VFX: Deer Being Shot

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.

 
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).
 
PDR said:
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).
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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.
 
Ah I missed that - you've already accounted for the roto/compositing/tracking work . Or he's working for free :)
 
I can feel for the roto guy. It can be tedious as hell but also quite rewarding after it's done.
 
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.
 
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. :D
 
KyranFord said:
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. :D
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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.
 
kylevant said:
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.
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Oh my gosh, man.. Story of my life!! This is a single-character film, and every day that the rest of my crew and I were available, he wasn't. Finally, the one day that he is, not a single person from the crew is available. This Sunday was the last chance until I go out of country and don't return until July 8th. The next available shooting date is the 15th, and that's still only a possibility. So given that, this may not be completed until the end of next month. So, after all of this, I have people anticipating a short film that may or may not be worth the wait or excitement... Ugh. But seriously, just to give you guys a heads up, don't expect this to be downright amazing. I'm not intentionally trying to hype this up or anything like that-- it's just that there seems to be more updates than there are anything.
 
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