Reversing Sunset to make Sunrise

February 13, 2018, 06:19 AM

https://www.provideocoalition.com/day-13-28daysofq...

This is the first of our reader QuickTips which comes to us courtesy of Clark Morris, Senior Editor of 30 Second Street. I have to honestly say that I have never thought of the left to right, right to left direction of a sunrise or sunset when I have quickly hit the reverse button in my NLE to turn that sunrise to a sunset, or vice versa. But I’ll take Clark’s word for it and heed this advice the next time. Take it away Clark!

Kong: Skull Island VFX Breakdown

February 13, 2018, 06:19 AM

http://www.cgmeetup.net/home/kong-skull-island-vfx...

The Rodeo FX team delivered 80 shots for this film. Much of our work can be seen in the film’s opening sequence during a fight between two World War II pilots. We also created numerous matte paintings for multiple locations around the island and its jungle, including a sequence showing pillars that reveal secrets about Kong’s origins when properly aligned.

FANTASTIC BEASTS: VFX Breakdown by Double Negative

February 13, 2018, 06:19 AM

http://www.artofvfx.com/fantastic-beasts-and-where...

Let’s go back in 2016 with the VFX Breakdown by Double Negative about their work on FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM...

When a Producer agrees with me

February 12, 2018, 06:06 PM

http://renderplease.com/post/170801319580

Reel FX Launches ATK PLN Commercial Division with

February 12, 2018, 06:06 PM

http://www.studiodaily.com/2018/02/reel-fx-launche...

The commercial division of Reel FX is rebranding as ATK PLN, bringing on board Shilo founder Jose Sebastian Gomez and former Digital Domain production head Jim Riche. Reel FX GM David Bates will lead overall strategy as managing director, while Gomez will lead the creative vision and Riche will be executive producer. The team will work […] The post Reel FX Launches ATK PLN Commercial Division with Shilo Founder Jose Sebastian Gomez appeared first on Studio Daily.

Apple Final Cut Pro X: 2D Text Effects

February 12, 2018, 06:06 PM

https://www.aotg.com/apple-final-cut-pro-x-2d-text-effects/

We use text to explain something to an audience that they can’t easily get any other way. However, just because it’s text doesn’t mean it can’t look arresting. Animated, interesting-looking text is increasingly important – especially for social media. In this session, you’ll learn new tech...

Apple Final Cut Pro X: 3D Text Effects

February 12, 2018, 06:06 PM

https://www.aotg.com/apple-final-cut-pro-x-3d-text-effects/

We use text to explain something to an audience that they can’t easily get any other way. However, just because it’s text doesn’t mean it can’t look arresting. Animated, interesting-looking text is increasingly important – especially for social media. In this session, you’ll learn new tech...

RSP partners with UniSA on VFX training program

February 12, 2018, 12:46 PM

http://www.postmagazine.com/Press-Center/Daily-New...

ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA — Rising Sun Pictures’ RSP Education Program has partnered with the University of South Australia to give students an opportunity to learn the craft of visual effects from working professionals in a real-world production environment. The independent studio (rsp.com.au) created visual effects for five internationally-released feature films last year, including Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok. The highly-anticipated  Tomb Raider is among its current work.

Manage Layers Better in 3D-coat With These Tips

February 12, 2018, 12:46 PM

http://lesterbanks.com/2018/02/manage-layers-bette...

Anton Tenitsky Shares Some Tips for How to Better Manage Layers in 3D-Coat, Despite Shortcomings 3D Artist Anton Tenitsky looks at some ways that you can better manage layers in 3D-Coat. Why is this a

VFX Supe Lesley Robson-Foster on Expanding The Mar

February 12, 2018, 12:46 PM

http://www.studiodaily.com/2018/02/vfx-supe-lesley...

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the latest from Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, is a period piece about a recently separated New York City housewife who bucks convention to become a stand-up comic. The Golden Globe-winning show stars Rachel Brosnahan but also New York City, where it is shot. This late 1950s-era New York is populated […] The post VFX Supe Lesley Robson-Foster on Expanding The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s World appeared first on Studio Daily.