tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.comments2024-03-07T22:18:04.175-08:00Effects CornerScott Squireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comBlogger1022125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-84397358203195184632017-04-04T16:55:52.862-07:002017-04-04T16:55:52.862-07:00Thanks this was really helpful, really appreciate ...Thanks this was really helpful, really appreciate it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-78312889541687913412017-04-04T10:13:34.501-07:002017-04-04T10:13:34.501-07:00>job that would be creating a design that would...>job that would be creating a design that would go on the green screen<br /><br />There are production designers that oversee production design for the full picture. They typically hire some concept designers that specialize in different areas (as a science fiction example: aliens, weapons, vehicles, etc) <br /><br />What goes into a greenscreen is designed as part of shot. The film is Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-26204260482050711282017-04-04T06:17:40.958-07:002017-04-04T06:17:40.958-07:00Hey, is there any sort of job that would be creati...Hey, is there any sort of job that would be creating a design that would go on the green screen, and also making that happen place, also somewhere in a set design area and special effects plus breakaway props. any job with these??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-16521703837517744992016-12-31T09:44:56.259-08:002016-12-31T09:44:56.259-08:00Great post.Great post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18083533462296252640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-34858998340858694442016-12-05T06:16:01.679-08:002016-12-05T06:16:01.679-08:00Companies will try every tactics to avoid overtime...Companies will try every tactics to avoid overtime pay for the workers. You has a very precise presentation Scott here, I admire your courage to take time and explained what will be the effect on working overtime not only financially but specially for the health of every workers who are dedicated their precious time working overtime because of the needs to finish their task. Marc Aaron Goldbachhttp://www.goldbachlaw.com/employment-law/employment-lawyer/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-38357114645658087542016-01-24T20:44:48.668-08:002016-01-24T20:44:48.668-08:00visual effects bring a huge difference to the norm...<a href="http://artificialstudios.com.au/services/film-visual-fx/" rel="nofollow">visual effects</a> bring a huge difference to the normal pictureAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387252898008505270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-84924147814220900762016-01-18T17:29:24.360-08:002016-01-18T17:29:24.360-08:00One of the best things a mother like me can do is ...One of the best things a mother like me can do is <a href="javascript:void(0);" rel="nofollow">budgeting</a>. I want and need that skill.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309606859355933955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-24932087342160580262016-01-08T08:15:07.601-08:002016-01-08T08:15:07.601-08:00All dependent on where you live, your experience, ...All dependent on where you live, your experience, the type of project, length of project and what your agent is able to get for you.<br />There is no vfx union so there's no standard and anyone seems to be able to call themselves a vfx supervisor regardless of actual experience or knowledge.<br />$500 min $1000-1500+ a day would be a starting point. Some higher, some lower.<br />Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-79785116541529634092016-01-08T03:23:02.611-08:002016-01-08T03:23:02.611-08:00How much a vfx supervisor charge for ON SHOOT SUPE...How much a vfx supervisor charge for ON SHOOT SUPERVISION , an average?Abhishek Aryahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03932761983319154620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-89102300662722312592015-12-27T07:16:07.935-08:002015-12-27T07:16:07.935-08:00Hi, I’m doing an investigation about the working c...Hi, I’m doing an investigation about the working conditions within the VFX business. Pls visit my site http://www.thelifeinvfx.com/.Samuelhttp://www.thelifeinvfx.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-54870195203611575862015-11-15T04:05:31.988-08:002015-11-15T04:05:31.988-08:00Good to hear from you.Good to hear from you.Jonathan Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825396013441587846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-1298698447597128222015-09-28T22:40:43.466-07:002015-09-28T22:40:43.466-07:00Agreed! The 60fps experience is going to be reser...Agreed! The 60fps experience is going to be reserved for 'shock' films such as horror, VR, games, camcorder found footage, and the like. It's just TOO close to what we see and the costumes look like costumes... that foam rock that worked in 24p looks like ass in 60fps! The makup shows in 60fps... the actors look like actors. 60 fps turns a film into a play, where you can move the Blackouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059450358605057430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-44418517468999234442015-08-26T13:35:23.651-07:002015-08-26T13:35:23.651-07:00Hey Scott, I am just following up on a post from a...Hey Scott, I am just following up on a post from a few years back by Nick Boughen. He has since written a blog about tips for how to choose a school. There are lots of different schools that will appeal to different people. Our school may not be right for everyone, but we try :) This blog is not specifically about our school/program. We always recommend people do their research!. http://Vickie Boughennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-12900687600368572312015-05-14T09:51:57.964-07:002015-05-14T09:51:57.964-07:00"purely written to scare young aspiring artis..."purely written to scare young aspiring artists because current seniors in the industry are worried about the competition!" <br />Yes, that's exactly right. Every thing is rainbows on the other side and we just don't want others to know about it. Woo woo. There's actually plenty of jobs for everyone and everyone can be at the top all the time.<br /><br />Every year thousandsScott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-92020754590880982772015-05-14T09:00:11.713-07:002015-05-14T09:00:11.713-07:00This article is actually rather disappointing to r...This article is actually rather disappointing to read. I'm a 22 year old artist living and working for a video production company in London, I graduated from Falmouth University last summer from a Digital Animation and Visual Effects degree and I have dreams to be the best visual effects supervisor in the world and why the hell shouldn't I? Im sure when the current best VFX sup started heAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10682121854760634910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-33969408917729816042015-05-05T00:43:54.031-07:002015-05-05T00:43:54.031-07:00You could also consider contacting the HR dept at ...You could also consider contacting the HR dept at a vfx company via phone or email.<br />(HR dept may or may not respond) But they may be able to provide some basic off the record guidance regarding schools. The school you're talking about is in Vancouver and since there are a number of vfx companies in that area they probably have a clear idea of schools based on experience of any graduatesScott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-27375471053582467312015-05-05T00:38:49.969-07:002015-05-05T00:38:49.969-07:00To anyone checking out a school, a few suggestions...To anyone checking out a school, a few suggestions since I can't monitor all schools or properly evaluate myself:<br />1. Check vfx company websites to see if they list any specific schools or tie ins.<br />2. Check the school teachers. Have they had hands on experience in vfx or are they simply going over material?<br />3. Check the school ranking from government or independent sources.<br /Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-48307957622259785432015-05-04T21:42:03.869-07:002015-05-04T21:42:03.869-07:00Article was really helpful. I want to persue 2 yea...Article was really helpful. I want to persue 2 years's diploma in visual effects in capilano university. Can you tell me is this school better option and does it have a reputation, like do company's visit this school for seminar's etc.<br />Can you also suggest some other schools in canada which offer 2 years of education in visual effects. naveenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09483141824334624415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-89035440907137049642015-03-27T07:03:44.358-07:002015-03-27T07:03:44.358-07:00Yeah, there aren't a lot of Roger Corman's...Yeah, there aren't a lot of Roger Corman's around today.NelsonStJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954495627294835825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-87256919912713353762015-03-19T11:03:31.404-07:002015-03-19T11:03:31.404-07:00(This was commented under the wrong post so is bei...(This was commented under the wrong post so is being moved here) <br />Excellent summary. A few comments regarding the section titled “Improving the overtime dilemma”….<br /><br />PROJECT MANAGEMENT.<br /><br />Project based businesses must perform pre-agreed scope of work, with a pre-agreed deadline for a pre-agreed fee. These businesses often must expend capital for materials and people to winAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-18138534252768047702015-03-15T04:04:03.603-07:002015-03-15T04:04:03.603-07:00CONT'D...
COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS.
A career ...CONT'D... <br /><br />COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS. <br /><br />A career in Hollywood is no longer a creative endeavor (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/hollywood/picture/corptown.html), it is a job managing commodities.<br /><br />Studios are risk adverse and so should VFX companies. The studios have an in-depth due diligence process to determine a films profitability before deciding Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-68953082736602506592015-03-15T04:02:51.184-07:002015-03-15T04:02:51.184-07:00Excellent summary. A few comments regarding the se...Excellent summary. A few comments regarding the section titled “Improving the overtime dilemma”….<br /><br />PROJECT MANAGEMENT.<br /><br />Project based businesses must perform pre-agreed scope of work, with a pre-agreed deadline for a pre-agreed fee. These businesses often must expend capital for materials and people to win that project. As a result, the industries that are comprised of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-5936326699392592142015-01-13T20:06:54.266-08:002015-01-13T20:06:54.266-08:00Hi Scott,
There is a new website which you might...Hi Scott, <br /><br />There is a new website which you might be able to update as well : VFXWAGES.ORGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-66873050203981133402015-01-13T20:05:17.214-08:002015-01-13T20:05:17.214-08:00Its 2015 and this article is still helpful! Thanks...Its 2015 and this article is still helpful! Thanks Scott!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-29665514348857381302014-12-04T10:25:26.175-08:002014-12-04T10:25:26.175-08:00Thanks for your share! I think this information is...Thanks for your share! I think this information is helpful for everyone. Possible schools for visual effects have list as the only available source of training. Thanks for sharing.Cbse recognised schools listhttps://www.enrolmentdesk.com/schoolnoreply@blogger.com