Avatar: Fire and Ash

In the film Avatar, "fire" is used to symbolise destructive emotions such as hatred, anger, and violence, and "ash" is employed to denote the painful aftermath and consequences of these actions, including grief and trauma.

Avatar: Fire and Ash powerfully captures a core theme of a vicious cycle where the pain and anger resulting from destructive acts lead to more conflict and suffering. The film introduces us to the Ash People, a Na'vi clan led by the dynamic Varang. These characters are a bit like the bad guys, challenging the family bonds of Jake and Neytiri, and testing their resilience.

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The Academy acknowledges the invaluable contributions of Essex Edwards, James Jacobs, Jernej Barbic, Crawford Doran, and Andrew van Straten in the design and development of Ziva VFX. Their expertise and dedication have been instrumental in bringing this project to life.

Get ready to take your digital character creation to the next level with Ziva VFX! Imagine the possibilities of constructing and simulating muscles, fat, fascia, and skin with unparalleled precision. We are thrilled to announce the incredible integration of an artist-friendly interface with a robust, physically accurate solver. This breakthrough has paved the way for a new era of creativity, empowering a diverse range of studios to bring their vision to life. The use of physical metaphors, known for their clarity, is a key factor in this achievement.

Javor Kalojanov and Kimball Thurston's incredible work on the development of Wavelength FX's ML Denoiser is truly outstanding and deserving of the highest recognition!