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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Janine Chow, an assistant professor in the Department of Theatre and an experienced sound designer, talks about the process and history of creating sounds for theatrical production.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Award-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan is known for crafting compelling stories filled with stunning visual elements, and his latest movie, Tenet, is no exception. The story of a talented special ...

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 ...