Hasta La Motion!

I’ve been watching the awesome nuke tutorials by Martin Constable and been following his description. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL01wuC2FBc

when i do it like this, everything is quite fine:

but then I do the following (as told in the video at the top)

and my result looks like this:

what am I doing wrong? :/

Thanks in advance

For a few years now, we –the members of the VFXTalk site — have formed a pretty well-established community and camaraderie where we were able to discuss pretty much anything related to our industry (even unrelated ones too). Suffice it to say, most of us want to save this "community" we’ve established (after all, it took years for it to be formed).

I firmly believe that this community we created is not bound by websites, servers, and URLs. So regardless of the webserver that hosts our discussions, as long as we’re all together and are actively participating we still have this community.

I and a few others have banded together and have moved to facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=471545845432 ). With all the chaos on the VFXTalk site, the facebook group is the most feasible solution at the moment (it’s free, easily accessible, and all are equals (no VIPS). We would love to see you join us, so we can preserve our community: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=471545845432

And in case a new site arises in the future to replace VFXTalk, at least we know where to find you (i.e., on the facebook group) and send you additional info when necessary.

Lovingly Yours,
-Jay

Job Description:

• Designs and creates character effects such as cloth and fur simulations
• Develops generalized tools, used in Character FX, to help enhance the pipeline.
• Creates cloth simulation, animation and finaling animation for shot work in production.
• Creatively solve problems and achieve art direction for a shot.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems independently.
• Demonstrate artistic vision and appropriately expand upon the art direction given.
• Technical Animation for shots in production
• Cloth and Fur simulations
• Deformations, procedural modeling and animation

Job Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of Maya. Exposure to rigging tools and surface modeling techniques preferred.
• Dynamic simulation background preferred.
• Scripting proficiency in Mel and Perl.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Production experience.
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently or within a group, and proceed with objectives without supervision.

To apply, please send your resume, reel and reel breakdown to the address below.

DreamWorks Animation
1000 Flower Street
Glendale, CA 91201
Attn: Character FX Artist

OR email your resume, reel breakdown and link to your online reel to: jobs@dreamworks.com. Please use "CFX- YOUR NAME" as the subject line of your email.

www.dreamworksanimation.com

I formed a collective of 5 musicians to do psychedelic and groovy live-film-music. The style will be a mixture of rock and electronic elements, the band contains drums, bass, guitar, synthesizer/live electronics and a flute.
we are looking for four independent short films, around 15 minutes duration, preferably without dialogue and without a complex "plot". we would like to work on musical ideas for each film and then will rehearse and record the music (in professional quality) while screening. then we would like to perform all four films together in concerts here in germany.
if anyone is interested and has made a film that fits our needs, please contact me.

regards,

Michael

Duties and Responsibilities:
· Create water 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:
· Minimum 3-5+ years working in Realflow software, specifically with photorealistic water
· Feature film or high end television experience working on underwater scenes
· Intermediate VFX experience in Maya is a must
· Expert understanding of Maya dynamics is a must
· Experience with Houdini a plus
· Scripting experience preferred (Python, MEL)
· A demonstrated understanding of shading and lighting for realistic water
· Broad understanding of VFX technology and workflows
· Some management/lead experience

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.