Visual Effects Society (VES) Award Winners

As expected, Life of Pi cleans up here, and I expect it will repeat with a Best Visual Effects Oscar. In the animation categories, Brave takes a clean sweep showing some muscle in the Animated Feature race. If it wins BAFTA, then it could surprise on Oscar night.

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Feature Motion Picture
Life of Pi

Outstanding Animation in an Animated Feature Motion Picture
Brave

Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Feature Motion Picture
The Impossible

Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture
Life of Pi: Richard Parker

Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Feature Motion Picture
Brave: Merida

Outstanding FX and Simulation Animation in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture
Life of Pi: Storm of God


Outstanding Created Environment in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture
The Avengers: Midtown Manhattan

Outstanding Created Environment in an Animated Feature Motion Picture
Brave: The Forest

Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Outstanding Compositing in a Feature Motion Picture
Life of Pi: Storm of God

Outstanding Models in a Feature Motion Picture
The Avengers: Helicarrier

Outstanding FX and Simulation Animation in an Animated Feature Motion Picture
Brave

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Program
Game of Thrones: Volar Morghulis

Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Broadcast Program
Boardwalk Empire: Episode 308

Outstanding Real-Time Visuals in a Video Game
Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Commercial
Nike: Biomorph

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project
Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem

Outstanding Animated Character in a Commercial or Broadcast Program
Game of Thrones: Training the Dragons

Outstanding Created Environment in a Commercial or Broadcast Program
Game of Thrones: Pyke

Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a Commercial or Broadcast Program
ZombiU

Outstanding FX and Simulation Animation in a Commercial or Broadcast Program
Guinness: Cloud

Outstanding Compositing in a Broadcast Program
Game of Thrones, Episode 210: White Walker Army

Outstanding Compositing in a Commercial
Chevy 2012 Silverado

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Student Project
Natalis