Sci-Fi: CG madness

Andrew Brinkhaus

Andrew Brinkhaus

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So, Sci-Fi sounds pretty cool to me...Seems a little expensive on the effects side, assuming people are going to want "sci-fi" elements in their films. What software is everyone using to do FX work/CG animation for their films?
 
If I end up entering, all my work will be done in After Effects and Maya.
 
Primarily After Effects for us, though we might have to dabble into some 3D animation. Overall, I would say we're looking into practical on-set effects for the majority of our stuff.
 
AE and 3D max, if I try to do effects. It's perfectly possible to pull this off without CG, so maybe that will be the best route.
 
AE for me. My 3D skills aren't great. If I do anything 3D chances are I'll utilize Blender 3D a powerful FREE piece of software.
 
I suck at CG so we're going to find a drifter and shove an alien puppet through him after he passes out from all the Ripple.
 
I don't know if I will be able to pull off the project, but for FX, all I am gonna need is 2D composites (mostly architectural replacement/enhancement) which I will do in FCP and Corel Photo Paint.
 
David, do you have a link to Photo Paint? I was curious so I went to Corel's website but couldn't find the software (well it's not listed under products though search turns up a few tutorials...). Perhaps there was a recent name change?
 
I am horrible at animation/sfx so I am thinking of doing more of a psychological sci-fi movie. You know, I was just thinking, Signs, has almost no SFX. Just makeup and costume.
 
Shaw said:
David, do you have a link to Photo Paint? I was curious so I went to Corel's website but couldn't find the software (well it's not listed under products though search turns up a few tutorials...). Perhaps there was a recent name change?
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Yeah, Corel folded it into a newer product. Sorry, I do not remember the detals. The app is kind of a pain in the ass. I do have some links to some tutorials if you are interested. I gotta go through my favorites and dig them up. I PM them to you if you want.
 
Lightwave for 3D spaceships and Director for playback graphics, baby.

If I can come up with story in the next week or so.

If I can't develop a script I want to shoot myself, maybe I can collaborate with someone here in LA and do some VFX for their project...
 
I'll only do CG/FX if I know we can do it INSANELY well. I want it to look real, or not at all ... so with that, no idea what software we'd use, if any.

In a pinch, I'd probably look to hire out some 3rd party to do the FX ... I'd imagine there are some incredibly talented college students that would do something for free in exchange for credit & portfolio work.
 
I considered using SFX, but I decided to go against it. I'm gonna try to concentrate on my sound effects and working with my actors since SFX took a chunk of my time on my last one.
 
Sounds good everybody...I have heard quite a few people say that they are going to do background replacement with space age buildings, etc. Does anybody know of a tutorial or site with information on how to do background replacement in AE? Im pretty familiar with the software, just havent thought too much about BR. Thanks.
 
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