fxguidetv #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.
the rc #89: Have Jason will travel
We discuss Jason’s massive shoot around the world (while he is temporarily in Sydney- between flights), – plus catch up on news, including a preliminary discussion about the new S-log option for the 5D.
the vfx show #121: A. I. Artificial Intelligence
Mike Seymour, Matt Wallin and Mat Graham go retro as they enter Stanley Kubrick and Steven Spielberg’s world of Artificial Intelligence.
fxpodcast: Digital Domain’s ice giants from Thor
We speak with Kelly Port, Digital Domain VFX Supervisor, about their work on the ice giants in Thor
fxguidetv #110: Flame TVC Profile
A look at two car spots that both use Flame to provide immense levels of polishing and color grading.
fxpodcast: Saving ‘Saving Private Ryan’
We talk to Lou Levinson from Laser Pacific about Saving Private Ryan being restored via Baselight.
the rc #88: SLog and the F3
We talk NAB, Deliveries, look at some key EPIC third party products and discuss S-Log on the F3 with Tyler Ginter and the team at Next Level Pictures.
fxguidetv #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.
the vfx show #120: Rango
Mike Seymour, Mark Christiansen and Jason Diamond expand fxguide’s examination of Rango by discussing the film’s story, unique approach to “emotion capture” and animated visual effects.
fxpodast: NAB 2011 Wrap Up
A mobile version of our annual NAB podcast as Mike Seymour, Jeff Heusser and Jason Wingrove invite you into their post NAB chat.
fxguidetv #108: NAB 2011 Episode #2
Our second episode from NAB covers cameras, with a visit to both Arri and Red on the show floor.
fxguidetv #107: NAB 2011 Episode #1
Our first episode from NAB checks out workflow from Codex, the new version of PFTrack 2011, and Assimilate Scratch.
fxguidetv #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
the rc #86: Stu and EPIC
We talk to Stu Maschwitz who shot with the EPIC in NZ for a week in the lead up to the new term at fxphd.
fxpodcast: Sucker Punch
A young girl is institutionalized by her abusive stepfather. Retreating to an alternative reality as a coping strategy, she envisions a plan which will help her escape from the mental facility. Each of these ‘retreats’ was pretty much handled by a different effects house. We speak to Animal Logic about their role.