Film and Pen

Visual Development

3 articles

Indie filmmaker using AI software to generate a visual storyboard with 3D scene references and stylized video concepts on a futuristic computer.
Production

Top 6 AI Software Tools for Indie Filmmaker Pre-Production in 2026

A filmmaker can now generate a full visual storyboard from a script, complete with 3D scene references and stylized video concepts, in a single afternoon.

Victor Ren·August 4, 2026
Shadowy figures falling away from the Marvel Studios logo, symbolizing layoffs impacting the visual development team.
Media Industry

Disney layoffs impact Marvel's visual development team

After 16 years and contributing to 15 films and series, Andy Park, head of visual development at Marvel Studios, was laid off, alongside nearly the entire award-winning team responsible for the MCU's

Leo Hartmann·June 20, 2026
Filmmakers using VR and AR headsets to visualize a 3D scene model during film pre-visualization, highlighting AI-driven concept frame generation.
Behind the Scenes

What is VR/AR in film pre-visualization and why does it matter?

Filmmakers can now generate multiple concept frames for a scene in just 5-10 seconds using AI, dramatically accelerating early-stage visual development.

Victor Ren·May 14, 2026