Nov
08
Houdini GO | Procedural user guide
Posted in: 1Side Effects Software released three chapters of the GO | Procedural user guide which is designed to introduce artists to Houdini …
Nov
08
Win a V-Ray bundle!
Posted in: 1Create a piece of artwork for a chance to win a copy of Chaos Group’s Special Bundle Three in One and get professional-level rende…
Nov
08
Interview with Antonio Peres
Posted in: 137 years old Brazilian 3d Artist whose renders are very photo-realistic and currently working as a chief creative officer
Nov
08
VFX 404 [WIP] Yossarian
Posted in: VFXChallenge WIP ForumHello all
This is my first post on these boards. The zombie challenge seemed like fun so I thought I’d throw my hat in the ring. Here’s the first version of my animatic. It’s just one shot clocking in at 15 seconds. Right now it feels a little tight so I’ll revise the animatic tonight and move it towards 20-25 seconds.
Regarding the length, am I reading the rules correctly when I read them to mean your submission must be no shorter than 15 seconds but no longer than 30 seconds?
Nov
08
MTV 55DSL + EMA 2010
Posted in: 2d, 3d, 3DCG Director, 55dsl, alex trochut, DigitalDistrict, DivisionParis, EMA 2010, General, IDs, ilovedust, James Roper, mtv, Physalia, Tei, universal everything, Yue Wu
These all came out at the same time, so we thought we’d do a short and sweet round-up post showcasing everything!
First we have five new broadcast IDs showcasing MTV’s first creative collaboration with 55DSL. Inspired by a new series of streetwear designs based on the five senses — touch, sight, sound, smell, taste — with the sixth design representing 55DSL’s special 5.5th sense.
“Touch”, directed by Alex Trochut & Physalia
“Sight”, directed by ILoveDust
“Hearing”, directed by James Roper & Universal Everything
“Smell”, directed by Tei & 3DCG Director
“Taste”, directed by Yué Wu, DivisionParis & Digital Dirstrict
Last but not least, MTV also recently dropped 3 IDs for this year’s EMA Madrid spanish mograph powerhouse Dvein brilliantly handled the graphics for this year’s MTV EMA Madrid.
Update: Dvein just put out a press release filled with extra info, sketches, styleframes and cool stuff about the project. Download it here.
Pure awesomeness!
Nov
08
Studio Assistant @ Double Negative
Posted in: The Job Lot* Department: Studio
* Location: London
* Closing Date: N/A
* Reports To: Studio Manager
* Direct Reports: N/A
* Location: London
* Closing Date: N/A
* Reports To: Studio Manager
* Direct Reports: N/A
Key Purpose of the Job
To carry out all Studio duties to support smooth running of the facility. Working closely with artists and Producers to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of data into the facility, and at the end of the job to the clients in whatever format they desire.
Needs To Do
Input of digital image data. Responsible for the accurate renaming andreading of supplied data onto the facility servers, from any media suchas tape, firewire and disk.
* Output of digital image data. Responsible for the accurate dispatch ofdata to outside facilities as required.
* To handle camera original film negative and accurately log the keycodedata, then scan and upload the resultant files to thefacility’s servers.
* Administration of Studio Resources. To ensure that all studio records anddatabases are accurate and up to date.
Needs To Know
* Essential working knowledge of computer systems, preferably Linux
* Desirable to have experience of basic film and negative handlingprocedures, including the loading and unloading of 35mm motionpicture cameras
Needs To Be
* Natural problem solver
* Pro-active
* Committed to achieving targets
* Team oriented
* Adaptable
* Accept change
Measures of Performance
* On time delivery
* Accuracy
* Continuous improvement
Please send a cover letter and your CV to jobs@dneg.com
Nov
08
Dynamics TD required in Glasgow
Posted in: The Job LotAxis Animation is looking for a Dynamics Artist for both next generation game cinematics and commercials projects
Tasks will include designing and creating cloth setups to create realistic cloth simulations, as well as the setup of dynamic hair solutions, and implementing these on specific shots across the project.
Candidates will work onsite at Axis Animation in Glasgow, UK for a duration of 5 weeks (with possible ongoing work in the future) starting on 13th December
Responsibilities :
- Creating reusable cloth rigs using mayas ncloth for use across an entire project.
- Cloth rigs must have the ability to drive higher resolution clothing on realistic character .
- Work closely with the rigging department to keep the character pipeline streamlined.
- Finishing cloth dynamics to a high quality.
- Lead and support other artists who may assist with cloth simulations.
- Creating dynamic hair setups, using output from geometry from proprietary axis solutions.
- Prefracturing rigid body objects, for use within maya or houdini. Or dynamically fracturing objects using houdini 11 new Voronoi fracture solver.
Requirements and Skills :
- Extensive experience working with Maya dynamics, ncloth experience is a must.
- Good general knowledge in modelling and rigging.
- Knowledge of Houdini a big plus but not essential.
- Knowledge in any of the following, fluids(volume and particle based), curve/wire dynamics, particles, softbody/muscle dynamics are again a plus
- Mel/Python scripting experience a plus.
- Must be willing to take a dynamics test, and provide samples or a demo reel showing applicable experience
- Minimum of 3 years production experience in film/TV/games required and a degree qualification
- If candidates do not possess a degree, 5 years production experience required
- Degree and work experience requirements may be waived if candidates can show exceptional skills
Please apply via jillwallace@axisanimation.com
Be sure to include Dynamics TD Application in the subject line
Nov
08
Hi All,
Been looking around for tutorials on PFtrack and see that escape studios have an online one going for £70 for us students. http://www.escapestudios.co.uk/online-vfx-tutorials/ just wndering if anyone has taken this course and could say what it was like?
Part of the course uses maya live which I dont actually use im a cinema4d man, but I think that the techniques would be transferable?
Cheers,
Russell
Been looking around for tutorials on PFtrack and see that escape studios have an online one going for £70 for us students. http://www.escapestudios.co.uk/online-vfx-tutorials/ just wndering if anyone has taken this course and could say what it was like?
Part of the course uses maya live which I dont actually use im a cinema4d man, but I think that the techniques would be transferable?
Cheers,
Russell
Nov
08
I Love Dust: MTV Sight
Posted in: audio design, Design, illustration, MotionLondon based I Love Dust for MTV with audio design from WEVIE
Nov
08
Daihei Shibata: The Light of Life
Posted in: cg, Design, directing, vfxThe Light of Life is an experimental short driected by Daihei Shibata, a Japanese visual artist currently working at WOW.
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