fxguidetv #118: Rise of the Apes & Nuke plugins
We speak to Weta about the use of deep color on Rise of Planet of the Apes and Peregrine Labs about their cool Nuke production plugins.
Listenfxguidetv #117: Cinesync, Shotgun, & Thinkbox
We round out our Siggraph coverage with interviews talking to Cinesync, Shotgun, and Thinkbox.
Listenfxguidetv #116: Adobe, Alembic and OpenColorIO
From Siggraph 2011 in Vancouver we get a technology preview from Adobe and cover two major open source initiatives, Alembic and OpenColorIO
Listenfxguidetv #115: Flame/Smoke 2012×1 Exclusive Preview
We travel to Montreal to get an exclusive look at the new features in the upcoming releases of Flame and Smoke 2012 Ext 1.
Listenfxguidetv #114: Nuke 6.3
A tour of the new features in Nuke 6.3 with Jon Wadelton, Nuke Product Manager for The Foundry. We’ll look at Particles, the Planar Tracker, new Denoise, improved Warpers, Deep Compositing tools and more.
Listenfxguidetv #113: Union VFX’s work on 127 Hours
Another in our popular series of vfx breakdowns done in NUKE, with Union VFX’s Mervyn New showing their work on 127 Hours. Also, a look at the new July11 term at fxphd.
Listenfxguidetv #112: Technicolor CineStyle
We review and test the new Technicolor CineStyle looks and judge them for their relevance to work intended for heavy post production. We also speak with Technicolor’s Joshua Pines about CineStyle.
Listenfxguidetv #111: KATANA primer
From FMX2011, Sebastian Sylwan, Weta CTO, on open source software and their deep opacity tech which will be part of OpenEXR 2.0. Also, a KATANA primer with Sony Pictures Imageworks’ Jeremy Selan and The Foundry’s Andy Lomas.
Listenfxguidetv #110: Flame TVC Profile
A look at two car spots that both use Flame to provide immense levels of polishing and color grading.
Listenfxguidetv #109: Adobe CS5.5 & Tool Tech
We take a look at the Adobe CS5.5 with a focus on After Effects and the tech behind the new tools.
Listenfxguidetv #108: NAB 2011 Episode #2
Our second episode from NAB covers cameras, with a visit to both Arri and Red on the show floor.
Listenfxguidetv #107: NAB 2011 Episode #1
Our first episode from NAB checks out workflow from Codex, the new version of PFTrack 2011, and Assimilate Scratch.
Listenfxguidetv #106: EPIC & April fxphd
This week we road test the EPIC 5K RED camera in New Zealand , asking: Is the Epic the best camera ever made? (- with a nod and a wink to a certain UK motoring program)… and look at the new April term at fxphd.com
Listenfxguidetv #104: Douglas Trumbull
Legendary filmmaker Douglas Trumbull discusses classic films, immersive film-making and the state of the industry.
Listenfxguidetv #103: Flame 2012
We cover the 2012 software releases from Autodesk, including an in-depth look at the new features in Flame with Lead Product Designer Philippe Soeiro.
Listenfxguidetv #102: Sanctum Stereo Underwater Action
We look at the stereo / 3D film Sanctum, talking to both DOP Jules O’Loughlin and VFX supervisor David Booth. This stereoscopic feature tells the thrilling tale of documentary filmmaker Andrew Wight’s near death experience whilst leading a diving expedition of 15 men in the remote underground cave systems of the Australian Nullarbor Plain.
Listenfxguidetv #101: Epic Super Bowl Action
This week we look at the amazing Kia Super Bowl spot from Animal Logic for David&Goliath.
Listenfxguidetv en español #009
Entrevistamos a uno de los artistas de modelado de la pelicula “Gahool, la leyenda de los guardianes”.
Listenfxguidetv #100: Codex/Arri Workflow
Our 100th episode covers Codex/Arri workflow with Marc Dando as well as a look at the new term at fxphd.
Listenfxguidetv #099: ILM & Iron Man 2
Marshall Krasser details ILM’s work on Iron Man 2 using Nuke.
Listenfxguidetv #098
Coverage from SIGGRAPH Asia 2010 with a look at some of the papers shown as well as a preview of work The Foundry is doing on Katana.
Listenfxguidetv #097
We speak to indie Director Gareth Edwards, director, DOP and sole vfx artist of the feature film “Monsters”.
Listenfxguidetv #096
This week we speak to MPC’s Nuke artist Alex Harding, who takes us through a breakdown of one of the promo films for the the US cable network Syfy.
Listenfxguidetv #095
In our previous episode Deep Compositing was mentioned. This week we provide a more complete look at compositing using depth.
Listenfxguidetv en español #008
Nos trasladamos hasta Madrid para conocer a los creadores de un espectacular spot en 3d. Entrevistamos a Sergio Garcia, supervisor de efectos visuales del proyecto.
Listenfxguidetv #094
Animal Logic’s work on the animated feature “Legend of the Guardians” and a look at the new term at fxphd.
Listenfxguidetv #093
IBC Episode #3. A tech preview of Nuke 6.2 and a look at the new features in Release 12 of Cinema 4D.
Listenfxguidetv #092
IBC Episode #2. A look at Storm, The Foundry’s new R3D editing and workflow software.
Listenfxguidetv #091
IBC Episode #1. A discussion of Autodesk’s new Flame Premium and a look at the features of the 2011 extension 1 release.
Listenfxguidetv #090
We visit Rising Sun Pictures to talk about their visual effects work and the development of cineSync remote review and approval software
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