New term for fxphd
So we have started posting more info on the term courses for fxphd – April 07 term… man so great stuff- we’ll post more here about the courses.. and about the prep.. in fact starting in April this blog will … Continued
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fxguide in the Washington Times
Jeff from fxguide is quoted in an article in the Washington Times. Washington times
Hangin’ at ILM
The ILM filming was brilliant, we spent most of the day there, and we were made so welcome. A few things we got to do apart from film the interview – some I can share – others we can’t right … Continued
ILM : exclusive
For this week’s Background Fundamentals we have a very special surprise – we are live in San Fran – to talk to the Oscar winning team of Pirates, in this exclusive fxphd class – we talk to this week’s award … Continued
It’s snowing
Here at the Annual fxphd Summit – it’s snowing !!!
February 13th update
Challenge 7 is in full gear — it’s an HD res film challenge that is typical of the type of work you’d be doing on the job. Every high quality entry will get a free fxphd tshirt — and the … Continued
Silo McClean dropped by the Tech Penthouse to discuss her book, which seriously examines the issues of styles of visual effects. The book is a serious look at the nature of visual effects, and it was great she could drop … Continued
Special effects
We had a great time visiting MEG and seeing their special effects makeup. This will be covered in BKD 301 – but also these guys did work for the Stunt shoot AND they have promised to do help us again … Continued
On Set
This week Mike was on set shooting a ‘baby’ commercial. In this spot, we need to help one new born baby help out another newborn baby. As little babies can’t exactly take direction, a lot of the movements they do … Continued
Stunt Shoot
Editing and online started this week on the Stunt project. We transferred all the film to SR – and then conformed 1920 x 1080 in Flame. The project will be done all HD – and we’ll be distributing high res … Continued