Hasta La Motion!

Hi everyone,

I am a newbie in this helpful forum.
I am 22 and have an IT support background. I have always been amazed by the vfx in movies and video games. (I like all those fantasy landscapes, like in Pirates of caribbean, Lord of the Rings,…)
I would like to change of field and work in the vfx one.

I am a "very very bad drawer", and I do not know anything concerning lights, shadows,… but am hard-worker if I know where to go.

Right now I have been learning photoshop for a few days with DVD training that I borrowed (I don’t if it is the best thing to do).
And then I am thinking to learn after effects (still with dvd training).

I read several posts and threads, especially Faridzareh’s one (give me hope), but am very confused with all those terms that see everywhere(roto, TD, cg,…). And then all those programs: Nuke, Combustion, boujou, houdini,….

Should I keep going with photoshop and then after effects or should I start with in a different manner?

Congrats and best of luck to all of you!

Manukkain

CIS Vancouver is looking for Pipeline TDs/Programmers to work on current and upcoming VFX feature film and TV work with our in-house Pipeline team.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of 3D and Technology, the Pipeline Technical Director will be involved in the creation and ongoing support of a large high-end visual effects pipeline and asset/project management system. Production support of artists and package-specific scripting will also be part of the responsibilities. This is a full-time position requiring some overtime.

Duties
– Assist with the implementation of a pipeline and asset/project management system
– Problem solving and developing improved software systems and tools
– Conducting research, designing and implementing, testing and optimizing production pipeline tools
-Develop and maintain leading-edge proprietary tools/shaders/plugins/scripts and recommend relevant external alternatives
-Creating UI for animators, providing tools for user-friendly controls
-Design, develop, and maintain proprietary scripts used in production
-Keep current on new research and competitor developments
-Acquire and maintain up-to-date knowledge in the relevant fields
-Participate, when applicable, in technical support/director candidates’ interviews

Qualifications
-Expert knowledge of Python and HTML/Javascript required
-Excellent problem solving and communication skills
-Linux knowledge and scripting experience required
-OSX knowledge and scripting an asset
-C++ plugin experience an asset
-Experience with SQL databases an asset
-Experience writing shaders for Renderman, Mantra, Mental Ray or other production renderers an asset
-Experience scripting or writing plugins for Houdini, Maya, XSI, Lightwave, Fusion or Shake an asset
-Undergraduate degree or a diploma in Computing Science, or related disciplines an asset.

Please e-mail recruiting@cis-vancouver.com with the subject line "Pipeline TD" with your resumé, demo reel if applicable (downloadable online link preferred), and upcoming availability. Local candidates are preferred.

We thank all candidates in advance for applying but only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

Hey guys.

I saw a funny thread a long time ago on CGtalk about extremely funny moments in the lives of CG artists. Seeing as we’re a diverse group of people, I think it would be in the interest of great laughs to share some of the funniest moments you’ve had in the industry, or outside of it. Ideas are, funny exchanges with relatives about your chosen career, awkward fellow workers, etc.

If theres an LOL thread already going, let me know. Ive never seen one.

BEGIN!

hey frnd I need to make

http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/01027/cyclone.jpg

this type of effect using maya particle not by fluids.. can it be done??…