Hi, I’ve tried to run Nuke on Widndows7 64bit and I find it much slower than tunning it in WindowsXP 64bit. I think it’s something with the OpenGL in windows7. I would like to know if there is any workaround to achieve better performance and if you people are using Nuke on W7 without trouble.
Zoic Studios LA is now actively seeking Syntheyes trackers at all levels for pilot season work. This year we have several high profile exciting pilots coming in. we’re looking for experienced syntheyes trackers to help us push through the productions.
the ideal candidate MUST have an extensive knowledge and experience in tracking, motion tracking using Syntheyes in a medium to large scale pipeline, able to problem solve, work well in a team environment, and take directions well from the lead and supervisors.
please email 1. Resume 2. Reel, 3. breakdown to jobs@zoicstudios.com with subject title "tracker".
the greater Los Angeles area only, and no phone calls please.
DreamWorks Animation is seeking a Matte Painting Supervisor for our Redwood City, CA studio to supervise the Matte Painting team, design, develop and produce digital matte paintings.
Job Duties include but are not limited to:
Create the necessary look as designed by show leadership.
Manage the complexity and renders of assigned matte painting sequences.
Participate in launches and approval meetings.
Understand 3D camera projections.
Translate 2D paintings to 3D geometry.
Bid the schedule along with the VFX Supervisor and Production Supervisor.
Supervise matte paint crew for their assigned shows.
Help to maintain the directory structure, naming conventions and files.
Interact with other departments to ensure elements work in the sequence and provide continuity.
Professional mastering of the latest version of Adobe Photoshop, Maya, Vue and compositing tools.
Managerial:
Appropriately elevate issues and solutions to Production Management effectively.
Work with the Production Supervisor to cast shots/assignments.
Responsible for managing the performance of artists on the team.
Facilitate meetings with artists to keep the crew informed on show updates.
Job Requirements:
5+ years of feature film experience
Animation production experience a plus
Previous experience as a Matte Painting Supervisor and/or Lead Matte Painter
Strong knowledge of Photoshop, Maya and Vue
Experience with 3D animation systems and compositing a plus.
Ability to establish priorities, work within a group as well as lead
Strong communication skills
Traditional painting portfolio and/or personal work portfolio REQUIRED
To apply, please send you resume, reel with breakdown to the address below. Or to apply online, please send your resume, website information and reel breakdown to jobs@dreamworks.com. Please use "Matte Painting Supervisor – Your Name" as the subject line of your email.
DreamWorks Animation
1000 Flower Street
Glendale, CA 91201
Attn: Matte Painting Supervisor
Hi guys. I just thought you might find this tutorial useful. It’s about how to create a countdown in After Effects. The main point in this tutorials is to show that many of the things in that tutorial can be done manually (by key-framing), but there is an alternate way using expressions which might be hard at first, but once you understand it it easier. well let me stop talking so much and show the tutorial. its a 3 part series.
before you start the output will be similar to this
