AE Shortcut Option

hi guys My name is shek I have use Aftereffect CS4
Any Shortcut Key for AE Layer Blending Mode (Like Add, Screen, Overlay):confused:

Skin face correction Foundry Nuke ?

which the best way to correct some pimples and marks in post production ?

This is my guess
– Frame by frame rotopaint>clone tool

I use the foundry Nuke, let me know how you guys doing.

Thanks

applying to international VFX houses/CG studios outside the US

What are the typical steps needed to take on this? For instance, there are a few studios in Australia, Canada, and the UK that I would love to work at. Do you first apply to the studio and let the studio sponsor you? Or do you apply for a work visa first? Is it easier to apply if you are under 30? I am 33 years old. I have about three years of vfx experience doing administrative/roto/junior comp work.

Thanks.

CHoosing camcoder

Hello everyone ! I have one cuestion (like most part of people in the world ;P) i want to by a camcoder for visual job (FX, 3D integration,,,,,,,,) and of course i need some idvice, HELP me pleeease ;]
i like CANON XA 10 camcoder – if some of member of comunity use it or …. if you know some forum when i can ask for ;]

thank you;]

VFX Help

Hey all,
I am a compositor, currently working on a movie that I can’t use for my demo reel. I want to put together a solid reel, especially with some VFX. I don’t have the time to do all of the VFX work myself. Would anyone be willing to give me some VFX plates that I can use with my own footage to create a decent compositing reel with? It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as I can use it to composite into my footage! I can film around what the VFX is. Anything would be more than helpful!
Cheers!

Matt
😎

Advice on applying for your a job as a runner.

Hi

I have seen a couple of jobs on-line for the position of runner that I was considering applying for. I have never worked in the VFX industry and do not have a degree. I am however very passionate about VFX and have been training on-line for a few years now ( AE and Premierre and recently Nuke ). I really like compositing and have started to work on a rotoscoping demo reel. I have made a real effort to immerse myself in the world of VFX ( very tricky on a budget).

My main problem is I have full time job not associated with the VFX industry that pays very little. I train alone on-line in my spare time. You do get feedback and sites like this have really inspired me, but It can feel very isolating. I have realised that like any industry ( maybe even more so in VFX ) its as much as WHAT you know as WHO you know. Its difficult juggling a job you hate and a passion you love. Keeping the enthusiasm up can be a struggle, but I am persevering.

I basically thought if I could get a job in the industry, at a low level, that would give me more oppourtunities to meet like minded people and gain experience.

I know its very competitve so was wondering what exactly employers are looking for in a runner?Whats the likely hood of me getting the job based on what I have said? What could I do to improve my chances? Are there any other low level jobs I could apply for?

Thanks for your time.

Lens Distortion for Projections???

Hey guys,

I need to rebuild a scene in 3D from various pictures that were shot on-set and by using project mapping retexture the whole thing – the aim is to create a more interesting camera move than the one that we got on the shoot.. Now my question is how do I go about it correctly..?

My first thought was to undistort the plates, then import them to the 3D package, match the cameras position and remodel the whole scene. Now I found that matching camera is really tricky especially for wider shots. If I use undistorted plate it seems that I won’t be able to match them perfectly because the 3D camera will introduce its own curvature..

Any tips and/or suggestions would be highly appreciated on this topic..

Best Regards

HDR-Panorama

Hi there 🙂

just one simple question:

How many photos do i need for an HDR-Panorama for HDR-Lighting in 3D? :confused:

Do i really need the full Dynamic Range (shoot every view multiple times), or can i somehow "fake it" out of few Pictures as Panorama each shot? Does it help to shoot in raw-format?

best regards,

marc

3d Dreature Development Master Class

Hi there,

Just wanted to know if anyone has the 3d Creature Development Master Class boxset from the Gnomon Workshop. Just wanted an honest opinion before I buy it.

From the free 10 minute clip it looks really good and could possibly give me some good reference to go ahead and get my first reel underway.

Cheers…

Anyone landed a job by learning through DT or Gnomon?

Hey i was just curious to see if there are any people out there who have landed their first job through using the tutorials from Digital Tutors and/or Gnomon, or any other self learning institutions (except Escape Studios)

I am currently doing the Mentored VFX course with Escape and just seeing if ppl have been successful using other institutes