Jan
20
About On-Air graphics software
Posted in: The PadSorry if this post is off-topic.
I am wondering which On-Air graphics software is regarded as the most popular one in the TV industry. I only know Avid’s Deko …
Thanks.
Jan
20
Out of this world..
Posted in: Work in Progress (WiP)In the past i have spend hours and hours trying to get planets to look right. In the end i did come up with a great planet that you can zoom into a reasonable amount. That file was nearly 1GB and took a 4GB machine to render it out..
So the other day i thought I’d come back to the whole planet thing with a different approach. Thinking how I’d do it if a client asked me to do it, time being money etc.
What i came up with was a 2.5D approach, mapping a NASA photo onto part of a sphere and only working with that past of the planet. I removed the specularity from the NASA image and any camera reflexes. Then made a new specular map, mainly just where the oceans were..
This is what i had when rendered..
Jan
20
Music?
Posted in: Beginners TalkHi guys dos any body here know where i can purchase music on line nothing special but am shooting something just random things and i would like to have cool music to edit to it. Something cool with beat is there such a place.
Thanks
Jan
20
VFX bakeoff report
Posted in: Visual effects awardsVFX Oscar Bakeoff 2009: The Dance of the Superheroes, at VFXWorld.
Jan
20
December CGW
Posted in: 1div xmlns=http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtmlpThe December 2008 issue of Computer Graphics World is now a href=http://cgw.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=nm=type=Publishingmod=Publications%3A%3AArticlemid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791tier=2did=6B67C440AD0F42A0B291F41675397275dtxt=Volume:%2031%20Issue:%2012%20(Dec.%202008)online/a, and includes articles on emThe Spirit/em and a bunch of VFX supes’ favourite work from the year./p/div
Jan
20
LUMA PICTURES, located in sunny Venice Beach, CA. is looking for experienced compositors. Luma is an artist driven company with a great work environment and emphasis on quality film VFX work. There are many opportunities to grow while having fun along the way and a long-term staff position is available for the right candidate.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Matte extraction
– Integration of 3D elements into live action plates
– Integration of green screen and other elements into live action plates
QUALIFICATIONS:
– Artist should have at least two years of experience working on feature films
– Artist must know Shake or Nuke extremely well
– Understanding multi pass 3D compositing required
– Strong time management skills and extremely organized
SUBMISSIONS: If you think you fit the bill, email your resume, a link to your online reel/portfolio and a shot breakdown to jobs_Q109@luma-pictures.com. Please make the email subject "ATTN: Recruiting Compositor". Do not attach images or movie files to your email because they will get filtered out. E-mail/electronic submissions are recommended, as they are likely to be reviewed more promptly. If you prefer to send hard copies, you can submit a resume, reel, shot breakdown and cover letter to:
Attention: Recruiting – Compositor
Luma Pictures
248 Westminster Ave
Venice, CA 90291
Submitted materials will not be returned and no phone calls please.
www.luma-pictures.com
Jan
20
I was reading about PYMEL
I see it says do more with code less, on the other hand wheni had a look at what pymel is importing , its importing everything
Code:
from pymel import * # safe to import into main namespace
for x in ls( type='transform'):
x.sx >> s.sy # connection operator
x.sx <> s.sy # disconnection operator
x.tx.disconnect() # smarter methods (all conn. broken when no arg passed)
x.rotate.set( 1, 1, 1 )
move( x, [1, 2, 3] )
trans = x.translate.get()
trans *= x.scale.get() # vector math
x.translate.set(trans) # ability to pass list/vector args
mel.myMelScript( x.type(), trans) # automatic handling of mel commands
print x.longName() # object oriented design
print sceneName().namebase # path manipulation
so how efficient do you think PYMEL Might be if anyone here has tried a hand on it…
Jan
20
TEG/Bearfight + Sehsucht: Tetley “Red”
Posted in: elephant, fluid simulation, General, ink, tea
The Ebeling Group has expanded its family with the addition of London-based Bearfight, a collective headed up by Christopher Hewitt (formerly DSTRUKT).
To herald their arrival, Bearfight and TEG have released “Red,” a lyrical spot for Tetley Tea and agency John St./Toronto. The spot was co-directed by Hamburg studio Sehsucht, whose technical prowess helped achieve the breathtaking inky simulations that drive the project. The concept’s a bit well-worn, but the execution alone is worth celebrating.
UPDATE: After doing a bit of research, I’ve learned that Bearfight didn’t exist at the time of the spot’s production. Chris Hewitt did indeed work on the spot while at Sehsucht—just not under the name of Bearfight.
Posted on Motionographer
Jan
20
Job Post : Trace Pictures ~ Toronto
Posted in: 1DESIGNERS/ANIMATORS/COMPOSITORS WANTED – TRACE PICTURES, TORONTO
* Trace needs talented designers, animators and compositors
* Broadcast/commercial experience required
* Adobe AE, Maya, Cinema 4D, Final Cut Pro an asset
* Salary to commensurate experience
* Resume/reels to jobs@tracepictures.com
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