Celebrate Terminator 2’s 35th with the T-1000 VFX BTS and DJ T-1000

35 years later, the T-1000 is more relevant than ever. Terminator 2 debuted in the first weekend of July 1991. The groundbreaking mix of computer animation and practical effects has come full circle. And I can’t mention the T-1000 without mentioning Alan Oldham (DJ T-1000.) T-1000 Killer AI turns out to be chatbots causing psychosis, […]

Go listen to this podcast about HBO’s epic sounds – and stick around for some retro visuals, too

Podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz is already must-listen material, covering the stories behind sound design and branding. Now clear some headphone time for the story behind HBO’s goosebump-inducing 80s theme and iconic 90s angelic TV-switching-on opener, and beyond.

Peter Kirn - January 27, 2022

Unity just bought Weta Digital – yeah, the Lord of the Rings Peter Jackson one

The democratization of visual effects continues at a stunning pace, with or without acquisitions. But it’s hard to beat this example – an Academy Award-winning visual effects studio is now in the hands of a game engine.

Peter Kirn - November 11, 2021