Jan 26

Talking Tron with Digital Domain

Posted in: Digital Domain, General, interview, tron

Despite its criticisms, the unanimous consensus regarding TRON: Legacy is that it’s both visually and technically stunning. We had a chance to catch up with the crew that made it happen, Digital Domain. Not only were they the forces behind its production—alongside director Joe Kosinski, of course—they helped shaped the film far before a pixel was even rendered.

Giving us a fully detailed account of their creative and technical processes were Eric Barba, Visual Effects Supervisor; Ed Ulbrich, Digital Domain Commercials Division President and Executive Producer; and Darren Gilford, Production Designer.

Another major note is the integral involvement of some very familiar veterans of the motion design scene, including GMUNK and Jake Sargeant as Lead Animated Graphics Artists working with a team of David Lewandowski, Adam Swaab, Joseph Chan, Josh Nimoy and Karsten Schmidt.

Read the full interview here.

Also: Check out Digital Domain’s in-depth behind the scenes microsite.

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Jan 26

SPEEDSHAPE SEEKING JR. DIGITAL ARTISTS!

Posted in: The Job Lot
Speedshape in Birmingham MI is seeking Jr Digital Artists to fill a 4-5 month contract position – potential full time position depending on future awarded work!

Experience, Skill and Knowledge

§ Experience using Studio Max, Maya or equivalent
§ Knowledge of Compositing, Texturing and Modeling techniques.
§ Understand color, light and image based lighting techniques.
§ Must possess basic photorealistic rendering skills and techniques.
§ Demonstrate ability to work autonomously with minimum direction.
§ Strong communication and organizational skills.
§ Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.
§ Knowledge of compositing, modeling and texturing techniques, automotive, camera animation and environment modeling a plus.
§ Knowledge of the following:
o 3D Studio Max and/or Maya
o Vray and/or Mentalray
o 3D modeling and basic animation
o Nuke or node based compositing a plus

Work Schedule

§ 40+ hours per week.
§ General hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
§ After hour work and weekends may be necessary.

Typical Responsibilities/Duties

Technical Competence

§ Create visually appealing 3D stills and animation under supervision of a CG Lead or CG Supervisor.
§ Collaborate with team members and peers to resolve problems and suggest innovative solutions.
§ Ensure projects are completed on time
§ Provide status of progress through completion of work.
§ Work well in a team environment, as well as autonomously, with minimal supervision and tight deadlines.
§ Follow direction of supervisor well and ask questions if clarification is needed
§ Represent company with the highest quality and dedication to work.
§ Provide Lead Artists and CG Supervisors multiple options on an as-needed basis.

Please send samples/portolios to:

cheryl.rapp@speedshape.com:radar:

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Jan 26

Max to Fusion

Posted in: 3DS Max
Does anyone know the best way to get a full 3Ds Max scene with camera and model animation into Fusion?

I’ve tried the FBX export from Max and I can bring the scene into Fusion, but the model is screwed up inside Fusion. The model has a number of separate parts and when I bring the scene into Fusion some pieces of the model are randomly offset in space from where they’re suppose to be.

Has anyone had this problem? If so please help me out here!

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Jan 26

Question About Freelancing And Giving Your Availability?

Posted in: The Pad
Hi,

I just started freelancing and don’t know the in’s and out’s too well. This company wants to put me on hold for Feb and March. I currently can’t work a friday in Feb and a Fri in March. Is this a big deal? Is it possible I won’t get the job because of this?

Thanks

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Jan 26

After Effects Training – Intermediate

Posted in: After Effects Tutorials
1 Day Course
Date: Saturday 26th March
Times: 10.30am to 4.30pm
Price: £100.00
Instructor: Pierre Vella

Ideal for those that have already completed our own introduction course (or similar) and would like to take their compositing and design skills further.

After Effects is one of the main weapons of choice when it comes to producing Motion Graphics for Broadcast. Our Level 2 course will be based around the principles and techniques of creating broadcast graphics with After Effects. Primarily project based, the class will explore different techniques to create animated sequences from beginning to end. The class will also look at specific areas of After Effects, such as the included particle systems and some 3rd party solutions. Other aspects of the course that will be covered include expressions, cameras, lighting, parenting, project management and workflow, working with type, shape layers and masks.

General
Each student has their own workstation for the practical parts of the course and can discuss any specific areas of interest they may have towards the end of the day with the tutor.

Bookings
http://aftereffectslevel2.eventbrite.com/

Enquiries
020 8525 4330
training@spacestudios.org.uk

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Jan 26

After Effects Training – Introduction

Posted in: After Effects Tutorials
1 Day Course
Date: Saturday 19th March
Times: 10.30am to 4.30pm
Price: £100.00
Instructor: Pierre Vella

The introduction to After Effects course is designed for those new to post production techniques to get the most from this immensely powerful application. Whether you are a motion graphics designer, a web designer, rich media artist or broadcast video editor, Adobe After Effects allows you to create stunning motion graphics and visual effects.

The emphasis throughout this introduction is on practical exercises. These exercises will cover incorporating video with Photoshop and Illustrator graphics, video layering techniques, working with transitions and key frames, creating and animating text along Bezier motion paths, using filters for special effects and rendering the final output for video playback.

General
Each student has their own workstation for the practical parts of the course and can discuss any specific areas of interest they may have towards the end of the day with the tutor.

Bookings
http://aftereffectslevel1.eventbrite.com/

Enquiries
020 8525 4330
training@spacestudios.org.uk

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Jan 26

Mocha Pro – Training

Posted in: After Effects Tutorials
1 Day Course
Date: 28 March 2011
Times: 10.30am to 4.30pm
Price: £100.00
Instructor: Pierre Vella

Mocha Pro is a popular tracking and rotosoping software based on an innovative 2.5 D planar tracking system which helps visual effects artists solve complex tracking challenges. As a rotoscoping station, Mocha’s ability to accurately track mask shapes saves hours of manual labor for articulate matte creation. Create & render mattes with less keyframes!

Course Outline
The introduction to Mocha Pro is an in-depth look at 2.5D planar tracking and will show you from the ground up how to use Mocha Pro to generate accurate tracks without relying on traditional tracking markers (feature tracking) and how to export that data into After Effects and other applications.

You’ll also learn a much easier way to perform rotoscoping including the use of the mocha Shape plug in for After Effects CS4 and above. The extensive practical exploration will also include working with alpha channels, embedded mattes, edge controls, off screen tracking, and removing objects.

*Mocha interface
*Tracking multiple objects
*Adjusting tracks and exporting corner pin data for use in After Effects
*Using Mocha for Rotoscoping inside After Effects
*Tracking organic objects
*Tracking complicated shots with extreme perspective tracks
*Exporting shape data with the Mocha shape plug-in for After Effects
*Rotoscoping and shape export

General
Each student has their own workstation for the practical parts of the course and can discuss any specific areas of interest they may have towards the end of the day with the tutor.

Bookings
http://mochaprointro.eventbrite.com/

Enquiries
0208 525 4330
training@spacestudios.org.uk

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Jan 26

3D Modeler Needed – PAID

Posted in: VFX Marketplace
Budget: Paid (Artist will need to provide their rates)
Timeline: 2 Weeks or Less

Description: We are an Ad Agency that needs a freelance Modeler to model a product for our Client. The Product will be provided to the artist for reference. This is a quick turn around project, once the artist is picked the Model will need to complete within 2 weeks or less. Please provide a link to your portfolio and your rates. Artist will required to sign a NDA (Non-disclosure agreement) per client’s request.

I can’t show the product in public. All I can say is, it’s a statue of a character.

End model most be in Maya format, fully textured and shaded for Mental Ray (Maya 2010). Model will not require rigging. Thanks

Contact: chanse.ppk@gmail.com

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Jan 26

Freelance Rotoscope

Posted in: The Job Lot
TELETOON studios – is looking for an animator or compositor who is willing to do freelance rotoscope work.

The job requires lifting character animations from various children animated shows. The length of each sequence varies from :02s to :10s long. Turn around of each sequence is quick – 72hrs from receiving the hi-res files.

We will deliver hi-res animation QT file – you can work from home! We will require both an animation QT file with alpha and a .png sequence as final delivery

We will compensate based on either an hourly rate or by sequence. Work can start immediately.

Please send resume and/or reel to:
Rubina Cokar
rubinac@teletoonstudios.com
Subject line: Roto Freelance Work

Thanks!

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Jan 26

GreenSODA tv Episode 004 is now live!

Posted in: Maya
Episode 004 is now live!

GreenSODA tv is a VidCast that covers relevant maya tutorials posted around the web. Other topics such as scripts, interesting websites, short films, twitter users… are also covered.

Be sure to comment or contact me if there is anything specific you’d like to see covered. At this point GreenSODA tv is kind of an experiment so dont be afraid to make ANY request at all! 😉

Hope you enjoy it!

You can now subscribe via iTunes to get the podcast version.

GreenSODA tv – Episode 004

Contact me via GreenSODA or Twitter

Alex

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