21
May

Everyone knows the exact time when it hits, the guilt of drinking that excessive amount of liquid in that gallon-sized cup at the theatre. Well, the folks at Runpee have come up with the ultimate solution with their inventive guide to leaving the theatre for that urgent break. And yes, it’s all about the timing!

via Lifehacker

13
May

The good folks at Motionographer put this up a couple of days ago but I just felt it was worth showing here. Here is some great examples of vfx breakdowns. As always, It is amazing to see just how much work goes into each shot.

Enjoy!

12
May

Tired of current job? Ever dream about working in the movie industry? Now your dream may comes true with the walls separated you and your opportunity to be a movie poster designer are all gone!!!

Resume? Education? Fine Arts degree? Do not worry about such minor details, you see people at Hollywood are simple and easy going bunch. But of course no matter how easy they are, you still need to meet these 2 requirements…(you know, it would make them look bad if this is TOO easy)

1.) Know what a photo editing program is and how to save a file.

2.) Ability to put face (any face) at the center of the poster (or at least in the central area of the poster).

Here are examples of what you should have in your portfolio…

See? Not that difficult, right? It always makes me feel good when there are new opportunities for people to get into the industry. What are you waiting for? Fire up your editing program and start practicing putting faces in the center!

(Thanks Don,  for pointing out and make me aware of this lazy trend in poster designing)

08
May

I know its cg, but its still pretty slick.

08
May

This is a great opportunity for a student graduate to gain some on the job training & experience in a production environment.  The ideal candidate has an interest in 2D & compositing, has finished schooling to that effect & is enthusiatic & willing to learn.  This unpaid internship has the potential to lead to paid contract positions with the right ambition and drive!

To Apply:

Email hr@luxvfx.com with attachments of your cover letter, resume & any links to your online demo reel.

Subject Line: Compositing Intern
Please no phone calls
– we will contact promising candidates.

07
May

Skynet Research Infomercial from Skynet Research on Vimeo.

You think infomercials are stupid and redundant? Think again because this is the infomercial from the company which will change your world forever… (that’s what they want you to believe)

Don’t forget to install this Skynet (Viral) apps = http://terminatorsalvation.warnerbros.com/skynetresearchdcp/

04
May

We would like to announce two new additions to our boutique:

Craig Clarke joins us as our Compositing Supervisor and brings with him years of worldly experience and talent!  (as well as his adorable dog Cody)
When Craig isn’t busy compositing, you can find him chasing tow trucks or complaining about the coffee.  Welcome Craig!!
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Scott Parker is now our Cheif Technology Officer & a most appreciated addition.  In his short time here he has reinvented the world wide web, given everyone a sigh of relief, and driven Craig to the tow yard.  Thank you Scott!!
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We are extremely happy we stole these boys from the East & very excited to have them both join the Lux Team.
Sorry Toronto …