The VES Award for Excellent Visible Results in a Photoreal Function went to Avatar: The Method of Water, which garnered 9 VES Awards together with Excellent Animated Character in a Photoreal Function (Kiri). Excellent Created Surroundings in a Photoreal Function (The Reef), Excellent Digital Cinematography in a CG Undertaking, Excellent Mannequin in a Photoreal or Animated Undertaking (The Sea Dragon), Excellent Results Simulations in a Photoreal Function (Water Simulations), Excellent Compositing & Lighting in a Function (Water Integration), Excellent Particular (Sensible) Results in a Photoreal Undertaking (Present Machine and Wave Pool) and The Rising Know-how Award (Water Toolset).
(Photographs courtesy of twentieth Century Studios)