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Confused about what a VFX editor does? It’s not the same as a VFX artist! On today’s VFX for Indies short, we dive into the editor’s role in the visual effects process and how they connect the editing and VFX departments. #VFX #VFXforIndies

Are you excited about FMX - Film & Media Exchange next week? To celebrate here’s my talk from last’s year FMX with Foundry. In this workshop, I talk about my VFX Supervisor's review workflow. I try to give valuable insights and strategies to optimise your review process. Whether you're a VFX professional or a newcomer to the industry, this workshop will cover topics like preparing for internal team reviews to handling external client reviews with confidence. I also share some essential tips and tricks to streamline your workflow with Nuke Studio with live-action and CG. No matter the size of your facility, you'll discover tips for optimizing your pipelines and making the most of your resources. Enjoy this presentation and don’t forget to subscribe to the channel, it’s free: https://lnkd.in/eAgAMMdd And don't forget, there are some amazing Foundry talks at FMX this year. More info below: https://lnkd.in/emxbhCJe Here are some of the chapters available in the video: 02:16 - short bio 07:15 - moved to Sweden 08:42 - moved to London 08:59 - my time at The Mill 09:36 - the first Nuke Client suite 11:39 - Elden Ring and my first Platinum 12:58 - left the Mill and started working remotely 14:25 - my pipeline 16:01 - my 27-sec reel 17:02 - project setups 19:12 - naming each shot 20:10 - finding extra plates 20:56 - building a folder structure 21:37 - rendering all the plates 22:21 - organizing all the plates 22:53 - editorial pipeline 24:07 - talking to your client 24:41 - reviewing with the team 28:16 - reviewing with the client 31:24 - ftrack 32:07 - use a good webcam 35:37 - client reviews with keynotes

Are you excited about FMX - Film & Media Exchange next week? To celebrate here’s my talk from last’s year FMX with Foundry. In this workshop, I talk about my VFX Supervisor's review workflow. I try to give valuable insights and strategies to optimise your review process. Whether you're a VFX professional or a newcomer to the industry, this workshop will cover topics like preparing for internal team reviews to handling external client reviews with confidence. I also share some essential tips and tricks to streamline your workflow with Nuke Studio with live-action and CG. No matter the size of your facility, you'll discover tips for optimizing your pipelines and making the most of your resources. Enjoy this presentation and don’t forget to subscribe to the channel, it’s free: https://lnkd.in/ekJcR_9v And don't forget, there are some amazing Foundry talks at FMX this year. More info below: https://lnkd.in/euQfgP3M Here are some of the chapters available in the video: 02:16 - short bio 07:15 - moved to Sweden 08:42 - moved to London 08:59 - my time at The Mill 09:36 - the first Nuke Client suite 11:39 - Elden Ring and my first Platinum 12:58 - left the Mill and started working remotely 14:25 - my pipeline 16:01 - my 27-sec reel 17:02 - project setups 19:12 - naming each shot 20:10 - finding extra plates 20:56 - building a folder structure 21:37 - rendering all the plates 22:21 - organizing all the plates 22:53 - editorial pipeline 24:07 - talking to your client 24:41 - reviewing with the team 28:16 - reviewing with the client 31:24 - ftrack 32:07 - use a good webcam 35:37 - client reviews with keynotes

Effective Direction in VFX-heavy projects is pivotal. Godzilla Minus One production underscored how solid direction and communication can streamline complex workflows, making challenging projects more manageable for artists. It's a testament to the power of collaborative environments in fostering creativity and efficiency in the demanding world of visual effects. For a deeper dive into this topic, I recommend checking out the article. P.s Great example is Denis Villeneuve’s team work on Dune. #director #vfx #Teamwork

Explore the world of invisible #visualeffects with Roni Rodrigues, #VFX Supervisor at Outpost VFX. In our exclusive interview, he breaks down the detailed work that brought authenticity to #BobMarley: One Love. Don't miss this fascinating peek behind the scenes!

The #vfx bus has been parked on the side of the road for the past 8+ months. Tires are flat. Doors creak. Someone left a window open. Battery is dead. It's a bit of a mess. But as the lights start coming back up on the movie and television industry - folks are starting think about what it is going to take to get that bus back up and running. Fill those seats with artists. Pump up the tires. Dust off the pipeline. Get the engine to turn over and start humming again. I've been calling it the Great VFX Ramp Up. And we've been fortunate enough to help a small handful of VFX studios start to map out various "what if" scenarios. Projects. Award sizes. Start dates. Tax credits. Capacity planning and revenue forecasts. There are literally hundreds of different possible outcomes. VFX studios are starting to bid out future projects but there are so many unknowns and "what ifs". Is everyone going to undercut each other? How soon can they start to rehire staff? What if they get the full award? Or a partial award? Are all of these projects going to hit at the same time? Sharing a video sneak peek at how VFX 'R Us (our fictional VFX studio) is planning and preparing for this ramp up. We've modelled out three projects - House of the Dragon, Stranger Things and the next season of Orphan Black - and included simulations for different award amounts, imported in actual bid days per department, and factored in delayed turnovers, possible reshoots, and artist needs. Just scratching the surface but enjoying the opportunity to help companies better forecast the future and make timely, well thought out strategic decisions. Let's get that bus back on the road and fill up those seats. https://lnkd.in/gcAsxq5P

Thought for the day: Studios can save a ton of money with one small adjustment to your shooting schedule: listen to your onset VFX Supervisor. When they ask to move a light or an extra light for a better green screen, do it. When they ask for a clean plate, do it. When they ask for additional shots of extras, do it. VFX Sups are trying to save you money in post and make the vendors job a tad easier, ensuring quality shots. Don’t treat them like a pain in the ass, treat your VFX Sup like a post production superhero looking to save you time, money, and mental anguish.

🌟 Excited to Share My Recent Work! 🌟 As a VFX Compositor, I've recently had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects that involved creating clean plates. Clean plate creation is a crucial part of the VFX process, where I meticulously remove unwanted elements from footage to provide a seamless background for adding visual effects. 🎬 **Key Highlights:** - **Precision and Detail:** Ensured the removal of all unnecessary elements while maintaining the integrity of the original footage. - **Collaborative Effort:** Worked closely with other departments to ensure the final output met the project’s visual standards. - **Enhanced Visual Storytelling:** Contributed to creating visually stunning scenes that enhance the narrative and overall production quality. I'm proud of the work I've done and excited to continue pushing the boundaries of visual effects. Check out some before-and-after examples of my clean plate work below! #VFX #Compositing #CleanPlate #VisualEffects #Filmmaking

Absolutely! There's more to it and cost implications to both sides of course but ultimately, VFX supes are here to help. Our job is to help SAVE THE FILM MONEY by ensuring things are done in such a way that you don't end up with a huge vfx bill at the end. Something as simple as moving that cable in the bg 1 foot to the right.... or shifting one tracking marker on the background that's behind that actress's hair...could save you $$ in cleanup. You have to weigh up the costs both ways but yes often... doing a small tweak could ultimately save you $$. (Larger stuff can sometimes have large cost implications on set so there has to be a balance)

Every film presents technical challenges. A skilled VFX Supervisor offers the guidance needed to overcome these hurdles, ensuring seamless integration of visual effects. Explore the importance of technical expertise in today’s VFX for Indies short! #VFX #VFXforIndies