Jul
05
fxguide on Earth and Moon
Posted in: Moonfxguide covers Cinesite’s vfx for Moon and Guerilla FX’s animation for Earth 2100.
Jul
05
xsi dynamics vs houdini dynamics
Posted in: Softimage XSIAny one can say, which is the best dynamics engine other than maya ,
whether xsi or houdini?
Jul
05
The Jacksons: Can You Feel It
Posted in: Bruce Gowers, Can You feel It, effetti visivi, Featured, Gods of Design, Michael Jackson, Motiongraphics, Robert Abel, Sergio Damele, Stranieri, Video MusicaliApprofitto della scomparsa dell’artista Michael Jackson per ricordare uno dei migliori video musicali mai prodotti in cui si fece largo uso di effetti visivi. Fu diretto da Bruce Gowers e Robert Abel. Mentre Gowers divenne famoso per aver diretto i primi video dei Queen, Robert Abel fu uno dei primi a creare effetti visivi al computer attraverso il suo studio Robert Abel and Associates (RA&A), fondato nel 1971 insieme a Con Pederson. Abel e Pederson adattarono il sistema computerizzato di camera usato in 2001 Odissea nello Spazio per creare effetti speciali per le grafiche televisive. I loro primi lavori i furono animare i loghi della ABC e la Whirpool, poi produssero una lunga serie di spot pubblicitari e loro sono le grafiche per il film Tron della Disney.
Il trattamento per il video Can You feel It fu concepito e scritto da Michael Jackson e, al di là della facile retorica del messaggio, il filmato è un piccolo capolavoro nell’uso degli effetti visivi dove i cinque fratelli Jackson, come dei giganti buoni o aspiranti Prometeo, giocano e portano al popolo i quattro elementi: il fuoco, la terra, l’aria e l’acqua. Nel video compare la coda del pavone, il volatile dava il nome alla società fondata da Michael e i suoi fratelli, Peacock Productions, scelto perchè come scrive lo stesso Michael sulle copertine degli album dei Jacksons: “… il pavone è l’unica specie che integra tutti i colori in uno e mostra questa radiosità di fuoco solo quando innamorato. Noi, come il pavone, tentiamo di integrare tutte le razze in una attraverso l’amore e il potere della musica”.
Alcune volte gli effetti audio coprono il brano musicale, una scelta strategica peculiare.
A quanto pare il costo del video fu di 100.000 dollari.
Clicca qui per vedere il video incorporato.
Articolo redatto da Sergio Damele
Jul
05
Hello Folks
after watching the tutorial you will be able to design Mouse roll over neat looking animated Menu Buttons
Click here to watch the Tutorial
Jul
05
Learn to Design Silver Shrek
Posted in: Photoshop tutorials
Jul
04
fxguide with Feng Zhu and Dav Rauch
Posted in: Iron Manfxguidetv interviews concept designer Feng Zhu and gets a Nuke demo of the HUD (Heads Up Display) design for Iron Man with Dav Rauch.
Jul
04
Undistort image in Nuke
Posted in: NUKE from The FoundryIs there any tool in nuke for undistort image ? (or with plugin)
Jul
04
Apple are really starting to change the definition of their "pro" line. I think the quote from the keynote "What isn’t pro about it" could come back to haunt. First we loose the expresscard and now this. Makes it pretty much useless for us. At least it’s only on the 13". The worst thing is they won’t even admit it.
Jul
04
Hi there,
If you loved The Hunt for Gollum and were worried that you had missed out on being part of a film like this then fear no more. Born of Hope is currently recruiting and now is your opportunity to get involved in one of the biggest and most spectacular internationally made internet films ever! Its larger, longer and more epic than Hunt for Gollum. A large cast bring an entire people to life. A host of new characters never before seen on screen! This 75min film has been in the making for almost 6 years and was what sparked the Hunt for Gollum.
Born of Hope has attracted people from around the world to join the team, even gaining support and interest from some of the original New Line Trilogy cast and crew members including Richard Taylor and the Oscar winning team at Weta Workshop and we’re currently in the final stage of the production and looking for talented Matte Painters to join our team.
This fan film is made by die-hard Lord of the Rings fans for fans hence we’re looking for passionate people who are eager to create top quality work which is up to feature film standard to bring our Middle Earth to life.
You will (re) create photo realistic matte paintings that will be used in both fully CG shots and to enhance live action footage.
Ideally you are familiar in working with live action footage and rendered cg elements, comfortable with 2.5D / 3D projections and have basic knowledge of the compositing process (which is important for proper file management, flexibility when it comes to adjustments etc.).
Being able to produce concept art prior to matte creation is a huge plus.
Were looking for pro-active, enthusiastic people who work well within a team environment and who have a professional attitude with regards to time management and image quality.
Please send a link to your online portfolio / showreel along with your application.
Our email address is:
And please check out our website to see footage, character descriptions etc
This is a non-paid position.
Thank you very much and we’re looking forward to hearing from you!
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