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From VFX artist to producer: Neil Scholes' journey to co-founding his own independent film production company
Independent filmmaker and VFX director Neil Scholes shares his journey from commercial work to creating original IP, founding Bloodaxe Studios, and building the ambitious Supervoid franchise. He reveals how embracing generalist skills, micro-budget experimentation, and cloud rendering empowered him to compete on a global scale.
Dec 18, 20257 min read


Álvaro Conejo Cañaveras 3D artist, The Rookies Awards Finalist.
Álvaro Conejo Cañaveras 3D artist, Rookie Awards Finalist, Draft Selection, Portfolio of the Week, Grade A Quality Certificate, and Editor’s Choice Award.
Nov 20, 202511 min read


From Crayons to Fluid Simulation and Cloud Rendering
Interview with Marcelo Cermak, award-winning FX Technical Director and Visual Effects Artist. Fluid dynamics has become his specialty.
Sep 17, 20254 min read


Guilherme Casagrandi Shares Advanced Houdini Workflows on YouTube
Brazilian VFX Technical Director and Pipeline TD Guilherme Casagrandi, founder of HardcoreFX and Annie Award nominee, is bringing high-level technical expertise to the global visual effects community through his growing YouTube channel.
Known for his uncompromising approach to workflow efficiency and deep technical precision, Guilherme’s latest video releases explore some of the most advanced topics in modern FX production: from USD-based Houdini pipelines to automation in
Aug 22, 20253 min read


Corridor Crew: How This VFX Studio Creates Viral CGI and Breakdowns
In this Corridor Digital spotlight, journey behind the scenes with the creators redefining online action and VFX. Discover how their signature style, visual innovation, and fearless experimentation built one of the internet’s most iconic filmmaking brands.
Feb 28, 20251 min read


Neil Scholes Webinar: Journey from VFX to Directing Commercials, TV, and Film
Discover how director Neil Scholes blends creativity and technology in VFX! In this webinar, Neil shares his journey from the BBC to high-end commercials, his approach to Houdini and cloud rendering, and how independent filmmakers can harness cutting-edge tools like GridMarkets to create stunning visuals faster than ever.
Mar 22, 20223 min read
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