Dec
29
Key To Life like Faces Lies in the Eyes
Posted in: 1According to a recent study published in Psychological Science the eyes are the most important factor in imparting life to the lif…
Dec
29
PfTrack Motion Capture.
Posted in: Matchmoving SoftwareHi All,
I am a starter in PF track. I got a three cam motion capture setup. I tried every known process to me..to export the cameras. But only two cameras are getting exported.
I am a starter in PF track. I got a three cam motion capture setup. I tried every known process to me..to export the cameras. But only two cameras are getting exported.
Is there any way where we can export the three cameras ?
Thank You
Dec
28
Compositors wanted in LA area
Posted in: The Job LotMid-level and Senior Compositors:
A high end VFX feature film studio based in South Pasadena is looking for experienced compositors for several high profile projects. We’re looking for Nuke compositing artists who are not only great at their craft, but are also capable of training, critiquing and mentoring other artists.
The company is renowned in the industry as an artist-friendly studio. We also understand the "freshness" of the emerging stereoscopic effects market and are willing to invest in training our employees to be world-class stereo compositors.
Candidates with 3D animation experience preferred.
Please send resumé and applicable external reference links (e.g. IMDB) to jobs@stereoscopicvfx.com
The following positions are available:
Nuke Compositors
Essential Skills
Strong compositing skills with the ability to derive unique solutions to novel compositing problems
A solid, intuitive understanding of Nuke’s 3D environment, or strong production knowledge of a dedicated 3D package (Maya, 3DS, LightWave, modo etc.)
Unforgiving attention to detail
Ability to create custom cleanplates (i.e. rig removal)
Understanding of a float-based color pipeline
Good, stereoscopic vision (sorry, no monocular eye injuries)
Desirable Skills
Knowledge of gizmo creation process
Rotoscoping
3D modeling
3D matchmoving, especially with PFTrack
Previous experience in stereoscopic production
Dec
28
Cubes
Posted in: Work in Progress (WiP)Just a test.
PFTrack, Max, RealFlow, VRay, AE.
cubes test from Genko 3D on Vimeo.
Dec
28
VFX Coordinator for Whiskytree
Posted in: The Job LotWhiskytree, located in the Bay Area of northern California, offers visual effects, art department, retouching, and location capture services for film, games, and advertising.
We are currently looking for a VFX Coordinator for a feature-film project position.
Responsibilities:
* Work with existing production team to facilitate communication between artists and supervisors
* Track artistic task progressions and maintain production database
* Send and receive material to and from clients and distribute information as needed
* Assist in creating and maintaining schedules
* Follow-up to help ensure established deadlines are met
Requirements:
* Two years of experience coordinating in the VFX industry
* Bachelor’s degree in film, art, or related field
* Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
* Working knowledge of production software such as Shotgun
* Highly detail-oriented and organized with a knack for solving problems
* Solid computer skills required, preferably on both Mac and PC
* Strong communication skills
* Must enjoy working in a team environment
To Apply:
Send email to ro@whiskytree.com that contains the following:
* Subject line "VFX Coordinator submission – your name"
* Your resume and cover letter
Or
Send postal mail that contains the following:
* A good old-fashioned paper resume with cover letter to:
Attention:
Recruitment Offices
Whiskytree Inc
914 Mission AVE, 3rd Floor
San Rafael, CA 94901
No phone calls please
Dec
28
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: BLOOD & CHROME
Position available for an experienced LIGHTWAVE ANIMATORS. Join our crew for the upcoming SyFy Television movie that will continue the lineage of the Battlestar Galactica series with the adventures of Ensign William Adama during the first Cylon War.
Would prefer applicants be Los Angeles residents and work from our offices at Universal Studios, Los Angeles.
Position will have aprox. January 2011 start and run thru Aug/Sept. 2011.
We are looking for experienced generalists familiar with Lightwave. The work may involve ship to ship space battles, dog fights, possible character animation. Must be able to demonstrate versatile and professional animation ability. Must be pro-active at problem solving and have good communication with supervisor and other artists.
Candidates must work creatively with a small team of artists under a tight television production deadline. Especially looking for good texture / paint artists with a good eye for photo-real detail.
WE MAY ALSO CONSIDER EXPERIENCED 3DSTUDIO MAX CANDIDATES.
We are an Emmy Award winning visual effects team based at Universal Studios.
Please send resume and/or link to demo reel to BOTH addresses below.
Include LIGHTWAVE ARTIST in subject line of email. Thanks!
Dec
28
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: BLOOD & CHROME
Position available for an experienced EXPLOSION / PARTICLE FX ARTIST.
We hurt spaceships. If you love blowing *hit up digitally and calling upon hell fire to rain upon your enemies, then come and wreak bloody havok with the Battlestar Galactica VFX crew. We’re gearing up for another all out war with the Cylons, and it’s gonna be epic! You probably know that BSG is one of the top purveyors of mayhem in science fiction, and we need pyro freaks to help us blow Toasters to Kingdom Come.
We are open to whatever software is your axe. However, candidates must be versatile and pro-active problem solvers so that we can integrate your effects into our current pipeline.
Would prefer applicants be Los Angeles residents and work from our offices at Universal Studios, Los Angeles.
Position will have aprox. January 2011 start and run thru Aug/Sept. 2011.
Candidates must work creatively with a small team of artists under a tight television production deadline.
Experience with Lightwave 3D is a plus, as is any experience with fluid simulations.
We are an Emmy Award winning visual effects team based at Universal Studios.
Please send resume and/or link to demo reel to BOTH addresses below.
Include FX ARTIST in subject line of email. Thanks!
Dec
28
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: BLOOD & CHROME
Position available for an experienced VUE 3D ARTIST. Join our crew for the upcoming SyFy Television movie that will continue the lineage of the Battlestar Galactica series with the adventures of Ensign William Adama during the first Cylon War.
Would prefer applicants be Los Angeles residents and work from our offices at Universal Studios, Los Angeles.
Position will have aprox. January 2011 start and run thru Aug/Sept. 2011.
Candidates will be using E-On Software’s VUE. Must be able to demonstrate versatile and professional animation ability. Looking for an animator with a good eye for creating photo-real natural landscapes as well as simulated room interiors and building environments. Candidates must work creatively with a small team of artists under a tight television production deadline.
Would prefer candidates who have had experience with Lightwave 3D. May consider candidates with 3DStudioMax experience.
We are an Emmy Award winning visual effects team based at Universal Studios.
Please send resume and/or link to demo reel to BOTH addresses below.
Include VUE ARTIST in subject line of email. Thanks!
Dec
28
Output Monitor
Posted in: Hardware & Tech TalkI want to have a general representation of how the final movie will look when compositing and editing.
Without going to major expense what would everyone suggest ? Would a bog standard 22" LCD do the job ?
Thanks
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