VFX: Deer Being Shot

[KyranFord]

And for DVXuser, you guys get a special preview. Haha, just kidding-- Brent (FilmBarrie) sent me a preview last night, so I figured I might as well post it here. It's an interesting process, as said.

[PDR]

Am I missing something here? It should be much less expensive to get the model (that comes rigged and with animated scenes) than to do the roto work (not to mention better quality than a preview).

[KyranFord]

Am I missing something here? It should be much less expensive to get the model (that comes rigged and with animated scenes) than to do the roto work (not to mention better quality than a preview).

No, you're not missing anything. The models are already rigged and animated. As a matter of fact, it will cost roughly $500 more without the rotoscoping. Besides, slightly better quality models probably won't be noticeable in a web-based video being watched on the average viewers' sub-par display-- probably not worth it either; at least not for $500 more.

[PDR]

Ah I missed that - you've already accounted for the roto/compositing/tracking work . Or he's working for free

[kylevant]

Ahhh man, gives me pain in my clicking finger just watching that.

[Gord.T]

I can feel for the roto guy. It can be tedious as hell but also quite rewarding after it's done.

[FilmBarrie]

I can feel for the roto guy. It can be tedious as hell but also quite rewarding after it's done.

Well. It saves the production $500. So I just will take that as the reward haha

Ah I missed that - you've already accounted for the roto/compositing/tracking work . Or he's working for free

Actually. Funny story. I am doing this for free haha

[KyranFord]

Godd news: Working with the modeling/texturing artist, we were able to get previews with alpha channels. Thus, saving the rotoscope artists the huge pain in the ass.

[KyranFord]

Late bump. This film would have probably already been completed now if it weren't for having to reschedule shooting dates FOUR TIMES! It has been hectic trying to get everyone scheduled on the same day, as this is volunteer for a lot of people, and it must come around their schedules, as well as mine. Will keep the topic updated, though. I've come to far to not see this finished deer.

[kylevant]

Late bump. This film would have probably already been completed now if it weren't for having to reschedule shooting dates FOUR TIMES! It has been hectic trying to get everyone scheduled on the same day, as this is volunteer for a lot of people, and it must come around their schedules, as well as mine. Will keep the topic updated, though. I've come to far to not see this finished deer.

Yeah, I know that feeling. Just when you think you've got the schedule locked down someone comes along and says they can't make the one day where the entire cast comes together.