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Sticky Thread Sticky: Poll: Where in the world are you?

Just wondering where the VFXtalk audience is checking in from...

Started by Aruna‎, October 25th, 2004 11:38 AM
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Exclamation

Sticky Thread Sticky: To the president of the united states: create a trade organization for vfx

http://www.change.org/petitions/the-president-of-the-united-states-create-a-trade-organization-for-vfx Create a trade organization The visual effects industry is need of dire change. In order to facilitate this change, we propose a petition of all VFX workers, to come forward with one clear...

Started by Andreas.Jablonka‎, February 13th, 2012 05:55 PM
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February 16th, 2012, 03:17 PM Go to last post
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Sticky Thread Sticky: VFX PEEPS MUST READ - SCOTT ROSS TRIES TO SAVE THIS INDUSTRY!!!

Scott Ross (ex ILM Manager, CoFounder of DD) has started a great thread on linkedin about how to save our industry. I enjoyed reading it and participate. Its in the group board of the newly founded VFX FOUNDATION by Joe Harkin. Bit hard to find thats why Im linking to it HERE. please all vfx...

Started by Andreas.Jablonka‎, December 10th, 2011 01:30 PM
joe harkin, linkedin.com, scott ross, trade federation, vfx foundation
Replies: 3
Views: 1,368
February 16th, 2012, 03:16 PM Go to last post

Sticky Thread Sticky: Facility-List

Hey guys a couple of month ago I had an idea while browsing my link-list for a little website listing vfx-facilities in more graphical way. I posted that a while back on a different board and it grow since then... Facility - List So, if you guys have any suggestions, I would be more than...

Started by L-rac‎, August 15th, 2011 06:42 AM
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December 6th, 2011, 11:21 AM Go to last post

Sticky Thread Sticky: How do we rebuild the knowledge base?

One of the main points that have been raised over the current debate we are having with the old members of the site who dont support our solidarity with whats happening in India and who are threatening to leave is that their knowledge is irreplaceable, and as such we should put up with their...

Started by jah‎, January 18th, 2011 01:12 AM
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September 6th, 2011, 01:24 PM Go to last post

Digital Domain Media Group Announces Joint Venture in China

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/digital-domain-media-group-announces-185703850.html Oh hello...o Mark kolars c'mout c'mout w'evr you are b

Started by boomji‎, December 18th, 2011 11:47 AM
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Yesterday, 12:43 AM Go to last post

Do you find this Ad Offensive?

Just wondering if you find this ad being offensive? As it has alot of positive comments however I find it quite hateful.

Started by ChibiBattleTank‎, May 14th, 2012 06:45 AM
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May 14th, 2012, 06:45 AM Go to last post

These are the most popular training videos this month for visual effects. (Trending)

Hey everyone, Chris Maynard here for you today to talk about some of the hottest videos out there for Visual Effects and Computer Graphics. WE HAVE ALL TOPICS from TONS of apps! We have been asked to pick some of our most recently popular videos and send out the list to everyone so they can...

Started by maynard‎, May 12th, 2012 08:18 AM
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May 12th, 2012, 08:18 AM Go to last post

Camera Shot: Forgot the lens mm. How to track it back?

We have done some shots last week but I forgot wich lens we were shooting this shot with. Is there a way for me to find out how many MM this is shot with? This is the shot: Hope you can help.

Started by Take24studios‎, May 11th, 2012 03:57 AM
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May 11th, 2012, 05:54 AM Go to last post

Trying to find reel?

Hi I'm trying to remember this reel that had a lot of particle works with alot of planets exploding into different colours and alot of energy type particle animations. Anyone know what I mean?

Started by ChibiBattleTank‎, May 10th, 2012 05:18 PM
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May 10th, 2012, 05:18 PM Go to last post
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Poll: 3D For Compositors

Hi all, i want to ask vfxtalk compositors, how much you know 3d ? My all 3d friends know compositing. not too good but if they want they can do and i ask you how much you know 3d ? I know basig 3d and i can use lightwave, modo and houdini. Do you use 3d in ur job ? Your campany wants you use 3d...

Started by Kyo‎, May 22nd, 2008 01:35 PM
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April 28th, 2012, 12:36 PM Go to last post

cmiVFX Releases New Highly Requested Training Video For Houdini Camera Projection Tec

cmiVFX Releases New Highly Requested Training Video For Houdini Camera Projection Techniques High Definition Training Videos for the Visual Effects Industry Princeton, NJ (April 25th, 2012) – A voice in the dark background emanates a whisper by saying softly, "They say it couldn't be done….." ...

Started by maynard‎, April 25th, 2012 01:25 PM
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April 25th, 2012, 01:25 PM Go to last post

cmiVFX Releases New Houdini Point Cloud & Directible Particles Training Video For TD'

cmiVFX Releases New Houdini Point Cloud & Directible Particles Training Video For TD's High Definition Training Videos for the Visual Effects Industry Princeton, NJ (April 20th, 2012)‚ cmiVFX has released their newest lesson offering another glimpse into magical world of visual effects. The...

Started by maynard‎, April 20th, 2012 08:21 AM
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Views: 564
April 20th, 2012, 08:21 AM Go to last post

cmiVFX Releases New Autodesk Softimage Animation In Nature Video With Included FBX An

cmiVFX Releases New Autodesk Softimage Animation In Nature Video With Included FBX And Alembic Files High Definition Training Videos for the Visual Effects Industry Princeton, NJ (April 16th, 2012) ‚ cmiVFX has released another great addition to the ever-expanding Softimage Animation series....

Started by maynard‎, April 11th, 2012 10:18 AM
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Views: 689
April 11th, 2012, 10:18 AM Go to last post

cmiVFX Releases Brand New Houdini Audio Driven Animation Video For FX TD's

cmiVFX Releases Brand New Houdini Audio Driven Animation Video For FX TD's High Definition Training Videos for the Visual Effects Industry Princeton, NJ (April 5th, 2012) – cmiVFX has released the latest treat for its SideFX Houdini training product line titled "Houdini Audio Driven Animation"....

Started by maynard‎, April 4th, 2012 04:34 PM
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April 4th, 2012, 04:34 PM Go to last post

Movie trailers

Hey guys, how're you doing? I'm just wondering, who is responsible for movie trailers and teasers creation? They have special positions for this stuff or it is just one-two days of a movie editor work? Thanks

Started by Vladimir Zharov‎, April 2nd, 2012 06:26 AM
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April 2nd, 2012, 06:26 AM Go to last post

cmiVFX has 25% off all videos at the store right now. And import an other news

This post is for all the people at cmiVFX who have not been getting our latest sale emails: Hello everyone, im going to try to keep this really simple. Our last few email blasts didnt go through to all of our users for some reason. Please make sure you put cmiVFX.com on your approved email...

Started by maynard‎, March 31st, 2012 07:19 AM
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Views: 352
March 31st, 2012, 07:19 AM Go to last post

What's your favourite visual effect?

Hey guys, what is your favourite visual effect or a sequence of effects? Film, music video, commercial, whatever.

Started by Vladimir Zharov‎, March 20th, 2012 03:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 826
March 31st, 2012, 07:18 AM Go to last post

showreel.tv (free showreel and portfolio hosting)

just got informed about this: Showreel.tv wants to give everybody the possibility to create a complete online portfolio for free. This ones can then easily get shared and directly used to apply for jobs. So finally the times of filling long application forms for each and every job and company...

Started by pingking‎, March 28th, 2012 02:51 AM
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March 28th, 2012, 11:26 AM Go to last post

Do render elements (passes) add render time?

Hi guys, this might seem like an obvious question but hear me out. I kinda always "new" that render passes don't add render time, except maybe additional AO pass or Velocity as they may require more calculations than the clean beauty pass. And maybe some additional time for writing to disk more...

Started by kaczorefx‎, February 17th, 2012 12:29 PM
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March 25th, 2012, 05:10 AM Go to last post

cmiVFX Releases LightWave 11 New Features Series Volume 1: Flicker Free Global Illumi

cmiVFX Releases LightWave 11 New Features Series Volume 1: Flicker Free Global Illumination in Animation High Definition Training Videos for the Visual Effects Industry Princeton, NJ (March 15th, 2012) – cmiVFX has released their first video in a series that will feature each of the new...

Started by maynard‎, March 15th, 2012 11:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 565
March 15th, 2012, 11:04 AM Go to last post

Killer New Series About Destruction Events in Realflow: Featuring Houdini, Maya AND 3

cmiVFX Launches Killer New Series About Destruction Events in Realflow: Featuring Houdini, Maya AND 3DS Max High Definition Training Videos for the Visual Effects Industry Princeton, NJ (March 12th, 2012) – Today, cmiVFX will begin a trip into the deepest fathoms of visual effects knowledge....

Started by maynard‎, March 13th, 2012 08:18 AM
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March 13th, 2012, 08:18 AM Go to last post

vue help

i am new to vue software,i want to create some stuff - what is the difference between infinite and xtreme i want to work with full software-i did't get infinite software anywhere but i got xstream-if i work with xstream ,can i render that stuff in vue or in 3d applications,is xstream is only a...

Started by pannu2345‎, March 10th, 2012 03:45 AM
vueinfinite, vuexstream
Replies: 2
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March 10th, 2012, 08:43 AM Go to last post

Street collapsing effect Rayfire Problem...

I've got a problem creating this kind of effect in RayFire This video is made with TP but I have no experience with it. I'm using Rayfire for the simulation. Its a shot of a guy running away from the camera the ground behind him needs to collapse. Ive fragmented the street model and got...

Started by Take24studios‎, March 6th, 2012 05:27 AM
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March 6th, 2012, 08:02 AM Go to last post
Talking

VFX prices/rates in some Asian countries

Hello, I would like to know the VFX prices/rates in some Asian countries Especially, Thailand; Korea; Hongkong; Singapore; India; maybe Australia Of course these depend on type of vfx and studio I only know that it's around $50.000/min (don't know which type) Thanks PhuongDPh.

Started by LSPhuong‎, March 1st, 2012 07:12 PM
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March 1st, 2012, 07:12 PM Go to last post
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Poll: What is your favorite 3d software

Hi all, what is your favorite 3d software ? There is a lot of new cool features for 3d applications, so which one is the best for you ! Autodesk Maya Autodesk Max Newtek Lightwave SideFX Houdini

Started by Kyo‎, October 11th, 2008 07:24 AM
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February 24th, 2012, 12:01 PM Go to last post
Cool

Nuke R&D challenge : Tell me... what do you need ?

Hi friend !! Some of you may know, that i'm currently trying to get in some major studios R&D department. So i came with this crazy idea in the hope that many of you working in the High-End industry could find it cool . The gameplay is this > 1. It's open to everybody...

Started by hassanvfx‎, February 1st, 2012 07:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,385
February 19th, 2012, 12:23 AM Go to last post
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New Site & Reel

Hi guys ! Following several recomendations i started a project for rebuilding my website, it's very simple on design but holds lots of information about VFX Software Development , ( that i hope some of you could find helpful ) , take a look and feedback will be appreciated. ...

Started by hassanvfx‎, February 16th, 2012 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
February 18th, 2012, 12:33 PM Go to last post

Join the Eyeon Fusion Group. For everyone who comps in this sofware.

Welcome! Masters or newbies, doesn't matter. http://www.vfxtalk.com/group.php?groupid=21

Started by Vladimir Zharov‎, February 17th, 2012 05:57 AM
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February 17th, 2012, 05:57 AM Go to last post

cmiVFX Releases New Motion Graphics Initiative Using Houdini As The Core!

cmiVFX Releases New Motion Graphics Initiative Using Houdini As The Core! High Definition Training Videos for the Visual Effects Industry Princeton, NJ (February 16th, 2012) – cmiVFX has released their first video of the brand new Motion Graphics In Houdini training series. This first video...

Started by maynard‎, February 16th, 2012 08:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 274
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