Creating a vector image from a matte

I’m wanting to create some silhouette effects with some green screen footage, I’ve keyed out the GS using primatte and I was wondering if there is a way of setting a vector image to ‘snap’ around the matte in order to get a cleaner edge when I scale up?

Small Los Angeles Prod. House seeks go-to 3D freelancer

Boutique production company specializing in network branding, promos and short-form content seeks creative, technical, fast, easy to work with 3D modeler/ animator to work on a freelance basis. Artist will work from home and out of our Los Angeles Studio. Projects are primarily in Maya, Cinema 4D and After Effects. Please send me links to your work and we will contact you. Thank you very much.

David Glasgal
Coordinating Producer
7ate9 Entertainment
david@7ate9.com

Nuke Camera Projection Animate

So camera projecting in Nuke is not a problem on a still obj.

But I’m having a hard time figuring out how to camera project onto an animated obj.
I know it has something to do with using the axis node to mimic the animation of the obj to make the projection camera stick to it, but I’m having problems figuring that part out.
Anyone know what I’m talking about and how to fix this problem?

IAMSTATIC 2011

After a couple years of doin this and that, IAMSTATIC has reformed and is working together on some tasty new work. We have updated our site iamstatic.com and motion reel for 2011. Please check it out and let us know what you think! Thanks.

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.