Korb: Roguedzn id

One of my favourite motion directors Rimantas Lukavicius aka Korb, just updated with a brand id for Roguedzn, a sophisticated and quite unconventional jewelery design and production company using materials with uncompromising properties of the atomic number 22, machined from billet block, Military Spec. G5 aerospace grade titanium, one of the strongest and most durable […]

Visual Effects Artists For Exciting Commercial Video Project Needed!

We are looking for: Talented and reliable visual effects artists, who would like to build up their showreel, get some new experience and willing to help out on a visual effects heavy, max. 30 sec. commercial video for an established Dorset brand. This is a Masters‘student project from Bournemouth University working in collaboration with industry professionals.
The effects work implies the growth of flowers, grass and plants in an art gallery.
Currently assorting a post-production team, we are looking for TD’s, FX-Artists in general and compositors!
A motivated, ambitious and great team is looking forward to meeting you.
Please contact us for more information or if interested!

Amelie
Producer of \\\"simple pleasures\\\"
amelie.simple.pleasures@gmail.com

Compositing Showreel 2011

Hi all,

I’ve just finished my Compositing course at Escape Studios and I want to show you my first reel.

feedback is welcome

Technical Producer @ Double Negative

Double Negative is a full-service VFX facility capable of handling projects from initial design through on-set supervision and production to post-production. All key post-production technologies are available in-house to allow for maximum flexibility. Our R&D Department is constantly developing groundbreaking software to ensure we remain at the cutting edge of global VFX.

We are currently in production on John Carter Of Mars, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Captain America: The First Avenger and Total Recall.

* Job Title: Technical Producer
* Department: Production
* Location: London
* Reports To: MD and CEO

Key Purpose of the Job

To lead the creation and maintenance of production systems and tools.

Needs To Do

* Understand the technical needs of the Production, HR and Accounting departments including, but not limited to: reporting; shot/asset tracking; scheduling; bidding; employee databases; and finance systems
* Advise on direction of internal systems and guide developers to meet the needs of the above departments
* Liaise with external providers to ensure smooth integration of new products
* Plan and schedule development appropriately to production needs and overall company direction

Needs To Know

* Extensive understanding of visual effects pipelines
* Basic understanding of coding languages eg. VBA, Filemaker scripts
* Experience with MS Project or a similar package is essential
* Office, particularly Excel
* Experienced in database work, preferably Filemaker and/or Shotgun
* Experience of working as a Producer or Line Producer within a visual effects or related environment

Needs To Be

* Logical and organised in their approach to problem solving
* Confident when communicating with developers
* Proven interest in production systems and particularly databases
* Proven in project management to a high level
* Capable of motivating and leading teams with enthusiasm
* Calm and personable under pressure and when working to tight deadlines

If you are interested please apply online at www.dneg.com/jobs

We look forward to hearing from you!

Zeitguised, Stink, Michael Fakesch: Viva Get The Clip

Berlin based Zeitguised designed and directed these 3 Show Packages for VIVA Germany’s 2011 Rebrand, with production by Stink and audio by Michael Fakesch.
Watch: Bits N Pieces || Viva Spezial

NEW 4KAY STORY POST: Stereoscopic 3D Finishing with Autodesk Smoke – PART 4

Hi Everyone,

I have posted the final part of the Stereoscopic 3D training series – Stereoscopic 3D Finishing with Autodesk Smoke – PART 4.

In the final video, we look at converting regular 3D composites into Stereoscopic 3D Composites with Smoke’s 3D Compositor, Action. *We also look at the deliverables you can output from Autodesk Smoke to complete your Stereoscopic 3D Productions– Check this out!!!*
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Check out this week’s blog at http://area.autodesk.com/blogs/discreetuk

You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel – CREATIVEFINISHING – http://www.youtube.com/creativefinishing
Or follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/discreetuk for blog updates and information

If you have not seen the first three parts of the series, you can go to the same link above and watch them too!

I hope that you have found this series beneficial to your workflows if you are already doing Stereoscopic 3D production; or they’ve helped you prepare for Stereoscopic 3D production using Autodesk Smoke.

Next week, I’ll be back with information, tips, tricks and workflows… *Does anyone want AAF conforming? *Perhaps Matching and Replacing in the timeline? * Vote in the comments section of the blog and let me know…
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That’s it from me and I hope you all have a great weekend!
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Regards
Grant

Transformers 3 winner?

I am a big fan of the transformers movies, most of all cause of the vfx..
And I was shocked when the 1st movie lost to The Golden Compass for Academy Award for best vfx cause i think transformers was something the world never had seen on film, and it was really well done.
The second movie , I don’t think was that good, but running against avatar was the worst that could happen to all the movies in 2010 (even though i think district 9 was wonderful and photorealistic every frame) .
But after seeing the trailer of transformers 3, i think ILM will take the award next year…the only movie so far that looks good as Tranformers its Green Lantern…

winch one so far you guys think will be the winner??

"You may lose your faith in us, but never in yourselves. From now on, the fight will be your own." by Optimus Prime

2D Artist Needed ASAP

Emmy Award nominated visual effects company in Culver City, CA has an immediate availability for a 2D artist. We need someone who is available to start work on-site tomorrow (06/03/11) and work through the weekend to get the job delivered by mid next week.

Experience/Skills:

3+ years experience with After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
Must have experience with animation.
Working with text and tracking screens a plus.

Must be able to work positively in a team environment
Must be able to work quickly and efficiently under the pressure of very tight deadlines.


Please send links, reels and resume to: stereo3djobs@gmail.com


Thank you.

Senior/Intermediate Compositors

Location: Vancouver
Open Positions: 6

About Gener8 3D:
G83D is an industry leading developer of stereoscopic 3D solutions and technologies. We have developed advanced proprietary software and patented technologies, resulting in a highly economical and superior quality stereoscopic 3D solution. With endorsements from James Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment, we believe that converting existing 2D films into 3D versions will give movie lovers an enhanced experience viewing their favourite films.

General Duties and Responsibilities:
· Strong interest in 3D stereography.
· Overall working knowledge of Nuke compositing techniques in motion picture pipelines.
· Developing time-saving, production-savvy techniques for the selection of difficult elements within 2D footage.
· Delivering stereo shots that are creatively converted under production timelines.
· Mentoring junior compositors.
· Attending daily scrum meetings.
· Working closely with the Stereo Production Manager to complete overall quality control requirements on finished shots.
· Work closely with Technical Art Directors and the Stereo Compositing Art Lead on conversion of 2D plates.
· Troubleshoot production pipeline issues.

Qualifications:
· Education background in Digital Art or Technology.
· Previous production experience with node-based compositing.
· Proven special effects work using Nuke.
· Keen understanding of colour space and its relation to compositing.
· Open-mindedness and the ability to problem solve in a deadline driven environment.
· Able to communicate effectively with other digital artists.

Submission Process:
If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and a link to your demo reel to recruiting@gener8.com . Demo reels attached directly to e-mails will not be accepted; please use a website like Dropbox.

Making of Turkish Butcher

This butcher is working in a not so clean environment but he\’s good at what he\’s doing. This shop is his father\’s legacy and he…