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Feb
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Feb
17
fbx help
Posted in: NUKE from The FoundryI’m trying to import some fbx data into nuke.
When the 3D guys open the fbx in maya, everything lines up (cameras and objects), but when i load in the fbx into the camera and readgeo node in Nuke, the camera is too far back.
Needless to say i’m pretty new at this, but can someone walk me through the steps?
I’ve tried the things in the manual, but that leads to the camera not being in the right position.
When the 3D guys open the fbx in maya, everything lines up (cameras and objects), but when i load in the fbx into the camera and readgeo node in Nuke, the camera is too far back.
Needless to say i’m pretty new at this, but can someone walk me through the steps?
I’ve tried the things in the manual, but that leads to the camera not being in the right position.
Also, does nuke measure hapature and vapature differently to maya? (mm vs. inches?)
Thanks so much for the help.
Tom
Feb
17
Climax are one of the leading creative lights of independent games development with a great history, but our future is even more exciting with awesome titles such as Silent Hill Origins, Ferrari, Viva Piñata for Windows and an unannounced title for Codemasters as well as our stunning and refreshing take on the horror genre and our original ground breaking next-gen game for the PS3 and the Xbox 360.
Climax truly is an exciting, creative and fun place to work and we currently have an exceptional opportunity for a talented Audio Technician.
You will be responsible for and experience in:
Character, cut-scene, environmental atmosphere, foley, and game \ interface sound effects creation and implementation.
Experience using common audio editing tools such as Sound Forge.
In game implementation using the FMOD 3rd party audio engine.
Mixing and balancing of sound effects in game.
Working directly with other developers to implement the audio for new game features and content.
Edit and time voice over audio for use in game and in cinematics.
Managing audio memory requirements to maximize audio quality within restricted memory limits across multiple platforms.
LODing or restructuring sounds so that they use less memory on lower end platforms.
Experience using the following software is useful, Audition, Vegas, Cakewalk, Cubase, Pro Tools.
If this is of interest please contact me directly on sgodfrey@climaxgroup.com
Feb
17
I am currently in the process of learning shake… here is a brief explanation of what I am trying to create:
I have a paper texture image in the background, on top of that I want to animate separate grayscale images on top of that. I wan to to layer the grayscale images on top of the paper background using a method similar to Photoshop’s "multiply" effect.
The iMult node seems to do this, but everything outside of the top image frame then turns black (non-transparent). I found if I turn on the "Ignore Zero" option in the iMult it solves this problem, but creates 2 more… there is a now a black line outlining the image border and any black areas of the image are also now transparent.
I’m hoping there is a simple fix for this! This is driving me crazy… thank you for any help anyone can give!
Feb
17
Aardman Animations, Bristol
Position: Lead Lighting & Shading TD
1 Year contract – immediate start
Salary dependent on experience
Aardman Animations is looking for a talented and experienced Lighting & Shading Technical Director to work at our Bristol studio. This position is initially for a period of 1 year with an immediate start.
The CGI department is involved principally in the production of commercials, and occasionally broadcast and short films. It is also involved in the CG aspects of Aardman’s Features slate.
You will be expected to provide support across the department in lighting/rendering and shading. Setting up lighting/shading workflow and providing complete lit shots on all CGI productions including commercials, short films and stings.
You should be highly proficient in Maya (Mel, Python) and Renderman (SL,RIB,RMS) and must have experience in a production environment. You will also need proven compositing skills (After Effects, Fusion). Experience in other areas of CG production would be a bonus.
You should be highly creative in both technical and artistic problem solving, with a positive and pro-active approach. We’d also expect you to be supportive and team focused , with strong communication skills.
Please apply by sending a written application with comprehensive CV together with a showreel (to include details of your input for each shot) to:
Amanda Ososami
HR Department
Aardman Animations Gas Ferry Road Bristol BS1 6UN
A full job description and person specification is available from our webstie, www.aardman.com/jobs.
The closing date for these positions is Friday 27 February 2009. No applications will be accepted after this date.
Feb
17
Hook : Toyota/Lexus CG spot ~ Making of
Posted in: 11200 Buildings, 7 Million polygons, 64 Red Bulls and 9 Gallons of coffee went into Michigan based Hook’s Toyota/Lexus Mindfield project.
Feb
17
By now, most of you have probably heard that The Orphanage has suspended operations. (Co-founder Stu Maschwitz explains further on his blog.)
This is as good time as any to appreciate Stu’s recently updated directorial reel, which shows off his finely developed acumen for storytelling and compelling visuals.
It should be noted that Orphanage Animation Studio, headed by Genndy Tartakovsky, is unaffected by The Orphanage’s closure and is still hard at work on The Power of the Dark Crystal.
NOTE: This post was amended to correct an attribution error. Thanks to JuanBreton for his helpful email.
Posted on Motionographer
Feb
17
Guys
i do know many would have asked this question several times before but let me make things clear . I would like u guys to suggest me the best places to study VFX in Canada or US . My interest lies mainly in order of vfx compositing , Dynamic effects , modelling and animation ( not rigging characters like stuff) of now. And i have no prob with long courses if it doesnt costs much and i do consider cash as factor.
i do know many would have asked this question several times before but let me make things clear . I would like u guys to suggest me the best places to study VFX in Canada or US . My interest lies mainly in order of vfx compositing , Dynamic effects , modelling and animation ( not rigging characters like stuff) of now. And i have no prob with long courses if it doesnt costs much and i do consider cash as factor.
I have my bachelors in science and right now doing a course in vfx in India as i thought my field of interest certainly lies in vfx and would like to expose to global standards.. waiting for ur suggestions….
Feb
17
Andrew Zbihlyj : updates
Posted in: 1Toronto based artist/illustrator Andrew Zbihlyj updated his site pieceofshow.com with great new work.
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