[ JOURNAL ]
THE
WORKBENCH.
Notes from the studio. Production diaries, craft essays, technical breakdowns, and the occasional hot take.
FEATURED
PRODUCTION DIARY
An inside look at the production pipeline, render farm logistics, and creative compromises behind the UAE’s first independent CGI sci-fi film.
FAISAL AL-MANSOUR · APR 28, 2026 · 12 MIN READ
CRAFT
Why hand-drawn boards still beat AI shot suggestions for narrative work.
YASMIN KHOURY · APR 14, 2026 · 6 MIN READ
TECHNICAL
From paint flake density to clearcoat IOR — a practical guide for automotive CGI.
LINA HADDAD · MAR 30, 2026 · 9 MIN READ
TECHNICAL
How we approached sub-millimetre detail for haute horlogerie clients.
LINA HADDAD · MAR 18, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
STUDIO NEWS
After two years of R&D, our generative storytelling platform is opening up.
FAISAL AL-MANSOUR · MAR 04, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
CRAFT
A short essay on why pencils outperform algorithms in pre-production.
YASMIN KHOURY · FEB 20, 2026 · 5 MIN READ
STUDIO NEWS
We’re looking for a senior Houdini FX TD to lead our simulations team.
STUDIO · FEB 12, 2026 · 3 MIN READ