2018 Academy Awards nominations: Votes needed in 2

January 13, 2018, 08:27 AM

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This year, a record 7,258 members can take part in deciding the 90th annual Academy Awards. Nominations for Oscars are announced on Jan. 23.

Transcript: Digital Production Buzz – January 11

January 12, 2018, 01:59 PM

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Trying to get answers from Production

January 12, 2018, 01:59 PM

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An Introduction to Attributes in SideFX Houdini

January 12, 2018, 01:59 PM

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Rohan Dalvi Offers a Basic Introduction to Attributes in Houdini CG Artist Rohan Dalvi posts another first look at working with the various aspects of Side FX Houdini. Designed for first-time users, Dalvi has been The Post An Introduction to Attributes in SideFX Houdini originally appeared and published on %%BLOGLINK%,by lesterbanks

The Myth of the Humanizing Woman

January 12, 2018, 01:58 PM

https://filmschoolrejects.com/myth-humanizing-woma...

I have mentioned one of my least favorite tropes—the Dead Wives Club/Avenge-the-Woman-Murderquest™—on several occasions over the past year or so, but I realized recently that I have never written an article for FSR fully dedicated to the subject.

How to Make Stop Motion Videos With Ease

January 12, 2018, 01:58 PM

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With today's photo and video tools at hand, and science in mind, filmmakers, and biologists Rob Nelson, and Jonas Stenstrom set out to teach us how to use our gear to their fullest potential. Every week, 52 Things (get it?), releases a video that aims to tell an engaging story that will not only entertain, but educate us on how to be better storytellers ourselves. I love this concept. It reminds me a little of Lee and Patrick's efforts to post 30 videos in 30 days (shameless self promo).

Week in Premiere 1/12/18

January 12, 2018, 12:25 PM

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PREMIERE PRO WEEK IN REVIEW: Premiere Products: Logitech MX Master 2S and Meta 2 Metaglasses • How to Use FREE GoPro VR Effects in Premiere Pro • Swap Clothes Quick (Like Zach King) with Premiere Pro • 3 Tutorials by TheyCallMeCotton: Flash Blur Transition, Pancake Timelines, and Trippy Kaleidoscope Effect

Color Grading With Aqua And Brown Made Easy In Pho

January 12, 2018, 10:42 AM

https://fstoppers.com/education/color-grading-aqua...

When it comes to things like quickly learning new Photoshop techniques, I am a straight to the point type of guy. I don't necessarily want to (though I certainly do on occasion, depending on the topic) watch an hour long videos explaining the minutiae of every click of the mouse. While I appreciate production values and the personality that can be on display in a video, sometimes all you need to know can be learned from text overlay and elevator music. That's what we have on deck today, enjoy.

How Do You Even Edit An Animated Movie?

January 12, 2018, 10:42 AM

https://sploid.gizmodo.com/how-do-you-even-edit-an...

The concept of editing a live action film is pretty easy to understand, right? There’s a whole bunch of footage that needs a whole lot of cutting to make the film work as a story. But how does editing work for an animated movie?

Contender: Editor Kevin Tent Downsizing

January 12, 2018, 07:58 AM

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      In the social satire, Downsizing, an everyman  (Matt Damon) shrinks himself down to five inches in height so he can live a life of wealth and splendor, but instead discovers the true value in human relationships. Although this film was more visual effects heavy than the usual Alexander Payne film–and a lot […] The post Contender: Editor Kevin Tent Downsizing appeared first on Below the Line.