how to create smoke effect in combustion

HEY FRIENDS

im doing a telefilm with a handycam

i have a shot in that… A guy follows some smoky character….

suddenly that smoke changes into a human character….

i have a doubt in shooting it….

Should i shoot both persons at the same time or via seperate shots and use roto???

and moreover how to create that smoke effect in combustion????

or is there anyother softwares which are best to do this shot….

ur answers would be more helpfull….

how to create blood effect?????

hey guys

am a newbie combustion artist…. juz nw learning the basics in combustion….

but i had planned to shoot a movie (45 mins telefilm) using handycam

i need to create blood effect in a particular outdoor shootin footage…

but i dont know how to do it… could anyone tell me how to create blood effects in combustion?

orelse could anyone get me the tutorial link for that….

it would be much helpfull…

F5 Additions: 1st Ave Machine and Elan Lee

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We’ve added two new speakers to the F5 lineup: 1st Avenue Machine and Elan Lee.

You probably know 1st Ave. from their numerous postings on Motionographer. Ever since they busted onto the scene with their distinctive blend of storytelling and high-end CG, they’ve been on everyone’s radar. Lately, they’ve expanded their operations to include new directorial voices and an even broader scope of projects.

Elan Lee is considered by many to be one of the foremost Alternate Reality Gaming designers in the world. He has been featured in WIRED magazine, The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and the Wall Street Journal for his ground-breaking ideas in entertainment and gaming.

Check out the full lineup of speakers on the F5 site. We’ve done our best to present a mix of top talent from across a range of related disciplines. The best artists aren’t easily pigeonholed; the same should be true for the best events.

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F5 Additions: 1st Ave Machine and Elan Lee

Need help with “Automatic spider in Maya with set driven keys”

Need help to get Automatic spider in Maya with set driven keys i have found a tutorial but it is not that the best. here is the link to what i have found if the is a better one out the please let me know. Thanks
http://www.pixero.com/tutorials_spider.html

Peugeot 3008 vs Zamak

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The french team of directors Stéphane Leloutre & Tim Miltat worked with the 3D shop Sabotage Studio in Paris to bring the characters of Olivier Bucheron aka Zamak to live.

His characters chase a Peugeot 3008 until there is a scene in the end with boxes which feels a bit like being from a different spot. Two Left Hands threw in some Stop Motion Goodness for that part. Overall the animation is really nice, the 3D work is up to the job.

The real treat in the spot is seeing Zamak’s characters moving and interacting. The original designs are apparently made with ZSpheres. Very cool.

He has a little making of of the spot on his blog.

Credits

Produced by Gery Bouchez, Lorin Horwitz
Compositing Camille Delamarre
Supervisor Clement Choblet, Jerome Lionard
3D by Yves Bosson, Jeremie Morcomble, Cedric Poligne, Gregory Thomas, Margaux Durand-Rival, Ludovic Mannoni, Florian Durand, Laurent Wach, Blandine Le Cointe
2D by Lenaic Favard, Florian Senand, Michael Rouayroux, Emmanuel Pichereau
Stop Motion by Two Left Hands
Didier Lefouest

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Peugeot 3008 vs Zamak

The Mill Help Norwich Union Change to AVIVA

[NEWS=”http://www.cgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/aviva_bruce_thumb.jpg”]18379[/NEWS]The Mill has collaborated with AMV BBDO and Serious Pictures to produce two new starry spots for the AVIVA rebrand. Entitled ‘Name Change’ the commercials celebrate the change in name of Norwich Union to AVIVA using a host of A-list celebrities. Directed by Vaughan Arnell the tongue and cheek commercials include appearances from a top Hollywood star, a comic, musicians and a famous model. ‘Name Change – Bruce’, begins with a scene which catapults the viewer into a Die Hard shot only to find a Bruce Willis of old and new sitting beside each other in an action packed car sequence.

The Bruce Willis of new asks the camera “Would Walter Willis have got to play the leading man?” This spot also features appearances from Elle Macpherson, Alice Cooper and Ringo Starr.

The second of the two spots, ‘Name Change – Ringo’ begins with black and white footage from ‘60s Beatles-mania. Using the same background footage as before it cuts to a shot of the current Ringo Starr asking “Would any of this have happened to me if I’d have still been Richard Starkey?” Other stars featuring in this spot are rock star Alice Cooper, Dame Edna doing stand up and Bruce Willis.

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Lead Flame, Barnes, said: “Our work on AVIVA was divided into two totally separate films. Both projects were generally shot, edited and posted together. We were all keen to allow each of the five vignettes to have a different look and feel. The most interesting era to recreate was the Alice Cooper early 70s tube-camera. The production company managed to track down an old 30+ year old studio camera which gave the image that blown out, electronic studio feel. Once the old footage was sourced and transferred the modern day stars were composited into each scenario.”


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Barnes added: “In ’I am John’ each character finds themselves in one scenario, with their alter-ego delivering a line to camera. Each split screen shot features a moving camera usually tracking into position. This was carefully choreographed on set to provide consistency and then tracked together at The Mill in flame. In between many of the scenarios are short time-lapse sequences which add pace and visual interest. These were all shot alongside the main production on a Digital SLR stills camera. This allowed the director to concentrate on the principle filming while a very small ‘second-unit – of one – shot extra material in and around the set.”


CREDITS
Agency: AMV BBDO

Creatives: Mike Durban & Tony Strong

Producer: Anita Sasdy

Production Company: Serious Pictures

Director: Vaughan Arnell

DP: Nicola Pecorini

Producer: Donnie Masters

Editing Company: The Quarry

Editor: Bruce Townsend

Post Production: The Mill

Producer: Liz Browne & Andrew Salem

Telecine: Paul Harrison

Lead Flame: Barnes & Ben Turner

Flame Assist: Paul Wilmot

After Effects: Bob Wolf & Dominic Burgess

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Color range

dose fusion have something similar to color range (photoshop)?
or a way to do it?
thx