Feb 28

adding surfaces to singleshadingswitch using MEL

Posted in: Programming & Development
hi
i am trying to add selected objects to the single shading switch,

well i first run the project i get this error

procedure AEswitchAddButtonCB not found, but later if i once manually open single shading switch i click on Add Surfaces i have this procedure in memory,

my ultimate objective is to load the items in shape column of singleshadingSwitch using this method

Code:

AEswitchAddButtonCB ($sssName) input inShape inSingle;

but i also tried using this method

Code:

listConnections -source true -destination false "vdfvsss.input[1]";
listConnections -source true -destination false "vdfvsss.input[1].inShape";

doesnt work…

can anyone help how cani add items to single shading swithc using mel…

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Feb 28

LA Tax Accountant Recommendations

Posted in: Professional Career Advice!
I’m looking for recommendations for a good tax accountant who knows a lot about the VFX industry and can advise me on deductions and general tax info about freelancing. Needs to be in LA, preferably anywhere between Santa Monica and Hollywood.

I’ve always worked staff but now my taxes have gotten pretty complicated. So I’m looking for someone to help prepare last year’s and advise me for the future.

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Feb 28

Building a Computer…

Posted in: The Pad
I’m planning to build a computer, got any advice on what I should get for the following? I’d appreciate it if you can tell me the "minimum" and the "ideal" stuff that I should get.

Motherboard
Processor
Video Card
RAM
Hard-disk Space
Monitor Size

Also, should I model the computer to more of a "gaming machine?"

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Feb 28

Iloura’s Australia making-of

Posted in: australia

Iloura has an Australia making-of clip on its website.

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Feb 28

what am i doing wrong here

Posted in: Programming & Development
Code:

int $k = 0;
//Start from 0 to total obj in list
while( $k < size($objSel) ) {
//Set inSingle of inShape based on counter
setAttr ($sssName+".i[$k].it `rand 1`");
print "\n";
print $objSel[$k];
print "\n";
//`rand 1` above generates a random number on the fly
$k++;
//Better increment the counter or you'll be stuck in a loop
}

is giving error // Error: Invalid attribute index: gfnsss.i[$k].it `rand 1` // why ?

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Feb 28

for junior TD job what type of reel should one make

Posted in: Professional Career Advice!
to go for junior TD level job what type of reel should one make?
and also what are set of jobs does a TD do from junior level to senior ?
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Feb 28

Banding Problems in post

Posted in: Beginners Talk
Hi.

Fairly, simple question to you.

I’m compositing some 3d elements with a gradient background, and adding DOF.

The problems is, before adding DOF, I set the "ramp scatter" in the background to a good amount (to prevent banding) but after I add depth of field, just because it "blurs" and "softens" all the areas at the background (focusing a foreground object) banding starts to happen again.

How can I prevent/minimise banding in these kind of situations ? For the time being, I dont want to leave this as it is now.

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Feb 28

Buck, Cypheraudio : STEPP

Posted in: 1

Buck was commissioned by Cactus to direct a campaign for Colorado’s State Tobacco Education & Prevention Partnership (STEPP). T.O based CypherAudio did the sound design, music and mix.
Watch Ravens | Dragons.

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Feb 28

Addikt : FITC

Posted in: 1

Addikt.nl created this opening trailer for FITC Amsterdam which wrapped up this weekend. (via FEED).

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Feb 28

3D Character Animator

Posted in: The Job Lot
A Midwest, US, studio is seeking a 3D Character Animator for an upcoming project.
Candidates must be proficient in modeling, texturing, lighting, and animating characters. Experience in camera tracking and compositing is preferred. Project runs approximately March 1st to April 30th. Must be available for on-site work during portions of the project.

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=817

closes: 4 Mar 2009

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