Gnomon or CMIVFX DVDs?

[daisukey]

I 'm aware of that Gnomon and CMIVFX cover on different topics for Houdini.. and seems like Gnomon will be releasing more DVDs on Houdini so I'm not too sure if I should wait for the Gnomon DVDs or buy the CMIVFX DVDs right now..

I would like some advices thanks.

[Tagger]

it's kind of hard to comment something that's not out yet. If you're new to houdini i may advice the gnomon 101 dvd's, but other then that it's all a mather on what you're interested in learning and wether it's gnomon or cmi it doesnt realy make a difference because they both give quality training about different topics

[daisukey]

Thanks for your quick reply. I have had Gnomon DVDs before and I'm quite a big fan of them, however I havn't heard much about CMIVFX yet and am not convinced enough to buy them yet.

[daisukey]

Thanks. I have decided to wait for now. :happydevi

[maynard]

cmiVFX will has a really aggresive schedule for houdini DVD's.

Our content is for top level guys first, then we trickle down to intermediate.

We will be covering the transition between 8 and version 9 also. (the concepts are all the same though)

We will be on top of this under no other. Anyone who has seen the 3 DVD's know what's up. We have complete knowledge of the app on our side. We take lots of time not to slap a last minute incomplete, non educated guess solution to our content.

Want to take the cmi challenge, we dont want to bad mouth any othere companies trying out there, so we will let our product speak and the conumers can decide.

We are also offering TODAY IS THE LAST DAY,m free houdini dvd kit to all purchasers of the 10 disk fusion value kit.

please contact me off our website at cmivfx.com. i do not want to spam here.
-chris

[daisukey]

Sounds good maynard. I heard that houdini interface has changed a lot in 9. much like maya or something..

[maynard]

i cant comment on much, but i think the 3d community as a whole will like the changes.

Some legacy guys will always complain when change occurs. But i think its a hit.

-c

[daisukey]

Yer, a person i know of attended this meeting and thought it was nice.

[krizard]

both of them are good....depends on what you want to learn.........i would go for digital tutors......

[dluv]

FXPHD has a Houdini course this semester, but I'm not sure what they cover.

D

[krizard]

try to sign up for TD coledge

[maynard]

Im not sure where you guys have been that last year.. but cmiVFX has the most complete array of houdini training available and for the best price. Our best customer IS sideFX themselves. they are logged in nearly every day.
I invite you guys to come check out one of our cmiDirect houdini videos at lower cost to test it out for yourselves.

http://www.cmivfx.com/SideFX_Houdini_Training/Ref_And_Caustics/default.aspx

[fudini]

I can't tell from the course descriptions. Do the CMIVFX Houdini courses come with scene assets to download and work from? And how long are the videos?

[jokerxel]

Digital Tutors has a better variety of intro lectures. Plus, their new online system allows you to access their entire library. CMIVfx seems to have more advanced Houdini, but each lesson is priced at a month of Digital Tutors (around $40-$50).

[maynard]

Jokerxel,

Surely you joke about digital tutors. We had the first online system, the best online system, and are an accumulation of every studios knowledge in the field. We do not lean towards the basics.. since we feel the basics are shown through proper usage.

Fudini,
We have all the project files right in our system. Depending on if you are purchasing a cmiDirect or cmiVFX full release... times may vary.

We answer questions fast. My friends at psyop tell me digital tutors stuff stinks. ALso stating their player does funky things.

If your serious about houdini.... just know... SideFX is one of our best customers. AND THEY MAKE HOUDINI.

-chrisMaynard

[quety101]

You are a bit biased though Maynard. Still waiting for someone not involved directly with cmivfx to recommend it

[maynard]

So true. Would anyone want to see the log? SideFX is watching right now.

[quety101]

So true. Would anyone want to see the log? SideFX is watching right now.

Sorry but what are you talking about?

[maynard]

Let's desist this conversation through this forum. It seems that its going no where fast. For any inquiries, just email us. To often people get off tangent on forums... and i don't want to contribute to that myself.

[Tagger]

modesty is a charm, chris :)

[ganzou]

I'm a Houdini user and I have gone through the DT Intro to Houdini and rigid body dynamics and like some of you said, its pretty much introduction level stuff which is a good thing if you are starting out with Houdini.

I also went through CMIVFX L System Essentials (first part only) and was pretty good as well.

I think digital tutors has great Houdini stuff for the first time user, but if you are already a Houdini user then like Maynard said "it is for top level guys first..." CMIVFX has the advanced stuff and I think that is really valuable when dealing with houdini since the documentation available for it is not as extensive as other 3d apps like maya or max.

Right now I got my eye on the cmivfx houdini shading and rendering course and trust me people...houdini has like 5 useless pre set materials because it has a very powerful shader creation environment, but its a bit hard to learn so I'm really looking forward to buying this...and the caustics course is really cheap!

[fudini]

So how long are the CMIVFX units? I can't find any info on playing times.
The Gnomon Intro to Rigid body dynamics is $79.00 US which seems like a lot but its 6 hours long. So it works out to around $13/hour.

How long was the $50 "CMIVFX L System Essentials (first part only)" that you did. I'm not trying to be difficult, I'm just trying to find out how much instruction you get per unit. I don't know why they don't include this info on the site for each course. I'm a bit cautious about having to spend $100.00 US to cover the subject because the content has been split into 2 parts of $50 each.

[IKandee]

Jokerxel,

Surely you joke about digital tutors. We had the first online system, the best online system, and are an accumulation of every studios knowledge in the field. We do not lean towards the basics.. since we feel the basics are shown through proper usage.

Fudini,
We have all the project files right in our system. Depending on if you are purchasing a cmiDirect or cmiVFX full release... times may vary.

We answer questions fast. My friends at psyop tell me digital tutors stuff stinks. ALso stating their player does funky things.

If your serious about houdini.... just know... SideFX is one of our best customers. AND THEY MAKE HOUDINI.

-chrisMaynard



CMIVFX is terrible,go with Gnomon or DT. CMI has put me to sleep many times and the way they teach is not good.:mad:

[ganzou]

CMIVFX is terrible,go with Gnomon or DT. CMI has put me to sleep many times and the way they teach is not good.:mad:

I wouldn't attribute the boredom factor of a dvd to the company releasing them. Most of the dvds are tought from people working on the field that have little to no experience teaching so you cant really expect to have a delightful class in a dvd. I remember that the guy doing the gnomon maya fluids dvd's was extremely boring, but that did not take away the fact that he knew his stuff and it was included on the dvd. I mean in the end it is your willingness to learn and succeed.

I do recognize that digital tutors have the best teaching skills when it comes to the way they communicate the material, but when it comes to the material itself...in the majority of cases it is strictly introductory level and buying a book can take you even further and cheaper too.

I would say it this way: Digital Tutors is for beginners, gnomon is for people that are no strangers to 3d and CMIVFX is for more experienced people.

[Tagger]

ost of the dvds are tought from people working on the field that have little to no experience teaching so you cant really expect to have a delightful class in a dvd.

actually ... (and not talking about any of the examples above) if you can't TEACH, you shouldnt make tutorial dvds imo. Training dvds is not about showing how good you as a teacher are, it's about making sure the people watching it learn what you're trying to teach them, that's all. I'd rather learn something from someone who narates knowledge that he gained from other sources in a good dvd then listen to an authistic nerd who talks over everybodies head for instance (again, no refference to any above stated dvd classes, just prooving a point :P). Offcourse the combination of a good artist and a good teacher is always prefered. If we wern't paying x $ for our training material i would agree with you more, but most people want to learn stuff from what they payed for :)

[ragupasta]

Ok the L-Systems DVD.

Iirc the first part lasts 4 hours. Tutored by David Gary. David Gary is a very clever man, who is exceptionally good with Houdini.
I watched the first part of the L-Systems dvd, with absolutley no prior knowledge about L-Systems, other than what an L-System was.

What did I gain?

A very good understanding of L-Systems, how to use them correctly, how to animate growing structures like plants and tree's. These can also be used for things like circulatory systems (blood vessels).

Personally I believe it was well worth the money imo.

Also the procedural city, same thing. Worth the cash imo.

[fudini]

Ok the L-Systems DVD. Iirc the first part lasts 4 hours.

Thanks Ragupasta!
That's what I was trying to find out.

[Eagle1]

I have some CMIVFX DVD - always good, but you can't download the stuff - always watch online and difficult to pause or forward / backward...
I like .MOV Downloads Lessons!

AND: nothing from start to finish or Final Render. 3 Series Road Assets - but what do you with this Asset outside Houdini :rolleyes: - i missing realistic Stuff for Filmmakers.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFDKRGfBR48

Post your Comment for Next 3DBuzz Houdini DVD - Thread: Wishlist :)
http://www.3dbuzz.com/vbforum/showthread.php?181222-Wishlist-for-next-Houdini-Training-Videos

I'm missing advanced Live Action and CG Integration for Houdini in all Course pages.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SALSn9E1fkc&NR=1

Make more useful Series :thumbsup:

[maynard]

Eagle1,

A film maker would not purchase houdini videos for themselves. that is madness. However, a movie like 2012 couldnt be dont without our principals in post production.

Im eager to see where you are going with your film making.

As far as cmiVFX training goes... you will notice ALL the other training companies are customers. And keep purchasing them to assist them in their training production. SideFX has their trainers watching night and day nearly on the cmi System.

So please send us what you are working on... and maybe we can cater some training for whatever it is your doing with film making.

Currently, we are in nearly every VFX house doing films....

-c

[Eagle1]

I don't talk about 2012 - i talk about simple realistic Stuff as shown in the examples Links above. And cmiVFX seems to begin with realistic stuff :)
Training Courses for all VFXPeople work with or producing independent Films around the world OUTSIDE the big studios which will learn great VFX.

I and all other here in VFX Forums put Lightwave, Houdini, VUE, SynthEyes, Fusion etc. together often in Live Footage ...:rolleyes:

And the Results of this People are B-Movies
http://www.openfilm.com

Visual effects involve the integration of live-action footage and CGI in order to create environments which look realistic, but would be dangerous, costly, or simply impossible to capture on film :thumbsup:

Make the Lessons for this.

[maynard]

i think im starting to understand where you are going with this conversation.

Hopefully i can shed some light on our methodology. We dont really take the user manual and turn it into a training video. there are plenty of those on the market. What we do is create custom tools for a pipeline using the latest breakthroughs in software development. We are launching an entry level series which includes covers a little bit of what your talking about (i think)

But for example:

OUr procedural roads series.... its quite incredible. I watched this last 3rd one during the edit... and it nearly brought a tear to my eye. Since i personally work on a BUNCH of tv car commercial spots... this road system takes the cost of producing a car commercial shot down to a simple set of steps.:

Import or paint a generic landscape
drag around curve points where you want your roads to be

THATS IT!

you can then use this over and over again on any kind of terrain you can imagine. Lidar scans, 3d modeled, even psuedo projected live footage based scenarios.

The detail in its impecible... where bridges automatically grow, or tunnels cut out a mountain, or crash barriers appear....

ties this into our digital cities video (and everybody has seen at least 10 movies that utilize our cities technology) and you have 100% digital assets and any type of camera move you could possibly want.

When it comes to doing volume amount of shots.... its a no brainer. use our premade OTLs our customize our setups to do what you want.

You cant get that anywhere else in the world, that i can assure you... and certainly not for the price we charge.

But regarding your live action stuff.....

We have 20+ videos that utilize live action and cg including film scans and red footage that comes with the video as a download. 4k greenscreens, sequences, etc...

So its important to me especially that i introduce this to you.

If anybody else also has some requests that you really need to help you move forward... our policy is simple:
"Ask and you shall receive". Its why we are here.

I hope this is of some help to you. And i would offer you to come take a free test ride.

caio for now

[Eagle1]

Okay, thanks for the Philosophy of cmivfx ;)


Import or paint a generic landscape
drag around curve points where you want your roads to be

THATS IT!Very easy :)

But I bet no one here is able to do this real Integration with Houdini in combine with Fusion or NUKE, so my conclusion is to make a 4th Part procedural roads series and SHOW IT - in the simple way.....

The difficulty begins after this asset - realistic!

Other example: Gnomon workshops makes ALL Mattepainting with Fantasy or SiFi Paints as Result - not any with natural Real Footage - why? Because they can cheat with colors, grain and Details and this workflow wouldn't work with Real footage.

And thats my general notice (not only for Houdini). The most Online Classes stops when it gets interesting - Detail and Realism that work!

[maynard]

we use matte paintings in our videos all the time. its my specialty actually. but all of them get 3d applications in the end. lots of flame, nuke and fusion.... but also a ton of c4d to make it happen. the houdini is for everything else the other apps CANT do.

[phoenix]

i thought i give my opinion as well.. I have bought Houdini trainings from all three DT, CMIVFX and Gnomon...

CMIVFX is really excellent..
as far as Gnomon goes its all self praise by the artist.
DT is good if you are a newbie...
also FXPHD (i heard from a friend ) is really sweet.

Regards

[Eagle1]

the houdini is for everything else the other apps CANT do.

Make the 4th Part Houdini procedural roads series with real Footage Integration in combine with Fusion or NUKE - i purchase it :)

[maynard]

Thanks pheonix for the kind words. Here is a much requested video item that nobody knows about officially yet. it gets launched on tuesday... but i added it up to the site early for you here:

Nuke Object Removal Techniques
http://www.cmivfx.com/productpages/product.aspx?name=Nuke_Object_Removal_Techniques

This should satisfy some of the requests of Eagle1 i think.

[phoenix]

maynard The new training looks good :)


Regards

[maynard]

thanks..... its a topic that i know everyone in the compositing arena needs to learn... and its a tough one.

but well worth watching it 3 times back to back.

:)

[phoenix]

Hey why dont u guys release more on Softimage ICE ... CMIVFX has released two titles i think (will be ordering them pretty soon :) )

Regards

[maynard]

we can certainly do that. What kinds of things are you looking for? Mike is working on some of those now. But probably already locked into certain content.

[phoenix]

Hey thanks for the response my friend :) well the thing is i am pretty new with ICE. so cant really tell... Lets see what Mike comes up with. i am sure that would be great to see :)


Regards

[maynard]

I now have the official press release ready for those who want to see it:

http://www.cmivfx.com/secure_new/img/content/03db6b47-d853-4126-b5f9-ae732122ff45.jpg

cmiVFX Launches New cmiDirect Nuke Object Removal Techniques
High Definition Training Videos for the Visual Effects Industry

Princeton, NJ (March 3rd, 2010) – cmiVFX launches its latest training video in the new cmiDirect series. This is the ultimate in object removal using The Foundry’s Nuke. Receiving rave reviews throughout the Visual FX community, the cmiDirect series is focused and to the point. Immediately learn crucial information on specific topics without slowing down your projects and taking up your time. Derk Ebeling takes you through a wide array of tasks to improve your work flow and efficiently remove objects. cmiDirect continues to deliver high level detailed content direct to the topic. When it comes to high end CG and VFX training, there is only once choice... cmiVFX! This video is available today at the cmiVFX store for a Special Introductory Offer Price!


Nuke: Object Removal and 3D Scene Management
http://cmivfx.com/productpages/product.aspx?name=Nuke_Object_Removal_Techniques

Learn how to remove unwanted objects, reflections, stabilize 3D camera movement and much more. We have included footage shot on Red Camera with cooke lenses to provide the ultimate challenges for our training lessons.

Introduction
Start off by taking a look at the raw film footage and its problematic areas. The overview here is to remove the grey control box in the centre of the image and its reflection, one of the train wagons, and add an additional window to the front building.

Patch Projection – Removing Control Box
Discover how to integrate the creation of a clean patch to cover up the control box. Utilize the paint tool to clone the surrounding areas allowing the ability to conceal the box, while learning to project the result onto a plane in 3D space. Using 3D tracking data, match and integrate the patch to the general movement of the shot.

3D Geometry – Stabilizing 3D Footage
Film footage shot with a freely moving camera can be extremely difficult to work with and stabilize. Everything is shifting; nothing remains stable and there are very limited constant factors. Utilizing simple geometry and a projection camera, learn how to simplify this complex problem and create stabilization of the 3D footage.

Time Offset – Recovering the Wheel
Parts of the train wheels were covered by the control box, which was previously removed, creating a problematic issue. The need to identify a quick solution or method to recover the wheels is crucial to continue the project. Painting the wheels in place would be a daunting and tedious task; the best solution is to copy the wheels from an area where they are not covered. The wheels now can appear on the patch before the train arrives and the time offset is the solution.

Roto in 3D – Getting Rid of the Wagon
Learn in detail how the 3D environment can help with rotoscoping. The film footage has been stabilized from the previous work and now being able to exploit that footage, the process of rotoscoping out the train wagon can be conducted on the stabilized shot.

Bitmaps & CC – Removing the Box Reflection
Streamlining the project is crucial and if there is way to use a simple solution for a complicated task, then do it! Painting out the reflection of the control box from the moving train wagons could take uncountable hours. Assuming the removal will not have to be perfect, the best solution would be to map out the shape of the reflection and color it to match the rest of the train, this method proves to be much more efficient.

Adding Additional Elements
Using the 3D environment can really be a bonus to any project. Simply lining up images behind one another in 3D space can create convincing parallax effects. The use of simple 3D geometry or FBX meshes can be of even more benefit. Receive a quick overview of how a window with a view into the room could be achieved by utilizing this technique.

This video is available today at the cmiVFX Video Player Online Store

About the Author:
Derk started his career as a graphic designer for vintage merchandising products. Not being solely interested in pub signs, he shifted his focus to moving image and visual effects while studying visual communication in Aachen (Germany) and Birmingham. For the past four years he has delivered creative solutions for various corporate and independent projects. His expertise lies in the field of motion graphics and compositing. For more information on Derk, please contacted cmiVFX.

About cmiVFX
cmiVFX is the leader in High Definition Video Training for the Visual Effects Community. Register for FREE and receive hours of FREE content at cmiVFX: http://www.cmivfx.com/cmi_vod.html For additional information about cmiVFX, visit www.cmivfx.com. © 2010 cmiVFX | cmiStudios. All rights reserved.

[Eagle1]

Nuke Object Removal Techniques
http://www.cmivfx.com/productpages/product.aspx?name=Nuke_Object_Removal_Techniques

This should satisfy some of the requests of Eagle1 i think.

I have bought the Fusion Version :) Its okay, sometimes little confused.

Make more of this: Houdini to Fusion, NUKE - but go on with Real Footages Integration please, that are Visual Effects :D

http://www.awn.com/files/imagepicker/35/flashforward01.gif

[maynard]

can do

[jasonhuang1115]

Hi, maynard,
I am a bit confused by the design of your website.

Under Video > Nuke, there are 2 tutorials available (the object removal and matte extraction). I can view text description plus screen caps of both tutorials. But under Kits > Nuke, there are 4 tutorials available, and most importantly I cannot view the description of the latest Nuke 3D Tracking tutorial (even after registration). How can I decide if I should invest on it if I cannot even see the text description of it? Or, I miss some button or link that is obvious.

[maynard]

we have a new video today:

http://www.cmivfx.com/productpages/product.aspx?name=Nuke_3D_Tracking

there are 3 videos for sale... and one extra one that is not shown on the site. but we leave that in the kit for free since it has merit still.

[jasonhuang1115]

Thanks for the fast respond, maynard.
Great timing! I am gonna check these out!

[maynard]

No problem.... if you need anything.. or want to see some experimental things... just ask. We are working with developers at the foundry to help drive new tools that will exploit apps to the next level... and we are interested in any things that you guys might be interested in as well.

[jasonhuang1115]

Hey, maynard,
I just read the description of the new Nuke 3D Tracking tutorial. It didn't mention if the footage will be supplied for user to practice and follow alone (I remember the Red footage was supplied for the Object Removal tutorial). Would you clarify on this? Thanks.

[maynard]

oh yea... we are delivery the files and footage shot with the Canon 7D HD cam at 24P

:)

it was the lens we were after. :) its nice looking etc... perfect for this tut. same camera is used to shoot alot of popular tv shows.

[jasonhuang1115]

Cool! Thanks for the clarification. Looking forward to seeing more Nuke trainings from cmiVFX.

[krizard]

isn't this a Houdini forum???so whats with all the nuke stuff???

[jasonhuang1115]

My bad turning this into a cmiVFX support thread....Sorry for whoever dropping by for Houdini related information. I surely will stop posting stuff unrelated.

[cmiVFX]

Our Houdini Series of Training has received great reviews from everyone that has purchased them in the past. We are now offering a great Annual Subscription for only 299.00 that allows you to have full access to ALL of our Training and any new Training we release as well.

We have New Houdini Training in the Pipeline and it will continue to be High End Training with some of the best mentors out there.

Our latest release is our Procedural Series: http://www.cmivfx.com/productpages/product.aspx?name=Houdini_Procedural_Cities

For all of our Houdini Training visit us at http://www.cmivfx.com

Heres a quote from a satisfied customer:
Thank you Chris for your rapid response I need to say that I really like your companies direction and focus on Houdini. Titles that you release always look fresh and exciting. Looking forward for the new releases! Best, Engin Arslan

[IKandee]

CMIVFX is the worst,stay away.

[rayzrsharp]

CMIVFX is the worst,stay away.

I read your earlier comment about not liking CMIVFX, but out of curiosity, because I'm considering buying their stuff. Can you be more specific as to WHY you don't like their product? Boring? Unclear? Poor techniques? Specify.

Thanks.

[maynard]

rayzrsharp,

ikandee was snagged as a pirate or something at cmi, and when we approached this person they try to defraud payment and all sorts of nasty stuff.

we have a 92% rate for return customers for a reason. they highest in the industry. Feel free to contact us directly OR even the vendors who make the software products that you use, to talk about us. We train all their internal trainers, AND the other training companies due to the nature and level of our videos.

If you have any questions... just email us directly about specifics.
thanks

-c

[rayzrsharp]

Would you recommend your training courses for a total HOUDINI newbie? Or should I go thru Digital tutors first THEN head over to your training?

Thanks.

[quety101]

Of course he will recommend doing his course. Personally i found the 3D Buzz Houdini course to be great. Make sure to check that out before deciding

[maynard]

thats is a fair question. Some of their guys buy our training and, i think for general UI stuff its not a bad place to go.

I would check with brian to see if he can get you a cross grade promotion price after buying their stuff.

if you email brian@cmivfx.com he might be able to get you to have BOTH sets of training affordably. (cross fingers)

[maynard]

Well, quety, i dont always recommend that. In fact we train alot of the 3rd party trainers. 3dbuzz, and his wife are clients of ours.... we do specialize in the upper side of VFX and CG conceptually. It all depends on what you need to get done. We sort of aim our training at people who need to learn something specific, and need to know immediately.

We have dabbled in some entry level stuff. We do have a particles basics, and procedural modeling basics type videos... but with any large package.... it all depends on what you are going to need and when. Some of the other companies do more of the button clicking and "this is where that is" kind of stuff which as a totally different purpose.

Our next few houdini videos (in production now) are geared towards the high end customers. That is why i suggested a way to be able to get both sets... the ones that show where buttons are... and the ones that show solution based training. I really think if he emails brian... he might be able to have his cake and eat it too.

[rayzrsharp]

Hey Maynard, that would be great. I like Digital Tutors specifically for other software, but for the Houdini tuts, they seem to be... lacking. The info is there but I feel the instructor gets a bit too technical. Anyway... I check CMIVFX site but didn't see that many tutorials. Is what's listed all thats offered?

Thanks again.

[rayzrsharp]

"We sort of aim our training at people who need to learn something specific, and need to know immediately."

Actually, on second thought... this is exactly what I need. The more I think about it, this is the exact way and fastest way I've learned all the software I know. I'm definitely going to email Brian. Again thanks Maynard, huge help.

[maynard]

sure no problem. we have 17 videos (FEATURE LENGTH) for Houdini.

you can see them all listed here: http://cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Category=11

OR you can use the menu system on the top left of the home page. We are going to make that houdini menu better to use. Its tough due to the nature of houdini' robust capabilities.

SideFX themselves are watching night and day according to our monitoring system.... i cant tell which videos they are watching... if i could i would list them for you. But we train all their interns.

[IKandee]

rayzrsharp,

ikandee was snagged as a pirate or something at cmi, and when we approached this person they try to defraud payment and all sorts of nasty stuff.

we have a 92% rate for return customers for a reason. they highest in the industry. Feel free to contact us directly OR even the vendors who make the software products that you use, to talk about us. We train all their internal trainers, AND the other training companies due to the nature and level of our videos.

If you have any questions... just email us directly about specifics.
thanks

-c

What? Your a fucking liar,i bought all of my CMI crap,what the fuck are you talking about? Your fucking videos are horrible,you seem like you only know the basics. Alll of the shots you demonstrate are basic. How the hell could i be a pirate on the system you have? People please believe this guy is a liar,i paid good money and have bought several videos from them,only because it's the only solution to try to learn,besides FXPHD,which by the way blows this clown out of the water. Chris don't go around here telling lies about people,that just shows what kind of person you are. By the way this is the only forum where i use that username,so what the fuck are you lying for? What a douchebag.

[maynard]

Im glad you surfaced.

1) Who are you exactly that you cant post your profile?

2) FXPhd arent even competitors to us. its a totally different educational system

3) what is your cmiusername

[IKandee]

Im glad you surfaced.

1) Who are you exactly that you cant post your profile?

2) FXPhd arent even competitors to us. its a totally different educational system

3) what is your cmiusername


That's my confidential information,but since you said i was a pirate over there you tell me. I am contacting the admin. and letting him know about you spreading lies. Actually my name is Ronin on your site,as you can see i paid for the training i have there.

[maynard]

go for it. its obvious whats going on. And i dont see why you need to be so anonymous online.

[IKandee]

go for it. its obvious whats going on. And i dont see why you need to be so anonymous online.


Your a liar,period. What is going on here? Your low level training? Your roto video was a joke,and so are you. Go back to sitting on your thumb,faggot,lol.

[maynard]

I can't compete with your eloquent colloquialisms. I don't really want to get in the way of your superior knowledge of visual effects. Ill be sure to rewatch your lessons on offering nothing to society so that i can maintain my human status on the basis of life rules poised by Jason Huang.

[IKandee]

I can't compete with your eloquent colloquialisms. I don't really want to get in the way of your superior knowledge of visual effects. Ill be sure to rewatch your lessons on offering nothing to society so that i can maintain my human status on the basis of life rules poised by Jason Huang.


Your a liar. I offer alot,funny thing is you don't know anything about me,but i know plenty about you.

[IKandee]

I can't compete with your eloquent colloquialisms. I don't really want to get in the way of your superior knowledge of visual effects. Ill be sure to rewatch your lessons on offering nothing to society so that i can maintain my human status on the basis of life rules poised by Jason Huang.


Your such a joke,since i have nothing to offer,why did you lie about me? I will follow every CMIVFX thread and deter as many people as i can from buying your crap until you retract your lie about me.

[IKandee]

I am sorry,i am homosexual and very sensitive about my products,i am just trying to make money to complete my sex change to a full women. I may not be good at vfx or trying to teach it,but rest assured that i can give other pleasures,if your into that kind of thing

No thanks bruno. Good luck on your operation,i had my suspicions,i do not hold that against you,but you may want to calm down on the estrogen pills for a while.

[maynard]

thats almost as funny as your career progressing.

[IKandee]

thats almost as funny as your career progressing.

Thanks,i am a hobbyist. I do not claim to be a pro unlike yourself,by the way what films have you worked on?

[maynard]

seriously though... you need to understand that your not painting yourself in the best light... and your words and practices are just not needed hear or anywhere else in the industry. its obvious that you do not care about this industry at all or a career in this industry. So why do you even come here?

Im an admin and could remove these posts... but i wont. As much as i detest this giant waste of time for people trying to learn and help others, i think its best for people to see this so they know how to be aware of dangerous people in the forums.

i would offer you a good luck, fare well.... but it would be insincere.

[IKandee]

seriously though... you need to understand that your not painting yourself in the best light... and your words and practices are just not needed hear or anywhere else in the industry. its obvious that you do not care about this industry at all or a career in this industry. So why do you even come here?

Im an admin and could remove these posts... but i wont. As much as i detest this giant waste of time for people trying to learn and help others, i think its best for people to see this so they know how to be aware of dangerous people in the forums.

i would offer you a good luck, fare well.... but it would be insincere.


Your the one that lied about me,how does that make you look? Someone asked about training and i gave my opinion,you tried to personally attack me with lies. You are the one that looks bad not me,by the way it's here,not hear. Also nobody knows who i am,but they know you and you are a liar. I hope your business crashes,i'm going to head over right now to to your site,i need something to put me to sleep.

[pingking]

mods!? can you stop this?

and guys: please keep the forum clean of your personal war. fight it with personal messages but please keep the forum clean and professional.

[maynard]

negative posts

[quety101]

pot calling the kettle black

[IKandee]

mods!? can you stop this?

and guys: please keep the forum clean of your personal war. fight it with personal messages but please keep the forum clean and professional.


I do appologize,but this guy lied about me. How would you feel if someone said you were caught for pirating? It is a total lie and i don't take kindly to it,when i spend my hard earned money on my hobby.