HUSH Studios interview

3D Generalists / Motion graphics

UtopiaPeople is a freelance agency for postproduction and production specialists, we represent 8300 freelancers around the world. For more information about us please visit www.utopiapeople.com

AGENCY OFFER REFERENCE CODE: 3D Generalist/MG designer December

Jobtitle: 3D Generalist/MG Designer
No of positions: 4
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Dates: 7/12-7/1 (crew 1) or 14/12-7/1 (crew 2)
Software/Requirements: Cinema 4D
Genre: TVC/Promo
Salary: 255Eur/Day, invoiced (client will provide with flights and hotel)
Deadline for applications: 101202 – 15:00
Workpermit: Preferably EU, but all nationalities are welcome.
Reference film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG-R2kTi7_k

Information about the client:
Friendly designdriven VFX shop in Frankfurt.

Information about the project:
Channel ID for major TV station, integrated live footage with CGI. You are preferably a C4D Generalist who also have a eye for design and layout. Since the deadline is so tight there is not much room for free time during holidays, you will discuss this in detail with the client

TO APPLY
The sooner we can get your application the better, so please send in your application as soon as possible.To apply you must first register your CV at http://www.utopiapeople.se/register/ Email job@utopiapeople.com write the reference code for this joboffer as a subject.

transforming from Flame to Nuke

hi guys,

im a new member here. it is nice to meet you on this forum. I wonder, how long does it take to transform from flame into nuke? to get know and fully understand, because used to be i am a flame and smoke artist, until now.

i saw the demo videos on the foundry’s site–everything is about channel management in nuke. Correct me if i am wrong—and hope this forum will helps me a lot.

thank you very much

djati waskito

Hiring VFX COMPOSITOR, nuke or fusion artist

Ool Digital is hiring a compositing artist.

Ool Digital is growing digital production studio focused on visual effects and animation for feature film and advertising base in Guadalajara, Mexico. Founded in 2008 the company its building great achievements and its providing world-class content to directors, ad agencies and producers from the US, Brazil and Mexico market. www.ooldigital.com

Key Purpose of the Job
To seamlessly integrate all the layers or elements of a shot, including live-action and computer graphic elements. Compositors work closely with Visual Effects Supervisors and 2D Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete a visual effects shot.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Integrate cg elements, live action, miniatures or matte paintings into live action plates. Match color, lighting and exposure of stock elements to rendered or photographed elements
* Matte extractions from blue/green screen photography
* Present work clearly in dailies and walkthroughs and respond to supervisor in a timely fashion
* Transform and warp elements as needed
* 2D/3D camera tracking and stabilization
* Grain and degrain as necessary
* Plate speed up/slow down manipulation
* Matte edge processing and integration
* QC black levels, grain, color, mattes
* Paint fixes and rotoscoping
* Take part in client reviews
* Follow production methodologies and develop creative approaches and problem-solving
* Performing all aspects of composite fx design

Needs to have:
* A great ‘eye’ and aesthetic judgement and exercises close attention to detail
* A thorough understanding of CG and 2D principles and can knowledgably discuss and advise approaches with the team.
* More than 2 years of node based compositing software experience (Nuke or Fusion)
* Experience with Keylight, Primatte or Ultimatte
* Knowledge of projection mapping
* 2d and 3d track. (at least 2d)
* Motion Graphics.
* Maya knowledge a plus
* Sound aesthetic with good understanding of color, contrast , lighting design photography
* Knowledge of film and video resolution, aspect ratios and formats.
* Strong problem solving skills
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Team player with great attitude
* Dependable and flexible
* Takes direction well

Send and email with demo reel and cv, email, skype and telephone.
Contact:
edgar.guizar@ooldigital
edgar.r.guizar@gmail.com
jobs@ooldigital.com

Edgar Guizar
Production Manager

Problem in boujou and maya.

when i import the tracked data from boujou to maya ,the camera and image plane are too small,why this happen am not understand.Can any one plz guid me the perfect procedure to importing in to maya.Am using maya 8 and boujou 5.plz.

VFX404– 28 Days of Rain for Zombie Community – VOTE HERE!

Welcome to the voting for VFX404– 28 Days of Rain for Zombie Community!

Thank you and congratulations to everyone who took part in the ’28 Days of Rain for Zombie Community’ challenge. We’ve had some fantastic and terrifying submissions that really bring on that dreaded atmosphere from 28 Days later. Enjoy viewing all the entries and then please head to the poll and make your vote.

The submissions thread with all the entries is posted here: http://www.vfxtalk.com/forum/vfx404-…it-t28011.html, but you can also view each entry via the hyperlinks posted in the poll above.

Please take a good look at the entries and place your votes for your favourite Zombie weather simulation challenge.

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Note that when voting you can only select one entry, so make sure you check all the videos out before voting as you will only be able to vote once!


Please leave a message on this thread to let us know why you voted on the entry that you voted for.

Be honest, vote based on the work, the idea and the execution, don’t get your friends to join and vote for you…

Once again a big thank you to our amazing challenge sponsors:

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