postPerspective: Chris Stangroom on providing Ques

July 25, 2018, 11:22 AM

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Image from postPerspective In this article, Chris Stangroom explores the creativity and problem-solving involved in the audio post-production of Jonathan Olshefski’s Quest. There is a scene in which Quest is whispering to PJ while she is in pain and trying to recover. The actual audio from that moment had a few nurses and women in the […]

When a Producer needs me to do something

July 25, 2018, 11:22 AM

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10 Fire and Explosion Effects for AE

July 25, 2018, 11:22 AM

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Animation and motion graphics take time to learn and develop, so what do you do when you quickly need to create an animation that makes an impact? Envato Elements is an all-you-can-download service that has plenty of pre-built projects: instead of designing from scratch, just add your own logo and text to create animations.

Bob Ackerman Cuts Walmart Spot-Lets Get It Started

July 25, 2018, 08:34 AM

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A new spot for Walmart out of Burrell Communications taps SuperPrime’s lauded directorial duo, The Malloys, and captures the excitement of the first day of school with The Black Eyed Peas' track, ‘Let’s Get Started.’ The Colonie's veteran editor, Bob Ackerman, was given the enviable task of shaping a wealth of stunning footage into a captivating visual story. The upbeat song provided the editor with a driving beat that set commercial's pace and uplifting feel of the back to school.

Bladeworks Automates QC Process with QScan

July 25, 2018, 08:28 AM

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Full service post facility upgrades QC workflow to include automated QC processes and specialized quality control features such as PSE standards compliance for Sky One and Viacom

Surviving the software jungle

July 25, 2018, 07:41 AM

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One of the greatest dangers to modern digital artists is getting locked into a single software package. The fortunes of software companies—even large ones—vacillate with the phases of the moon and there’s no guarantee that your favorite package will be around even three years from now. (Don’t believe us? Just go and have a chat to a former Softimage artist, Avid DS artist, Shake artist, Stingray, Fabric Engine, the list goes on.) And what if the studio you’re working with doesn’t use...

PACIFIC RIM - UPRISING: Behind the VFX with Aaron

July 25, 2018, 07:41 AM

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New “Behind the VFX” video by DNEG featuring, this time, Aaron Gilman, Animation Supervisor. He talks about the challenges to animate the Jaegers and the Kaiju for PACIFIC RIM – UPRISING:

SFX Antman and The Wasp - Big Sounds Tiny Heros

July 25, 2018, 07:40 AM

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After a string of big and bold superhero movies, Ant-Man and the Wasp sets a much lighter tone.

How to Use Gobos for More Natural Shadows in Ae

July 25, 2018, 07:29 AM

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Daniel Geis Shows How to Create Realistic Moving Shadows and Lighting Using Gobos in After Effects. Lighting is much more than it seems. Designing with lights and shadows is a creative choice, that can also

Sound helps tell story of Emmy-nominated doc serie

July 25, 2018, 07:29 AM

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By Jennifer Walden A community based on peace and love, acceptance and non-judgment, where everyone has a job and a purpose. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that? Right? Or, is there a part of you that thinks this all sounds a bit utopian and is dubious? Wild Wild Country, Continue reading → July 24, 2018 The post Sound helps tell story of Emmy-nominated doc series Wild Wild Country appeared first on Randi Altman's postPerspective.