tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post6872717919571509656..comments2024-03-07T22:18:04.175-08:00Comments on Effects Corner: What’s the solution?Scott Squireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-61996847236899568282013-06-10T01:00:15.052-07:002013-06-10T01:00:15.052-07:00"...the day is quickly coming when there will...<br />"...the day is quickly coming when there will no longer be visual effects departments operating as separate entities. They will instead need to be more seamlessly incorporated into the individual films’ production. “You already have visual effects appearing in every single line item,” he points out. “It’s in vehicles, it’s in extras, it’s in cast, it’s in set design. It’s all Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-40922010312037688492013-06-10T00:59:55.504-07:002013-06-10T00:59:55.504-07:00Chris does have some ideas for new post workflow b...Chris does have some ideas for new post workflow but it isn't always clear as per the articles linked.<br /><br />>> On how the VFX business might reinvent itself, DeFaria responded, “I think in the future it will be even more decentralized and entrepreneurial.” He described a potential model where a Los Angeles office would handle R&D and production management, but can be nimble Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-41835715901719917972013-06-10T00:59:28.010-07:002013-06-10T00:59:28.010-07:00
As virtual production becomes more common there w...<br />As virtual production becomes more common there will be more rendering and compositing right on set. Initially this is lower resolution but does provide the director with a good feel for it. Just as motion capture may be able to provide a feel for the action before the motion is refined. Computing speed and other technologies along with the skill set and experience will increase in these Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-29857439184967016242013-06-10T00:38:32.918-07:002013-06-10T00:38:32.918-07:00David, Thank you for thinking outside the box. Ce...David, Thank you for thinking outside the box. Certainly some valid issues. Just a few notes:<br /><br />>> 6. Back in the old days, some VFX work used to be pre-pro (matte paintings, process screens) in order for the effect to wind up in camera, but slowly moved to post over several decades. <br /><br />There were glass paintings in the very early days of photography but majority of matteScott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-25771904200758020412013-06-09T23:38:31.253-07:002013-06-09T23:38:31.253-07:00(this is some further thoughts on an idea I had wh...(this is some further thoughts on an idea I had which started as a series of tweets to Scott)<br /><br />What if VFX were treated like principal photography? <br /><br />Call it VFX Production or Principal VFX, if you will. This would be a phase in the overall schedule where the director focuses on realizing the look and feel of all of the VFX shots. Not everything has to be finished, but the Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250933178868818778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-23229123526360110162013-05-28T10:47:14.980-07:002013-05-28T10:47:14.980-07:00Educating artists, especially young artist in key ...Educating artists, especially young artist in key areas such as contract negotiations, local labor laws, and financial planning amongst other things will greatly impact the artists work experience and create a positive self worth that will translate into making beneficial decisions when it comes to a proper work/life balance. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089954034340703496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-72835645876330367072013-05-24T13:04:07.086-07:002013-05-24T13:04:07.086-07:00I of the main concern value for your work ! ie hig...I of the main concern value for your work ! ie higher income increasing standard rates getting what you deserve even if u done a roto job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-72770694418777531442013-05-17T12:17:10.632-07:002013-05-17T12:17:10.632-07:00That's point of these open comments. Post you...That's point of these open comments. Post your concerns and suggestion here. Each area and person may have different issues and solutions.Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-37828046213369263902013-05-17T11:50:54.491-07:002013-05-17T11:50:54.491-07:00Your list missed quite a few concerns and suggesti...Your list missed quite a few concerns and suggestions from the international (Non-Los Angeles) workers.James Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-91814911764005713452013-04-18T12:40:30.538-07:002013-04-18T12:40:30.538-07:00Solution 1: Cry and take the beatings like kunta k...Solution 1: Cry and take the beatings like kunta kinte<br /><br />or<br /><br />Solution 2: Break the chains with leverage and consistency. <br /><br />I don't think that lawsuit will end EORs or make much of a dent. So few complaining about them. I hope the artists win though, of course. It's like fighting the giant “boss” in a video game. Takes 100 shots to win. 10 down, 90 to go...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-24244365309580787142013-04-17T13:47:19.178-07:002013-04-17T13:47:19.178-07:00The one solution I have is to report labor law vio...The one solution I have is to report labor law violations throughout the VFX, Motion Design and Game Development industries. I think that's probably the only effective way to change the behavior of companies who have made violating overtime laws, misclassifying workers and routine 60+ hr weeks as part of their business models.<br /><br />Hopefully the lawsuit against Yurcor & The Mill is Bran DJhttp://brandoughertyjohnson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-53604264090278339002013-04-17T11:51:41.925-07:002013-04-17T11:51:41.925-07:00>The common bond of creativity?
Lack of creat...>The common bond of creativity? <br /><br />Lack of creativity isn't one of the problems we are faced with. Without money coming in for living on (company or individual) creativity itself means little. <br /><br />>Higher incomes?<br />No. Most vfx workers are covered reasonably.<br /><br />>Why are they in this industry and where does the passion lay?<br /><br />Actually these are Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-6273667684945601662013-04-17T11:40:17.384-07:002013-04-17T11:40:17.384-07:00From what I've been witnessing through all of ...From what I've been witnessing through all of this, is that VFX peeps each want what will benefit them the most as individuals. Which tells us the VFX industry still doesn't stand together. <br /><br />When people can stand together for the craft and industry as a whole, including the voice of VFX shop owners (which have not heard a peep from in the public forums) then I believe more Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com