Sep
30
Client Vs. Artist (Funny Short)
Posted in: The PadFunny short about client/artist relationships.
Sep
30
Music Video using the Flame interface
Posted in: The Padhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJtINqXEzrQ
Pretty random. Wonder how much it would have cost if were renting out the flame to do it. :p
Sep
30
I decided that I would like to finally take a photography class.
Does anyone in the Los Angeles area (west side) know of a good one? Maybe a community college course. Preferably on the Weekends, but late nights can work too.
Does anyone in the Los Angeles area (west side) know of a good one? Maybe a community college course. Preferably on the Weekends, but late nights can work too.
Thanks!!!
Sep
29
A comp interview
Posted in: The PadLast week I did an interview with Lee of FX Mogul Radio. Fortunately, it was recorded! For those of you interested, click the link to hear my 30 minute segment.
Sep
29
Amsterdam VFX
Posted in: The PadI know there are a couple of Dutch people here on the forums and I was wondering if anyone could give me a bit of info on Amsterdam based vfx houses.
I’ve done a bit of research and this is what i’ve come up with so far:
http://condor.tv/
http://www.streamline-studios.com/
http://www.postpanic.net/
http://www.planetx.nl/site/en/
http://www.glassworksamsterdam.nl/
http://hecticelectric.nl/
http://www.theambassadors.nl/
Are there any other good post houses over there?
I’m from Amsterdam, but I only started learning/working in VFX since I’ve moved to London.
Thanks in advance,
Tom
Sep
28
quicktime pro compressions
Posted in: The PadI’m in the process of getting my new online, and I’d like to use Quicktime pro to compress my reel since that’s what I have.
I tried the h264 compression but that comes out washed out as many of you are probably familiar with. I tried the alpha blend 100% then straight alpha trick but it doesn’t work. Does anyone have any good quicktime settings they would like to share?
I render my reel straight form Premiere pro 2.0 as an uncompressed quicktime kicking in at over 3 minutes at a whopping 3.8 gigs. Yeah… I can haz compression plz? Preferably without the wash out look? Other than that h264 looks awesome!!! I just don’t want my shots to look nutty.
Although I’m told the file is fine, and should look normal in VLC, it’s quicktime that has a problem… the only issue is I post up quicktime time files so most browsers will use quicktime and nothing is solved.
Thanks for any help.
(oh, I’m looking for quicktime only solutions. I’m not using vimeo or any other video file hosting website)
Sep
26
Suggestions of an effect
Posted in: The PadI wanted to get some feedback/suggestions on how some of you would go about to make this visual effect work.
I need an outline of a person to slide of a rocky wall and begin to walk towards the camera. The image or outline of the person would need to be giving off the reflection or look like the wall it slid off of.
I know this is a vague question and probably more is needed to know in order to answer properly but if you all can start spitting off suggestions that would be cool.
The scene takes place in a mine shaft and there will be very low light conditions.
I was thinking of shooting someone in a chroma key body suit in a studio and then place it into the shot but…just not sure.
Sep
18
Lately I’ve been addicted to podcasts, are there any good ones out there that are not fxguide/vfx show related? (coz i’ve already listened to just about most of em…):happydevi:splat:
Sep
15
The vfx + IRL result
Posted in: The PadHey guys.
I saw a funny thread a long time ago on CGtalk about extremely funny moments in the lives of CG artists. Seeing as we’re a diverse group of people, I think it would be in the interest of great laughs to share some of the funniest moments you’ve had in the industry, or outside of it. Ideas are, funny exchanges with relatives about your chosen career, awkward fellow workers, etc.
If theres an LOL thread already going, let me know. Ive never seen one.
BEGIN!
Sep
14
Green Soda – Ideas for next VFX Challenge
Posted in: The PadNext VFX Challenge will start in two weeks. Like last time I thought it would be a good idea to hear what you guys would like to do for the next one.
Looking forward to your input!
Also remember to vote for your favorite VFX Challenge II entry!
Cheers!
Alex
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