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Directing a green screen scenes comes with its unique set of challenges, especially when working for a high-profile client. One of the biggest hurdles is ensuring that the actors can convincingly interact with an environment that doesn't physically exist. It requires clear communication and imagination from both the director and the talent. Lighting is another critical challenge—balancing it to avoid spill while maintaining consistency for post-production is essential. Additionally, framing and camera movements must be meticulously planned, as any deviation can cause issues in compositing later. Finally, the post-production process can be intense, with every decision on set impacting the final visual quality. Despite these challenges, the payoff is always worth it when the virtual world seamlessly integrates with the real, bringing the client’s vision to life. #GreenScreen #Filmmaking #Challenges #CreativeDirection #fedfina #hareshpaniafilms

Another one I've worked on, mangos falling and bouncing! 🍊✨ This one was a quickie "back to basics"! #bouncingball This project reminded me of the importance of mastering the basics. Just like the classic bouncing ball exercise, animating these mangos was a fantastic way to revisit the core principles of timing and weight. It’s always rewarding to go back to basics and see how foundational skills can bring a simple concept to life in a fun and dynamic way. #Cinema4D #Animation3D #KeyframeAnimation

// What Deep Human Collab Between Artists and Toolmakers Looks Like // One thing that the visual AI hype bros never acknowledge is that artists in high stakes commercial settings like Hollywood movies /already/ have deep, rich relationships with digital toolmakers. Below, I describe the research, development, and collaborations that were required to bring parts of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse to theaters. It's a beautiful story of /technologists meeting artists where they are/ (trained in physical media) and getting them to places they want to be (through design tool customization and automation). The story starts in Eastern Europe where PhDs (Šárka Sochorová and Ondřej Jamriška) studying under Daniel Sýkora of University of Prague spent years perfecting digital simulation of the ways the colors of physical paints mix. It next segues over to another Eastern European country where digital painting tools company Escape Motions /licenses/ that innovation and does the engineering to incorporate it into its design tool, Rebelle, that specializes in watercolor simulation among many other unique types of simulation. Next it segues to Hollywood, Vancouver, and elsewhere where a group of rebellious artists and technologists at animated movie studio Sony Pictures Imageworks did the multi-year work to prove audiences would accept and even celebrate a new expressive/stylized form for animated feature films. As the studio raised their ambitions and scale, they looked to the Eastern Europeans for tools that allowed artists to productively and naturally bridge 2D painting and 3D rendering and animation. Escape Motions developers (Miroslav Sedlák, Pavol Obuch, Anton Poživenec, Rastislav Vejo and Martin Surovče) delivered a custom version of Rebelle that could be integrated with Houdini into a productive workflow. Further, they delivered on the /reproducible/ pseudorandom results the studio required. This is what collaboration between artists and digital toolmakers looks like in 2024 when the commercial stakes are high. It's what happens when toolmakers meet artists where they are, acknowledging that their artistry: a) is very often developed through thousands of hours developing styles using physical media and b) is gestural/visceral/embodied not linguistic. For high-stakes commercial art/design, I'm betting on these toolmakers, on their deep /human-scale/ relationships, on the pride of artists developing true and enduring /expertise/, and on moving slow and fixing things. #digitalart #designtools #visualeffects #expressivegraphics #computergraphics #animation #animationart #comicart #watercolorart #createdontscrape #collaborationaboveall #appliedresearch Peter Blaskovic Michal Fapso Christos Obretenov Pav Grochola

When composing for film and other media, I frequently write distinct themes for each character. One of the most rewarding aspects of this process is the opportunity to adapt, rearrange, and reimagine these themes continuously throughout the film. This approach ensures that each theme dynamically reflects the scene's context while maintaining its core essence. In this short video, I showcase the evolving theme of Arthur Watts (the main villain) in the second installment of the "Justice League x RWBY: Heroes & Huntsmen" movies. Watch the transformation of the theme from subtle, ambient tones to a robust orchestral arrangement, illustrating his character development and the escalating intensity of the narrative. Witness how music underscores and enhances the cinematic experience, contributing depth and emotion to Watts' journey. #composer #animation #roosterteeth #warnerbrothers #filmscoring

Thursday Previews: INSIDE OUT 2 Scores $13 Million, Best Since BARBIE and Tops for Pixar Post-2018 #InsideOut2 #Disney #Pixar #BoxOffice Box Office Theory Pixar Animation Studios The Walt Disney Company #InsideOut2 #BoxOffice #Pixar #Disney #movies #cinema #theaters #film #entertainment #trending #trendingnews #trendingtopic #trendingonlinkedin

Behind the scenes on an interesting corporate film. These folks are the unsung heroes of our filming world. And who knew one could transform a corporate conference room into a hospital scene with a few props and creative camera lighting. #corporatevideo #setlife #actorslife #videoproduction #corporatefilm #soundengineer #videography #digitalmarketing

The UK has always been ahead of the curve on stop motion. For some reason Europe has always had a home for the medium, first explored in Soviet Russia/Eastern Europe, whereas the US has always treated it as much more niche. The piece below is a perfect example of playing to stop motions strengths, juxtaposing the textured characters and set pieces against the clean, colored Cyc's so prevalent on social media. The effect that is rendered is so engaging as your eye is drawn ever inward towards detail. The exact opposite of corporate friendly CG, that can often be so flat that your eyes glaze over without registering anything. Attentions are short, so it up to the creatives to find new ways to hold folks attention, and I think this piece can really teach us Americans the value that stop motion adds to advertising. Cheers to Joseph Wallace and Co. for such a great piece!

'In the realm of film production, the art of lighting goes beyond simple illumination; it serves as a crucial element in evoking specific emotions, establishing the atmosphere, and directing the audience's attention. Whether it's the soft glow of a romantic moment or the stark contrast of a tense scene, each lighting choice plays a pivotal role in shaping the story. Cinematographers meticulously craft lighting setups to ensure that every frame effectively communicates the desired narrative. Achieving mastery in lighting requires a delicate balance between technical expertise and artistic interpretation, resulting in a captivating visual journey. #CinematicLighting #VisualStorytellingTechniques'

Practical Effects vs. CGI: A Grounded Approach to Filmmaking Discover how the director's decision to use practical effects over CGI in Deadpool and Wolverine movies created a more immersive experience. Dive into the impact on action sequences and character development, staying true to their comic book origins. #PracticalEffects #CGIvsPractical #ActionSequences #CharacterDevelopment #ComicBookMovies #Filmmaking #ImmersiveExperience #Deadpool #Wolverine #CinematicMagic

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