Jan
08
Sculpting Ears in Mudbox 2009
Posted in: 1In this 9 min video tutorial from Wayne Robson learn how you can sculpt the ears easily inside Mudbox 2009
Jan
08
Deli Pictures : Dolormin ~ Indescribable
Posted in: 1Post studio Deli Pictures did Dolormin … for pain you can hardly describe.
Jan
08
Animated Feature Film 9′ – Trailer
Posted in: Industry News[NEWS=”http://www.cgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/9_pink_thumb.jpg”]18159[/NEWS]9 is a feature length animated film written and directed by Shane Acker, which re-tells the age old story of good against evil. The film centres on a society of ‘rag-dollesque’ people who live their lives in constant fear of an enemy intent on the destruction of the remains of civilisation. When the main character “9″ (voiced by Elijah Wood) first comes to life he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world where others like him spend their days hiding in fear of a terrifying mechanical beast. 9 emerges as an unlikely leader who convinces his comrades that to survive they must take the offensive and fight.
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Shane Acker has previously likened the rag-doll characters in his film to the Jawas from Star Wars, almost scavengers of the land that “ take things and sort of keep them inside themselves until there comes a moment which they need them or can use them”. |
The storyline sees 9 and his friends using their collected and stored intellect to fight their dangerous enemy, using mind over muscle, the pen over the sword.
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Acker has explained the philosophy behind the number naming of his main character: “ 9 was about as close as you can get to perfection. You know, let’s say perfection is 10. So I think that we can never achieve that perfection. We’re always flawed – every one of us. And I think 9 represents as close as you can ever possibly get to that perfection.” |
9 was adapted from the Academy Award nominated short film by Shane Acker and has been produced by the visionary film makers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov. Animation for the film initially began at Attitude Studio in Luxembourg, but was subsequently moved to Starz Animation in Canada. It is due for release release on 9 September 2009.
About Starz Animation:
Starz Animation Toronto, one of Canada’s largest 3D animation studios, specializes in high-end computer-animated motion pictures, DVD’s, TV series, commercials, shorts and visual effects. In 2007, the studio opened its expansive new state-of-the-art 45,000 square-foot facility in downtown Toronto, where more than 200 of the top artists, producers, technical directors, and programmers in contemporary animation work together to craft offerings like 9, the computer-animated Tim Burton film currently in production for Universal’s Focus Features.
Featuring the voices of:
Elijah Wood
Christopher Plummer
Martin Landau
John C. Reilly
Jennifer Connelly
Crispin Glover
Credits:
Directed and Written by: Shane Acker
Produced by: Tim Burton & Timur Bekmambetov
Screen play by: Pamela Pettler
Animation: Starz Animation
Distributed by: Focus Features
Prod Co: Robot Films/LA
Director(s): Syndrome
EP: Amanda Fox
About Robot Films:
Jan
08
The economy is taking its toll … Chris Milk posted thoughts on the current state of the music video industry, over at videos.antville.org … ‘MTV, our birth mother, has abandoned us on the stairs of the internet like a shriveled up old man baby’.
Jan
08
Steven Harrington update
Posted in: 1Steven Harrington has updated with alot of great new work. Also check out Our Mountain … a travelling art experience. Steven and Justin Krietemeyer showed their work in Paris, Barcelona, Milan and Berlin.
Jan
08
Youtube HD = ‘&fmt=18′
Posted in: 1For those interested in embedding or linking out to HD files on youtube … at the end of a video URL add on ‘&fmt=18′ … nice! Thanks much Damien.
Jan
08
Be The Change
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Check it out – our president commissioned Shepard Fairey to create the OFFICIAL inaugural poster! How crazy is that? Click here for more.
Jan
08
nobrain: TF1 Holiday IDs
Posted in: broadcast design, christmas, France, General, holidays, IDs, santa, snow, tf1
As a follow up to the smashing TF1 IDs we shared here last month, Paris-based nobrain created Christmas themed versions packed with as much charm and wit as the previous bunch. This group is a bit more comical than the others, but no less detailed. It’s amazing how much time and care nobrain poured into these little 5-second wonders.
Oh, and if you’re as curious as I was, “PUB” is short for “publicité,” or “commericials” in English. In France, many channels announce commercial breaks, which is not only a courteous way to treat your viewers, it also gives networks a chance to brand themselves a bit. Neat.
(Thanks for the explanation, Charles!)
Posted on Motionographer
Jan
08
Senior level Matchmover needed immediately for short term feature film work.
Brickyard VFX, an award winning visual effects company based in
Boston, MA and Santa Monica, CA is looking for an experienced
Matchmover well versed with Boujou or Syntheyes. Maya and nuke
experience a big plus.
Requirements:
-At least 4 years experience.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to multi-task, prioritize and problem solve.
-Must have strong leadership skills and be willing and able to mentor
less experienced artists
Travel and accommodations available if required.
Reels/Resumes & Salary Requirements Should be sent to: chau.tong@brickyardfilmworks.com
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