fxpodcast: Final Destination 5
We discuss the bridge collapse sequence in Final Destination 5, with vfx by Prime Focus. Recorded in Vancouver, we talk first with VFX supervisor Chad Wiebe and then CG supervisor Todd Perry.
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Apple post-Steve
Steve Jobs leaves Apple, and thus ends an era. Apple, and therefore Steve Jobs, have had a huge influence on the film and television industry, especially in the area of post-production.
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The art of digital color
As part of our ‘Art of’ series we present our latest article. Color management and color workflows have evolved over many years. In this article we will trace from Cineon to the scene referred linear OpenEXR format.
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Behind the scenes with the Siggraph CAF winners
We take a look at two of the winners from this year’s SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival – Moonbot Studio’s ‘The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore’ and ‘Paths of Hate’.
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the vfx show #130: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Mike Seymour, Mark Christiansen and Matt Wallin discuss what they liked and disliked about the visual effects and story around the latest Planet of the Apes Film, Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
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Nine selected for Sci-Tech Oscar Consideration
The Scientific and Technical Awards Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that nine scientific and technical achievements have been selected for further awards consideration.
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ILM adds texture to Cowboys & Aliens
We talk to ILM vfx supe Roger Guyett and texture supervisor Martin Murphy about taming the alien wild west in the summer blockbuster Cowboys & Aliens.
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fxpodcast: Rise of the Planet of the Apes – The eyes have It
Dan Lemmon, vfx supervisor (WETA Digital) discusses their brilliant animation work on Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
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fxpodcast: SIGGRAPH 2011 roundtable
Ian Failes, John Montgomery, and Mike Seymour cover SIGGRAPH 2011. Plus, interviews covering Cinema 4D, 3DS Max, and the upcoming release of Houdini 12.
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the vfx show #129: Cowboys and Aliens
Mike Seymour, Matt Wallin and Ian Failes meet face-to-face at the SIGGRAPH 2011 conference in Vancouver. The guys recorded a LIVE episode of the vfx show to discuss the visual effects of Jon Favreau’s latest film, Cowboys and Aliens and what they loved at SIGGRAPH this year.
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Day 4: Siggraph and Out
Our SIGGRAPH 2011 coverage continues with a look at day four of the conference.
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NVIDIA GPU Panel Bonus Audio Recording Available
On Monday at SIGGRAPH, Mike Seymour moderated a panel hosted by NVIDIA with leading CTOs and R&D experts. We’re happy to be able to provide an audio recording of that session for those who couldn’t make it to Vancouver.
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Day 3 Siggraph 2011
Day 3 of the Siggraph Show in Vancouver and the trade show opened, joining the papers, tech talks, presentations and general geeking out that is Siggraph 2011. Today included detailed talks from Pixar, news on Alembic, OpenColorIO and much more.
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Captain America: super soldier effects
We take a look at several studios’ visual effects work on Captain America: The First Avenger.
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fxpodcast: Ken Perlin Beyond the Noise
In this show we speak to NYU professor Ken Perlin, Oscar winner, researcher and educator about his development of Perlin Noise and about his work today in computer user interactions.
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fxpodcast: The Art of Grading Harry Potter – Peter Doyle
Mike Seymour has a frank discussion with Peter Doyle, Senior Supervising Colorist, about Harry Potter 7: Part 2. Mike had spoken to Peter in 2009 about his work on the Potter series, and it was one of our most popular fxpodcasts. This time Peter explains how he creatively created key looks.
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