James Clarke

James Clarke

VFX journalist

James has written about movies and popular culture since 2001. His books include Blue Eyed Cool: Paul Newman, Bodies in Heroic Motion: The Cinema of James Cameron, The Virgin Film Guide: Animated Films and The Year of the Geek. In addition to his books, James has written for magazines including 3D World and Imagine FX.

In addition to writing on film and animation, James teaches screenwriting. He has taught on the MA Screenwriting course at London Film School and is currently a Visiting Lecturer at Birmingham City University. He has worked as a Script Reader for the British Film Institute and as a tutor for the BFI Film Academy scheme.

Latest articles by James Clarke

Masters of the Air VFX

Flights of Creativity: the VFX behind Masters of the Air

By James Clarke published

DNEG visual effects supervisor Xavier Bernasconi discusses working on high-flying WWII series.

VFX
Jellyfish Pictures

Creating a whole world with Jellyfish Pictures

By James Clarke published

New creative director Archie Donato discusses the VFX and animation studio’s philosophy, leading a team, and the joy of creativity.

3D Animation
Artist insight; mechanical camel concept

Artist insight: pro advice from The Gnomon Workshop's best instructors

By James Clarke published

Art advice from four digital art masters - Pascal Blanch, Andy Park, Hamish Frater and Rembert Montald.

Digital Art
The art of Wayfinder; an anime style character reach out of the picture frame

Making Wayfinder: Airship Syndicate's art team interviewed

By James Clarke published

Wayfinder's creative director, Joe Madureira, and his team reveal the secrets in their concept art for the upcoming RPG.

Video Game Design
Still from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

The VFX behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

By James Clarke published

A behind-the-scenes peek at the new movie.

VFX
Monster University still

How Pixar has changed in the last 20 years

By James Clarke published

A look back at the studio's past.

3D Animation
Making The Voice in the Hollow using Unreal Engine 5; a girl in a mask

Making the Unreal Engine 5 film The Voice in the Hollow

By James Clarke published

Director Miguel Ortega explains how Unreal Engine 5 enabled the creation of the animated fable, The Voice in the Hollow.

Movies & TV Shows
Pixar's Luca

The animation secrets of Pixar's Luca

By James Clarke published

Discover how Pixar's Luca was brought to the screen.

3D Animation
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Lion King CGI: Behind the scenes

By James Clarke last updated

Learn the VFX secrets behind the epic Lion King CGI movie.

CGI
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