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07/08/2020

Stream the Largest Curated Collection of Horror, Thrillers, Suspense, and more!

We are proud to announce that tomorrow the movie "The Beach House" will begin streaming on https://www.shudder.com/. This horror thriller has tour many festivals and is currently on its international tour.

Watch with #lightsOut #onBigScreens #Loud #Horror

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07/08/2020

Deepfake Technology Enters the Documentary World

Mechanism Digital VFX artists help AI protect identities of persecuted gay and lesbian Chechens. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/01/movies/deepfakes-documentary-welcome-to-chechnya.html?utm_source=Daily+Email&utm_campaign=8053545c5e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_07_03_02_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_03a4a88021-8053545c5e-248609229&mc_cid=8053545c5e&mc_eid=9e3aea5f05 #artificialintelligenceai #deepfakes #vfxbreakdown #visualeffects #filmmaking #machinelearning #ai #artificialintelligence

A film about persecuted gay and lesbian Chechens uses digital manipulation to guard their identities without losing their humanity. The step raises familiar questions about nonfiction movies.

07/02/2020

How deepfakes could actually do some good

Mechanism Digital VFX artists help AI protect identities. https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/6/29/21303588/deepfakes-anonymous-artificial-intelligence-welcome-to-chechnya #artificialintelligenceai #deepfakes #vfxbreakdown #visualeffects #filmmaking #machinelearning #ai #artificialintelligence

A new documentary highlights how the controversial technology can protect people.

07/01/2020

Boxing legend Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini stars in new thriller movie

Mechanism is excited to be working with Boxing legend Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini in new thriller movie 6:45 https://www.fox5ny.com/news/boxing-legend-ray-boom-boom-mancini-stars-in-new-thriller-movie #visualeffects #VFX #horrormovies #horrorfilm #boxingnews

During quarantine, when everyone had to shelter in place due to the coronavirus, did you ever feel like you were living the movie 'Groundhog Day' where very day felt like the same day over again?

06/24/2020

Joel Schumacher, Director of Batman Films and ‘Lost Boys,’ Dies at 80

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Joel Schumacher.
#RIP
#icon

Joel Schumacher, costume designer-turned-director of films including “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “The Lost Boys” and “Falling Down,” as well as two “Batman…

06/18/2020

The Important Difference Between Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality

The Important Difference Between Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality
#vr #augmentedreality #virtualreality #immersive #oculusrift #ar #mixedreality #cgi #videogames #cg #3d #gaming #xr

Now that virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) are becoming more mainstream, people outside of tech circles have more questions about how these technologies differ. Here, we outline the difference between virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality.

06/17/2020

14 Milestones in the History of VR/AR

[5/22 2:25 PM] Lucien Harriot

14 Milestones In The History Of VR And AR https://www.designnews.com/electronics-test/14-milestones-history-vrar #oculusrift#vr#ar#virtualreality#immersivetechnology#vrexperience#immersive#immersiveexperience#oculus#oculusquest#augmentedreality#gaming#xr

The history of virtual and augmented reality goes back further than you think. Here’s a look at the technologies that brought VR/AR to where they are today.

06/11/2020

Long Unfinished Sequel 'Grizzly II: Revenge' Has Finally Been Completed by Producer Suzanne Nagy [Trailer] - Bloody Disgusting

Long Unfinished Sequel ‘Grizzly II: Revenge’ Has Finally Been Completed. Grizzly II is produced by Suzanne Nagy and contains small roles played by George Clooney, Laura Dern and Charlie Sheen.
“All hell breaks loose when a 15-ft grizzly bear, reacting to the slaughter of her cub by poachers, seeks revenge and kills anyone that gets in her way.”

06/10/2020

What is a LiDAR scanner, the iPhone 12 Pro's rumored camera upgrade, anyway?

What is a LiDAR scanner, the iPhone 12 Pro's rumored camera upgrade, anyway?

https://global.techradar.com/en-za/news/what-is-a-lidar-scanner-the-iphone-12-pros-rumored-camera-upgrade-anyway #3d #LIDAR #scanning #cg #cgi #gaming #iphone12pro #iphone #augmentedreality #videogames #virtualreality #vr #immersive #AR

Could a LiDAR scanner be the iPhone 12's secret weapon?

06/03/2020

Exclusive teaser trailer, photos and posters: Time-looping horror film “6:45” | Rue Morgue

We are super scared to be working on VFX for the new Time-Looping Horror Film: 6:45.
A frightening variation on GROUNDHOG DAY unfolds in a new movie from award-winning filmmaker Craig Singer, which is set to debut later this year.
https://www.rue-morgue.com/exclusive-teaser-trailer-photos-and-posters-time-looping-horror-film-645/

06/03/2020

Pandemic Lockdown Halts Hudson Valley’s Booming Film Industry

Pandemic Lockdown Halts Hudson Valley’s Booming Film Industry “Werewolves Within,” a horror comedy starring Sam Richardson, an actor who has appeared on “Veep,” was filmed largely at Spillian, the Catskill Mountains resort in Fleischmanns, known for its Victorian-era buildings. The movie wrapped on March 10, 10 days early and just as businesses were shutting down because of lockdown orders.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/19/business/coronavirus-hudson-valley-films.html

Filmmakers have headed to upstate New York for two decades, using rustic locales to produce some 500 movies, but production has shut down, threatening development plans.

05/29/2020

Safdie Brothers, Elara Pictures Set First Look TV Deal With HBO

Josh and Bennie Safdie signed two year first look deal with HBO:

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/safdie-brothers-first-look-tv-deal-hbo-a24-1234616242/?fbclid=IwAR14r_Ob-bPwnvZe0dhPDeyPyFP_u1xzLIKfkVcf38oEFWaNd0sZ-8o5OdQ

Josh and Benny Safdie and Elara Pictures have signed a two year first look deal with HBO, Variety has learned. The Safdies formed Elara with their long time collaborators Sebastian Bear-McClard and…

05/27/2020

Adam Sandler on Embracing Quarantine, Paparazzi Push-Ups & Takeout Adventure

Uncut Gems is NOW On Netflix!
#FunProject #EnjoyTheShow

FUNDRAISER - Southern California Chapter of the National MS Society - https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/CAL Adam talks about “helping” his kids with...

05/22/2020

Mojo Vision is Working on Making AR Contact Lenses a Reality | Digital Trends

AR contact lenses are the holy grail of sci-fi tech. Mojo is making them real

https://www.digitaltrends.com/features/mojo-lens-future-of-augmented-reality/ #ar #vr #virtualreality #augmentedreality #immersivetechnology #realtime #immersiveexperience

Terminator-style vision, anyone? Mojo Vision believes the future of augmented reality is smart contact lenses. Here are some reasons why it could be right.

05/20/2020

Ubisoft Reveals Women's Film and Television Fellowship Participants (Exclusive)

Mechanism Digital is super excited to be working with Ubisoft Announces Participants for Women’s Film and Television Fellowship

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ubisoft-reveals-womens-film-television-fellowship-participants-1291733 #vfx #vfxartist #3danimation #animation3d #cg #visualeffects #cgi #werewolf #werewolveswithinmovie

Annabel Seymour and Jalysa Conway will explore development opportunities in Ubisoft's library and pitch ideas for original projects during the six-month program.

05/15/2020

Meet Miquela, the Fully CGI Actress That CAA Just Signed

Meet Miquela, the Fully CGI Actress That CAA Just Signed

https://nofilmschool.com/lil-miquela-cgi-caa-signed?fbclid=IwAR2anEent1ycN-UQZNiwqR0-N9PSOgn33BqpdbH58APBJfambQFjCv6mfrc #vfx #animation3d #cgi #3danimation #animation #visualeffects #cg #maya #3dartist #characteranimation #motioncapture #vfxartist

CAA has signed Lil Miquela, a CGI character who also acts.

05/11/2020

Lucien Harriot posted on LinkedIn

Did you know you can do this with your VR set set?
Check out the article.

#VR #thingsYouCanDo

Oculus Quest: 10 Awesome Things You Didn't Know You Could Do With Your VR Headset https://lnkd.in/dkmkwZU #oculusrift #vfx #oculus #oculusquest #virtualreality...

04/27/2020

Extraordinary Apple Card concept will blow your mind

Nice AR concept for credit card.

https://www.creativebloq.com/news/apple-card-concept

#ar #vfx #motiongraphics #animation3d

Is this the future of augmented reality?

04/23/2020

Virtual Disney World

Go visit Disney in 360/VR now! See the Star Wars - Galaxy's Edge.

#vr #virtualreality #oculusrift #vrexperience #vfx #disney #cinematic #oculus

Virtually experience all of your favorite attractions within an interactive 360º video environment. Virtual Disney World* offers a complete immersive experie...

04/22/2020

Felipe Pantone Lays Down 10 Facts for Spray-Painting in Virtual Reality

10 Facts for Spray-Painting in Virtual Reality.

#vr #VirtualReality #oculus #oculusrift #oculusquest

"Hands don't get dirty" and "no cops."

04/13/2020

Lucien Harriot posted on LinkedIn

Proud to be a member of the Post New York Alliance (PNYA) working with the post community in NY to help everyone keep active and safe in the Film & TV industry at the Town Hall Members Meeting. #PostNY

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lucienharriot_postny-activity-6654482552495054848-kbku

Proud to be a member of the Post New York Alliance (PNYA) working with the post community in NY to help everyone keep active and safe in the Film & TV ...

04/09/2020

Stuck In Isolation? Get Out And About In These VR Worlds

Isolation Woes. Here is something to help.

https://au.pcmag.com/gaming-5/66166/stuck-in-isolation-get-out-and-about-in-these-vr-worlds

Is social distancing driving you stir crazy? Then virtual reality might just be the solution.

04/01/2020

Webcam tips, pants optional

Since April fools day was canceled, the team at Mechanism produced this funny 2 minute video to help raise our spirits, summing up the hilarious fails we have been seeing on video calls lately.

#WFH #Stayhome #RemoteWork

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_itz8ce6wr0&feature=youtu.be

#webcam #funny #WorkFromHome

04/01/2020

Lucien Harriot posted on LinkedIn

Facebook Enhance The Oculus Quest Experience With New UI, Multitasking & More

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lucienharriot_facebook-enhance-the-oculus-quest-experience-activity-6646391117765976064-UeCr

Our team is excited to see the Oculus Quest continuing to add new #VR features which we can take advantage of in the enterprise apps we develop for clients...

03/17/2020

Werewolves Within Movie Gets Its Star And Director

We are proud to be working with Josh Ruben and the team to produce visual effects for Werewolves Within.

#WereWolves #VFXSupervison

VR-inspired film project signs actor Sam Richardson and director Josh Ruben.

03/12/2020

Boris FX | Mechanism Digital, Uncut Gems, and Flawless Mocha Tracking

Boris FX article featuring Mechanism Digital's use of Mocha Pro for Uncut Gems tracking.
Awesome read with photo swipe tool showcasing before and afters.
https://borisfx.com/customer-stories/mechanism-digital-uncut-gems-and-flawless-mocha-tracking/

03/06/2020

XR Design Theory and Practice for Digital Eyewear

Excellent article about XR Design by Mike Alger https://lnkd.in/d7MFgw2

#mr #vr #xr #a

References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mEvGUbMS7WjrHc8wwAfOYc48GGWKw1Rn5Qg4k_s50mQ/edit?usp=sharing An explanation of how design theory applies to d...

02/28/2020

LGBTQ doc uses ‘face doubles’ to protect anonymous sources

Check out this NY Post Article about face double in "Welcome to Chechnya"

Happy to have played a part in this effect. #innovation

PARK CITY, Utah — In documentaries, anonymous sources have often been reduced to a shadowy, voice-distorted figure — or worse, a pixelated blur. But a new documentary premiering Sunday at the Sunda…

02/20/2020

Why ‘Welcome to Chechnya’ Used Deepfake-Like Face Replacement Technology to Protect Their Subjects

Mechanism was super proud to help director, David France, get his film, "Welcome to Chechnya", over the finish line to Sundance. Thanks for inviting us to help keep refugees identities safe with a bit of our VFX added to an entire film of Deep Fake facial replacements.

https://variety.com/video/why-welcome-to-chechnya-used-deepfake-like-face-replacement-technology-to-protect-their-subjects/

When director David France and executive producers Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita set out to document the horrific true tale of persecution taking place among LGBTQ-identifying people in Ch…

02/19/2020

Uncut Gems – How do you dangle Adam Sandler out of a NYC window?

Lessons from Uncut Gems

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The directing duo; Benny and Josh Safdie, are a pleasure to work with on set and during post-production. They set the bar high and their latest project, Uncut Gems, is another unique film to add to their growing body of work.

02/14/2020

We appreciate all of you. Wishing you all a Happy Valentine's.

-Team Mechanism

02/10/2020

2020 Spirit Awards Winners List: ‘Farewell’ Wins Best Film, ‘Uncut Gems’ Takes Three Prizes

2020 Spirit Awards- Congratulation to A24 for your 18 nominations.
Congratulations to "Uncut Gems" for taking home,B est Actor for Adam Sandler, Best Director, and Best Editing.
Also Congratulations to "Waves" and "Luce" on your nominations.

#Proud #MechanismDigital_VFX

Unlike the Oscars, A24 leads all studios at the 2020 Independent Spirit Awards with 18 nominations.

02/06/2020

Which film deserves best picture? We passionately defend all nine Oscar contenders

Are you ready for the Academy Awards!?
USA Today is and they are happy to tell you their picks.
Check out the article!

Will 'Joker,' 'Parasite,' 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' or '1917' win the best-picture Oscar? USA TODAY's film experts fight for their favorites.

02/06/2020

Kirk Douglas: 'Spartacus' actor dead at 103 years old

RIP Kirk Douglas.

Legendary Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas lived a long, legendary life and died at the age of 103, his son Michael Douglas announced.

01/29/2020

‘Uncut Gems’ | Anatomy of a Scene

NY Times did an awesome feature in "Uncut Gems".
#proud #UnCut #CongratsSafdieBrothers

The directors Josh and Benny Safdie narrate a sequence from their film featuring Adam Sandler.