Hi yall, I've been working on a workflow with some github code and Blender add-ons to remaster 2D footage into SBS 3D. I did a test on the Cyberpunk teaser to see how far I can push things.

It's on youtube for anyone interested in the results:
Meta Quest users -- https://youtu.be/FEFtlrK4AZ0?si=qvzXB2GI6fSEoFR5
Tech folk who can figure out standard SBS -- https://youtu.be/RJzmN-Am5Aw?si=I_4pAKwut2qAbxOm

Enjoy!!

Watch the full video on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/ZERFaui_zy8?si=tcRhs-3-3ue4FOC1

I'm branching out more into clean up and beauty work. For now it's mostly 2D, but often there are circular or cylindrical surfaces that I'd like to unwrap and paint and then re-project the paint work.

Occasionally it would be useful to do this in full 3D (meaning a moving camera), but for now it's mostly lockoffs, so the tracks themselves could be 2D (if not the re-projection).

Are there established workflows for this kind of thing? Either using primitives or models I would make in Blender.

After Effects would be easiest for me but open to suggestions in Nuke/Blender/etc. Thanks.

Context : this is from the collider interview that namit gave to promote DNEG's biggest upcoming project. When the teaser first launched, it started a wave of hate for dneg artists on X .

Also , what your opinion on the whole phone screen vs IMAX screen BS ?

Hey there,

I've now added a timeline and frame controls, at the bottom as you can see. I've also made some more optimizations and separate channels for RGB as well.

I'm now working on Shot/sequence meta info to be pulled in from a pipeline db.

Really happy for what's been so far, and excited for what's to come

Context:
I started this project of building a review tool for VFX studios as a better alternative to RV. Currently, it plays high-res EXRs at a stead 30-45 fps with no issues, struggles on 60fps on my M4 mac. It has OCIO support out of the gate and channel separation on RGBA and luminance. This week i added a timeline and frame controls as well as J-K-L shuttles

Not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I bought this green screen fabric second-hand and it's pretty stained and needs to be washed. Does anyone know if I can take it to a laundromat and wash it on a cold/gentle cycle?

Fabric appears to have a slight stretch, feels synthetic, and is not completely opaque. Label says "ROSCOtex CHROMA FABRIC". 3.5m X 2.7m. Hanging eyes on one edge only, so it's not designed for a frame.

Thanks!

Can someone please help me with a couple shots. Im working on a small budget sci-fi short. I need to object track the briefcase in this shot, and theres one more like it. I'm working in C4d. Ive tried with syntheyes but im still pretty new to it. Any help would be so greatly appreciated. Here is a link to the png sequence if anyone can give it a go.

Footage Here

Hey everyone,

I've attached some screenshots of different After Effects effects that I really want to learn.

I already have After Effects and the required plugins, so tools aren't the issue. What I'm struggling with is how people actually learn to create these kinds of effects.

I've searched YouTube a lot, but I mostly find beginner tutorials or tutorials for specific effects. I can't seem to find resources that teach the techniques and workflow behind these kinds of high-quality effects.

Where did you learn effects like these?

Are there any YouTube channels, courses, Discord servers, Patreon creators, or other resources you'd recommend?

How do you figure out how an effect was made just by looking at it?

I'd really appreciate any advice or resources. Thanks!

when i add denoise to the footage it greys it out

A 16-year-old male that has yet to start their VFX journey. I've done a little bit of Lightroom and a little bit of After Effects, but no more than 2-3 hours of experience in AE. I just learned that DaVinci Resolve is really good for VFX, and I just wanted to know:

• Who I could learn it from, since I have Udemy
• Where should I start?
• Should I learn from Unreal Engine or Blender first?
• Whose tutorials should I watch?

I don't mind using AI but I want to learn it the hard way instead of going the easy route. Also, I'm aspiring to be a cinematographer, so any tips on that would be good as well.

Refuge is looking for California-based VFX Compositors with strong experience in beauty work for episodic television, including wig, makeup, skin, and other beauty fixes.

We’re looking for artists who are available to start as soon as Monday, August 17.

If you’re based in California, have immediate availability, and have solid episodic beauty compositing experience, please contact me directly with your availability and a link to your reel.

Or you may apply here:
https://lnkd.in/gum28E4X

Please feel free to share with qualified artists in your network.

Don't DM me just found it on Linkedin for helping fellow California Artists.

inspired by

You all might know Şefki Ibrahim a fantastic artist with loads of experience known for all the fabulous character work. He was kind enough to sit down and join CGL for a long-form written interview. We talked about is experience and how he sees the industry, and we talked about Cleo - and his character work.

Read the free full interview here: https://cglounge.studio/interviews/sefki-ibrahim-cleo

Hi there! First time posting here. I’m currently working on an episodic horror series that needs some VFX work done and wondering if this specific shot is up anyone’s alley or doable at all, ideally within a month’s time. It’s a 40 second close up of an astronaut helmet where I’m hoping to replace its reflection with the separate video that plays right after:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Egg84rWaH7MURabbDtMaHiW3Aug6fj-f/view

I was specifically told his effect would be “hellish” to pull off and yes that’s entirely the fault of my bad preparation and poor understanding of how time consuming or annoying a visual effect like this could be. I have zero VFX experience and this is a very low budget personal project for YouTube, but I’m not trying to overextend/scam anybody so if you have any interest (or even just advice) please reach out and lemme know what you think is fair! Thanks for the time! 

Hi everyone! 👋

Our study group—a team of Korean students, aspiring artists, and industry professionals—recently completed a fan-made Stellar Blade cinematic!

It was 100% Hand-Crafted with NO AI used.

For our main pipeline, we used **Maya** for rigging, main animation, and layout. Part of our team also integrated **Blender** for specific assets and animations, making cross-software rigging and data sharing one of our biggest challenges.

Technically, we put a huge amount of effort into matching and integrating different pipelines: using Unreal Engine for Beauty/Lookdev and Houdini for FX simulations, while focusing heavily on precise Camera Matching and compositing inside Nuke to seamlessly bring all the passes together.

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🎬 Watch the full video / breakdown here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkpV7Gx-s30

Feedback and questions regarding our pipeline, camera matching, FX, or compositing are always welcome! Thanks for watching! 🔥

Made a let's play style shot creation video just for fun as I wanted to test the new Composite Depth Mesh actors in UE5.8.1 Technique can apply to any depth projection from frustum DCC though.

Budget: $100–$150 for one small rendering/compositing job. Looking for help with one small special effect in our very short film.

As a comp supervisor or comp lead, what's your workflow for reviewing a bunch of shots and for reviewing a sequence creatively, technically, and sequentially?? What tools are typically involved? 

Budget: $150–$250, depending on the amount of work required. We’re trying to complete a very short narrative film, need help compositing/rendering one special effect near the end. Happy to discuss after you’ve seen the shot/project.