Feb 25

Giant Freaking Robot

Posted in: Demo Reels!
Hello everyone,

This is my first student project for studio 2 at Savannah College of art and Design. It was a collaborative project involving several people, months of hard work, and plenty of challenges. Al Torres: Lighting, shaders, modeling (maya+MR) Bum Joon Kim:modeling, animation (maya) ‘Neon’ Shaun Galinak: Effects, supporting animation, textures (houdini) Adam Flynn: Compositing (shake). The whole breakdown was created using houdini’s compositing side.

link in HD:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmk4ArIKBEY&fmt=22

Down loadable breakdown version – (right click…save as)
http://www.neonshaun.com/studio/movs/effectsdown.mov

Here are some snapshots:

C&C welcomed!

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Feb 25

Syndrome Flies For Dyrdek’s MTV Fantasy Factory

Posted in: Industry News
[NEWS=”http://www.cgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/fantasyfactory_thumb.jpg”]18801[/NEWS]LA-based directing collective and design/animation group Syndrome just rolled out the show open for Rob Dyrdek’s new MTV show Fantasy Factory. The graphically explosive sequence shows renowned street skater Rob Dyrdek bouncing rapidly through a colorful fantasyland of pipes, ramps, and funnels leading from city streets to twisting pipeworks to the mouth of a lion, among other incredible scenes. Dyrdek’s mascot, Meaty – a mainstay from his original show, Rob and Big – of course accompany him on this rapid-fire montage, joined by new puppy and sidekick Beefy.

To capture this dynamic graphical world, Syndrome shot Dyrdek against a greenscreen and transposed him over the boarded-out scenes. The idea was to create a video that symbolized the free-flowing thoughts in Rob’s head as they materialized in a stylized fashion, capturing his vivid imagination.

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“We had a blast with this one!” noted Syndrome’s Executive Producer Monica Blackburn. “Rob and his crew were great to work with. We were really excited to have this opportunity to showcase Syndrome’s ever-evolving capabilities with such a creatively intense crew on a high-profile new show.”

Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory, which launched on MTV on Feb. 8, revolves around a fantasy warehouse in Los Angeles loaded with an incredible skate park, a giant skate ramp launching into a foam pit, a basketball court, Dyrdek’s office loaded with his massive collection of skate decks, and “Corpo,” a corporate office on the second floor that houses his lawyer, toy designer, and executives, among others. Dyrdek will include a whole cast of characters, including an SUV named Stormtrooper, a three-wheeled car named T-Rex that can outrace a Ferrari, and, of course, his dogs Meaty and Beefy.

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“Syndrome killed the open,” said Rob Dyrdek. “I wanted something that captured the insanity of what we’re doing with this show and they nailed it. From the live action skating, to the funky graphics – it really sets up the kind of Willy-Wonka fun that we have on the show.”

The Creds:
Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory: Main Title and Show Package Design
Air Date: February 2009
Network: MTV

Concept/Design/VFX: Syndrome

About Robot Films:
Robot Films is a Los Angeles-based creative lab producing music videos, feature and short film, web content, TV and commercials. Lead by veteran Founder/Director Chris Robinson and Executive Producer Amanda Fox, Robot offers a wide range of services, boundless energy, and vast experience . In addition, Robot houses directing collective and design/animation group, Syndrome who are prolific directors and often collaborate on Robot directed jobs. Syndrome is a multi-disciplined trio comprised of Directors/Designers Micah Hancock, James Larese, and Mars Sandoval. Syndrome’s primary focus is merging science with soul, and manipulating technology for the sake of creative growth and artistic expression.

RELATED LINKS
www.robotfilmcompany.com

www.syndromestudio.com

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Feb 25

Volume 07: Crookers

Posted in: Crookers, Italo Disco, Mix Series, Rusko, The FADER

Like a smoking hot laser beam shooting straight from the moon to your pasta bowl,  DJ duo Crookers mixed up their patent brand of italian space travel with some classic hits from their mom’s record collection and crafted installment number 7 of the We Make It Good Mix series. 40 minutes of full-on gnarlesberger dubstep, italo pop and the best of deee best in dancey dance. Be sure to download and be sure to check out our awesomest friends at theFADER.com.

Download audio file (we-make-it-good-mix-series-vol-07.mp3)

DOWNLOAD HERE!!!

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INTRO IN ITALIAN:ENGLISH

We made this mix in the only 2 days off in the last 2 month of crazy world touring…mixin in Old Italian stuff with Rusko Dubstep and some fresh beat from our inbox…it seem like have pizza with spaghetti with Chocolate and Caramelle inside..strange…but sounds good!
Important : there’s jus one song of us!!!!! it’s a MIRACLE.
ciao a tutti, baci in bocca, salutateci la famiglia e stateci bene!
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TRKLST :

Marino Marini “Era scritto nel cielo”
An old 45″ from my mother collection…

DATA “Rapture part2″
Bot gave me this in Amsterdam airport…love the beat!

Rusko “Boo Woost” / Caspa “Where’s BEST SH*T RIGHT NOW!

Equipe84 “Io ho in mente te”
I saw them LIVE in Omegna with my papà when i was 5…this song is a strange “fullytambourine” version.

Bombaman “Exia” (Setsuna mix)
Next NicSarno’s ESP RECORD release…MEEEEEEERDA…

Isa GT Feat. Crookers “Pelao”
This is our new mix of Isa GT “Pelao” out soon on Man Rec (BIG UP DANIEL!)

DropTheLime “Hear me” (BSS Mix)
We want Luca do some vocal for us!…and Buraka Co-Produce a song with us…respect!

Hugo Moya “Move”
Great beat!

Dj Mujava “Township Funk” (Radioclit mix)
One of the best song this year.

Sound of Stereo (Nic Sarno re-trix)
Nic is THE REAL freakyaudioeditor…this tune sick !

Dj Cleo “Rutheless”
I had this in our inbox…don’t know nothin about it but it’s good.

Mr.Oizo “Cut20DIck”
RealGENIO.

Lucio Battisti “Il Veliero”
Incredible mood…and perfect words.

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Feb 25

Mother & jumP Open It Up To Full Throttle

Posted in: Industry News
[NEWS=”http://www.cgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/pic-fullthrottle_thumb.jpg”]18800[/NEWS]New York-based creative editorial company jumP recently collaborated with Mother on a six spot campaign showcasing a behind the scenes racetrack view for the energy drink Full Throttle. The :30 and :60 spots pique our senses as various types of race inspired music sets the tone for the high-energy build up. Flashes of Full Throttle are intercut throughout, showing how the drivers and their entourages get “fueled up” for the intense races. Editor Luis Moreno keeps us on the edge of our seats by jump cutting from one scene to next.

By creating discontinuous scenes, Moreno creates a form of emotional continuity that makes us feel like spectators.

jumP is an award-winning, New York-based creative editorial boutique focusing on commercials, features, short films, music videos, and emerging media content. The firm works with a wide-range of top-tier brands, directors, and agencies continually delivering powerful and efficient results for each of its clients.

The company roster includes Partner/Editors: Luis Moreno and Michael Saia, Editors: Lin Polito, William Zitser and David Bryen, Partner/Managing Director: Dee Tagert and Executive Producer Elizabeth Krajewski.

The Creds:
Client: Full Throttle
Spots Title: Good Morning :60; The Faces :60; The Machine :30; Left Behind :60; To the Line :30; Legend :60

Agency: Mother New York
Art Director: Mat Driscoll
Creative Director(s): Linus Karlsson, Paul Malmstrom
Copywriter: Greg Hunter
Agency Producer: Michael Aaron

Prod Company: Greencard Pictures
Director: Linus Karlsson
Director of Photography: Crille Forsberg
EP: Nick Kadner
Producer: Hend Baghdady

Editorial: jumP/NY
Editor: Luis Moreno
Assistant Editor: David Bryen
Managing Director: Dee Tagert
Producer: Jenna Louie

Telecine: The Mill
Colorist: Damien Van Der Cruyssen

VFX Company: Manic
Artist: Eddie Reina

Finishing: Manic

Sound Design: Manic
Sound Designer: Stephane Guyot
About jumP:

RELATED LINKS
www.nycjump.com

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Feb 25

Psyop’s Inferno

Posted in: cerberus, game trailer, General, hell, interview, mouth monster, Psyop

“The Divine Comedy,” written by Dante Alighieri in the 14th century, is an allegorical vision of the christian afterlife, depicting a journey through the three realms of the dead. This is a big story.

So, as modern, classy people, we remake it into a video game.

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With Psyop at the helm, EA’s “Dante’s Inferno” game trailer captured the imagination of the 13 year old boy inside of me (note to audience: I am not a boy). Knowing that fact says something about the impression this trailer has on someone that loves the original story, but hates video games.

“Inferno” is distinguishably different from most game trailers. Psyop’s spin takes us to an organic place that the 3D game trailer genre has seldom gone before. It’s got the elements of being a cheese-ball 3D showpiece: a glow-y woman, a beefed up man in armor grunting.

But “Inferno” could care less about being a glossy 3D trailer, and more about rendering Hell with all its might—slovenly liquefied flames, orifice-shaped monstrosities tearing through the blurry mess of a rotting flesh landscape. It’s poetic and sick. We’re in hell, and I love it.

Read our interview with the creators at Psyop behind “Dante’s Inferno” game trailer.

UPDATE: Psyop has graciously shared their storyboards and some concept development imagery with us.

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Psyop’s Inferno

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Feb 25

Eharmony really works : Kim Jong II

Posted in: 1

Who says Eharmony doesn’t work?? “I am 5 year Spelling B champion of North Korea … you know that?”

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Feb 25

International Short Film Festival in Toulouse/FRANCE

Posted in: VFXTalk Short Film Forum
Hello,
Master’s degree students in AGCOM ( Administration and Management de la Communication) are releasing 6th consecutive year of their Short Film festival called Concoursdecourts in Toulouse/FRANCE.
The director, even if professional or amateur, need to send their works until monday-on 9th march midnight.
The originality of this competition is being derived from its both national- international dimension.
The registration is from now open, everybody can send his/her film of maximum 15′ lenght in order to be evaluated on the occasion of our festival.
This year a jury composed of cinema professionals will be present to select the films and also to give awards to the winning films in the closing night which is going to be in june 2009.
Would you please attach your worksheet with your synopsis and scenario and also shooting script. You’re free in your subject of the film.
You can reach to the registration form and regulations on : www.myspace.com/concoursdecourts.
Thank you for your attention. For further information : concoursdecourts@ymail.com
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Feb 25

Theodore Daley

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Theodore Daley has just updated his site with a ton of new work.

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Feb 25

Matchmove Reel Joseph

Posted in: Demo Reels!

please pour in your critics and comments and as always thanks in advance:)

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Feb 25

Bournemouth MA in Digital Effects

Posted in: Professional Career Advice!
Hi has anyone attended the Bournemouth University MA in Digital Effects or Msc in Computer Animation & Visual Effects? What I heard from a friend who went there said you don’t need to have a degree to apply to the masters program but even a diploma would do with good portfolio work and I believe you need to have some working experience? Would like to know about this. Thanks.
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