Nov
03
It’s by Patrick Jean and it features lots of old video games, such as Space Invaders and Tetris, brought to life in a big city. Check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIhYUi0g2Jk
It’s really well done :D.
Nov
02
What are the chances?
Posted in: The PadI am currently studying VFX in the UK but my dream is to live and work in Canada (Vancouver)!
But I was wondering what are the chances of a graduate landing a job abroad? What would increase my chances?
But I was wondering what are the chances of a graduate landing a job abroad? What would increase my chances?
Thanks
Nov
01
How hard is it?
Posted in: The PadHow hard is it to get to the industry today? What you guys you think is the future in the industry? Is it worth all the extra effort to get into it?
Nov
01
How was it created?
Posted in: The PadDo you guys know what programing language was used to create Maya, After effects, Photoshop and other software of the kind?
Oct
31
Is it worth it?
Posted in: The PadHi,
I decided to post this discussion to get everybody’s opinion and everyone can benefit from it.
I was wondering how hard is it today to make a GOOD living in the 3d/vfx industry?
Is it worth all the extreme effort you’ll put to it?
People say if you like than that’s what you need to do, on the other hand people say if it pays well and almost guaranteeing a pay check than that’s what you should do.
What you guys think, give your full opinion (it will help).
I decided to post this discussion to get everybody’s opinion and everyone can benefit from it.
I was wondering how hard is it today to make a GOOD living in the 3d/vfx industry?
Is it worth all the extreme effort you’ll put to it?
People say if you like than that’s what you need to do, on the other hand people say if it pays well and almost guaranteeing a pay check than that’s what you should do.
What you guys think, give your full opinion (it will help).
Oct
30
Cameron Says No to 24p
Posted in: The PadQuote:
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During an event in Silicon Valley this week, director James Cameron spoke to Google CEO Eric Schmidt about all sorts of topics, including the new technology he’s working on for the upcoming "Avatar" sequels. Cameron first mentioned that new CG would have to be developed for the underwater and ocean surface scenes. He said: "We are going to see the oceans of Pandora and the lifeforms and ecosystems there, so we’ve got to do more with CG water, both underwater with the caustics, the lighting, the optics of bringing light through water and with the surface of water, which is one of the big challenges in CG." He went on to explain that the biggest challenge he wants to tackle is increasing the frame rate of the sequel. Films are currently shot with a frame rate of 24 frames per second. His goal is to get it up to 48 or 60 frames per second, making it so that you get realistic shots at the time of shooting, rather than having to wait six months for editing. "I want to get rid of the motion artifacting associated with 24 frame display. Because movies are way behind, they’re a century out of date," Cameron explained. "48, 60, 72, we’re looking at the efficacy of the different ones and different solutions. The projectors can do it right now, the projectors can run at 144hrz but they’re still displaying 24 frames content at 144hrz. The trick is how do you display 48 or 60 frame content, multi-flashing it, the way 3D projectors do. So that’s one little bump Im working on." Source: Mashable |
Oct
29
dissertation paper help
Posted in: The Padhi friends …i am doing a dissertation paper about ‘the role of fantasy and sci- fi movies in the development of visual effects‘. i think i would do the case study through decades by taking the most influential films of that time. Right now i am doing the history of fantasy films. i would like to know your opinion about this topic and you can suggest some films for my case study.vineethnair07@gmail.com
Oct
28
Just got an email from Escape Studios, they have a new MA course.
I though,mmm that sounds interesting actually.
Could be an option if things don’t pan out for me.
I though,mmm that sounds interesting actually.
Could be an option if things don’t pan out for me.
£22,000
:censored:
Oct
28
Current state of the VFX industry in UK..
Posted in: The Padhello everyone.
I’m currently doing some research into the current state of the vfx industry in the UK, and hopefully some of the members here are working in the industry and can give me some answers.
So what is the state of the industry?
Are people hiring and expanding or are people still a bit cautios with the economic situation?
Is there an increase in smaller specialists companies?
Is the UK industry getting enough work from outside the UK?
Are the studios booked years in advance? Or is more and more hollywood work being outsourced to india and asia?
Is it expected that the artist do more work in less time now than before?
Do you have any thoughts on the future of the industry in UK?
Hopefully this will start a good discussion.. Thanks for your time. Looking forward to youre answers..
Oct
28
Working in Canada
Posted in: The PadGreetings all,
It’s been a while since I posted here. It is nice to see some familiar names around, as well as lots of newer members!
A bit of back story.. I’ve been an online editor (VFX and design for commercials with clients sitting behind me) for the past 5 years in Sydney. I’m feeling like a change of scenery and would love to get a year in abroad before my wife and I get serious about making babies. Vancouver works well for both our careers, plus it has the added bonus of being a city we’ve always wanted to visit. (We LOVED Seattle so if its anything like it I’m sure we’d have a great time there.) I’ve just got a few questions about the industry I’m hoping I can oblige the forum with.
- Firstly, am I correct in understanding I can work for 12 months on a work visa as long as I’m 30 or under at the time of applying for the visa?
- After 30 I think I need to be sponsored to work. Is that a common occurrence? I’m guessing not in a field as transitory as post-production.
- I have 5 years commercial VFX experience with a bunch of offline editing mixed in but no features. Is that going to be a major drawback, or does it just depend on the reel?
- How is the state of the industry in Vancouver? Is it still suffering from the GFC or on the bounce back?
- Can anyone recommend companies in particular where a foreigner like me would have a better chance of scoring work? Happy to accept recommendations via PM – any shop tips or bitching will be kept confidential 🙂
- What would be a totally ballpark salary for a mid level compositor or editor?
Thanks for reading. I’d love to hear from anyone with any experience on the ground in Vancouver. I’ve had secure full time salaried jobs my whole working life, so uprooting everything for an uncertain year certainly seems very daunting!
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