Jan 27

Multiple GPUs with Maya

Posted in: Maya
Hey guys,

I ‘ve just installed a GFX285 on my Mac Pro 8 cores 2009 on the slot 1 (with 2 Dell u2410 connected to it) and the GT120 on slot 2 (since I plan u start using Resolve). I’m quite new to Maya (I’ve been mostly doing compositing stuff in Nuke/Shake) so I’d like to ask u guys a few questions!

I noticed that the render time with Mental Ray remained the same after I installed the GFX285 and was a little dissapointed since I thought the render time would decrease with the new card.

How I can make sure that Maya is using the GFX285 and not the GT120? Do I need to configure something in Maya to have a gain in performance? Is it possible to use both cards together? What’s the best way to set this up?

Cheers

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Jan 27

F5: SOLD OUT (Kind Of)

Posted in: creativity, f5, festival, gatherings, General, Industry, nyc, Students

Got ya and it’s not even April Fool’s yet. 🙂 The scale has been ‘tipped’ and we’ve sold out our early tickets.

What’s surprising is the response from other creative communities; not only have the motionographers come out in support, but there’s also been an unprecedented response from creatives in fashion, fine art, publishing… even pharmaceutical marketing. You all share the desire to break out of this harsh winter and start the spring anew. Happy.

Regular tickets are now available at the price of $480; student tickets at a reduced rate of $280. These prices will remain until the end of the festival.

Tune in next week for another announcement—this time about what’s surely on everyone’s minds…

Posted on Motionographer

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Jan 27

Pressure alter defaults for clone tool

Posted in: NUKE from The Foundry
Hi there, I am trying to paint a few frames but the pressure alters are set so that the opacity button is clicked and I cannot unclick it until I paint a stroke–every single stroke. How can I fix these defaults and is there a way to go between them before I actually make my stroke?

Also, has anyone else noticed a strange bug if you put two roto paints one after the other? Just curious. Thx!

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Jan 27

Maya senior rigger

Posted in: The Job Lot
A Toronto based studio is looking for a for a talented Maya senior rigger with a minimum of three years industry experience in Film.

They are looking for a talented rigger who can:

– implement animation control rigging systems for complex characters and props using Maya
– set up rigs for low and high-res characters
– set up and rig character models
– work with animators to design, create, and maintain animation rigs for characters that are clean, efficient, and animation friendly
– design user interfaces and controls for characters and facial animation systems (bone and blend shape driven)
– maintain and improve current animation pipeline
– knowledge of animation sharing, and motion capture transfer between character rigs
– maintain a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work
– troubleshoot and wrangle character-rigging issues for artists

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=1553

closes: 20 Mar 2011

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Jan 27

Making of Waiting for Tonight

Posted in: 1

By skilfully using the mouse, months of practice and hours of work and patience, you are sure to achieve considerable success

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Jan 27

Compositing Reel Nuke

Posted in: Demo Reels!
Looks great, I like stadium shot and how you added the net filter.
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Jan 26

Ticklebug Creative Studio Having Immediate requirement

Posted in: The Job Lot
Dear All,

We have immediate requirement .

This is K.Anil Kumar from Ticklebug Creative Studio Pvt Ltd its a VFX company in Hyderabad. We currently have exiting oppurtunities for experience people.Compositors , Lighting&Texturing ,Modeling, Visual Effects ( Water ),Animation , Technical Head ( Who will handle all the softwares ,rendering and 3D Pipeline ).All the above job requirements are for Supervision Level. Just forward your resumes to the below mail id.

Requirements:
Strong problem solving skills and a good eye required.

Ability to work in a collaborative environment, taking direction from the Sequence lead(s), CG Supervisor and feedback from the Art Director and Director as necessary.

-Bachelor’s degree in Art, Fine Art, Illustration, Graphic Design, Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Thanks & Regards,

Contact:
K.Anil Kumar
+91 9849729252
anil.kumar@ticklebugstudio.com
info@ticklebugstudio.com
Ticklebug Creative Studios Pvt Ltd.

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Jan 26

Nuke 6.2v2 crashing with OS X 10.6.6 HELP

Posted in: NUKE from The Foundry
Nuke 6.2v2 crashing with OS X 10.6.6

I have been having a big problem using the latest version of nuke 6.2.2 *seems like it will crash when I’m either scrubbing on the timeline or zoom in and out on the viewer sometimes when making adjustments to nodes*?
What should i check?

Nuke 6.2v2, OS X 10.6.6

Model: MacPro3,1, BootROM MP31.006C.B05, 8 processors, Quad-Core Intel Xeon, 2.8 GHz, 14 GB, SMC 1.25f4
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3870, ATI Radeon HD 3870, PCIe, 512 MB
Bluetooth: Version 2.3.8f7, 2 service, 19 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
Network Service: Ethernet 1, Ethernet, en0
PCI Card: Sonnet Tempo SATA E4P, sppci_ide, Slot-3
PCI Card: ATI Radeon HD 3870, ATY,MegalodonParent, Slot-1
PCI Card: ATI Radeon HD 3870, Display, Slot-1
Serial ATA Device: ST3500630AS, 465.76 GB
Serial ATA Device: ST3500630AS, 465.76 GB
Serial ATA Device: ST3500630AS, 465.76 GB
Serial ATA Device: ST3500630AS, 465.76 GB
Serial ATA Device: OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD, 111.79 GB ==BOOT DRIVE
Serial ATA Device: WDC WD20EARS-00MVWB0, 1.82 TB
Serial ATA Device: WDC WD20EADS-00S2B0, 1.82 TB
Serial ATA Device: WDC WD20EADS-00R6B0, 1.82 TB
Parallel ATA Device: OPTIARC DVD RW AD-7170A
USB Device: Logitech Camera, 0x046d (Logitech Inc.), 0x09a6, 0xfd100000
USB Device: Hub, 0x050d (Belkin Corporation), 0x0234, 0xfd400000
USB Device: Keyboard Hub, 0x05ac (Apple Inc.), 0x1006, 0xfd300000
USB Device: Apple Keyboard, 0x05ac (Apple Inc.), 0x0220, 0xfd320000
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller, 0x05ac (Apple Inc.), 0x8206, 0x5d200000
FireWire Device: External HD, Iomega, Up to 400 Mb/sec
FireWire Device: built-in_hub, Up to 800 Mb/sec
FireWire Device: unknown_device, OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro, Up to 800 Mb/sec
FireWire Device: unknown_device, Unknown ==CF READER
FireWire Device: Digi 002Rack, Digidesign, Up to 400 Mb/sec

Im Lost 🙁

Should i up the script?

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Jan 26

MPC Vancouver: Lead Lighting TD

Posted in: The Job Lot
Position Summary:

As Lead Lighting TD you would be responsible for the lighting design and rendering techniques used throughout your project/sequence and for managing the team of lighting TD’s to ensure they deliver their work to the very highest standard. Working closely with the CG supervisor you will develop and maintain the lighting pipeline. You will be responsible for the "look-dev" phase of the production where you’ll manage the development of shaders and lighting techniques to be used throughout the project. This will include delivering turntables for client approval.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Compositing Supervisor to determine the specific passes needed for each sequence
  • Work with shader writers to provide shaders suitable for delivering the required passes and the correct look
  • Ensure all lighting TD’s fully understand and adhere to the MPC rendering pipeline
  • Review daily render reports to assess rendering progress, average times, consistent errors etc
  • Work with R&D to continually refine all aspects of lighting and rendering

Details:

  • Location: Vancouver, Canada
  • Start Date: Immediate
  • Duration: Project based

If this position sounds of interest then please apply via our website.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Jan 26

MPC Vancouver: Concept Artist

Posted in: The Job Lot
Position Summary:

Working alongside the Modelling and Environment teams to develop concept environments for an upcoming Film VFX project.

Requirements:

  • Ability to switch between different quality renders : hand sketch drawing/colour sketch on photoshop/high end realistic renders on Photoshop
  • Master at Photoshop
  • Good knowledge of photography
  • Matte painting experience and other software skills would be an advantage
  • Thorough understanding of digital/traditional and Graphic art techniques
  • Ability to evaluate with precision the time you need to execute a task
  • Ability to multi-task and to adapt easily to change
  • Previous experience in the film industry
  • An interest in stories and how to tell them

Details:

  • Location: Vancouver
  • Start Date: Immediate
  • Duration: Project Based

If this position sounds of interest then please get in touch via our website.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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