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Nov. 25, 2008 - Pushing Daisies
I just completed five matchmoving shots for ABC TV's Pushing Daisies. The shots in question, when complete, will contain a... More... [ 0 Comments ]
Nov. 23, 2008 - On the Fringe
Just completed a couple matchmoving shots plus some compositing for ABC TV's Fringe (episode 110). ... More... [ 0 Comments ]
Oct. 16, 2008 - Holy friggin' exhaustion, Batman!
I just finished 7 days of completely brutal work, the last four of which saw me getting only 6 hours... More... [ 0 Comments ]
Oct. 1, 2008 - Convert Adobe Illustrator CS3 to generic EPS
Here's a tip for anyone out there who hasn't upgraded to the latest and greatest Adobe product, but has been... More... [ 0 Comments ]
Sep. 6, 2008 - More work on JJ Abrams new show Fringe
I was given the opportunity to do some matchmoving on another episode of Fringe (FOX TV). Last I worked on... More... [ 0 Comments ] | Myth
Visual effects (VFX) are often considered too costly for independent productions with low to medium budgets (typically for less than $1.5 million and $10 million, respectively). As a result, screenwriters minimize or eliminate VFX from their stories.
Truth
With today’s software and hardware advances, talented digital artists, high-speed internet, and careful shot planning and supervision, feature-quality VFX can be produced within low to medium budgets, anywhere in the world. Compromises due to budget may be required, but the bottom line is: it is possible to include VFX on a budget. I don’t believe in gratuitous VFX at the expense of story. However, properly produced VFX can greatly enhance a production and free your story.
Goal
I hope to demonstrate to independent producers that VFX can play an important role in their productions, even by adding one VFX enhanced shot. I’d also hope to educate emerging VFX artists. If what is found here is useful on some level, I’ve done my job. If you’d like to add VFX to your production, or even just talk about VFX, please contact me or post a comment. | | « Dec 2008 » | | S | M | T | W | T | F | S | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | | | |
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