fxguidetv live @NAB2012 BTS video
As a thanks to our readers who supported our fx2012 drive, we have the promised behind-the-scenes (BTS) video. Geek out a bit with the tech behind our fxguidtv live netcast from Las Vegas.
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Total Recall: the version you never got to see
A new models and miniature doco, Sense of Scale, is screening this weekend in London. We have a deleted scene about the models for the never-made 1987 version of Total Recall.
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RED: Mike and Ted sit down at NAB
Here is a chat between Ted Schilowitz, Leader of the Rebellion at RED Digital Cinema (and employee number 1) and our own Mike Seymour. Note this was recorded by RED on EPICs at RED’s own NAB booth.
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Wrath of the creatures
We delve into the VFX behind the creatures of Wrath of the Titans with MPC, Method, Framestore and Nvizage.
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Inside two key Titans scenes
Behind the scenes with Framestore on their Labyrinth VFX and Nvizible on the armillary sphere for Wrath of the Titans.
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Work hard, play…
We like to think we work fairly hard at fxguide, certainly at NAB we were surviving on not much sleep – but we also really enjoy each other’s company, and the company of the great people we get to work with. Here is our unofficial goof reel video from NAB 2012.
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Band of Misfits: Dneg’s pirate adventures
We talk to Double Negative about helping Aardman complete the stop motion animated Pirates! Band of Misfits.
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Who’s the fairest Beast of them all?
We feature a breakdown clip of Tippett’s Studio’s work for the Beast in Tarsem Singh’s ‘Mirror Mirror’.
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NAB 2012: What we are talking about
fxguide will be LIVE all day April 17th from The Foundry booth (#SL9724), streaming from 1700GMT – 2300GMT. Here are some of the announcements that have been made already, embargoed until this morning, or cool stuff we expect to be talking about tomorrow.
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fxguide nab twitter feed
Our NAB coverage this year includes a combined twitter feed from the fxguide crew. You can see our tweets from events and the show floor by visiting our NAB live page.
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Science of fluid sims: part 2 – RealFlow
In an accompanying piece to our earlier coverage of fluid sims, we look at how Fusion CI Studios use RealFlow for their simulation work.
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Flame/Smoke 2013 New Feature Videos
Autodesk’sFlame/Smoke product designer Philippe Soeiro shows off the new features of the 2013 releases in a series of overview videos.
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The art of rendering (updated)
As part of out ‘Art Of’ series, we explore the world of renderers by looking at GI, and speak exclusively to Pixar (RenderMan), Solid Angle (Arnold), Chaos Group (V-Ray) and many more.
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fxguidetv live from NAB: April 17th
On Tuesday, April 17th, fxguide will be streaming live at The Foundry booth (#SL9724) from 1700GMT – 2300GMT (1800 London). This was made possible thanks to the generous support of fxinsider members as well as leading sponsorship from The Foundry.
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First look: Imagineer’s mocha v3
Scheduled to be released on April 16th, Imagineer’s new version of mocha Pro is shaping up to be their biggest release ever. We have an exclusive first look at the software, including some background on the development and tech as well as a hands-on review by fxphd prof Ben Brownlee.
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F65: Road test
With the help of Tony Gardiner, co-founder of 3rd Gear, we have one of the first serious test drives of the Sony F65 camera.
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Titanic stories
Revisit the visual effects of James Cameron’s ‘Titanic’ with personal stories from several members of the VFX crew.
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The making of L’Odyssée de Cartier
We go behind the scenes of L’Odyssée de Cartier with Digital District.
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For Example: Scott Metzger and Mari v1.4
In our continuing For Example series, we talk to lead texture artist and vfx supervisor Scott Metzger about The Foundry’s Mari. Scott will also be joining fxguide live from the Foundry booth at NAB.
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Comic effects: 21 Jump Street
Effects veterans Richard Edlund, ASC and Helena Packer break down duMonde’s VFX for ’21 Jump Street’.
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FMX 2012 program announced
Find out more about the exciting FMX 2012 program with presentations from all the major VFX and animation houses, and how you can support fxguide as the official FMX podcast.
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Support fxguide: live event coverage, iPad app and more!
Learn how you can support fxguide to provide more live coverage, an iPad app and more.
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Color correction on the iPad
We take a test drive of Gamma & Density’s 3cP / Image Control Pro app for the iPad and iPhone.
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Pointcloud9 – a LIDAR case study
We look at the LIDAR tech currently being used by Pointcloud9, part of risefx in Germany.
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The Walking Dead: Season 2 – walk harder
Behind the scenes with Stargate Studios’ VFX for the second season of AMC’s zombie hit ‘The Walking Dead’.
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Speaking for the trees: The Lorax
Animation director Lionel Gallat discusses his work on Mac Guff’s latest animated adventure: Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.
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Around the world in six ads
We break down six recent TVCs with VFX from Mikros, Fuel, Zoic, Glassworks, Mothership/Digital Domain and MPC.
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A world away: John Carter
Tharks, Thoates, Woola and white apes – how Double Negative brought the creatures of John Carter to life.
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Infrared tracking: ingenious innovation for WWF
How The Ambassadors used Phantom cameras and infrared tracking to complete a WWF spot.
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CVMP: Additional Sessions
As a bonus for fxinsider members, we have two full presentations from the CVMP conference. First, research by Paul Debevec’s ICT team into simplifying image-based lighting. The other is The Mill’s Jordi Bares covering new lighting techniques and pipelines.
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