Forum - General Discussion - Week 1 of Visual Effects for Guerrilla Filmmakers - Messages http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Forum - General Discussion - Week 1 of Visual Effects for Guerrilla Filmmakers - Messages en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit AspNetForum Tue, 30 Aug 2016 01:14:18 GMT Tue, 30 Aug 2016 01:14:18 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from PatMarrNC
Every one of these classes has been a game-changer, and especially the one on 3D compositing. The ability to create 3D layers and apply 2D graphics to them... and arrange them into 3D buildings... with transparency... and EVERYTHING is keyframable and numerically controllable!

Its such a good fit with Muvizu because all the principles are the same, and much of it even WORKS the same way... Its a bit different in terms of work flow, however. In order to make the most of it, a person would need to use Muvizu or other animation package to create simpler elements that can be assembled later. I see opportunity for people making green screen animations for use in HitFilm.

One application might be to rig all of the Muvizu base models and create animations with them that don't exist in the standard set of Muvizu actions... like fiddle playing. Then green screen it and make it available to others who need that action. So many new possibilities introduced by the base models and HitFilm...
edited by PatMarrNC on 30/08/2016]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2016 01:14:18 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from ziggy72



I used Sinister for the end bit.]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2016 01:04:58 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from PatMarrNC ziggy72 wrote:
Surely Quad Warp is simpler than you think? You assign 4 tracking points, then in the QW effect assign each point to each corner (with 'Use Layer'). There's not much more to it than that really, is there?


yeah, everything's easy once you get it. Nothing's easy until you do.

For some reason the logic behind this hasn't sunk in yet. I can usually understand the concept without actually doing the exercise, but I thinjk this time I'll need to go through the steps before I get it.]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2016 03:12:44 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from Rocque PatMarrNC wrote:
ziggy72 wrote:
Finished my Monday routine Week 3 done, just off to practice masking together this crowd scene. I'm going to add in some 3d objects too, see how that works. Good course this, isn't it?


Its a good course, but it could be better. I'd rather they left out some of the miscellaneous interviews and covered the step-by-step procedure of how to use the various effects. Like the Quad Warp. Can't find anything online about it except for other peoples' exercises, none of which actually tell how to do it.


Pat I am going to send you my project file. It is in HF4 Pro, so I hope it works. What I want you to do is look at all the parts individually marked New Point. I have 4 of them. See where the Arrows line up in the different corners. Mute out the file # 5633397701.mp4 to see where the tracking points are set up.


It is difficult for a newbie like me to explain this. Print out the transcript to the video and that might help, too, but I will make another one and write down the steps because I am forgetting, too.]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:01:33 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from Rocque ziggy72 wrote:
Finished my Monday routine Week 3 done, just off to practice masking together this crowd scene. I'm going to add in some 3d objects too, see how that works. Good course this, isn't it?



Ziggy!!! You are getting these done in record time! I can't wait to get into the masking scene, but guess I will have to. I am hoping once we learn this we can be chasing lots of chickens. ]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2016 01:45:56 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from Rocque I am planning on being around most of tomorrow to get last minute things done before all my time is devoted to teenagers for the most part.

This weekend I made a training video for staff, student, and parents showing how to find their student materials online on their iPads, and then install a PDF "free" editor, and start using it. I first recorded the steps in a program called Show Me, then downloaded it and then put it into Hit Film, split the sound track, deleted it, and then re recorded it and edited the original cutting 2 minutes out of it.

Wow! I am mentioning it here because you never know where what we are learning in one place can apply to another place. If it was not for all the great sharing here I would not have been able to do this. Simply amazing. I am even going to have less students this year so I can make more training videos. Nice.

Back to Quad Warping. Instead of attaching a moving object or two to one point like the flair and then the sparks, you are attaching a moving object to another moving object. I used the hands holding the iPad. Maybe you want to be holding a mirror and have something going on in the mirror, or through the looking glass type of effect. is there anything in Muvizu you can think of where someone is looking at something hand held and you want to have the two things moving but not necessarily synced?

LOL, I guess I am explaining now. Let me go see if I can figure out how to do this.]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2016 01:44:23 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from ziggy72 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:56:26 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from PatMarrNC ziggy72 wrote:
Finished my Monday routine Week 3 done, just off to practice masking together this crowd scene. I'm going to add in some 3d objects too, see how that works. Good course this, isn't it?


Its a good course, but it could be better. I'd rather they left out some of the miscellaneous interviews and covered the step-by-step procedure of how to use the various effects. Like the Quad Warp. Can't find anything online about it except for other peoples' exercises, none of which actually tell how to do it.]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:10:38 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from ziggy72 Week 3 done, just off to practice masking together this crowd scene. I'm going to add in some 3d objects too, see how that works. Good course this, isn't it?]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:48:05 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from ziggy72 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 15:16:24 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from Rocque


When you have the single point targeting as with the flare and then the sparks you track everything to the one point by setting it up in the layers. When you have Quad Warping, I thought you just used that effect and you were set, but Nope. You have to set 4 individual tracking points, but when you finally get into the right area in the effects it has you name them for TR (Top Right), BR (Bottom Right), or whatever names you want to pick. It took me a while to get it right, but once I did I was really happy.

It is something I definitely do not want to forget how to do. I print out the dialog for the project videos, and save the videos as well. There is more help on YouTube, or I think there is.

August 28 is so soon for another course, since we are still in one. Ha, maybe I can watch them at work...shhhh...oops maybe I should erase this.]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2016 04:45:56 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from PatMarrNC Rocque wrote:
Pat, that is awesome. When do they start? I might take them with you. I can use training in both areas. I work full time, but like to stay busy.


One of them starts on Aug 28th, one starts in September (12th?) and one I just put my name on a list to be notified when they decide when to hold it.

Did you do the 4 point tracking exercise? (not the first one for which they supplied a project file, but the other one that uses QUAD WARP EFFECT.... They left me in the dust with that one.]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2016 00:23:06 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from Rocque Sat, 20 Aug 2016 23:49:51 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from PatMarrNC
I just finished week 1, and I like the concept so well I signed up for two more courses: Intro to screen writing and online story telling! For a retired guy, free training is a great opportunity to keep intellectually engaged and learning! There are so many good classes available! There's even one on animation coming up, (date yet to be announced)
edited by PatMarrNC on 20/08/2016]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2016 21:12:02 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from Rocque MrDrWho13 wrote:
Rocque wrote:
The interview yesterday with Academy Award Winner, Mark Ardington was awesome.

I tuned in live yesterday and all I got was "And that's all from us, goodbye" and it switched off! Duhh


Look on YouTube or Google+ for a replay and I will see if I can find a link for you, too. Yes, here it is. I know I had some visual difficulty during part of it , but the audio was still there. The video is now made public so I see no harm in sharing it.


edited by Rocque on 20/08/2016]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2016 20:24:02 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from PatMarrNC Glad to hear that everybody is enjoying the course.. and, Rocque.. that looks awesome! You definitely need to use some exercizes in the current contest!]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2016 18:01:56 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from MrDrWho13 Rocque wrote:
The interview yesterday with Academy Award Winner, Mark Ardington was awesome.

I tuned in live yesterday and all I got was "And that's all from us, goodbye" and it switched off! Duhh]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2016 07:01:00 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from Rocque


There is a lot more than this we learned but I need a lot more time to practice.

Week 3 we will be learning about crowd scenes. Woo Hoo.]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2016 06:08:06 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from ziggy72 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:26:19 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from Rocque


If you know anyone interested in the behind the scenes in the film making industry I learned that the demands are increasing for compositors and one company, MPC, has an academy to train those they select. The requirements are difficult but what a great way to start a career.

Here is a great article on LinkedIn to share with anyone who might be interested in a new career.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/6-tips-becoming-artist-visual-effects-film-andrew-schlussel?trk=prof-post

We are learning Green Screen next week.]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:10:09 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from Rocque Breaking News: Your invitation to a live discussion with VFX Oscar winner Mark Ardington
Visit this course to find out how to attend.

There is a lot of work in week 1 if you watch the videos but it is all really interesting so far.]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2016 03:12:13 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from Rocque
Thanks for letting us know how long the first one took. I know I am going to really benefit from this course.]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2016 02:21:08 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from ziggy72 ]]> Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:08:07 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from PatMarrNC Mon, 08 Aug 2016 15:43:21 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic5846-week-1-of-visual-effects-for-guerrilla-filmmakers.aspx Message from Rocque https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/vfx-for-filmmakers/2/register

It is starting! You can still register. They are giving us downloads to use so it sounds exciting. I won't be able to start until tomorrow, but maybe we can use this thread or make one each week. Lets see how it goes.

The course is free if you still want to sign up. Use the link at the beginning of this topic.]]> Mon, 08 Aug 2016 06:02:09 GMT