BBC used a Video Co Pilot Tutorial

Hi Guys,

Not sure how many of you will be watching the world cup on the BBC but did anyone see during the build up for tonight’s Argentina vs. Greece match, they used this video copilot effect/background!!

http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials/ancient_titles/

The only difference being the words and that they revolved around into English.

Hopefully, the build up to the game will be available on iPlayer later so I’ll try and add some grabs to compare.

Syndrome Studio: MTV Awards 2010

L.A based Syndrome Studio recently completed the visual branding package for this year’s 2010 MTV Movie Awards … “This included everything we love to do from motion design to 3D character animation to live-action directing and editing. Building upon the existing logo from last year, our first challenge was to give their Popcorn Man a […]

VFX teacher/TA at the top CG school in Beijing, China

The School
Association of Computer Graphics operates multiple professional CG training programs and contributes in arts and academic exchanges for international CG industry, located in Beijing, in the CBD area Jianwai SOHO.
Since the School was established in 2007, ACG has been committed to build high-end animators training program based on the international standard, and maintain good relations with the international and Chinese CG enterprises, higher education institutions, and government agencies to promote cultural exchanges. These 3 years, ACG has invited many of the top animators, special effects masters of the world come to China for a visit and doing exchange of culture and arts activities. ACG provides first-class teacher training for the institutions and universities in China, to support the Government and non-profit organizations to organize international forums and Animation Festival. For those Chinese young people who have creative potential in arts ACG provides them an international standard of animation and visual effects learning environment and communication platform. ACG also cultivates professional CG entry personnel and give the provision of high-level technical advice for the Chinese and international enterprises. ACG has good cooperation with many large-scale enterprises and CG film projects in China and has top-grade reputation. More than 1000 students come to the annual selection, there are 100 have the opportunity to get into ACG. ACG is currently the most international standards and good reputation of the CG training institutions in China, which has won the title of one of the top 10 training institutions of CG in China for the last 3 years.
In order to keep developing ACG non-profit educational projects in 2010, we intend to recruit professional Animation and Visual Effects lead teachers and teacher assistants, include intern teacher assistants.
We offer:
For the foreign teachers and teacher assistants who sign longer than one-year contract with ACG, the company will provide accommodation, visas and air tickets costs and assist to process;
In addition except teaching each year, the teachers and TAs will have chance be involved in the production of film and television projects operating by national organizations and studios;
Every year and quarter, ACG teachers will be organized to participate world-class professional forums hold by governmental organizations in China and the activities of academic lectures and seminars in the domestic first-class arts colleges and universities;
ACG teachers and TAs will have the opportunity to participate in national CG education academic exchanges and academic development activities operated by state-level educational institutions and co-sponsored by ACG;
ACG will regularly invite the world-renowned animation, special effects and other related arts masters annually, such as the Academic-Award winner, important person from international well-known film and animation production companies to come to China to engage in academic exchanges, ACG teachers will participate in the events to present ACG’s academic team.
To the intern teacher assistants who sign the three-month intern contract with ACG, the company will provide accommodation, visas and air tickets costs and assist to process;
They will be organized to participate the activities of academic lectures and seminars in the domestic first-class arts colleges and universities;
Intern TAs will also have chance to take part in film or TV production in China.

positon I
Senior Teacher of Visual Effects
Responsibilities
1. The position holder is responsible for design and developing the curriculum of Visual Effects;
2. Teaching
3. Prepare class when not teaching;
4. Help in formulation and implementation of staff training;
5. Work with management to identify TAs and translators’ work;
6. Assist in monitoring and evaluation of teaching effectiveness.
7. Help doing the promotional activities for the school.
Requirements
• Master degree in VFX or Computer Graphic in Arts
• At least 3 years relevant production experience in industry or teaching experience
• good very at making visual effects by using Houdini, Maya and After Effects kinds of VFX software and also knowledgeable on Compositing
• Strong capability of teaching and curriculum design
• Dynamic presentation skills
Position II
Jonior Teacher/TA/Intern of Visual Effects (include intern teacher assistant)
Responsibilities
1. The position holder is responsible for help the lead teacher in visual effects;
2. Assist Teaching in class;
3. Help lead teacher to prepare teaching materials;
4. Help lead teacher to design assignments and doing tutorial for the students;
5. Teaching entry level students in VFX;
6. Help in formulation and implementation of staff training;
7. Help doing the promotional activities for the school
Requirements
• Bachelor degree or above in VFX or Computer Graphic in Arts
• good at making visual effects by using Houdini, Maya and After Effects kinds of VFX software and preferably someone who has knowledge in Compositing
• presentation skills
• preferably someone who are bilingual in English or French

please send your information or contact with acgchinahr@gmail.com

ChezEddy: Driver San Francisco

Paris based ChezEddy recently completed the trailer for the new Driver game “San Francisco” for Ubisoft. Fantastic CG work built by a 30 person team over 2 months …”it was kind of a mission impossible, but we made it !!” Great results!

MAKE: Palm Springs International ShortFest

Minneapolis based MAKE have updated with a new site, a great new reel and this Show Opener for the Palm Springs International ShortFest which will run Tuesday June 22nd through Monday June 28th …”We approached this year’s opener with a very gritty 2D film Noir style. The piece is mainly done in traditional hand drawn […]

Konbini ~ Online Trailer

I’m not posting this because the first few words spell out “Paris” and “A Plane” on the day I fly to Paris, on a plane, to go to OFFF. But I do LOVE the coincidence ; ) This looks great, its a trailer for a new show with Ed Banger Records, a web-series, […]

RANDOMTHOUGHTPATTERN

Plenty of new and beautiful work to see up at Filipe Carvalho’s site; www.randomthoughtpattern.com … Filipe is a motion designer/director based in Portugal.

Le~Joy website

Loving the new site for photographer and art director João Sousa which was a Gold winner at the Portuguese Creative Club Festival. Site by the talented This Is Pacifica.

Reel Question

Hey guys, I am getting ready to start planning out a demo reel for this year. While I was in school, they paired matchmoving with compositing/ matte paintings.

I understand that they go well together, and I have a healthy knowledge with Shake…but Shakes dead. I need to get some hands on Nuke training either online or auditing a class.

I really enjoy Matchmoving, I bought a Cannon XL2 and a Syntheyes 2007 License shortly before graduating. But I have one question….

Would it be foolish to just focus on Matchmoving in a Demo Reel?

Also… right after I bought that XL2 alot of consumer / pro-sumer HD cameras came out. Should I just break down and shoot with one of those? Or is the XL2 still a good camera to be using?

R&D Programmer with creature experience

Job Title: R&D Programmer with creature experience
Location: London
Reports to: Head of Technology

Double Negative is a full-service VFX facility capable of handling projects from initial design through on-set supervision and production to post-production. All key post-production technologies are available in-house to allow for maximum flexibility. Our R&D department is constantly developing ground-breaking software to ensure we remain at the cutting edge of global VFX.


Key Purpose of the Job:

Double Negative is looking to expand its R&D team with a creature programmer.

You will

Develop in-house software for the digital post-production of major feature films.
Work alongside other Programmers.
Interface with teams of designers.
Communicate and work well in a close-knit team environment to create exceptional work.

You will need to have

Extensive knowledge and experience of Maya’s C++ API
Previous exposure to large-scale post-production pipelines.
Experience with creature/ character projects developing tools for animation/rigging/muscle/deformers/jiggle.
An excellent understanding of programming languages/techniques.
A pragmatic approach to solving complex programming/production issues.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

You will need to be

Smart, driven and adaptable.
Team oriented.
Confident in approach to getting things done.
Passionate about film and programming.
Excited to tackle new and varied challenges.

If you are interested in this position please send a covering letter and CV to jobs@dneg.com