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Aaron Sims is one of the most successful special effects artists and art directors in Hollywood today, having worked on everything from Men In Black to Sucker Punch. But he has yet to helm a feature film as director. That might all change as the internet buzzes over his latest passion project. Archetype is a seven-minute short that puts lots of major sci-fi films to shame...

This is awesome... just would love to see this as a full feature.

Weta has undoubtedly moved up the ranks in the VFX world have a look at this article and see what you think? Do you agree? has Weta really taken the lead? What is your thoughts on Weta's latest release Rise of the Apes?

http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/visual-fx/has-weta-digital-taken-the-visual-effects-lead/

Mari has become the new industry standard for textures in the industry check out this article on how Mari was used to create parts of Thor. I personally love using this program and recommend anyone else to give it a go.

See full article here:
http://www.thefoundry.co.uk/articles/2011/07/20/258/mari-hammers-out-thor/

An article covering the vfx in the upcoming final installment of Harry Potter, in talking to VFX supervisor Tim Burke. Definitely looking forward to this last film.

http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2011/06/28/harry-potter-visual-effects-wizard-tim-burke-says-3-d-is-very-very-good-in-final-film/

First look, still early days but will keep a close eye on this one

http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20504849,00.html#20980350