Con Pederson, CGI pioneer and '2001: A Space Odyssey' visual effects artist, dies at 91

He and Douglas Trumbull went from creating a short film for the 1964 World's Fair to working many exacting months on the ...

Con Pederson, ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Special Effects Supervisor, Dies at 91

Con Pederson, one of four special effects supervisors on “2001: A Space Odyssey,” died Friday at the MPTF residence in ...
Variety

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Takes Top VFX Society Award; ‘Dune 2’ Claims Three Trophies as VES Spreads the Wealth

The sequel to 2021’s VFX Oscar and top VES winner “Dune”, which again features key work by DNEG led by production VFX supervisor Paul Lambert, collected prizes in the categories for CG cinematography, ...
The New York Times

It’s a Visual Effects Extravaganza, but There’s Not an Explosion in Sight

Though blockbusters are synonymous with computer imagery, dramas and art-house films rely extensively on tech magic, too. Don’t be fooled by the naturalism. By Calum Marsh A woman crosses a bustling ...
Variety

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Takes Top VFX Society Award; ‘Dune 2’ Claims Three Trophies as VES Spreads the Wealth

“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” won the top Visual Effects Society Award for outstanding VFX in a photoreal feature at the 23rd Visual Effects Society Awards. Yet Tuesday at the Beverly Hilton, ...