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Sticky Thread Sticky: Digital Fusion Case Studies

eyeon produces a client based case study roughly every month and a half. The most recent of which is a breakdown of stereoscopic compositing done by CafeFX for Spy Kids 3D. You can read all of the DF Case Studies here - http://www.eyeonline.com/community/index.html Please feel free to...

Started by Azod‎, December 11th, 2003 09:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,910
October 18th, 2005, 02:26 PM Go to last post

Sticky Thread Sticky: Posting Case Studies

If you have worked on the VFX for a film, of whatever size, and would like to share your experiences with everyone else, it would be great if you could post a rundown of what you did, what you learnt, what went right, what went wrong, what you would do again, and what you would stay as far away...

Started by Hugh‎, February 25th, 2003 07:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,038
August 13th, 2004, 05:13 AM Go to last post

Conjoined Twins Vfx (played by single artist)

Conjoined Twins - Maattrraan “Maattrraan” is a Indian(Tamil) feature film based on the life of conjoined twins. This film is directed by K.V Anand and actor Surya played both twins roles. We did around 2000 Vfx shots for this project. Film Teaser

Started by mohanvsm‎, November 11th, 2012 10:07 PM
conjoined twins, kinect, maattrraan, siamese twins, srinivas mohan
Replies: 3
Views: 1,535
January 31st, 2013, 07:16 AM Go to last post
Question

need a review for my first technical art reel

In this showreel I showcase my skills in Python and PyQt4 using 3 tools out of which 1.Pose It: Pose Manager for Autodesk Maya can run as docked or as floating window made can display thumbnail of stored poses. 2. Mini Me: Maya Project manager that lets the maya artist access files and folder...

Started by niceguysan‎, December 24th, 2012 06:37 AM
pyqt4, python, showreel
Replies: 0
Views: 2,774
December 24th, 2012, 06:37 AM Go to last post

Practical & Digital VFX Hybrid

Hi I would like to show off this practical and digital vfx hybrid shot with motion control at different speeds with different exposure times. The miniature consists of a 1/12 scale foreground model, a 1/48 scale mid ground model and a matte painting background. Some additional elements were...

Started by Danofrench‎, November 23rd, 2012 02:12 AM
compositing, miniatures, model, motion control, practical effects
Replies: 0
Views: 1,870
November 23rd, 2012, 02:12 AM Go to last post

Ray and Clovis - Short

Hey guys! My small studio is working on a new short film and we're teasing out this image: I'm curious what you guys think! Lighting, look, even if you're confused. Say it all. And thanks!

Started by seraph‎, October 23rd, 2012 10:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,733
October 24th, 2012, 02:06 PM Go to last post

Website review

Hey ppl, I'd like u all to review my site www.logoin30minutes.com. Feedback and critics is most welcome. Thanks all !! :)

Started by BushTag‎, December 21st, 2011 06:54 AM
graphic design, illustrations, logo and design
Replies: 0
Views: 14,465
December 21st, 2011, 06:54 AM Go to last post

VFX SHOT - BREAKDOWN - HELP

Hello all. Here is A link to the shot I would like to re-create. Any help would be great..My limited experience in 3D packages is what has me struggling with pulling it off. So any input/guidance from anyone would be greatly appreciated. Here is the Shot. Feel free to correct me.. But...

Started by bipolar_express‎, November 5th, 2011 07:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,818
November 29th, 2011, 02:52 PM Go to last post

Life - Tea "Tsai" (TVC + Making Of) by IXOR VFX

Hello all, We would like to share with you our liquid / fluid related later work.

Started by andronikos916‎, November 24th, 2011 07:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 875
November 24th, 2011, 07:00 PM Go to last post

Moved: desperately want to know which movie had this visual effect

Started by bowie_rascal‎, October 10th, 2011 09:36 AM
Replies: -
Views: -
October 10th, 2011, 03:20 PM Go to last post

Mass Effect vs Star Wars (Live action fan film)

Hey guys, I would like some critiques on my video. I have a background in 3D modeling and have just started the hobby of filming and editing. I have already gotten critiques like "action is too slow", "acting is poor", "camera work is bad". The third one is what I want to know about since...

Started by Lifeburn‎, September 9th, 2011 01:25 PM
after effects, mass effect, star wars, vfx
Replies: 0
Views: 1,135
September 9th, 2011, 01:25 PM Go to last post

Tips

Hello everyone,I am a budding modeller and was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to give me some tips hints or tricks to improve my models.You can see everything at samhutzler.com

Started by Hutzler93‎, August 31st, 2011 03:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,520
September 6th, 2011, 01:48 AM Go to last post

vfx in Battle:LA

I just got out of the movie and loved it. I was wondering if anyone knows what software was used in the production. I am currently working on learning Houdini and it would be awesome if I could find out if and what it was used on in the movie.

Started by adalast‎, March 13th, 2011 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,287
May 26th, 2011, 01:05 PM Go to last post

After Effects Video Clip

Hello Everybody! Proud to present you my first big After Effects Video. It's a videoclip that I postproduced for a Belgian Music Producer, named RALPH STARCK. Because embedding didn't work for me: watch the video . The hard things were:

Started by droyboegie‎, May 9th, 2011 05:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,345
May 22nd, 2011, 02:51 PM Go to last post

Suck in effect from AE logo anim

Hi all, I'm studying several logo animations and for educational purposes I'm trying to recreate them. Here's one which caught my attention: . The specific part I'm talking about takes place in the first 3 seconds of the videoclip. I'm talking about the look of the smoke getting sucked into...

Started by rovewar‎, February 17th, 2011 06:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,225
March 13th, 2011, 08:52 PM Go to last post

Endhiran ( ROBOT) vfx showcase - INDIA CHASING HOLLYWOOD

INDIAN BIGGEST BUDGET MOVIE TO CHASE HOLLYWOOD BIG WIG Endhiran at IMDB The multi-crore Rajinikanth-starer Endhiran (Robot) opened to a frenzied response in theaters across worldwide on OCT 1st.The trilingual movie in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu with English subtitles produced by Kalanidhi...

Started by dyankayn‎, October 12th, 2010 09:49 PM
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endhiran vfx, stan winston studios, v.s.m.mohan, vfx breakdown, visual effects
Replies: 27
Views: 12,583
February 14th, 2011, 12:35 AM Go to last post
Talking

THE CGI OF BLACK SWAN

http://joshb-log.blogspot.com/2011/01/cgi-of-black-swan.html check it out!

Started by Andreas.Jablonka‎, February 1st, 2011 04:14 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,292
February 12th, 2011, 11:44 AM Go to last post

Take part in The 3D Challenge!

Take Part! The 3D Challenge! Are you a CGI Animator? • Animate one of the sheep from the movie “Holy Night!”

Started by DygraFilms‎, December 21st, 2010 03:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,111
January 30th, 2011, 10:32 PM Go to last post
Question

Autodesk Flame Premium - Confusion?

There are different people called as Online Artists, VFX Artists and Colorists. Online Artist: does editorial finishing. (Smoke, Avid Nitris, eq etc) VFX Artist: does high end 3D Visual Effects(Flame, Inferno, Flint etc) Colorist: does color grading.(Lustre, Scratch, etc) But how the...

Started by maverick.mc‎, December 30th, 2010 02:07 AM
colorist, colourist, flame artist, online editor, smoke artists
Replies: 6
Views: 1,897
December 30th, 2010, 02:21 PM Go to last post

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

So I just watched the latest (as far as I know) trailer on Apple Trailers (http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/wb/harrypotterandthedeathlyhallows/) and as a big fan of the books and the films I am dead excited about it. But, the geek in me wanted to check it out frame by frame to see how the big...

Started by javashrine‎, July 18th, 2010 05:59 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,034
November 25th, 2010, 04:48 AM Go to last post

Clash Of The Titans - Community Critique & Review

http://clash-of-the-titans.warnerbros.com/dvd/Clash Of The Titans - Community Critique & Review Starring: Sam Worthington, Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen, Alexa Davalos, Ralph Fiennes, Liam Neeson Directed by: Louis Leterrier Produced by: Basil Iwanyk, Kevin De La Noy Plot Outline: “Rise...

Started by Oracle‎, August 25th, 2010 04:20 AM
action, adventure, drama, fantasy, fiction
Replies: 6
Views: 1,846
October 29th, 2010, 09:14 AM Go to last post

Robin Hood: Critique & Review

http://www.robinhoodthemovie.comRobin Hood (2010): Critique & review Starring: Russell Crowe - Robin Longstride, Cate Blanchett – Marion Loxley, Mark Strong - Godfrey, William Hurt – William Marshall Directed By: Ridley Scott Written By: Brian Helgeland, Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris Produced...

Started by ness‎, September 27th, 2010 11:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,270
October 4th, 2010, 10:09 AM Go to last post

Moral Relativity - Notes on Lumix GH1 DSLR Workflow

Hello, fellow vfxtalkers. Earlier in the year, I worked on a short film with a friend of mine. For both of us, it was our first project using a DSLR-type camera. I was talking to another friend about some of what I have been doing on the film, and he suggested that I ought to write up some of my...

Started by forkazoo‎, September 19th, 2010 05:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,440
September 19th, 2010, 06:31 AM Go to last post

Resident Evil Has 3-D Afterlife

http://vfxrules.com/word/?p=673

Started by vipinvfx‎, September 16th, 2010 04:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,149
September 16th, 2010, 05:01 PM Go to last post

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - Community Critique & Review

http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/princeofpersia/Prince of Perisa: Sands of Time - Community Critique & Review Starring: Jake Gyllenhaa, Ben Kingsley, Gemma Arterton,Alfred Molina Directed By: Mike Newell Produced By: Jerry Bruckheimer Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Plot Summary:...

Started by ness‎, September 15th, 2010 11:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,208
September 15th, 2010, 11:23 AM Go to last post

Centurion - Community Critique & Review

http://centurionmovie.com/Centurion - Community Critique & Review Starring: Michael Fassbender, Olga Kurylenko, Dominic West, Noel Clarke Directed by: Neil Marshall Produced by: Francois Ivernel, Cameron McCracken, Christian Colson Plot Outline: “Fight or Die”

Started by Oracle‎, September 7th, 2010 05:04 AM
action, adventure, epic, roman
Replies: 1
Views: 1,248
September 9th, 2010, 10:20 AM Go to last post

Kick Ass - Community Critique & Review

http://http://kickass-themovie.com/Kick Ass - Community Critique & Review Starring: Aaron Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Chloe Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong, Evan Peters, Lyndsy Fonseca. Directed by: Matthew Vaughn Produced by: Matthew Vaughn, Brad Pitt, Kris Thykier, Adam...

Started by CGnews‎, August 17th, 2010 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,674
August 19th, 2010, 12:50 AM Go to last post

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