKA Studios’ ‘Wildwood’ -->
Includes bluescreen motion control stop-motion behind the scenes from the upcoming film.
Watch at befores & afters:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/27/g...
Includes bluescreen motion control stop-motion behind the scenes from the upcoming film.
Watch at befores & afters:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/27/g...
October 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Get an early look at stop-motion photography on LAIKA Studios’ ‘Wildwood’ -->
Includes bluescreen motion control stop-motion behind the scenes from the upcoming film.
Watch at befores & afters:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/27/g...
Includes bluescreen motion control stop-motion behind the scenes from the upcoming film.
Watch at befores & afters:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/27/g...
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The VFX behind ‘Alice in Borderland’ season 3 -->
This 8-minute behind the scenes reel showcases how the dramatic scenes were made.
Watch the full reel at @beforesmag.bsky.social:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/26/t...
This 8-minute behind the scenes reel showcases how the dramatic scenes were made.
Watch the full reel at @beforesmag.bsky.social:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/26/t...
October 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The VFX behind ‘Alice in Borderland’ season 3 -->
This 8-minute behind the scenes reel showcases how the dramatic scenes were made.
Watch the full reel at @beforesmag.bsky.social:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/26/t...
This 8-minute behind the scenes reel showcases how the dramatic scenes were made.
Watch the full reel at @beforesmag.bsky.social:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/26/t...
The VFX behind ‘Alice in Borderland’ season 3 -->
This 8-minute behind the scenes reel showcases how the dramatic scenes were made.
Watch the full reel at @beforesmag.bsky.social:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/26/t...
This 8-minute behind the scenes reel showcases how the dramatic scenes were made.
Watch the full reel at @beforesmag.bsky.social:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/26/t...
October 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The VFX behind ‘Alice in Borderland’ season 3 -->
This 8-minute behind the scenes reel showcases how the dramatic scenes were made.
Watch the full reel at @beforesmag.bsky.social:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/26/t...
This 8-minute behind the scenes reel showcases how the dramatic scenes were made.
Watch the full reel at @beforesmag.bsky.social:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/26/t...
Introduction to ComfyUI For VFX By Doug Hogan -->
Get 10% off now with a special code for befores & afters readers, on this course from ActionVFX Academy.
Find out more:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/24/i...
#vfxinsight
Get 10% off now with a special code for befores & afters readers, on this course from ActionVFX Academy.
Find out more:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/24/i...
#vfxinsight
October 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Introduction to ComfyUI For VFX By Doug Hogan -->
Get 10% off now with a special code for befores & afters readers, on this course from ActionVFX Academy.
Find out more:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/24/i...
#vfxinsight
Get 10% off now with a special code for befores & afters readers, on this course from ActionVFX Academy.
Find out more:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/24/i...
#vfxinsight
Issue #40 of @beforesmag.bsky.social covers ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ -->
The issue is intended to celebrate the work of thousands of MPC artists who contributed to the film.
DIGITAL: www.patreon.com/posts/issue-...
PRINT: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXBDNM1C
The issue is intended to celebrate the work of thousands of MPC artists who contributed to the film.
DIGITAL: www.patreon.com/posts/issue-...
PRINT: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXBDNM1C
October 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Issue #40 of @beforesmag.bsky.social covers ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ -->
The issue is intended to celebrate the work of thousands of MPC artists who contributed to the film.
DIGITAL: www.patreon.com/posts/issue-...
PRINT: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXBDNM1C
The issue is intended to celebrate the work of thousands of MPC artists who contributed to the film.
DIGITAL: www.patreon.com/posts/issue-...
PRINT: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXBDNM1C
The art and tech behind the body morphing in ‘Together’ -->
New on the @beforesmag.bsky.social podcast, we’re chatting to Framestore visual effects supervisor Josh Simmonds about the Michael Shanks film featuring Allison Brie and Dave Franco.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/23/t...
New on the @beforesmag.bsky.social podcast, we’re chatting to Framestore visual effects supervisor Josh Simmonds about the Michael Shanks film featuring Allison Brie and Dave Franco.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/23/t...
October 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The art and tech behind the body morphing in ‘Together’ -->
New on the @beforesmag.bsky.social podcast, we’re chatting to Framestore visual effects supervisor Josh Simmonds about the Michael Shanks film featuring Allison Brie and Dave Franco.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/23/t...
New on the @beforesmag.bsky.social podcast, we’re chatting to Framestore visual effects supervisor Josh Simmonds about the Michael Shanks film featuring Allison Brie and Dave Franco.
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/23/t...
How the directors of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ implemented something they called ‘sneaky deep’ -->
Here's how they combined silly and ‘stupid’ scenes with meaningful moments in the blockbuster Sony Animation/Netflix film.
Read at @beforesmag.bsky.social:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/20/h...
Here's how they combined silly and ‘stupid’ scenes with meaningful moments in the blockbuster Sony Animation/Netflix film.
Read at @beforesmag.bsky.social:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/20/h...
October 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
How the directors of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ implemented something they called ‘sneaky deep’ -->
Here's how they combined silly and ‘stupid’ scenes with meaningful moments in the blockbuster Sony Animation/Netflix film.
Read at @beforesmag.bsky.social:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/20/h...
Here's how they combined silly and ‘stupid’ scenes with meaningful moments in the blockbuster Sony Animation/Netflix film.
Read at @beforesmag.bsky.social:
beforesandafters.com/2025/10/20/h...
Fun update to post on @beforesmag.bsky.social with VFX breakdowns from on ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ -->
Framestore has released its VFX b'down for the film, which includes space shots, Silver Surfer, Sue giving birth scene & The Thing.
beforesandafters.com/2025/09/26/h...
Framestore has released its VFX b'down for the film, which includes space shots, Silver Surfer, Sue giving birth scene & The Thing.
beforesandafters.com/2025/09/26/h...
October 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Fun update to post on @beforesmag.bsky.social with VFX breakdowns from on ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ -->
Framestore has released its VFX b'down for the film, which includes space shots, Silver Surfer, Sue giving birth scene & The Thing.
beforesandafters.com/2025/09/26/h...
Framestore has released its VFX b'down for the film, which includes space shots, Silver Surfer, Sue giving birth scene & The Thing.
beforesandafters.com/2025/09/26/h...