Hasta La Motion!

I will generally be learning and practising everything for my own personal use, but who knows, if I get really good on it, I might look to go into as a career. I am really enjoying it.

I also have the Foundry’s Nuke X and 3DS Max.

I am thinking about buying all the video copilot prodcuts too.

However I really need some advice on my computer. I don’t even know what I am suppose to list to you guys. Really sorry but i would appreciate it if you could google it and tell me if my specs are good or not.

My laptop is a Toshiba Satellite A300 21H.

Can anyone tell me if this is good enough for what all these software programs and for stuff I want to be doing. I guess mainly After Effects stuff like what the video copilot guys do (but I would also like to learn a 3D software program and start using that.

Can my laptop handle it?

Can it handle all the video copilot products I am about to purchase?

If it is not good enough can I modify my laptop to be better? Increase its potential.

Or do I ‘NEED’ to buy a new laptop? I really don’t want to, but I would atleats like the advice on what to get and how much it will cost?

Just any and all info you can give me would be helpful. Thanks so much.

Our Leaders are expatriate artists, managers, and former group leaders from leading VFX Companies.
We have a decidely unique and relaxed yet exciting, entrepreneurial atmosphere
that emphasizes Research and Development in Artistic and Scientific Fields.

We are looking for like minded and spirited artists to join our team immediately.

We are filling several lead, senior, mid and junior positions for two high profile 3d Stereo feature film projects,
each of which are unique opportunities to join and contribute to our cutting edge VFX team.

We’re looking for artists who are not only great at their craft,
but are also capable of training, critiquing and mentoring other artists.

Matte Painter

Requirements:

* Ability to break a complex task into simpler subtasks
* Unforgiving attention to detail, strong image composition skills and a photographic eye
* Proficient in one or more tools like Nuke, Maya, Blender and Houdini to create virtual worlds
* Vue 3D experience is a huge plus
* Strong traditional and digital painting skills
* Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
* 3D matchmoving ability is a plus
* Excellent communication skills
* +3 years of experience
* Ability to work in a team environment.

Salary commensurate with experience
All openings are immediate
Local applications only, relocation cost are not covered for these positions
Must be eligible to work in the US.

How to Apply:

Each Application should include:
*Subject Line: Matte Painter
*Resume in plain text ( no attachments ), just copy and paste as text into email
*Links to imdb, online reel.

Do not send attachments

Email : hr@gradientfx.com

Gradient Effects LLC
Attn: Matte Painter
4120 Del Rey Ave , CA 90292, USA .

Our Leaders are expatriate artists, managers, and former group leaders from leading VFX Companies.
We have a decidely unique and relaxed yet exciting, entrepreneurial atmosphere
that emphasizes Research and Development in Artistic and Scientific Fields.

We are looking for like minded and spirited artists to join our team immediately.

We are filling several lead, senior, mid and junior positions for two high profile 3d Stereo feature film projects, each of which are unique opportunities to join and contribute to our cutting edge VFX team.

We’re looking for artists who are not only great at their craft, but are also capable of training, critiquing and mentoring other artists.

Roto/Paint Artist

Requirements:

* Ability to break a complex task into simpler subtasks
* expert production knowledge
* Unforgiving attention to detail and strong image composition skills
* Understanding of a float-based and 10bit log based color pipeline
* +3 years of production experience is a plus
* excellent communication skills
* Ability to work in a team environment.

Salary commensurate with experience
All openings are immediate
Local applications only, relocation cost are not covered for these positions
Must be eligible to work in the US.

How to Apply:

Each Application should include:
*Subject Line: Roto/Paint
*Resume in plain text ( no attachments ), just copy and paste as text into email
*Links to imdb, online reel.

Do not send attachments

Email : hr@gradientfx.com

Gradient Effects LLC
Attn: Roto/Paint
4120 Del Rey Ave , CA 90292, USA .

Our Leaders are expatriate artists, managers, and former group leaders from leading VFX Companies.
We have a decidely unique and relaxed yet exciting, entrepreneurial atmosphere
that emphasizes Research and Development in Artistic and Scientific Fields.

We are looking for like minded and spirited artists to join our team immediately.

We are filling several lead, senior, mid and junior positions for two high profile 3d Stereo feature film projects, each of which are unique opportunities to join and contribute to our cutting edge VFX team.

We’re looking for artists who are not only great at their craft, but are also capable of training, critiquing and mentoring other artists.

Nuke Compositor and Nuke Stereo Compositor

Requirements:

* Strong compositing skills with the ability to derive unique solutions to novel compositing problems
* A solid, intuitive understanding of Nuke’s 3D environment and strong production knowledge of a dedicated 3D package like Maya or Houdini is a plus
* Unforgiving attention to detail and strong image composition
* Ability to create custom clean plates like rig removal
* Understanding of a float-based and 10bit log based color pipeline
* 3D matchmoving ability is a plus
* Python Scripting is a plus
* Linux experience is a plus
* +3 years of production experience is a plus
* stereoscopic vision is required
* excellent communication skills
* Ability to work in a team environment.

Salary commensurate with experience
All openings are immediate
Local applications only, relocation cost are not covered for these positions
Must be eligible to work in the US.

How to Apply:

Each Application should include:
*Subject Line: Nuke Stereo Compositor or Nuke Compositor
*Resume in plain text ( no attachments ), just copy and paste as text into email
*Links to imdb, online reel.

Do not send attachments

Email : hr@gradientfx.com

Gradient Effects LLC
Attn: Nuke Stereo Compositor
4120 Del Rey Ave , CA 90292, USA .