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🏆 Let's Talk Awards and Credits in the VFX World! 🚀 Hey LinkedIn fam! 👋 Today, I stumbled upon a thought-provoking question raised by a Jr VFX artist on Reddit, and it's sparked a fascinating debate in my mind. 🤔 The question at hand: "Can you call yourself an award-winning VFX artist if you worked on a project that won the prize, but your name isn't on the plaque?" This got me thinking about the thin line between recognition and responsibility in our dynamic industry. Personally, I lean towards a firm "no" on this one. Why? Well, claiming such accolades without proper attribution seems a tad disrespectful, a bit naive, and potentially misleading. 🌟 Awards are a testament to skill, creativity, and hard work, but they're also a massive collaborative effort. In the world of VFX, projects often involve hundreds of talented individuals working tirelessly to bring one vision to life. Shouldn't credit be given where credit is due? 🙌 I'm curious to hear your take on this! Do you think it's fair game to label yourself as an award-winning artist if the award doesn't bear your name? Or do you agree that true recognition comes with the acknowledgment of individual contributions? Let's open up the floor to discussion! Share your thoughts, experiences, and let's navigate through this intriguing topic together. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments! How do you define the line between teamwork and individual recognition in the VFX world, where hundreds contribute to the final masterpiece? Let's keep this conversation rolling! 👇 #JoinTheDiscussion #VFXTalks 🚀 #VFXCommunity #AwardWinningDebate #VFXIndustryTalks

VFX Pipeline Journey: Day 15 - The Marvels of Grading in VFX! 🌈🎥 Hello, VFX enthusiasts! Today, let's unravel the enchanting world of grading, a pivotal process within the VFX pipeline that adds the finishing touch to visual storytelling. Understanding Grading in VFX: Definition: Grading involves adjusting the color and tone of images to achieve a desired visual style or mood. Enhancing Cinematic Feel: Grading contributes to the overall atmosphere, enhancing the cinematic feel of a scene. Collaboration with Cinematographers: Grading specialists collaborate with cinematographers to achieve the intended look and feel of the project. Software Expertise: Utilizing grading software such as DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, or Nuke for color correction and enhancement. Real-Life Example: Imagine a scene in a fantasy movie where the protagonist confronts a magical creature. Grading can be applied to create a mystical ambiance, with enhanced colors and contrasts, immersing the audience in the otherworldly setting. Key Processes in Grading: Color Correction: Balancing and adjusting colors for consistency. Color Grading: Applying creative color choices to evoke specific emotions. Contrast Adjustment: Enhancing or reducing the difference between light and dark areas. Outcome: The result is a visually polished and cohesive presentation that aligns with the creative vision of the filmmakers. Why Grading Matters: Grading transforms raw footage into a visually stunning masterpiece, ensuring that the audience experiences the intended emotional impact. Stay tuned for more insights as our expedition through the VFX pipeline continues! 🌐🔍 #VFXPipelineJourney #GradingInVFX #TDInsights #VFXArtistry #TechInVFX #VisualStorytelling #VFXProcess #LearningTogether #VFXCareer #PipelineTD #GradingMagic #VFXTools #TechInFilm #DigitalCraftsmanship #VFXInnovation #VFXSkills #VFXCommunity #VisualWizardry #VFXColorGrading #ColorGradingMagic #VFXArtistry #DigitalColor #ColoristCommunity #CinematicGrading #ColorCorrection #VisualEffects #ColoristLife #VFXWorkflow #PostProductionMagic #ColorGradeMaster #CreativeColor #FilmGrading #ColoristJourney #VisualMagic #DigitalArtistry #VFXCreators #GradingSkills #ColorGradingPro

🎬 Exploring Filmmaking: What's the Difference Between VFX and SFX? 🎥 Ever wondered about the magic behind cinematic wonders? 🌟 Let's dive into the world of Visual Effects (VFX) and uncover the secrets! 🔍 #Filmmaking #VFXvsSFX 🌌 What Is VFX? In filmmaking, VFX is the art of creating or manipulating on-screen imagery that doesn't exist in real life. From breathtaking environments to mythical creatures, VFX adds that extra layer of awe to cinematic experiences. 🚀 #VFXMagic #CinematicWonders 🔍 VFX vs SFX It's crucial to distinguish between VFX and Special Effects (SFX). While VFX is added in post-production, SFX happen in real-time during filming. Explosions, rain, animatronics - that's SFX! 🎇 #VFXvsSFX #BehindTheScenes 🎨 3 Types of Visual Effects CGI: Enter the world of Computer-Generated Imagery! From 3D dragons to de-aging actors, CGI creates the fantastical. 🐉✨ Compositing: Merge separate elements seamlessly with compositing, a.k.a. chroma keying. Think green screens and iconic landscapes like the Emerald City. 🌈🎭 Motion Capture: Dive into the realm of motion capture (mocap), where actors' movements come to life in 3D. 🕺🎥 #VFXCategories #MovieMagic Whether it's crafting mythical beasts or transporting actors to other worlds, VFX plays a pivotal role in shaping the cinematic experience. 🌟✨ #VisualEffects #CinematicJourney

👉𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! Deep Compositing & CG Look Development are valuable skillsets to show employers. If your goal is to work on feature films, or you're already doing so - one skill that can differentiate you as a compositor is 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐂𝐆 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐬. In order to get assigned these shots on films, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦. It can take 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 to get these huge lookdev shots - so this course is aimed to help you 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐅𝐗 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 If that's your goal, the course is $𝟏𝟓𝟎 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟰 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀. It teaches you everything you need to know about Deep Compositing, AND gives you some 𝗯𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹. These workflows will help you to work in studios like: -𝗪𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 -𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 -𝗠𝗣𝗖 -𝗦𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 ....and more! 👉𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/ezPWGtz3

The last post got me thinking - all supervisors and producers in VFX come from various backgrounds. I myself started as a compositor and (between us) am terrible at animation. It doesn't necessarily mean that I need to rush to buy a new course (God knows I have too many unfinished ones), but if I were to work on a heavy animation project, it would be a great idea to have a strong Animation Supervisor to rely on. But there are (in theory) should be areas that VFX Supervisor must know well. Like... probably for all your projects you going to need compositing. And planning. With some budgeting. You also need to ingest material in the right color space and format (yes, that annoying ACES thing). And while in big companies there are dedicated people who cover all that, I believe a VFX Supervisor must, if not be able to do it themselves, at least understand what they are talking about, why they are making decisions towards one solution or another, and so on. Not every company will ask you to bid on projects, but it is a great skill to have. Some of us (me included) are lucky to have amazing producers on our side and can distance ourselves from the boring reality of numbers. But what if your producer is sick or leaves you for someone who can understand resources and planning? We kind of learn all this while navigating our careers, and I bet we have different techniques, strengths, and weak areas. Being a Sup is quite a big responsibility - people come to you with questions all day long, and you need to know the answers or at least pretend that you do and trust your gut (with creative stuff, not ACES, please!). Wouldn't it be great to have a resource, page, masterclass (don't say course) or "bible" with all the base-level information that can help cover areas like I mentioned? Yeah, I know about VES book and I read it, and it is amazing, (thank you VES people for doing that!), but oh my god, the weight of this book makes it not user-friendly. Tips and tricks with small lines of code, automatic spreadsheets, examples of successful implementation of AI tools and so on? I would pay to have access to resource like this! (but of course it should be free). #vfx #cgi #vfxsupervisor #insouleffects #lovevfx

VISUAL EFFECTS Visual effects (sometimes abbreviated VFX) is the process by which imagery is created or manipulated outside the context of a live-action shot in filmmaking and video production. The integration of live-action footage and other live-action footage or CGI elements to create realistic imagery is called VFX. VFX involves the integration of live-action footage (which may include in-camera special effects) and generated-imagery (digital or optics, animals or creatures) which look realistic, but would be dangerous, expensive, impractical, time-consuming or impossible to capture on film. Visual effects using computer-generated imagery (CGI) have more recently become accessible to the independent filmmaker with the introduction of affordable and relatively easy-to-use animation and compositing software. #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking

🚀 Exploring VFX Production: Day 4 - Unveiling Cinematic Realism! 🌟 Hey VFX enthusiasts! 👋 Today, let's dive into the magic that shapes cinematic realism during the production phase. 🎬 Shooting Scenes: Uncover the active stage of filming or capturing visual effects on set or location. Example: Capturing live-action footage while coordinating with VFX artists for a harmonious blend of practical and digital elements. Practical Effects Integration: Explain how practical effects (non-digital elements) are seamlessly integrated with VFX to create a cohesive visual experience. Example: Blending practical explosions on set with digital enhancements to achieve a realistic and dynamic action sequence. On-set Supervision: Highlight the role of VFX supervisors on set, ensuring that the filmed elements align with the planned visual effects. Example: VFX supervisors guiding the placement and interaction of actors with imaginary creatures during filming. Data Wrangling: Briefly mention the importance of managing and organizing large amounts of data generated during the shooting process. Example: Efficiently handling and cataloging raw footage, reference materials, and digital assets for post-production. VFX Studio Involvement in Production: Recognize the pivotal role of VFX studios during the production phase. Example: Creating CGI and digital elements, integrating them seamlessly into live-action footage for a visually stunning result. High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photos: Discover the significance of HDR photos in capturing a broad range of light and detail. Example: Using HDR photography to ensure vivid colors and intricate details in VFX scenes, enhancing visual appeal. LIDAR Technology: Uncover the power of LIDAR for precise 3D scanning of environments and objects. Example: Leveraging LIDAR scans to recreate real-world spaces accurately, adding authenticity to VFX settings. Film Scans: Explore the timeless charm of film scans in the digital era of filmmaking. Example: Incorporating film scans to infuse classic cinematic textures and nuances into modern VFX sequences. Join me in this exploration of VFX production intricacies throughout the day! Share your thoughts or queries as we uncover the magic behind the scenes.🌈🎥 #VFX #VisualEffects #CGI #DigitalArt #Animation #FilmMaking #PostProduction #MotionGraphics #3DAnimation #SpecialEffects #DigitalPipeline #VFXArtist #FilmIndustry #TechInFilm #VFXCommunity #FilmEditing #FilmTechSupport #FilmCrew #FilmProduction

🌟 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

Curious about the different departments and roles within a VFX studio? 🤔 In our latest video, we break down the structure of VFX teams, explaining the hierarchy and various positions within the industry. Whether you're a beginner or looking to switch roles, this video will provide valuable insights into the world of VFX. 👉 Watch Now: https://lnkd.in/d_si33HT In the fast-paced world of VFX, understanding the roles and hierarchy within a studio is crucial. From modeling and animation to lighting and compositing, discover where you fit in and how you can advance your career in the VFX industry. Topics Covered: 🔍 Overview of VFX departments 👥 Understanding the hierarchy and roles 💼 Career paths in the VFX industry Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn! Subscribe to my channel and hit the notification bell so you never miss an update. Plus, fill out this form to let us know what YOU want to learn next! 📝 https://lnkd.in/dv64azAE Let's make the most of this time and come out stronger on the other side!💪🌟 #VFX #VFXIndustry #VFXRoles #VFXCareers #VFXJobs #HoudiniFX #VFXBeginners #LearnVFX #CareerAdvice #IndustryInsights #Animation #Modeling #Compositing #Lighting #CGI #VisualEffects #VFXStudio #VFXProduction #VFXTraining #VFXTutorial #VFX #HoudiniTutorial #CGIndustry #Proceduralism #LinkedInLearning #LearnHoudini #VFXArtist #CGArtist #LearningOpportunity #CinematicFire #OnlineLearning #VFXCommunity #CreativeLearning #Opportunity #SkillDevelopment #CareerGrowth #NeverStopLearning #DigitalArt #Animation #SpecialEffects #VFX #Houdini #IndustryStandard #VfxBoi #OnlineTutorial #YouTubeTutorial

How to work in a company like MPC that made the movie Lion King? Hello my name is Bell Rodrigo and I worked in companies like MPC, DNEG, Pixomondo, and many others like senior environment and lighting, I would like to share some tips if you are looking to work in a big company in the VFX industry tips below can help you: To join a company like MPC (Moving Picture Company) that worked on the production of the movie "The Lion King", you can follow a few steps: 1- Search about MPC: Get to know the company, its history, its previous projects, and its area of expertise. This will help you better understand the type of work they do and align with their interests. 2 -Develop relevant skills: Identify the skills needed to work at MPC, such as animation, visual effects, 3D modeling, and compositing, among others. Improve your skills through courses, training, workshops, or even personal projects. 3 -Build a portfolio: Compile a portfolio highlighting your best work and projects related to MPC's area of expertise. Make sure your portfolio demonstrates your creativity, technical skills, and teamwork ability. 4 -Send your resume and portfolio: Visit the MPC website or check for available job opportunities. Submit your resume and portfolio, following the instructions provided. Be sure to tailor your resume and cover letter to highlight your passion for the film industry and your familiarity with MPC's work. 5- Networking: Network with film industry professionals, and participate in events like "VFX CAFE", conferences, or groups related to the area. This can help you meet people who work at MPC or find out about job opportunities. 6 -Prepare for interviews: If you are selected for an interview, research more about the company, practice your interviewing skills, and be prepared to discuss your job and your motivations for working at MPC. Remember that the film industry is highly competitive, so it's important to persevere, and constantly look for opportunities to learn and develop your talent. #mpc #lighting #environment #lionking #3d Bell Rodrigo Portfolio: https://lnkd.in/exu3a4PJ