And the trend continues…

LINK: Sony Imageworks opens visual effects studio in Chennai

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So the running tally of the number of state side VFX Houses opening in foreign markets (excluding Canada) is:

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How does everyone feel about this? I myself am not that surprised and kind of have mixed feelings towards the word ‘outsourcing’.

Speaking of ‘outsourcing’, that just happens to be the title of the lastest ‘VFX Show’ podcast over at PixelCorps.tv. If you haven’t already subscribed, do yourself and favor and follow the link below. It’s a really insightful and entertaining look on the industry we work in.

LINK: The VFX Show Podcast

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And just in case you are like me and wondering…”Where the is Chennai?” Here’s a little info on the newest city to host a major American VFX House. Courtesy of Wikipedia…

LINK: Wikipedia – Chennai

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Alright, that’s that for this morning. Now it’s time to go get ready for work, and get through the last day until our much needed Vacation!

Talk to you all soon…