the vfx show #78: Angels & Demons
https://media.fxguide.com/vfxshow/vfxs_078_angels_demons_64kbps.m4a Play in new window DownloadMike Seymour, Matt Graham and David Stripinis discuss the visual effects in the feature film “Angels & Demons”. Download vfxs078 here Get the vfx show every week! Free iTunes Store subscription Show Notes: Angels and Demons The Golden Compass Star Wars Ron Howard films National Treasure CERN RED camera Houdini […]
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fxpodcast: Visual Effects Society Update
Jeffrey A. Okun, Chair of the Visual Effects Society joins us to discuss the mission of the VES, the difference between unions and societies, health care for members, how to become a member and much more. Visit the fxpodcast page for direct downloads and RSS feed links. To be notified automatically and have the episodes […]
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Visual Effects Society Update
Jeffrey A. Okun, Chair of the Visual Effects Society, sits with us to discuss the mission and latest news from the VES.
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fxguidetv #59: Breaking down Rorschach’s Mask
It’s a new week and with it comes a new fxguidetv episode. This week, we focus on the movie ‘Watchmen’ via an interview with Intelligent Creatures 2D Supervisor Greg Astles. Recorded at NAB, he breaks down the process of creating Rorschach’s mask from the start of the concept to putting on the the finishing touches […]
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the vfx show #77: Star Trek and 3rd Anniversary Show!
https://media.fxguide.com/vfxshow/vfxs_077_star_trek_64kbps.m4a Play in new window Download On this 3rd Anniversary episode of The VFX Show, Mike Seymour, Mark Christiansen and John Flowers discuss the visual effects in the feature film “Star Trek”. Producer’s note: Kristin Martin here, Producer of the VFX Show. I would like to extend my thanks to Todd Scholton for research, review […]
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red centre #34 is On the Air
red centre episode #34 is live and ready for download. This week’s podcast includes a look at the Phantom HD high speed camera, an attempt to review the V3 Depth Enhancer, and a conversation with Axel Baumann. Visit the red centre page for direct downloads and RSS feed links. To be notified automatically and have […]
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red centre #034
We go slow with the Phantom HD high speed camera, attempt to review the V3 Depth Enhancer and hit the deck of the USS Nimitz with DP Axel Baumann.
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Faster and Even More Furious
Fast & Furious (4), directed by Justin Lin, had the biggest box office opening of the year when it was released in early April (now eclipsed by Wolverine and Stark Trek). Double Negative’s effects team built three tunnels different tunnels for chases in the film. Ian Failes talks with them and also Rhythm & Hues’ Bob Mercier about R&H’s contribution and the opening exploding petrol tanker sequence.
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fxguidetv #58: Star Trek Plus Now ILM !
Episode 58 of fxguidetv is live for your viewing pleasure, covering this weekend’s release of Star Trek. The show features interviews with director director J.J. Abrams and actor Karl Urban (Dr. Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy), including a discussion about how they created the abundant anamorphic lens flares and some cool old school techniques. Visit the fxguidetv […]
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Pixar to Expand to New Studio
Pixar plans to open a 20,000-square-foot satellite studio at the end of the year in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The studio is currently scouting locations in the city for the new facility. The Vancouver studio will focus only on the production of Pixar’s short films and other non-feature projects based for the most part on […]
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the vfx show #76: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
https://media.fxguide.com/vfxshow/vfxs_076_wolverine_64kbps.m4a Play in new window Download Mike Seymour, David Stripinis, Jason Wingrove and John Flowers discuss the visual effects in the feature film “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”. Download vfxs076 here Show Notes: Wolverine X-Men Films at imdb Australia Dumb and Dumber Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd Graphic Novel Wolverine Budget and Boxoffice Numbers Wolverine […]
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VES Awards to be Broadcast in US this weekend
This Saturday night, May 9th, the Starz Edge Network (channel 522 on DirecTv) will air the premiere of the “7th Annual Visual effects Awards” that were held February 21st. The email from VES says 8:00PM but it does not specify timezone (we assume West Coast, we tried to track down but it does not show […]
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London Sings Along with Michael Gracey and T-mobile
In this week’s fxpodcast we talk to director Michael Gracey about his two amazing spots for T-mobile. These two spots will restore your faith in advertising as a positive force. It is almost impossible to see these spots and not smile. Filmed without tricks and without digital manipulation they show Londoners showing Life is for […]
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T-Mobile Sing-along and Dance
Director Michael Gracey tells us about filming large crowds for two viral campaigns for T-Mobile.
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Wolverine : The Making of an X-man
Wolverine is the 4th of the X-Men films or the first of the spin off Origins series, depending on your point of view. We have a look behind the scenes of this film, talking to artists from Rising Sun Pictures, Luma Pictures and Hatch Productions as well as exclusive crew shots from on-set.
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red centre: Anthony Dod Mantle
In this week’s red centre podcast we cover Part 3 of our 4 part series on RED post production (Avid and FCP offline), and interview Oscar winner Anthony Dod Mantle. Anthony is giving a series of talks in Australia and talks very openly and technically about shooting on the RED and on the SI-2K, a […]
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red centre #033
Big show this week with plenty of post-NAB news, Workflow Part 3 covering Avid/FCP offline and Academy award winning Slumdog DP Anthony Dod Mantle.
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