Awesome article by Ian Failes on beforesandafters.com detailing the development and execution of many of the incredible visual effects in “Fallout.” **Major spoiler alerts through Failes’ piece**
Here’s an example of the filmmaking insights:
”An important thing to remember is that ‘Fallout’ was shot on film. [Visual Effects Supervisor and Supervising Producer Jay] Worth felt that shooting on film lent itself well to shooting on an LED stage, in that it softened the digital projection. But choosing film did require production to do far more testing, advises Worth.
‘When you shoot film, you don’t have a nice large monitor to review what the camera sees. You have to shoot it, get it developed, wait 24 hours until you get your dailies back, and really hope that it worked the way you wanted it to. So it requires a lot more testing, especially when you want to plan for final pixel shots and you’re not just replacing it all in post.’” — Ian Failes
#entertainment#fallouttvseries#visualeffects#tv#television#streaming#streamingtv#visualstorytelling#moviemagic
This rain vfx shot made in after effects
stock photage taken from film riot
process:-
*Upload video into the media
*Duplicate the video and make rotoscope
*Add rain pack into the shot ,apply the bled mode to make it real look
*For the glow effect of lights duplicate the rain add fast box blur
*finally render
this is my first vfx shot
// 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#appliedresearchPeter BlaskovicMichal FapsoChristos ObretenovPav Grochola
🚀 Exciting news for Deadpool fans! 🎬
In a recent interview with Total Film, 'Deadpool 3' director Shawn Levy unveils a groundbreaking approach to VFX: no reliance on green screens! 🌍 Levy, known for his versatile filmmaking from Night at the Museum to now steering the Deadpool ship, is taking the upcoming installment in a realistic direction.
🤩 Imagine Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool strolling alongside Hugh Jackman's Wolverine in the real world – a spectacle we're in for! Behind-the-scenes glimpses from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures already hint at the magic in the making. 📸
💬 Shedding light on the decision, Levy emphasizes the iconic status of Deadpool and Wolverine as Marvel-of-the-Fox era characters. He acknowledges the influence of Fox on the careers of Reynolds, Jackman, and even his own. 🦊
👏 Breaking away from the conventional green screen approach, Levy states, "I made a decision very early in prep that even though 'Deadpool' is now in the MCU, I didn't want another Marvel movie shot on a green screen stage with digital set extensions."
🎥 The commitment to practical effects and the respect for the Fox legacy promise a unique storytelling experience. Despite the movie being on hiatus due to summer strikes, the anticipation for 'Deadpool 3' is at an all-time high.
🤞 Can't wait to witness this cinematic revolution! 🚀🦸♂️🎥 #Deadpool3#VFXRevolution#RealismInMCU
Manjummel Boys - VFX Breakdown by EGG White VFX Studio
The film industry continually evolves, pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology. One such example is "Manjummel Boys," a film that has captivated audiences with its engaging storyline and stunning visual effects. Behind the magic of these visual effects (VFX) is EGG White VFX Studio, a company known for its innovative and high-quality work. This article delves into the VFX breakdown of "Manjummel Boys," highlighting the techniques and artistry involved in bringing the film’s extraordinary visuals to life.
Checkout VFX Breakdown: vfxexpress.com
Prepare to have your perception of reality shattered as we talked with Production #VFX Supervisor David Simpson. In our exclusive interview, he unravels the intricacies of creating invisible #visualeffects (made by Framestore, TPO VFX and fixfx) for #AlexGarland's groundbreaking film, #CivilWar:
Breaking the Boundaries of Virtual Production: How “Time Bandits” Transformed New Zealand’s VFX Industry
The production of Time Bandits has set a new standard in New Zealand’s visual effects industry, blending cutting-edge virtual production with traditional filmmaking techniques. Directed by the dynamic trio of Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris, and Taika Waititi, the film harnesses the expertise of some of the world’s leading VFX studios, including Rodeo FX, DNEG, Industrial Light & Magic, DistilleryVFX, Platige Image, CAUSE AND FX, Leitmotif, BOT VFX, ReDefine.
The operation of the Volume, along with the supply of build teams, was handled by DNEG 360 and Dimension Studio. Wolters emphasized the importance of recognizing the tremendous effort of the virtual production and build teams, whose work is often misunderstood or underappreciated. Checkout: https://lnkd.in/gW4CMpkP#virtualproduction#vfxbreakdown#timebandits#virtualproductionbts#unrealengine
I loved Godzilla Minus One and it’s Oscar win should be a wake-up call for Hollywood. It’s time to rethink VFX. With a modest budget and a small team, this film outshone the blockbuster behemoths, proving that creativity and collaboration trump resources. The success lies in embracing digital effects as an art form, not just a necessity, and integrating them with a clear, visionary approach. #GodzillaMinusOne#vfxhttps://lnkd.in/e5M9befx
If you need high-end VFX imagery for a film, TV show or video game, the VFX-as-a-creative-service industry is the only game in town. Despite this, it’s an industry in which the buyers have a lot of power, companies compete on price, and barriers for entry are low.
#vfx#vfxindustry#strategy#competition
Have you ever been amazed by the incredible visuals in your favorite movies? You're not alone! The secrets behind those stunning effects can seem like a closely guarded secret.
But fear not! Kick Motion unveils the magic of VFX and compositing for, Filmgate in this new blog.
#VFX#compositing#filmproduction#filmmagic#filmgatefilms#kickmotion
