best computer for nuke@ae cs5

i want to buy good computer and my range is 3000$
i work big project in AE cs5 and nuke sometime cinema4d and i work full hd
i want a goood computer
what good to ME

option 1

EVGA Classified SR-2 (Super Record 2) Motherboard 270-WS-W555-A1 (are there any board best than this)
dual Intel® Xeon® Processor E5620
(12M Cache, 2.40 GHz, 5.86 GT/s Intel® QPI

evga geforce gtx 460 1024mb superclocked ee
evga geforce gtx 460 1024mb superclocked ee
(SLI i want to used cuda i think it will help me)

OCZ Reaper Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 v1.65 Triple Channel Kit 1150 (becuse Motherboard 1333 fSB)
OCZ Reaper Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 v1.65 Triple Channel Kit
OCZ Reaper Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 v1.65 Triple Channel Kit
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX-00Z3A0 1TB 64MB Cache …. 590
DVD SONY
HEC COUGAR 1000W
NZXT Tempest EVO or NZXT Phantom
Zalman CNPS9500A LED 320 x2 or coolmaster v8

option 2

GIGABYTE GA-X58-UD7 – LGA 1366 or EVGA X58 Classified3
Intel Core i7 970X @ 3.20 GHz
12M Cache, 3.20 GHz, 4.80 GT/s Intel® QPI
evga geforce gtx 460 1024mb superclocked ee
evga geforce gtx 460 1024mb superclocked ee
OCZ Reaper Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 v1.65 Triple Channel Kit
OCZ Reaper Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 v1.65 Triple Channel Kit
OCZ Reaper Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 v1.65 Triple Channel Kit
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX-00Z3A0 1TB 64MB Cache … 590
DVD SONY
HEC COUGAR 1000W
NZXT Tempest EVO or NZXT Phantom
Zalman CNPS9500A LED 320 x2 or coolmaster v8

Note
Xeon® Processor E5620 overclocking 58% 2.4 go to 3.8 (and i have dual)
Intel Core i7 970X @ 3.20 GHz over clocking 29% 3.02 to 4.1 (single)

i have not experience good in hardware
please help me to get a good one and any one see any options other please tell me
and thanks you for all

Backlight in Nuke

Hi
I was wondering if there’s any way to get backlight on a greenscreen subject after keying them. I was trying to find tutorials on how to get the foreground elements to match the background lighting but can’ find any.

What techniques are used generally. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

here is a nuke basic video tutorial

watch this

http://vimeo.com/17695650

have fun

Cinefex #124!

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Cinefex #124 covers Tron: Legacy, Deathly Hallows: Part 1, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and Hereafter.

Moleskine

Whether you pronounce it “moleskin” or “moleskiiine”, it makes no difference in the awesomeness of this animated piece for Moleskine.

Doubts

I am having a doubt. I request you all to guide me.

I have a 64 bit dell laptop with win7. I have the software but pirated ones. I belong to vfx industry and use software like maya, fusion, nuke, boujou, realflow etc. I have few questions:

1. Is it advisable to use pirated software on genuine windows like win 7/XP?

2. Does windows still get it dues(updates and all)?

3. does usage of pirated software , will do any harm to security of laptop in terms of hardware?

Kindly rectify these doubts for me.

Effects Artist

Starz Animation located in downtown Toronto is looking for an Effects Artist to work on a stereoscopic live action feature film.

Duties and Responsibilities:
· Create effects for assigned shots using Realflow and Maya, ensuring continuity and flow within and between shots and sequences
· Work with Lead Effects Artist to ensure that all individually assigned Effects deliverables are completed fully and in line with production schedule and Director’s overall vision
· Attend Effects reviews for assigned sequences
· Troubleshoot and debug shot problems and escalate technical issues as required
· Maintain a convention of file naming structures for all shots that is compatible within the Starz Animation production pipeline
· Remain current and up-to-date in effects techniques through industry research and training
· Perform additional duties as required

Skills and Experience:
· 3+ years CG visual effects experience in a Maya production environment
· Feature film experience an asset
· Completed post-secondary education classical or 3D animation, art fundamentals, or other relevant area of study
· Good working knowledge of Realflow, Maya FX tools and Houdini
· Experience with Maya particles/dynamics and particle expressions
· Background in traditional art an asset
· Basic understanding of animation styles and techniques and the animation production pipeline as a whole
· Good creative and technical problem solving skills
· Ability to learn quickly and comprehend custom in-house production tools
· Ability to prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and perform to standard in a fast-paced environment
· Experience with Realflow and Maya Fluids as well as some knowledge of the development and design of FX water
· Compositing principles preferably using Fusion and/or Nuke
· Any scripting language

Qualified applicants can apply online to Starz Animation at www.starzanimation.com/careers Please ensure you attach a link to your demo reel including your reel breakdown and resume.

We would like to thank all applicants however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Online interface is easy, and we do the QC. 



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Assistant Technical Director

Whiskytree, located in the Bay Area of northern California, offers visual effects, art department, retouching, and location capture services for film, games, and advertising.
We are currently looking for an Assistant Technical Director for a project position.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for the studio’s artists and technicians
• Assist with tasks including lighting, rigging, simulation (fluid, smoke, cloth, dynamics), camera setup/tracking/animation, render optimization, and jack-of-all trades computer graphics work
• Build and maintain VFX toolsets including Softimage, Maya, Nuke, and a wide range of utility applications
• Participate in the success of the company on a daily basis

Requirements:

• A year or two of professional experience in visual effects
• Some knowledge of and experience in Softimage, Python, Mental Ray, Nuke, and Photoshop
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, industrial design, architecture, or similar discipline
• Strong traditional art and photography skills
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner, and in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of taking initiative to produce independent solutions to technical and artistic challenges
• Familiarity with shader writing, C++, MEL, objective C, and web development is a plus
• The aptitude to participate in all aspects of creating final shots
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated


To Apply:

Send email to ro@whiskytree.com that contains the following:
• Subject line “ATD submission – your name"
• A signed and scanned Content Submission Agreement –
www.whiskytree.com/static/files/WTCSA.pdf
• Your resume and cover letter
• A link to your website

Or

Send postal mail that contains the following:
• A printed and signed Content Submission Agreement –
www.whiskytree.com/static/files/WTCSA.pdf
• A good old-fashioned paper resume with cover letter
• Demo reel

Attention:
Recruitment Offices
Whiskytree Inc
914 Mission AVE, 3rd Floor
San Rafael, CA 94901

No phone calls please

Mask and auto key

I have some Complaints about nuke…when i start a mask with autokey turn on and in the middle of course i decided change to manual key i can’t moving my points in the mask, so i have to restart my work…This is strange, i did a rotoscoping of 2 hours and when i decide turn off my autokey i cant arrange my mask…why this? Other thing, when i close my mask and decide continuos her i can’t use the V i have to add points to continuos my mask, this is very very complicated, can someone explain me if i am wrong in something????

thankyou