Nov
13
Creating z-buffer from still image
Posted in: Beginners TalkIs there any automatic way of creating z-buffer from a still image? The way of drawing it manually in photoshop seems to be not pleasant enough:)
Nov
13
Planar Track in Silhouette v4.0
Posted in: Beginners TalkHi
Has anyone had any success using the Planar track tool in Silhouette version 4?
I’ve tried to work with it but has found it problematic – resorting to the one point track tool! You also can’t 2 point track or corner pin with the one point track tool. If anyone has seen any good documentation on this, I’d be glad to see it. The user guide is not very descriptive of any sort.
I’ve got to work in Mocha for the Planars and import back into Silhouette, but I would rather just work in Silhouette alone.
Thanks
Nov
12
From Cinema4D to — ?!
Posted in: Beginners TalkHello.
I’ve been using cinema4D since the last few years, and actually I’m extremely happy with almost everything it has. However, as most of you know, cinema4D is very weak for particles and simulatiıns.
I’ve been using cinema4D since the last few years, and actually I’m extremely happy with almost everything it has. However, as most of you know, cinema4D is very weak for particles and simulatiıns.
I’ve been in love with Softimage ICE since I saw it, and I always wanted to learn XSI just because of that platform.. BUT, do you think it would be a good swap for me (from cinema4D to Softimage) ? I mostly use 3D for motiongrapgics, but I need simulations and particles as well. Thinking particles (in cinema4D) is not enough to me.
I also would like to ask about simulations. Quite unexpectedly, when I search for any cloth tutorials for XSI, there is almost none ! That really seems weird, and makes me ask this question:
-is XSI good for cloth simulations ?
Or a secondary question
-which platform is the best for cloth ? I’m hearing a lot about maya but.. what about max ? How would you order them from the bet to the worst ? And why ?
Also one final thing. I’ve used max (way before I started using cinema4D) and I’m quite familiar with the interface, frankly, I hate it. BUT when it comes to texhnical solutions, I guess I can stand it if it can handle my needs.. So, the question about max is:
is there any way to control objects (as well as particles) in max with a programmable interface ? (like ice or xpresso in cinema4D)
Also, MOGRAPH.. I’m guessing there is no alternative for that in all those programs to create rich and easy moving elements in all those programs… I just cant imagine what I can do without it.. I will be happy if you can talk about possible solutions instead of keyframing everything manually !
Dynamism is what I need !
Nov
12
doubt reg tracked data
Posted in: Beginners TalkHi i have just seen the digital tutors maya and nuke integration
i came across a doubt
the point clouds and the camera in my scene is very close to each other
and can we move the point clouds? can we scale it?
could any one set me up and send me the maya file.
I would really appreciate that
Nov
11
I was watching channel 4 news last night and there was an interesting article on the state of the UK film industry. Here is a link to It, (I think it might block those outside the UK)
It also has a little look inside Double Negative
Nov
11
Compression format question!
Posted in: Beginners TalkHello everyone, I have a question regarding render compressions and I’m wondering what would be the closet render format to an uncompressed file with a usable file size? I was taught to use Motion JPEG A and it’s not really convenient for me now since I’m using 64 bit. Really hope to get assistance regarding this topic. Thank you.
Nov
10
Hi I am trying to create a basic Anaglyph animation to get to grips with the concepts of stereo rendering and how its all setup in post. I have rendered a camera moving through a kitchen using the 3DHippie Stereocam plugin for 3dsmax and I have combined the footage in Nuke using the join views and anaglyph node which produces an anaglyph image but the 3d effect seems to have more effect in the distant parts of the image more so than the foreground elements. The stereo camera rig in 3dsmax lets you control the parallax amount which is supposed to push and pull objects out of the screen but no matter how I set this up I seem to get the same result in Nuke….Do I need to render out additional passes from 3dsmax to control the 3d stereo depth in Nuke? and if so how do I set this up
Nov
07
Workshops or Courses for VFX HELP!
Posted in: Beginners TalkI just find out about this Forum it seems great there is a lot of people interest on vfx, and willing to help 🙂
here is the thing, Im having a lot of trouble finding a GOOD VFX schools
Currently im living in Mexico and as you can see here there are no good school for VFX so im trying to take my skills to the next level…
I found VFS as one of the best visual effects schools at vancouver, and Gnomon, i look a little deeper and i found Vanarts which seems pretty decent.
But the tutition for international students is WAY too expensive.
I really want to study at VFS so i started Working for about 6 Months now.
and still $53,000 US dlls as a non graduated career profesional… seems really far away.
I stop studying here in Mexico since they don’t have any visual effect school, only some kind of filmmaking which is really far from what you can call ‘filmmaking’ i found out i learn way more by myself with some tutorials online.
Right now im looking for any good and intensive workshops or courses for VFX
in the united states or canada until i decide where to study.
i will really appreciate any information
i’ve look in ALOT of websites for months, maybe someone can point me at the right direction. i will probably love you the rest of my life. 🙂
Andrea Garza
Nov
07
doubt in matchmoving and 3d
Posted in: Beginners TalkHi i am newbie to visual effects.
I have a 3d fluid setup..
and i have a tracked camera..
now when i look the scene through the tracked camera.3d fluid is very big.do i need to adjust the size of the container so that its visible in the camera.
please let me know
Nov
05
Hi there everyone, I would like to hear some thoughts from other people involved in Post Production (compositors, editors, sound comps, matte painters, etc… ) about the direction that our industry is taking…
Some random questions 🙂 :
-Are you happy with the current state of the industry in your area/country?
-Are more projects rising each year…or less (industry activity decreasing)?
-Do you think the demand for skilled people in the industry is rising?
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