Rigger or Rigger / Animator

We are looking for an experienced character/creature rigger or rigger/animator to work on a number of complex creatures / characters on high profile production.

We are looking for someone to start ASAP.

Please send your CV and a link to your reel to info@zoovfx.com.

We are sorry that we are only able to respond to successful applicants.
We thank you in advance for your interest.

Smoke/Flame training/courses..

Hi!

Let me first introduce myself : i’m a French Avid/FCP editor and 2 years ago i’ve widened my skills with a 2-month training program at the Gobelins school in Paris focused on video SFX and especially a complete After Effects study.
Now i’d like to learn how to use a Flame or a Smoke as i feel i’m more comfortable in VFX than in pure editing, and as an occasionnal Post Producer I’ve worked many times with Flame and Smoke artists.

The thing is, there’s only one place Iv’e found here in Paris where they propose a 3-day "high intensive training" which is very expensive and seems too short to me.

So please tell me what you think about all this, if you think one can learn how to work with a Flame this way, or if one needs to first work as an assistant? and if you know good places to learn these systems, even outside France or outside Europe, all info would be of great interest!

many thanx in advance!
Yves

CAN’T ACCESS PROFESSIONAL TALK !!

Hi there,

i can’t access the PROFESSIONAL TALK section anymore, i am registred and had a long entry: ‘Window into the Chinese VFX scene’ there, but now it says i don’t have permission to access anymore. Is someone here afraid about talking about Chinese opportunities in the light of economic downturn or what ?? Strange IMO…. also no feedback from the Admin…

if its like this i quit this forum…can’t stand such a behavior 😡

CurveTool set frame range & execute

I want to create a script that executes nukes CurveTool. I want to set the frame range and render straight away.

cur1 = nuke.toNode(‘CurveTool1)
cur1.knob(‘go’).execute()

So far I get the "frames to execute" dialog box to open, but I dont know how to set the frame range via the script.

Please help me out

LA-based compositors

A LA based studio is looking for LA-based compositors with 5+ years of high-quality feature film effects experience.

Reporting to the Lead Compositor, the Compositor is responsible for seamlessly integrating elements from various sources including live-action plates and CG elements into a final photo realistic shot. The compositor works within a very collaborative team environment that encourages open communication and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities:
• Working closely with VFX and CG supervisors.
• Communicate and collaborate with the Lead Compositor and other members of the VFX team.
• Blue/green screen matte extraction.
• Integrate CG and live action elements seamlessly with background plate.
• Enhancing, extending and duplicating elements in a photo-realistic manner.
• Foresee, troubleshoot and communicate potential problems.
• Seek out new techniques and processes which help to increase efficiency and enhance the overall look of a shot.
• Some tracking and rotoscoping duties as required.

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=1338

closes: 21 Jul 2010

Superfad is Light on its Feet With Adidas

[NEWS=”http://www.cgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/adidas_thumb.jpg”]25618[/NEWS]Superfad was recently approached by 180 Amsterdam to create a vibrant 45-second online video to showcase the new adidas F50 football boot, which is exceptionally lightweight and styled with a beautiful two-tone skin.

The concept was to highlight the boot’s design within the setting of a light tunnel. According to Superfad Director Clayton McDermott: “The challenge was to create a spot that not only provided the viewer with a comprehensive overall view of the exterior design and the technology that lies within, but one that also conveyed the incredible speed and maneuverability that the new F50’s design affords the player.”

Accordingly, Superfad’s introduced subtle & abstract stadium elements throughout the spot which allowed freedom to create some beautiful product shots of the boot flying through a stream of light trails, and the opportunity to see the boot in situ, doing the job it was created for – playing football.

To keep the look of the spot consistent, Superfad came up with the concept of having the F50 boot interact with a football made up of the light streams that appear throughout the spot. Playing with various speed ramps and bullet time effects gives the viewer time to fully appreciate the boot’s design, while reinforcing the exceptional speed its lightweight design gives the player.

The spot is further brought to life by the incredible sound design provided by Resonate Studios, which brought to life the edits and created a soundscape that heightens the overall mood of the piece.

Click here to view the commercial.

Agency: 180 Amsterdam
Producer: Josie Tucker
Senior Creative: Daniel Brooks
Creative Director: Todd Bois
Executive Creative Director: Andy Fackrell

Production Company: Superfad
Creative Director: Adam Parry
Director: Clayton McDermott
3D: Jerome Haupert, Rodi Kaya, Anders Freij, Tobias Meier, Weles Bussett, Maelys Faget
Compositors: Richard Frazer & Ian Sargent

Sound Studio: Resonate Studios

RELATED LINKS:
www.superfad.com

Short Film: Fly

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Sculptris 1.0 Released

Sculptris wants you to make 3D models. Download it and have a go! I’m sure you will enjoy.div class=”feedflare”
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Adobe Tools in Avatar Post Production

Learn how the Avatar post-vis and post-production pipelines used Adobe video tools to save time and facilitate efficient workflows.div class=”feedflare”
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Interview with Enne Entertainment Studio

Interview with Enne Entertainment Studios, creators of the videogames “Habituales” and the new 3d animation serie “Escape Hockey”.div class=”feedflare”
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