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G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra

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Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian

Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian 

 X-Men Origins: Wolverine

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Daniel Lee
 
A self-taught Fusion artist, Daniel has been creating computer-generated digital effects for motion pictures since 1992. He has worked on feature films, made-for-tv movies, televison series, and television commercials.
 
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Fusion 6 ImageThe Wait is Over! Fusion 6 is Shipping!
 
After much blood, sweat, and tears, by our developers, the much-anticipated Fusion 6 Open Candidate is available. more

To download an eval of the newest version of our award winning compositing software, go to www.eyeonfusion.com.

 
  

A significant change is taking place in the film world as the use of visual effects increases dramatically. It's not just the number of shots in a project, but the complexity and scale of those masterpieces that is expanding rapidly. These changes, taking place around us now, say a lot about where we're going as an industry. more
 

YouTube LogoFusion and Generation Tutorials on YouTube!
 
eyeon's team has added YouTube to our arsenal of SWAT sites! New tutorials are being added all the time.

Go to YouTube and search for Fusion and/or Generation to see eyeon artists performing tutorials which make the learning process even easier. Another new facet of our SWAT initiative, getting artists even more proficient in using the tools of their trade. more
 
Studio News
 
Terminator Salvation ImageMatte World Digital Completes Terminator Salvation
 
It's been busy for the team at Matte World Digital. They did the final shot on Benjamin Button (plus 60 more), then the final big pull back shot for X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and the final big helicopter shot for Terminator Salvation (plus a handful of others)! Congratulations to the team. Time for a well deserved break. View the movie trailer here.
 
Visit Matte World Digital's website here. 
  
 
Frantic Films LogoFrantic Films Used Fusion to Create VFX for Dragonball Evolution

Dragonball: Evolution is based on the popular Japanese comic book series created by Akira Toriyama, whose work spawned best-selling graphic novels, video games, and a phenomenally successful television series. The live-action adventure centers on a team of warriors, each of who possesses special abilities. Together, they protect Earth from a force bent on dominating the universe and controlling the mystical objects from which the film takes its name. more
 
 
 
Just Kait Video ImageLucien Harriot and Mechanism Digital Rock FX for Just Kait's Video, U Suck

About half the video's shots were handed over to Mechanism's effects team, which used Fusion for tracking, seamless compositing, and color matching of several layers. 

Upon screening the finished edit, MTV was so impressed that they decided to include U Suck in the videogame, Rock Band, which will be available by mid summer. The video is expected to be in heavy rotation on MTV and other music stations. more

 
See the video here

Partner News
 
Anatomical Travelogue LogoAnatomical Travelogue Releases Filmstripper Plugin for Fusion
  
Anatomical Travelogue has released a plugin for Fusion that allows you to automatically combine a series of frames into one output image. Up to 25 images can be combined in one viewport and arranged as a row, column, or grid pattern. The central frame can be chosen explicitly or set at a relative offset from the current frame. more  
 
 
SWAT Report
 
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The Software Artist Training (SWAT) program is taking to the road!
 
Dates and times will be announced as training sessions are scheduled. Keep up to date on what's happening in your area at the eyeon website's Events page. more
 
 
 
Frameboxx LogoPartner Q & A: Frameboxx Animation
 
Frameboxx Animation is an Indian Training Institute which offers specialized training for artists in the animation and VFX industries.
 
As the primary compositing application, eyeon Fusion forms an integral component of Framboxx Animation's nine month program in visual effects . We recently spoke with Sachin Bhatnagar, VP at Frameboxx Animation. more
 
 
SWAT Certified
 
sphere VFX Logospherevfx has joined the SWAT Team!
 
spherevfx is a highend international training company specializing in 3D, compositing, and visual effects software. They offer training in the worlds best CGI and VFX software designed for artists working in film, broadcast, or corporate work.
 
spherevfx's SWAT courses will be available monthly. Visit their site regularly to find dates and course outlines. 
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