Jan 02

3D Elements Over Footage

Posted in: Digital Fusion / DFX+
Hi there.

I want to learn the basics of adding 3d elements to a tracked footage, and match the grain, DOF, colors and lighting. (for example, cubes flying between people in a crowded street, it seems VERY hard for me to do with my current knowladge)

I’m using C4D as my 3D package, boujou as my tracker and I want to learn fusion (I’m very very starter to it)

I used AE for a long time, and it really becomes hard in organising, when it comes to compositing.

so, I need suggestions (full training / tutorials) specially on the tipic I mentioned.

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Jan 02

Motionographer Podcast 03: MassMarket

Posted in: General, interview, massmarket, podcast, vfx, visual effects

Well, I took my sweet time getting around to it, but I finally finished up the third Motionographer Podcast. This time, I chatted with MassMarket’s Justin Lane and Chris Staves. Some of the topics we touched on:

  • Chris and Justin’s professional backgrounds and the founding of MassMarket
  • MassMarket’s relationship to Psyop
  • Behind-the-scenes from some of MassMarket’s recent projects
  • Advice for students and industry newbies

Although the podcast is a bit of a hobby at the moment, I’d love to hear your thoughts/ideas about what you’d like to hear in the future. Please send your feedback to justin@motionographer.com.

NOTE: If the above audio player doesn’t work for you, you may also download the mp3 here.

Posted on Motionographer

Motionographer Podcast 03: MassMarket

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Jan 02

More Spirit coverage

Posted in: 1

fxpodcast with The Orphanage’s Stu Maschwitz about The Spirit.

Getting into The Spirit, at CGSociety.

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Jan 02

Benjamin Button coverage

Posted in: 1

div xmlns=http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtmlpa href=http://vfxworld.com/?atype=articlesid=3867Bringing Benjamin Button to Life/a, at VFXWorld./p

pa href=http://www.fxguide.com/article520.htmlThe Curious Case of Aging Visual Effects/a, at fxguide./p

pa href=http://digitalcontentproducer.com/podcasts/audio/visual_effects_benjamin_button_1229/Fitting Visual Effects into Benjamin Button’s Workflow/a, at Digital Content Producer./p/div

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Jan 01

Best software for Motion Stabilization?

Posted in: Matchmoving Software
I’ve been trying After Effect to stabilize the motion of my shoot but im getting no great results. Are there any other softwares or plugins?


SteadyMove pro didnt work either….

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Jan 01

demo reel intro 08

Posted in: Work in Progress (WiP)
Just working on a new demo reel intro. I’d like some opinions on it as showing it to my friends only gets a “wow, cooool” response, and no constructive comments, haha.

Here’s what i’m looking for in terms of feedback:
• Flow – Does everything seem like it flows into each other? Every different camera movement seem to smoothly transition into the other?

• Legible – Can you read any of that text in there?

• Length – Too long? Too short? Just perfect?

• Style – Do you think its a little flashy? Lame? Cool?

• Any other critiques you’d like to add are also appreciated

Known issues: At around f163, there seems to be a problem with calculating motion blur and seems to flip out for a frame. I’m working on that.

Thanks, and looking forward to any feedback on this.

Attached Files
File Type: mov Output_LowREZ.mov (6.42 MB)
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Jan 01

Using ZBrush and Apple Shake?

Posted in: Beginners Talk
Does anyone know what kind of export from zbrush would be best to bring it into shake and composite it?

For example, I sculpt a building in zbrush and want to place it in a scene with shake. let’s just say the camera is stationary.

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Jan 01

1 Min Abstract video

Posted in: Work in Progress (WiP)
hello , on this video i took some old projects i did in after effects and blended them together to make this short video .



LifeType Abstract from LifeType on Vimeo.

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Jan 01

WIP needs ur comments/reviews

Posted in: Realflow
hey guys
ive been workin on liquid sim for d first time from last few days
the following link is a result of what ive been able to acheive
its def not water ive kept it bit thick (juice) plus its just a grey render for the time being
but i need to know where iam goin wrong as i want to improve on it before going for final shader development and lighting

so please comment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsOoumFKodw

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Jan 01

My new short film – Plastic kills

Posted in: VFXTalk Short Film Forum
:thumbsup: Hey guys me and some friends made this movie Plastic Kills…it’s more of an advertising film…:D
Enjoy and Comment please:):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4j6qQ6A7Po

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