VFXTalk.com http://www.vfxtalk.com/ VFXTalk is a Online Community Dedicated to Digital Compositing, 3D Animation and Visual Effects! en Tue, 21 May 2013 10:18:56 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.vfxtalk.com/images/bluefox/misc/rss.png VFXTalk.com http://www.vfxtalk.com/ Particle velocity expression http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36953-Particle-velocity-expression?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 22:30:18 GMT Hi, Id like to use a particle expression node to set the velocity of all particles to straight up in the y. If I input y=1 into the velocity tab I get what I want visually, but also get an error that i cant tell if its contributing to other bugs so id rather get this part right. Is there a... Hi, Id like to use a particle expression node to set the velocity of all particles to straight up in the y.

If I input y=1 into the velocity tab I get what I want visually, but also get an error that i cant tell if its contributing to other bugs so id rather get this part right.

Is there a proper nomenclature to use to set the 3 axis indepndently? If i just input the number 1 I get a 1 in each channels velocity with no error.

I also tried (0,1,0) and some other random guesses to no avail. Hope someone can help

thanks. ]]> NUKE from The Foundry sbc04c http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36953-Particle-velocity-expression CloudFX dynamics question http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36952-CloudFX-dynamics-question?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 18:47:49 GMT Hi,
Does anyone know if it's possible to add dynamics (ie. wind) to the new CloudFX systems?

I've got a single, small cloud set up at the min, I've animated the noise and it's looking cool. But I'd like it to react to a wind system, and I'm going to be animating it to move down a street at head height, so I'd like the cloud to subtly break up a little as it moves down the street.
Is this even possible?

Any help would be amazing, and hugely appreciated :)

Thanks in advance :) ]]> Houdini chazfest http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36952-CloudFX-dynamics-question <![CDATA[Complete Introduction to Maya 2014 + New CINEMA 4D, ZBrush, 3D-Coat, Unity & More]]> http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36951-Complete-Introduction-to-Maya-2014-New-CINEMA-4D-ZBrush-3D-Coat-Unity-amp-More?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 15:02:42 GMT

Maya 2014 has been released with lots of excitement and today we've announced the full Introduction to Maya 2014 for subscribers. Watch over 10 hours of introductory training to get familiar with the latest release and learn about tools and techniques for modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, dynamics, lighting, rendering and more!

This week's release also sees some great new courses for game development. Watch a new concepting course for creating NPCs (non-player characters), training on retopologizing characters and assets with 3D-Coat and a course the Unity crowd has been requesting on an Introduction to Mecanim.

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Here's what's new this week:

Introduction to Maya 2014

Joint-Based Facial Rigging in Maya



Animating Cellular Behavior in CINEMA 4D

Designing a Scary Female Monster in ZBrush

Camera Raw Digital Darkroom Techniques in Photoshop



Creating a Goblin Concept in Photoshop

Retopologizing a High-Resolution Sculpt for Games in 3D-Coat

Introduction to Mecanim in Unity

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]]> Training Discussions and Tips! Digital-Tutors http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36951-Complete-Introduction-to-Maya-2014-New-CINEMA-4D-ZBrush-3D-Coat-Unity-amp-More Various VFX/Postproduction gigs (Europe) http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36950-Various-VFX-Postproduction-gigs-(Europe)?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 13:52:15 GMT Hi. Our kickass clients have different open positions (All in Europe). Compositors, Riggers, Colorists, Animators, TDs etc. Check http://utopiapeople.com/#jobs for listing of positions. To register as talent (free of charge, no agency commision): http://utopiapeople.com/#freelancer *Thank... Hi.

Our kickass clients have different open positions (All in Europe).
Compositors, Riggers, Colorists, Animators, TDs etc.
Check http://utopiapeople.com/#jobs for listing of positions.
To register as talent (free of charge, no agency commision): http://utopiapeople.com/#freelancer

Thank you
UtopiaPeople/UtopiaBook
CREW ]]> The Job Lot UtopiaPeople http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36950-Various-VFX-Postproduction-gigs-(Europe) Rays http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36949-Rays?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 12:25:23 GMT Hi Does anyone know is there any plug in for rays which can use it in 3d space?....thanks Regards Hi
Does anyone know is there any plug in for rays which can use it in 3d space?....thanks

Regards ]]> NUKE from The Foundry LazeeSpec http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36949-Rays My new Demoreel and site http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36948-My-new-Demoreel-and-site?goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 12:43:50 GMT I recent edit all my latest work of the year of 2012. For this demo i try to use a new way of how i show the jobs.

I have this Introducing cuts in the beginning of demo. A way to show you fast what you will watch in the "Before and After" cuts. For Before and After, i use the wipe method plus a text box, telling you what technique i use for the shot. Hope you like.

Demoreel: http://www.thiagoporto.com/


Thank you guys. a lot

Looking forward for your comments. Cheers ]]> Demo Reels! tpo http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36948-My-new-Demoreel-and-site Digital Media Industry Ontario (DMIO) - Digital Marketplace Meetup http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36947-Digital-Media-Industry-Ontario-(DMIO)-Digital-Marketplace-Meetup?goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 22:10:14 GMT Attachment 13193

Digital Media Industry Ontario (DMIO)formerly known as Computer Animation Studios of Ontario (CASO) is organizing a Digital Marketplace Meetup on May 31st 2013.The marketplace is designed to create opportunities for graduating students of the Film and Television community. Our goal is to allow them to meet and mingle with studios from across Ontario. These studios are on the search for new talent!

Don't miss this opportunity..Be there!

For more information visit http://dmiodigitalmarketplace2013.eventbrite.ca/
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]]> The Job Lot Spin Productions http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36947-Digital-Media-Industry-Ontario-(DMIO)-Digital-Marketplace-Meetup Prometheus Compositing Reel / 2012 / Nuke http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36946-Prometheus-Compositing-Reel-2012-Nuke?goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 12:28:25 GMT One of my last Film projects, in MPC London. Lats year. Well, work on some shots, were Fun. But I have not got, that much of them. But over all, I think, comp. team in MPC film, did interesting piece of work, in this last Ridley Film. All done on Nuke, in stereo. ... One of my last Film projects, in MPC London. Lats year.
Well, work on some shots, were Fun. But I have not got, that much of them.
But over all, I think, comp. team in MPC film, did interesting piece of work, in this last Ridley Film.
All done on Nuke, in stereo.

Attachment 13191Attachment 13192

http://peternemec.com/2013/02/25/pro...showreel-2012/

Enjoy ;-)
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]]> NUKE from The Foundry peter nemec http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36946-Prometheus-Compositing-Reel-2012-Nuke Please help me out with some votes http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36945-Please-help-me-out-with-some-votes?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 23:54:01 GMT Hey guys,

Before I got into compositing I alwasy wanted to be an editor. I used to edit a bit, so to keep my eye in I entered a music video editing competition. A local band "Dear Rouge" shot a load of footage around Vancuver and asked people to edit their own version.

Part of the ranking process relies on likes on Vimeo. I would really appreaciate it if you could click through to Vimeo and hit like for me.



You can see other entries and make an aditional vote for me (Conrad Olson) here exposure-contest.ca/rankings/. I am currently just outside the top 10 so a few votes from you guys would give me a good boost.

Cheers,

Conrad ]]> The Pad radders http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36945-Please-help-me-out-with-some-votes National Guard / Fire 2010 / commercial http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36944-National-Guard-Fire-2010-commercial?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 16:01:53 GMT Hi Guys .

Just working on new webpage and I find some projects from past years.
This was the job for US Army, National guard, with director Mikael Salomon.

Attachment 13186

http://peternemec.com/2013/05/08/nat...uard-usa-fire/

All comp. done on Flame, and 3d done on XSI and Maya.
That time, I was working for Upp post. house in Prague.

Enjoy ;-)
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]]> Maya peter nemec http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36944-National-Guard-Fire-2010-commercial National Guard / Fire 2010 / commercial http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36943-National-Guard-Fire-2010-commercial?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 15:57:25 GMT Hi Guys .

Just working on new webpage and I find some projects from past years.
This was the job for US Army, National guard, with director Mikael Salomon.

Attachment 13185

http://peternemec.com/2013/05/08/nat...uard-usa-fire/

All comp. done on Flame, and 3d done on XSI and Maya.
That time, I was working for Upp post. house in Prague.

Enjoy ;-)
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]]> Gallery peter nemec http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36943-National-Guard-Fire-2010-commercial MPC Recruitment Roadshow to Montreal http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36942-MPC-Recruitment-Roadshow-to-Montreal?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 11:08:33 GMT After the success of recent road shows this year we're going GLOBAL once again hitting the road in Europe, North America and India. Our aim is to find the most talented, creative and dynamic individuals across the globe.
We have an awesome start to the year with a BAFTA award for Best VFX for – Life of Pi. This has been our second consecutive BAFTA win. We are also delighted to have two Oscar nominations for, Ridley Scott’s, Prometheus and Ang Lee’s Life of Pi.
We want to share with you what we’ve been up to, how the company is growing and showcase to you some awesome work we have delivered on Life of Pi and Prometheus. This is a great opportunity to meet and greet key artists in the studio and for you to showcase your work to us. There will also an opportunity for us kick back, hang out and catch up on life.
  • 28th - 31st May – Canada – all about Montreal
Being part of MPC our artists have the drive, passion and talent to create award winning images that bring to life the visions of world renowned film directors. If this is something you want to be part of then why not come and visit us. Simply fill in your details by following the link below, select your location, and we’ll reply with an invitation to confirm the exact time and venue. Simple! :

http://www.moving-picture.com/recrui...oadshow-global ]]> The Job Lot mpcrecruitment http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36942-MPC-Recruitment-Roadshow-to-Montreal move fast from frame to frame http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36941-move-fast-from-frame-to-frame?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 10:16:34 GMT Hi folks Simple question, Let say i have very busy and heavy script I do want to set few keyframes in different frames for some fade, so i do not need to see the result. I am just pausing the viewer and jumping to needed frames problem - i am expecting that pausing the viewer will make it... Hi folks
Simple question,
Let say i have very busy and heavy script
I do want to set few keyframes in different frames for some fade, so i do not need to see the result.
I am just pausing the viewer and jumping to needed frames
problem - i am expecting that pausing the viewer will make it possible to move very quick but i am experience delays and my move in the timeline is still slow (even if i physically disconnecting the viewer
Question - what else is still calculating on bg? can i freeze it too?
thanks in advance
cheers ]]> NUKE from The Foundry lamakaha http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36941-move-fast-from-frame-to-frame Advice on Nomadic Lifestyle http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36940-Advice-on-Nomadic-Lifestyle?goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 22:24:23 GMT Any insights on how people best deal with jumping from job to job in different countries would be appreciated. I know tons of people live this type of life, but I couldn't find any info/blogs on the resources people use to do this effectively.


For example, do you drive to Vancouver from L.A. for the next gig or fly there and live close enough to the facility to walk?

Do you live out of a hotel, share an apartment, rent a place for yourself?

Do you take anything with you besides the essentials and a laptop?

I would imagine most of your time is spent working, so what do you really look for in renting somewhere? ]]> The Pad zinch33 http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36940-Advice-on-Nomadic-Lifestyle Preview quality http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36939-Preview-quality?goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 19:15:41 GMT I am working on a file that is getting quite heavy and it seems that my preview (or view) is playing it back in full quality. Is there any way to make the quality lees in the view? I am working on a file that is getting quite heavy and it seems that my preview (or view) is playing it back in full quality. Is there any way to make the quality lees in the view? ]]> NUKE from The Foundry Hordak http://www.vfxtalk.com/threads/36939-Preview-quality