How do I disable a node if there is no input

I’m using this expression
[exists.parent.input0]

The problem I’m running into is it doesn’t seem to re-evaluate when a node is connected or unconnected.

Essentially, I want to return a value of 1 or 0 if a node is connected or not.

It’s working if I do it on a node itself, but if I try and put it on a node INSIDE a GROUP (and input node) , it doesn’t seem to re-evaluate if something is indeed connected to it or not

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

Hydraulx seeks 3D coordinator or Artist looking to coordinate

Hydraulx seeks 3D coordinator or Artist looking to coordinate

www.hydraulx.com

Strong suits must include:
-Interacting knowledgeably with artists
-Proactiveness/Awareness of shot progress/issues
-Taking great notes and communicating them accordingly
-Scheduling
-Team Oriented
-Able to work extra hours as needed

Maya experience a must.

This is a full time opportunity

Please send resume, rate info & if applicable ….link to reel to:

jobs@hydraulx.com

Zoic Studios LA seeking Concept Artists for busy season of Episodic/Pilots

Zoic Studios LA is gearing towards a busy season of episodic and pilots this year. we’re now actively seeking Sr. Level Concept Artists to help us push the productions forward.

the ideal candidate should posses a proven track record of concept art illustration work on feature or episodic productions, able to work in a fast paced environment, and able to execute creative ideas in a team environment.

Please email 1. Resume 2. online portfolio to jobs@zoicstudios.com with subject title "concept artist"

no phone calls, and the greater Los Angeels area only.

Freelancing – How long to get paid?

I was wondering what people’s experiences are with regards to getting paid after freelance work? Im doing flame bits and bobs so its a week at a time max (UK). Have had it vary from a few days to over 6 weeks.
Freelancing is new to me and I’m finding it hard to budget when you dont know when the money will definitely be coming in.
is there an accepted norm for these things? My invoice software (ExpressInvoice for mac which is free) defaulted to 31 days. I was told by one accountant at a post house I could certainly take it down to 14.

Would like to hear people’s experiences

Hydro74 vs. Vahalla Studios: Behind the scenes

This video, created by Neil over at Lemon Lime Photography, depicts what happens when one of the top illustrators sends his most recent creation to Vahalla Studios to get printed. A great look at the printing process of some fantastic illustration work.

Shogun 2 Total War ~ CG Intro

Pretty impressive CG work for the Intro for the upcoming Shogun 2 Total War game.

nice spot

Nuke Compositor Montreal

Fake Studio is looking for a senior and junior Nuke compositor to join our team.

Send us your resume and portfolio/demo reel at cv@fake-studio.com

keying workflow

Hi everyone,
I am actually working on a keyng shot and was wondering if after linearising the shot, a white balance could help giving better results on using any kind of keying tool in nuke..Of course I could look at the result myself, but I d like to understand if color grading a shot can be usefull or note regarding to 32bit float keying processing in Nuke..or if it s completely useless…
hope my question is clear anough.
thanx

nonlinear addmix – why?

i have to use a addmix node to get the same result like in photoshop…
but i have no idea why its not working with a merge node and premult…

i have one green background and an interlaced yellow falloff as PNG…

oglu confused…!
in fusion it would work with postmultiply by alpha…

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