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  • Issue 11

    Episode 026 of The Optical is out, and we look at nurnies, greeblies, and a new entry into the VFX magazine game.

    May 30th 2017

  • Issue 10

    We have a Jurassic-fest, review ILM’s history and their new forays into virtual reality, and look at film projectors and preservation.

    Jul 20th 2015

  • Issue 9

    The summer VFX season gears up with Max Max, Avengers, and a look back at the original Star Wars trilogy.

    May 16th 2015

  • Issue 8

    Episode 019 drops, and we round up interesting VFX links from the last couple of weeks.

    May 2nd 2015

  • Issue 7

    Firefox roars out of the USSR in Episode 014, we look at VistaVision, and Apogee’s miniature effects.

    Feb 15th 2015

  • Issue 6

    Episode 013 brings the spooky Spielberg “Poltergeist,” Don Shay’s retirement from Cinefex, and a eulogy for PDI/DreamWorks Redwood.

    Jan 31st 2015

  • Issue 5

    We dive into all of the Planets of the Apes in Episode 012, find some more Douglas Trumbull gems, and look back at 2014.

    Jan 16th 2015

  • Issue 4

    We interview VFX & film tech legend Douglas Trumbull, ponder the future of IMAX film, and get a look at the making of Tron.

    Nov 30th 2014

  • Issue 3

    Episode 005 brings Harryhausen and stop motion, Celebrating Cinefex in LA, and Noah’s epic rain system.

    May 27th 2014

  • Issue 2

    The Empire Strikes Back with Episode 002 and a Filmumentary, Pacific Rim VFX, and computer code in film.

    Feb 4th 2014

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