Hasta La Motion!

Hey guys I was wondering if there was a free program that can do pretty much all that Adobe Premiere can do.

Thanks alot guys I have some AVIs and audio tracks I need to combine into one.

I am currently studying for a bachelor in Digital Visual Effects at Teesside University in Middlesbrough, UK. As part of my final year, I’m taking a course module called Studio Practice & Business where we are supposed to research the business side of the industry we’re hoping to get into.

In my case, I’m looking at the state of the VFX industry and how it has changed over the past five to ten years. In particular, I am looking at:

1. How the VFX industry have changed over the past five to ten years (some numbers would be great, but trends are perfectly ok):
– Size of VFX facilities
– Number of facilities
– Size of budgets
– Average number of shots
– Location of VFX facilities
– Size of VFX workforce
– Etc.

2. How technology has changed the industry in recent years, such as the introduction of the RED camera, the move to stereoscopic workflows, how cheaper equipment allows for smaller more specialised companies etc.

3. Preproduction vs postproduction. Are VFX facilities more involved in preproduction now compared to earlier and if that is the case, why?

4. The industry in the UK compared to the US and/or the rest of the world

5. How VFX companies promotes themselves to clients

6. What changes we are likely to see in the VFX industry in the not too distant future

7. Ways for a graduate student to get a job in the industry today (runner, roto artist, match mover, etc.)

To answer these questions I both need to do primary and secondary research. Secondary meaning research via the internet, publications, libraries etc. Primary meaning some sort of interview (face to face, telephone, Skype, email, forums).

I by no means expect people to do the research for me, but if anyone would have the time to either talk a little about the state of the industry (be it bullet points on the list above or not) or point me in the direction of some sources, it would be greatly appreciated.

I just saw this video and I am still baffled by it!

http://www.ted.com/talks/pranav_mist…echnology.html

Very cool stuff, cant wait for it to become a reality (hopefully)

And even more importantly, how do you think this could be translated to the VFX world?

can anyone give me a hand with this?

We’re going into Pre-Production on the first TV series of Pro Juice and we need your help. We might be based in Melbourne but we’re looking to the world for both content and broadcasters. Check out below how you can be involved.

Animators/Designers/Editors

We’re looking for 12 animated stings to use throughout the series. What are stings? Well they can be anything you like. But basically they’re short (2-7 second) animations that we can use between segments to add some dynamism to the show and to show off the creative work of all you ‘guerrilla’ producers out there. We don’t mind if its 2D, 3D, stop motion or cut-out animation. So long as its original, fresh and very cool.

Music Videos

We’re on the lookout for 6 music videos to feature in the series. So if you’ve produced/directed/edited/animated a great music video lately, we want to see it. We want videos with great stories, striking visual effects, simple ideas or one-shot wonders.

Short Films / Experimental Works

We’re also on the lookout for 6 short films or experimental videos to feature in the series. So if you’ve produced/directed/edited/animated a great video lately, we want to see it. We want videos with great stories, striking visual effects, simple ideas or one-shot wonders…

What Else Do You Need To Know

For all the info you need and to check out Pro Juice online videos check out here:

http://www.projuice.org/Callout.html

Peace out.

Nick and Arlo.