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Charlex has recently created Shape Shifter, a larger-than-life film that’s been attracting remarkable attention online since its release. From the pieces of an exploded car, a constantly-transforming creature is born, while a fantastic environment unfolds under its feet. It’s a piece full of fluid transitions and finely-tuned visuals, directed by Alex Weil, who kindly shared some insights with Motionographer (full interview here).
“Because it begins with a series of shots of a car at night, the piece is clearly set up like a car commercial, but the film itself breaks down in a stream of conscious fashion and turns into a dream where it becomes unclear what is subject and what is object. As if in a dream, scenarios change suddenly and fluidly; the setting and characters go back and forth between a state of order and one of chaos.”
Visually, it is flawless, with its outstanding transformations and realistic organic animations. Then, there’s the whispered narration by Gabriel Byrne and subtle sound design that combine for the dreamy effect. However, what makes Shape Shifter even more solid is it’s core idea, as explains Diana Park, designer and co-director of the film:
“My initial concept was based around the idea of genesis — the birth and evolution of life. I also wanted to play with the idea of reversing the role of the machine as a creator rather than creation. These concepts led to my first draft and treatment involving a car driving in middle of the night which then enters into a dream like state. As the real world fades away and reality shifts, the car fragments into meteors that take us into a new world where nothing exists. As the meteorites land they trigger life and create a multitude of fauna and flora. The world begins to form and we follow the story of predator and prey in a heated chase that then shifts from land to sea as we watch a school of fish continue the journey. The story then culminates in a fantastic leap through the surface as the creatures transform into flight and take us off into the sunset of a new world.”
The directors stressed that during the completion of the film a lot of space was given for creative input from the whole team (up to 15 artists), in an example of “an extremely collaborative effort”, as Alex says. “The project was a work of love from everyone”, adds Diana. The result can be seen in every frame.
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My first search on the forum turned up nthing for some reason but i searched again and found my answer 😛
I hate NUKE and FUSION :@ because both have not any default light system which can simulate nice shadows its only alpha, but I need this softwares…AE have Perfect shadows but have bad 3d, can’t import any .obj or .fbx…
please help
Jobtitle: one 3D Animator, one 3D Lighter/Shader
No of positions: 2
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Dates: Starting ASAP (write when you can be on location), approx 4 weeks.
Software/Requirements: Maya, Vray
Genre: High end TVC
Salary: 340Eur/Day, invoiced (client will provide with flights and hotel if not local)
Deadline for applications: 110112 – 12:00 CET (the faster we can have your application the better!)
Workpermit: Preferably Scandinavian or even better Danish, but all EC freelancers are welcome.
Information about the client:
High end VFX shop in central Copenhagen
Information about the project:
2 Different commercials for national television.
LIGHTING/SHADING TD
– Excellent knowledge of Vray for Maya
– Excellent knowledge of Maya in general
– Must be comfortable in delivering photoreal results.
– Not intimidated by doing photo real fruit, cut in halfs etc…
– And of course, the usual: Team player, Able to work autonomously,
ANIMATOR
– General knowledge of rigging and animation in Maya
– Excited to do transformer-like animation… on smaller objects though 🙂
– Able to work in a semi anarchistic pipeline
To apply for this gig:
The sooner we can get your application the better, so please send in your application as soon as possible.Email job@utopiapeople.com write the reference code (3D Animator or 3D Lighter/Shader) for this joboffer as a subject or simply reply to this email. Only applications with an online reel will be considered, and we encourage you to use www.theshowreel.tv for a professional presentation. You will get notified if presented to our client. Update your CV at:http://account.utopiapeople.com/account before applying.
TO APPLY YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED FREELANCER AT OUR AGENCY (http://www.utopiapeople.se/register/)
About Zoic Studios
Zoic Studios is a multiple Emmy and V.E.S award winning VFX company,
comprised of accomplished artists, supervisors, and producers, who understand all aspects of visual effects and the creative story process.
Zoic Studios creates visual effects for feature films, commercials, episodic
television, games, and broadcast design. Our memorable visual effects appear in notable projects such as: The Karate Kid, Zombieland, Fringe, and True Blood, No Ordinary Family, V, and upcoming Falling Skies. Our spots and web projects have supported major brands such as Nike, ESPN, NASCAR, HP, Sea World, Busch Gardens, Yahoo and AT&T along with countless others.
Summary of Position
Photo-real lighting and shading using V Ray for Maya.
The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of Maya V-ray lighting experience in feature and episodic, or commercials; as well as able to execute creative ideas in a team environment.
Submission Process
Submit resumes and reels with a breakdown!! to:
jobs@zoicstudios.com
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume with a link to your online website/portfolio to:
Due to the number of anticipated responses, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASE.
We are seeking a VFX Artist/Generalist with photorealistic 3D and 2D experience to previz, construct and complete VFX shots in various stages as required.
Experience with lighting and texturing is a bonus.
As we are a small business excellent organizational, technical problem solving and communication skills is a must and your ability to be flexible in order to meet deadlines will be required.
Requirements:
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume with a link to your online website/portfolio to:
Due to the number of anticipated responses, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASE.
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