#Why is Tracking used in VFX

[trendyingstories]

How does camera tracking work in VFX?

Camera tracking is a technique used in visual effects, also known as Matchmoving. It involves analyzing the motion including the position, scale and rotation of a real-world camera. https://rohitvfx.com/how-does-camera-tracking-work-in-vfx/

[kimberleyjean]

The Ineffable Detective Agency Presents: What Happened in Before the Beginning?

Hello Good Omens clue hunters and detectives! I’m super excited to share what we’ve discovered in Before the Beginning. Read on if you want to see what no one else has spotted yet!

To put a long story short, something is “up” about Good Omens - Season 2 in particular. While the eagle-eyed have documented a number of odd things in Season 2 already (summarised here), I’ve never seen anyone call into question what was presented during the Before the Beginning scene. Let’s take a closer look shall we?

Remember this scroll to start the nebula? Well, guess what - it changes!

Here’s the first scroll we see on screen, I’m going to call this the “new” scroll. Note the straight edges and completely pristine look, like brand new paper:

Then suddenly, here’s what it looks like as they start up the nebula:

Whoa, that’s looking pretty old and ragged! It’s got rips, a bit of discolouration, several wavy bends running through it. That’s a significantly more worn scroll than we were just shown. Let’s show that in close up just to be sure:

Yup, that’s certainly not meant to be the same scroll!

During this scene, the old scroll is seen again during the close up of Aziraphale holding it. However, once Crowley instructs him to put it down, it’s the new scroll again. (And then at this point it disappears into hammerspace like in a cartoon, or drifts off into space, never to be seen again).

So... there's TWO scrolls?

Well, yes, but also, no. If you're wondering, “Are they both real scrolls? Are you telling me they had two on set?” the short answer is no, this was done with VFX. To explain why we know this, I’m going to hand over to our resident Art Director, @noneorother:

Hi all, @noneorother here. Sure. So it's mostly to do with the shadow inside the scroll curls and under the right hand side curl. You can see when it's the real scroll that the shadows are all orange or brown, because of sub-surface scattering:

It happens when light partially passes through a thin porous object like skin or paper. So when the scroll is new, it's real. Where they've added "scroll is old now" VFX on top of the shots, it's very well tracked, but there's no more sub-surface scattering because it's VFX, not filmed. So the shadows are now base-black inside the curl and to the right hand side of the image. This is the VFX scroll here:

They already perfectly tracked the astronomy animation into the center of the scroll, so they had all that tracking info just sitting around. It wouldn't have been very expensive to add the "old scroll" the way they did it (the cheap and dirty way).

Thanks @noneorother! So there we have it folks, the Good Omens team have intentionally designed some shots with the old-looking VFX scroll and some without. They had the assets created for the old scroll and the tracking to place it correctly, so how could they possibly make the “mistake” of adding it sometimes but not others? This wasn’t a budget thing. If it were budget related, they wouldn’t have created the old scroll VFX in the first place.

Personally, I think this discontinuity was to tell us, the dedicated rewatchers, that what we initially saw in S2 was not the whole story. There is something else at play during S2. Something that, depending on what we find, may make S3 even more enjoyable.

So, why do this? Is this scene being conveyed from different perspectives? Are we viewing different characters’ memories of the same event? If so, why would that be important? Is someone tampering with past events? Did “Before the Beginning” happen multiple times and we’ve seen a spliced together version? What do you think?

One More Question...

The other question worth asking here (which Aziraphale helpfully asks for us) is “which way up” does the scroll go? Look closely at the central rings.

Is it the top version (small rings to the right)?

Or the lower version (small rings to the left)?

... and what happens if you create a nebula upside down, I wonder? Here I’m reminded of the Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square lyrics:

The moon that lingered over London Town Poor puzzled moon, he wore a frown How could he know we two were so in love The whole darn world seemed upside down

In a season where something is going "Down in the Up", and the answer to Gabriel’s mystery is achieved by turning the delivery box upside down, this is yet another up-down reversal we can add to the list!

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If you’ve been following our Good Omens posts up until now, you’ll be aware that this is not the only time scenes have been inconsistent or discontinuous. If this is new to you, please check out my summary post on Season 2 discontinuity here. For more of our posts, plus a collection of Clues and metas from all over the fandom, see here.

However, there is still more to come, so watch out for future updates. If you’re not currently puzzling over Good Omens and would like to join in, please do! We’d love to hear what you find - you can use the tag #ineffable mystery.

Special thanks to @noneorother, @embracing-the-ineffable, and to all the other lovely people at @ineffable-detective-agency (@theastrophysicistnextdoor, @ghstptats, @somehow-a-human, @lookingatacupoftea, @dunkthebiscuit @havemyheartaziraphale, @komorezuki, @251-dmr, @maufungi).

[feroshgirlsims]

The Save File Chronicles - Trailer

Made a trailer/opening credits for my story. I wish I could tell you why I do not have any level of chill, but alas, I do not know.

The Save File Chronicles 

In this “slice of life with a side of bloodshed” story, gods, monsters, and all the supernatural in-between find themselves in an alternate universe with mundane lives and no memories of their former powers. Will the drama of mortality be enough? Or will the call of the otherworldly be too much to resist? 

CW: This story has adult language, adult situations, sex, gore, and violence. It regularly deals with traumatic situations, mental health issues, and drug use. It is intended for mature readers (18+).

I plan to post long-form versions of the chapters on my WordPress site and publish them in smaller bites on Tumblr. The chapters are coming very soon, and I will wrangle some sort of navigation post, lol.

Credits

Track: "I Owe My Soul 80", T-Pain

Music provided by: https://slip.stream 

Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ADWefF

Listen on Spotify: https://go-stream.link/sp-t-pain

VFX from Motion Array and Footagecrate

[kaqcuille]

Apparently!

Kartik didn't actually play Manjulika mostly, it was a stunt double named Pia Soni, who was the faceless dancer in the intro, and then the masked manjulika. She also claims to have done the climax tandav to the Sonu Nigam song, and in her comments under her reels says that Kartik's face was added using vfx.

That means he just did the dance as Debu in the green dress during the flashback and just at the end while attaining moksha apparently

Idk why this made me so sad like I got really attached and impacted by a mainstream actor playing a transwoman's role or a feminine role and they couldn't even care to have him do the full thing! Couldn't he have trained in classical dance and done it himself? He's trained hard for his other movies like Chandu champion so why was this done like this?

I mean I hope this lady is not telling the truth fully because I don't wanna believe he didn't do like 90% of it, especially the dance as the ghost

But she has pictures with the cast and director and photos of getting ready

Maybe she was just a body double due to Kartik's double role in the same scene?

Idek why this is so upsetting to me ugh but I thought yall would understand this very very niche thing lol

Anyway here's her Instagram account you can look at her bts reels and comments: https://www.instagram.com/piaaasoni24?igsh=MWEzZ253a3A3dGFsbA==

I've literally dm-ed her to confirm 😭

Hey! Sorry we took a while to answer this, but you raised many important points that we (the mods) had to discuss and come up with an answer that covered everything we wanted to say.

So, first of all, we agree with your main point! It would have been much nicer if Kartik Aaryan had learned and performed the dance himself. This movie is far from perfect at representing various identities, not just trans. You would have noticed this yourself, but bollywood has a track record of being bad with representation and the movie itself does other reps very wrong. To name just a couple, overall Bengali rep (randomly using Bengali words and sounds intermixed with Hindi) and using bits of Hukkus Phukkus (a Kashmiri song) out of cultural context. It's not a movie where the makers put a lot of thought into any of the identities they represented!

So then, how do we at the kaqcuille look at this movie? When we interact which SKTKS or BB3, we do it not because either are 'good rep' but its because we find potential for exploration in their stories and character arcs. We've adopted them because we want them and their queer identities treated right in a way that appeals to real queer people (us).

It is understandable if you feel betrayed by the double's IG post when Debu's dance was such an important point in your gender journey. That frustration is understandable, it would have held so much more meaning had KA did it himself. That being said, doubles and small time actors rarely get recognition for the work they put in and a part of us is ok if the double gets due credit for a standard industry job that she did in a mainstream movie!

We also understand having high expectations of KA as an actor because of the work he puts in in his dance numbers and movies in general. But we recently found out that for dance sequences in SKTKS where his abs show, KA was starved and dehydrated for hours and that left a bad taste in all our mouths. We had to take a moment before we could go back to appreciating the work he put in for SKTKS. It is valid to have high expectation of actors and we wish doubles and extras were unionized and getting due credit for all they do and what actors are expected of by current movie standards didn't come at the cost of exploitation. But we must remember when we interact with Bollywood's content, that there is an underlying exploitative, capitalist industry and we are going to see intersection of a myriad of issues when mainstream Bollywood chooses an identity or storyline for its character(s).

We understand and agree with your main points and hope this answer provides some more dimensions to think about as you wade through this 💜

[prying-pandora666]

You highly dislike Netflix because of the hostile work environments and the crunch time, that's fine. But then why did you accept their invite to attend the NATLA premier? Just curious.

No worries! I can answer.

I didn’t know the extent of it yet and thought to go so I could honestly report on the first episode. Which I did.

I am a creator but I’m also a diehard fan. I wanted to give it a fair shot and was hoping for the best.

I had my misgivings (Bryke’s statements and Netflix’s bizarre radio silence on the Ousley controversy), but I didn’t know the extent of the problems.

After watching the show and seeing the telltale signs for myself, as well as several other people in these fields coming forward saying they saw the same signs (wig makers, costumers, make up artists, VFX artists, set designers, choreographers, cinematographers, editors, translators, etc) it became clear that what I was seeing about the parts of production *I* am more experienced in (writing, directing, and acting) was a problem across the production.

Reports about streaming service crunch times and the pressure to shove in as many references and plot points as possible painted a clearer picture.

I had hoped the poor quality of the product would speak for itself and audiences would reject it and send a message to these companies. Tragically, it found a fanbase starved for any content and with standards lowered by the Shyamalan film. So here we are.

I don’t know how we even begin to solve the problems in this industry. It’s natural to want to engage with entertainment. But as long as a handful of studios monopolize every IP—our collective creative culture—then there’s no incentive for them to actually improve.

It’s a loss for workers and a loss for audiences.

I can only hope that Avatar Studios will give us fantastic content and bring the franchise back on track, while treating their production staff better!

[spnscripthunt-inactive]

This is kinda random and might be a touchy subject idk, but do you know why the finale script would be from the day after filming wrapped? Like how does that work exactly, why is the "final draft" dated to the day after wrap? Is this something that happens with other scripts too where the final draft is dated after filming wraps? Is it the script they give to editing or something? Would there be differences made between that one and the one they had on the last shooting day or is it just a matter or when it was printed?

Hi, hello, and it's not a "touchy" subject, per se, but you may notice that we haven't linked that specific script in our collection because try as we might, we have never been able to verify its authenticity.

But on the subject of Final Draft scripts, we do have a verified authentic one in our collection, for which we also have all eight days of call sheets and shooting sides. You can compare the text of those shooting sides of 11.07 Plush with the Final Draft version. You'll notice that all the words they say are the same, but in the shooting sides, the header at the top of the page might differ depending on which draft version they were working from on a given day of filming. Every page of the final draft header says Final Draft.

The header from the Day 1 of 8 call sheet of 11.07 Plush, current script revisions (yellow): 9/10/15 (the final day of filming was 9/28/15, for reference):

The Final Draft of 11.07 Plush, dated 9/28/15:

The Final Draft is indeed the... Final Draft, incorporating all draft revisions at the end of shooting. You're correct, in that it's for postproduction-- editing, vfx, any adr that needs to be done, and the company that programs the closed captions, translations, etc. It avoids confusion and ensures that every department is working from the same script, and not the wrong revision pages, you know?

Things get revised throughout shooting, which you can see in the daily sides. They're printed on different corresponding colored paper so everyone knows at a glance that they're all working off the same draft pages. At the end of filming, once everything's been recorded, set in stone as it were, it's far less confusing to use a different system of knowing everyone's quite literally on the same page.

And all that would typically be finalized after filming wraps. The date on the script has nothing to do with the day it was printed, but the day the draft version was officially finalized.

Mel tracked down the last known filming revision draft of the finale, the goldenrod collated draft. It's dated 08/27/20.

Compare that to an Official Final Draft that Jared posted, dated 9/11/20:

It's very likely all the same text, but as shooting had wrapped, all the other draft versions listed on the shooting script would be revised to Final Draft, so everyone working in postproduction would know they were working from the correct pages.

[asleepinawell]

(almost) final thoughts on the dlc. obviously there are spoilers below

very mixed bag overall. I'm at the last boss fight now and did just about everything else except one or two mausoleums.

the good:

some really beautiful areas

horror stealth area! could have been a little smaller and had some more items but overall very cool

some of the bosses were excellent, like rellana and midra. also bayle was great after he finished slamming you into the fog gate and puking fire all over you for the first 30 seconds

dying to know more about that shaman village area that was marika's hometown. hoping i missed some lore someone else will pick up on. edit: i found the missing piece of lore that linked two things together and understand now. honestly this dlc was more about marika than miquella in some ways and i don't think that's a bad thing since the marika lore was more interesting. also adds some speculative insight into why she might have shattered the elden ring which is what i wanted

rellana's double moon spell is very cool and actually useful if you can time it well. possibly less practical than other spells but it looks cool

minimal platforming thank god

some very cool new weapons like rellana's swords. always wanted to look like pontiff sulyvan

the lgbtq community has forgiven mohg

the bad:

a lot of the world level design used multiple elevations. it was extremely hard to navigate and find some areas, moreso than in the base game

several map fragments were at the far end of the area they covered meaning you'd go through the whole area without a map so what was the point. also the elevation thing made this even harder

there were a lot of empty areas. I'd regularly find a way up to a plateau and it would be empty. there were whole main areas that had almost nothing. felt like they really wanted it to be huge for the sake of being huge and didn't have enough content to fill it in

when it went from day to night the lighting would go from yellow to extreme blue instantly. it was very disorienting and just looked bad

once again faith builds got a million new incants and boss weapons and magic builds got shafted. most of the new spells weren't even useful

you get a bunch of little maps you can view in your inventory and i couldn't fucking see them because they were so small

npc quests seemed to be harder than typical to track and it matters more because of the gank squad fight. also had some reappear when I'd obviously missed a part of their quest and they acted like i hadn't which was confusing

wasn't a huge fan of the new leveling system. mostly because i found it confusing about how it affected base stats. also a lot of the fragments were behind bosses so you couldn't go level up if you were having trouble. and some were very hard to find. doesn't feel like leveling should depend on that

there were a couple mechanics used by multiple bosses that seemed to be there just to inflate difficulty but were annoying and took away from the fights. notable examples were getting charged at the fog gate (bonus that this creates camera hell), room wide multihit aoes that are damned near impossible to dodge, and so much vfx you can't see your screen. some attacks seemed to expect you to jump which is just obnoxious

commander gaius. worst boss ever. least favorite in the entire series. supposed to be mounted combat but he can one shot torrent and is faster than him. wonky hit box that make it almost impossible to dodge his charge. charges you right as you enter too. distance spell that forms right under you and seems impossible to dodge. does a million damage and gives you no time to heal. usually when i fight a boss i get an idea of how the fight is supposed to work, but i couldn't tell you with this one. felt rushed and untested

jori elder inquisitor. dungeon boss. spams holy spells the track you under your feet and can't be interrupted out of the cast. summons up to 5 ads over and over. dogshit fight

the 4-5 man gank squad of npcs. did we learn nothing from ds2? also had extreme camera issues in that arena that were responsible for 99% of my deaths

the last boss. i haven't beaten him yet because i was so Done after the gank squad and here we have a boss who has every single issue i had with previous bosses but worse and way too much hp. supposedly that's a little better if you don't use the npcs but the npcs were super story invested in the fights and have custom dialogue so ???? most people who have beaten him seem to be using very specialized tanky builds. everyone is anticipating a nerf and I'm kind of waiting since I'm not excited for this boss and don't want to bang my head against him now

also was a really weird choice for story. I'm on team why not godwyn? i didn't have much invested in miquella and I'd expected him to be about how he was but the radahn thing just came outta nowhere. the whole brothers thing is just what I'd expect from grrm so no surprise there, just rolling my eyes, dude is a one trick pony. i do wish they'd filled in a little more on some stuff like how did malenia fit into all this? and why was miquella hanging out in the shadowlands?

neutral thoughts:

messmer was so hyped in the trailers and then i killed him fairly early and he was just some dude? hilarious

i listed more bad than good but that's not unexpected and not a condemnation. usually there are a lot of broad things these games do very well and a bunch of super specific gripes. it's worlds better than ringed city (except that one had an excellent last boss and this one...did not). I'd give it maybe a 6/10

[ryuki-blogs]

So I've seen Transformers One!

trains? trains?? do trainformers get the self-building tracks too?? does Astrotrain get self-building tracks like that?? (could Grease get them too oh my gOD-)

Sentinel Prime, the Ryanair logo looking motherfucker everyone desires carnally. I want to punch that smile off his face

the planet is frickin' gorgeous oh my GOD

is that the theme from Transformers Prime I hEAR??

oh my god, it IS and I'm emotional now

the VFX artists are really showing off how cool particle effects they can make, huh. at least one render farm computer has been sacrificed for Alpha Trion's story. RIP.

Vehicons?? Vehicons??? oh, Bumblebee, you probably Pharma'd the real Steve, didn't you. oh dear.

so all Starscream did was lay seductively on the throne, sway his hips on the stairs and then got his ass kicked by a toddler warrior and immediately got captured. go off king, give us nothing

"I'm not saving you" now I understand why we got Mufasa trailer before this movie wHOOPS

yes!!! tear the bitch apart!!! (literally)

it's alright, I know the girlies are working hard to fix him

aaaand the messiest divorce in the universe is over. I'm sure the custody battle for the planet won't take 4 million years

[felyas-stuff]

Recently, I have watched a series called "Cyberfarm"(Кибердеревня) and, honestly, I really liked it! Probably my new favourite Russian series and one of the favourite series in general…sure, it has it’s flaws (then again, what series doesn’t?), but I’ll talk about them later. Because I think everyone should start their reviews with a list of things they liked about the series and what said series is even about

Cyberfarm is a series about two ex business partners - Konstantin Baragosin, who continued their corporate business, and Nikolai Kulibin, who made a small village on Mars, became a farmer, and lives a peaceful life there…a life that starts crumbling down after years later old friends meet again, to share out a piece of land they both need. Of course it doesn’t lead to anything good, and in mere seconds Kolya loses his home while Kostya loses…everything. Now, these two have no choice, but to forget their old grudges and help each other out, making friends and foes along their way.

Initially, Cyberfarm started as a short series on a YouTube channel called Birchpunk. That channel’s viewers were always talking about how good the VFX look and how much they would love to see this as a movie or a full-length series…which, eventually did happen, because people who worked on Birchpunk were sponsored by Место Силы and Studio Plus so that they can create Cyberfarm

YouTube indie projects getting picked up for a full-length series isn’t that unusual. We’ve seen the same thing happening to "Don’t hug me, I’m scared" or "Hazbin Hotel", as well as, since we’re talking about a Russian YouTube series here, "My student spirit" and "Обьяснялкины". However - I think we should take into account that Cyberfarm was the first one out of these three to get picked. And, at least for this reason alone, I think this series deserves more recognition, because it truly was a big step for Russian cinematography!

And not just indie Russian cinematography - there’s not much sci-fi Russian movies, and most of the ones there are are so bad they’ve been the butt of the joke for years (*cough* Cosmoball *cough*). So, yeah, Cyberfarm being a good Russian sci-fi is rather impressive…but, let me get back on track and talk more about the series itself

• It’s really funny, actually I know that "comedy is subjective" and all, BUT I (and, from what it looks like from many YouTube reviews, lots of other people as well) consider Russian comedy shows painfully unfunny. Which is why, when I found myself laughing while watching Cyberfarm, I was pleasantly surprised…of course there are some bad jokes here and there, but I just ignored them (as you should)

• AMAZING VFX Good 3D graphics and practical effects? In my Russian series??? It’s more likely than you think! Cyberfarm looks really good, half of the shots are pure eye candy and it really immerses you into the world the characters live in. Speaking of characters - all of the the robot ones look especially good, so good in fact that it took me embarrassingly long to realise that they made an actual animatronic only for Robogosin, I thought all robots were made with partiall use of practical effects 😳

• Russia in year 2100 seems very interesting Everyone I watched this series with liked it’s atmosphere & universe…and so did I! The show is full of unique locations, starting with the cybervillage itself and cosmotrain and ending with various planets the characters visit, the most unforgettable of which being Ceres (which, in this series’s universe, is similar to both Russia and Northern Korea). There’s also a lot of interesting concepts, such as conciousness transferring almost every sci-fi has and a hologram family subscription…so, yeah, season one does a pretty good job at exploring the lives of hypothetical people of future

WARNING! THIS IS WHEN THE SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW START!!!

One of my favourite moments in the entire series is when Robogosin’s memory card storage is getting full and his robot body starts automatically deleting some of his memories. Explanation for those who (unlike me) are NOT "human/humanoid loses their body" trope enjoyers: usually, the writers don’t bother about such things; so you can either accept the fact that yes, for whatever reason a robot’s memory card is capable of storing an entire human consciousness OR make some insane headcanons about how much terabytes of free storage the robot in question originally had and what for does it need so much storage in the first place…then again, you still have to accept things as they are in this series because Cyberfarm is another case of, what I like to call, "yes, this basic assistant robot has a voicebank. no, don’t even ask why it has a voicebank". And it’s even weirder in Cyberfarm than it is in other series because in CF’s universe Vanya/Robogosin is the only robot with a voice module

• Konstantin Baragosin is CF’s the best character We’re finally getting to the main reason why I enjoyed this series as much as I did. And not just because (as I already mentioned and as many of you already know) I’m a sucker for "human/humanoid loses their body or/and ends up in a body of a robot" trope - Baragosin’s just a really interesting character…so much so that I might as well write&post a whole character analysis of him, but in this review I’ll try to explain why I like him in short. I really like the way he goes from JustAGuyTM to a rich businessman stuck in a cleaner robot’s body and how this path was portrayed in the series. I know for sure that some people may not like it, but, personally - love how he doesn’t change his entire personality in the span of a week and only becomes slightly better as a person (more so not "becomes", but "reveals" that deep down inside he’s a good guy). Also - I really like how, instead of being sad or going "I can get used to this" (like the characters in that kinda plot lines usually do) - Baragosin’s just really pissed off about this entire situation…no amounts of words can explain how entertaining he is tbh, it’s very much a "you should see for yourself" situation

also i like him because he’s just like me fr, love his little stimming (there should’ve been gifs, but tumblr said they’re too big to be included in this post)

• Ok, that’s enough about Bara(Robo)gosin - other characters are also pretty good Of course my second favourite is Kolya, but I also really like Anya, Ilyusha, Galya, Lyudka…yeah, I liked a lot of CF’s characters

I don’t know what else I can say here unfortunately so moving on to…

• ADs and product-placement look, I get it, I really get it and why people do that, but everytime Yandex Plus or СБП appeared on screen it felt like I was fully immersed into the story and someone forcefully pulled me out of it

• The way this series shows everyone’s hatred towards Baragosin is cheesily absurd at times, sometimes he’s portrayed as a total asshole and some other character still says something among the lines of "you’re an asshole and you deserve this" well, no shit, then again this show’s PG-13, obviously the viewers are too young to understand what’s shown on screen unless you spell it out for them. This series finale was even more insane - everyone Baragosin knows, even his best friend (!) were actually considering on doing what the main villain (!) was tempting them to do…just like Baragosin said in this very same episode - what the hell 😭

Also even though I said that I like the way Baragosin is written - I hate how he’s canonically somewhat smart but the writers actively portray him as a total dumbass. There ARE moments that clearly show that he’s NOT dumb…I just wish there were more moments like that in the series 😭😭😭

• Speaking of season one’s finale - yeah, it was really disappointing First of all - why is it two episodes instead of one. Like, in episode 10 (and occasionally in episode 9), half the time the characters were doing stupid ass shit, obviously to fill up the episode’s whole run time. So like…why didn’t they just make the finale one 35 or so minute episode instead of two 25 minute episodes??? The only interesting moments in these two are the ones with Galya and/or Robogosin, and the inclusion of some other characters really hinders the story with uninteresting plotpoints and plot twists. And, while I’m at it - the cliffhanger in which the villain reigns supreme while our two main characters suffer is…not what I’d like to see after witnessing their misadventures for eight episodes straight. I get what the writers were trying to do, but then again - that’s another reason why the finale should’ve been shorter, because at least if it was shorter it wouldn’t have left you with that terrible "man I can’t believe I’ve watched almost an hour of this just for Robogosin to end up at the dumpster" feeling…

• I like Pasha but I dislike Pasha I wanted to include him in my "favourite characters list" but I didn’t. Like, he has a potential to be a great character, but it feels like the writers wasted all the potential he had. And, once you realise it (I realised at the middle of season one) - he becomes really boring to look at it. His actions are predictable and you know he’s not going to take any risks - because he’s a doormat, always have been. Even when he tries to be the hero, specifically in the last three episodes of S1 - he fails miserably. And, if he’s one of those characters who are not that deep and the viewers are simply supposed to root for him because he’s a NiceGuyTM…why exactly should we root for him? It was only vaguely mentioned why he deserves to get promoted at work and those vague mentions are pretty much just "he deserves it. source: trust me bro". "But he’s such a nice guy!" someone would say…ok, and??? Kolya’s also Mr Nice Guy and he still got fired from the same job Pasha currently has. I just…hope he’ll get more character development in season two, but until then - he’s only interesting to look at when it’s Pasha&Galya duo

7’6/10, bonus points simply because I enjoyed it a lot, would recommend. Watched it twice and will watch it again, can’t wait for the upcoming season two. Also you can expect to see more fanarts for this series from me because there WILL be more

[the-haunted-star]

My humble thoughts on The Marvels

The Marvels is a fun, brisk (perhaps too brisk), light-hearted buddy super-herione adventure. However, the things that Marvel has been struggling with lately are unfortunately still in the play with this sequel. The plot is pretty thin and the villain is another of Marvel's typical shallow, one dimensional type baddies. While we can certainly understand and even sympathize with Dar-Benn's motivations and why she's doing the things she's doing in this film there just isn't enough meat on the script bones for actress, Zawe Ashton to work with although she well with what she's given. The same goes for the plot. The acts that the villain is perpetrating on the planets and its people in this film definitely qualify as high stakes material but the film's pace is so rapid that it ignores any opportunity to show some emotional stakes for the victims of the villain's atrocities.

So while the film downplays these aspects it chooses to focus more on the relationships between the three heroines. In that respect it does a decent job of bonding these three young women along the course of the film into a sisterly dynamic. Each have issues with each other positive and negative and by the end they've been able to work through their issues and understand each other better. Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani have good chemistry together with Iman continuing to charm and delight as Kamala Kahn/Ms. Marvel. Sam Jackson is great as Fury as usual and has some of the funnier lines in the movie. And let's not forget Goose the cat/flerken who kinda stole the show in the first movie. She's back and is involved a lot more this time to equally humorous results.

I was pleasantly surprised and impressed by the fights in this film. I thought they were hard hitting, well choreographed and fun to watch. The fight between Monica and Kree soldiers in the Kahn's house was a stand out sequence which I thought made clever use of her powers. The end fight between the trio and Dar-Benn was also equally exciting . The visual effects were very good and consistent throughout which is another area where Marvel has been struggling lately. With this film, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Loki Season 2, the VFX quality appears to be back on track.

Honestly my biggest gripe would be with the marketing department for this film. The amount of trailers, tv spots and clips released for this film was ridiculous. I only watched the first two trailers and maybe a couple of the tv spots and I felt like I had seen most of movie already. I watched the rest of the clips afterwards and was shocked at how much more of this movie was spoiled in the clips I hadn't watched beforehand. Even the surprise cameo and part of the fricking post credit scene was shown in a couple of the spots! If you're someone who did watch every bit of footage that was released I can honestly say you saw most of the movie beforehand and that's unfortunate. Given the film's short runtime you can rest assured there was a lot of material cut from the final film. I've already noticed a few things that were in the marketing footage and test screening leaks that were missing from the final cut.

Overall, despite a simplistic story and a forgettable villain this movie is still a lot of fun. While it is mostly standalone in nature, it is also very much a sequel to not only Captain Marvel but WandaVision and Ms. Marvel as well. (Surprisingly there's zero reference to Secret Invasion despite the Skrulls having a role to play in this film but that's probably for the best given how poor that series turned out to be.) The post-credit scene however is a game changer and hints at some exciting possibilities to come. ⭐⭐⭐

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I'm going to remain anonymous but every time I see you post anything related to explosives or fire a non small part of me goes "Skit that's no how that works!!!" And I want to explain but I probably should give out advice on for example how to make a very effective Molotov cocktail using only household items

I have no idea how explosives are made.

I get how they work and all, reaction = boom, and I've even learned how to simulate the explosion bit of them for VFX, but that's just the explosion, not the explosive.

The HOW explode is what mistifys me and why I will continue to make vague posts about explosives that are incorrect until I monkey typewriter my way into actually saying something that's actually correct.

Also, giving me the knowledge of how to make my own explosives is likely not a good idea. Not because I'd do anything with it, in fact I'd probably be too anxious to try (considering my bad track record with knives, I would trust me not to hurt myself even less with explosives) but mostly because I'm very bad about sharing "fun facts" with people and I'd totally label that knowledge as such.

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My like 3 mutuals who forgot where they know me from are probably like, hey why is that undergod suddenly super active rn about the wga/sag strikes.

I mentioned this in the tags of a prior post, but it’s a little bit personal for me because my hometown is hella affected by the strikes. Istg the entertainment industry makes up probably 40% if not more of the working population ranging from producers and Oscar winners living at the literal top of the hill to av assistants and hair and make up artists living in mobile home parks at the base of the valley. (40% also includes the equipment rental companies, caterers, editors, vfx artists, and other adjacent industry.)

I have this neighbor who is an exec at a struck company who makes hella bank, and even more with side projects he’s got going. He could definitely withstand a pay cut. So for example he might take a slice of that multi-million dollar salary and buy some out-of-date equipment to rent out. It’s not illegal if you set up your businesses right, and idk if I’d call it immoral since the studio would be otherwise hoarding it in a warehouse somewhere, but I’m just using this as an example of how money begets money for these people. They all do stuff like that. That’s just how capitalism works.

Let’s not forget either that being employed by the studio, executives and admins generally enjoy far greater job stability than nearly any creative in the field. Hollywood is an absolute hellscape to break into; it’s largely a gig economy and even when you get work, projects disappear all the time and you have to go hunting for a new one. Hundreds of thousands in the industry are eking by, surviving on inconsistent contract work, unemployment, and stars in their eyes. The only salvation is getting into a guild, because union approved contracts offer a more standardized and equitable pay scale for tracked levels of experience.

And another the thing: a rising tide lifts all ships. What happens here helps composers, helps the set crews, helps the PAs down the line. #UnionStrong

But also like, I’m looking at my neighbors house on Zillow right now and it’s worth 20% more than his next door neighbor after all the $$ he’s put in it. Fuck that guy.

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Please donate to the community fund to help the strikers and other folks out of work due to the strike. The longer they hold out, the longer they have to fight for their rights.

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VFX - Visual Effects

List of VFX Topics To Be Well Versed With…

VFX is all about making imaginations come to life. And as the hardwares gets cheaper with time, the softwares are more capable. And if you’re proficient enough then you’re already ahead of the curve in this cut throat competition. Once your basics are cleared, then software are just tools to work with. Digital photography and imaging ..

Understanding cameras and how they work is as necessary to a photographer as it is for a VFX artist. In fact Digital FX is a separate term given for the augmentation of still photos. However VFX is an integration of special effects with digital imagery and a clear basics of photography can prove helpful especially in 3D animation.

3D Designing

It’s a complex process that makes you learn how there could be different approaches to situations.

Modelling, texturing, rigging- all of these are integrated, you can’t complete a scene or model by ignoring one of these. Keep working on it till you can model a sculpture with realistic wrinkles in 45 minutes or less. Moreover apart from multimedia , the applications of 3D designing is revealing itself as an untapped potential, it could be the next big thing that could shape the future. 3D Compositing

It’s an artistic and technical challenge to seamlessly blend various design elements and make it a whole. It’s a job that connects the entire department and that’s why you can’t specifically point out the work of a say modeller in a scene. Compositing visual effects involve rotoscoping, motion tracking and keying. Remember the famous bullet dodging scene in The Matrix? That’s an example of compositing history right there.

Colour correction and grading

Correction isn’t only just ‘fixing’ your images. Dynamics of a scene is accomplished through the colour and also the balance of light levels and exposure. To achieve expertise the three basics should be mastered – hue, saturation and lightness. So accurate adjustments across all your shots can elevate your work to the next level.

Lighting techniques

“The substance of painting is light” – Janice Dickinson. As it is true for painters the same holds for animators. The realism of a frame, the atmosphere of a scene relies on the shoulders of a lighting artist. Light directs the eyes, sets the mood, and maintains the continuity and much more. One needs to observe the play of light and its interaction in real life to be able to achieve mastery.

Adapting to stressful situations

This is not a topic but a skill that is a prerequisite to be a VFX artist. It’s more of a skill set than a topic to learn. Work hours in this sector can be overwhelming, especially when you start out as a fresher. Deadlines won’t have any definite dates and could pop up any moment. The ability to show up and deliver work on time can take you climb up the ladder of success.

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Ever Wondered How Superheroes Fly? Learn VFX to Find Out!

Superheroes soaring through the sky, casting powerful energy blasts, or battling villains in epic scenes are all possible because of VFX. Visual effects, commonly known as VFX, bring impossible scenes to life in movies, TV shows, and even video games. If you have ever been curious about how these effects work, learning VFX can open the doors to a creative and exciting career.

The Magic of Visual Effects

VFX is the process of combining live-action footage with digitally created elements to produce realistic scenes that would be impossible or too expensive to film in real life. It includes techniques such as 3D modeling, animation, motion tracking, and compositing. From creating futuristic cityscapes to making superheroes fly, VFX plays a crucial role in modern entertainment.

For those who want to master this art, joining a VFX training institute in Udaipur is a great step forward. Training in VFX helps students learn industry-standard software, understand special effects techniques, and gain hands-on experience in creating stunning visuals.

Why Learning VFX is a Great Choice

With the growing demand for high-quality visual effects in films, advertisements, and gaming, professionals in this field have excellent career opportunities. Studios and production houses are always looking for skilled artists who can create breathtaking visuals.

Taking up a VFX Prime Course in Udaipur provides students with in-depth knowledge of digital effects, green screen techniques, and CGI. This structured learning helps individuals develop their creativity and technical skills, making them ready for careers in animation, film production, and even virtual reality.

How VFX is Used in Different Industries

Although VFX is mostly associated with movies and television, it is used in many other fields:

Film and Television: Almost every action-packed film or fantasy series relies on visual effects for special scenes.

Gaming Industry: Video games use VFX to create realistic animations and immersive experiences.

Advertising and Marketing: Brands use effects to create engaging commercials and promotional videos.

Virtual and Augmented Reality: VFX is essential in building interactive digital environments.

Learning from a professional VFX training institute in Udaipur can help aspiring artists understand these applications and work in various creative industries.

Start Your Journey in VFX

If you are fascinated by how superheroes fly or how fantasy worlds are created, learning VFX is the key to understanding these visual wonders. A well-structured VFX Prime Course in Udaipur can help students explore their artistic potential and gain the technical expertise needed in this exciting field.

By mastering VFX, you can bring your imagination to life and contribute to amazing projects in the world of entertainment and media. Whether you dream of working on Hollywood films, designing effects for video games, or creating stunning animations, the possibilities with VFX are endless.

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Master Your Future with Reliance Animation Academy in Andheri – Best VFX Course in Andheri

Reliance Animation Academy in Andheri and VFX course in Andheri are essential for professionals looking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving animation industry. If you're an aspiring animator, VFX artist, or motion graphics designer, staying informed about industry advancements is crucial for career success. Enrolling in a VFX course in Andheri at Reliance Animation Academy in Andheri is the perfect way to gain expertise in cutting-edge tools, emerging technologies, and innovative animation techniques that shape the future of this dynamic industry.

Why Keeping Up with Industry Trends is Essential for Your Career

The animation and VFX industry is undergoing a technological revolution. From AI-driven animation to real-time rendering and virtual production, professionals who embrace these changes will have a significant advantage. Understanding these trends will open doors to exciting career opportunities in film, gaming, advertising, and digital media.

The Latest Trends Shaping the Animation & VFX Industry

1. Real-Time Rendering – The Future of Animation

Real-time rendering is transforming the way animations are created. With powerful engines like Unreal Engine and Unity, artists can produce immersive environments and high-quality visuals instantly. This technology is widely used in gaming, film production, and virtual reality.

At Reliance Animation Academy in Andheri, students receive practical training in real-time rendering, ensuring they are industry-ready upon graduation. This skill is in high demand across multiple industries, making it a crucial competency for VFX professionals.

Beyond the entertainment industry, real-time rendering is being used in architectural visualization, product design, and interactive simulations, highlighting its increasing relevance across various fields.

2. AI and Machine Learning in Animation – Revolutionizing Digital Art

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping animation by automating tasks such as motion capture, character animation, and facial recognition. AI-powered tools enable animators to focus more on creativity while reducing production time.

By enrolling in a VFX course in Andheri at Reliance Animation Academy in Andheri, students can gain hands-on experience with AI-driven animation tools, preparing them for the future of digital storytelling.

AI is also playing a role in procedural animation, where algorithms generate movements and effects dynamically, eliminating the need for manual animation and enhancing creative possibilities.

3. Virtual Production – A Game Changer in Filmmaking

Virtual production is revolutionizing film and TV production by integrating real-time CGI with live-action filming. Advanced LED walls, real-time motion tracking, and interactive CGI environments allow filmmakers to create stunning visual effects without traditional green screens.

The VFX course in Andheri at Reliance Animation Academy in Andheri provides students with in-depth training in virtual production, ensuring they are equipped with the skills required to work on high-budget projects in Hollywood and beyond.

Virtual production not only enhances storytelling but also reduces costs and carbon footprints by minimizing the need for on-location shooting.

4. Growth of 3D Animation & CGI – The Need for High-Quality Visuals

With advancements in technology, 3D animation and CGI have become standard across films, games, and advertisements. As audiences demand more visually appealing content, the industry needs skilled professionals who can create realistic, high-quality animations.

At Reliance Animation Academy in Andheri, students gain expertise in industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya, Blender, and Houdini, preparing them for careers in animation, gaming, and advertising.

The future of CGI lies in hyper-realistic rendering, AI-powered digital humans, and real-time interactive graphics, making it one of the most promising fields in animation.

5. Motion Capture Technology – Creating Hyper-Realistic Animations

Motion capture (MoCap) technology allows animators to create lifelike character movements by capturing real-world human motion. Used in films, video games, and even medical simulations, MoCap is becoming an essential skill for modern VFX artists.

At Reliance Animation Academy in Andheri, students have access to motion capture technology, learning how to integrate MoCap data into animation software for seamless character movements.

Beyond entertainment, MoCap is being used in sports analysis, biomechanics, and robotics, expanding career opportunities for professionals skilled in this technology.

6. Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) – Expanding Digital Storytelling

AR and VR are reshaping the way audiences interact with digital content. From interactive storytelling to immersive gaming experiences, these technologies are opening new possibilities for animation and VFX.

The VFX course in Andheri provides students with practical exposure to AR and VR, helping them create innovative experiences in this fast-growing field.

Companies are increasingly using AR and VR for marketing, training, and educational content, making expertise in these technologies highly valuable.

7. Cloud-Based Animation & Remote Collaboration – The Future of Work

Cloud-based animation tools are enabling studios to collaborate remotely, streamlining workflows and increasing efficiency. With cloud rendering and shared digital workspaces, animation teams can work seamlessly across the globe.

Learning cloud-based animation techniques at Reliance Animation Academy in Andheri will give students a competitive edge in the modern job market, where remote collaboration is becoming the norm.

Why Choose a VFX Course in Andheri at Reliance Animation Academy?

Practical Learning with Industry Experts

One of the biggest advantages of enrolling at Reliance Animation Academy in Andheri is the hands-on training provided by industry professionals. The VFX course in Andheri includes:

Real-world projects with industry-relevant scenarios

Training by expert animators and VFX artists

Access to the latest VFX and animation tools

High Demand for VFX Professionals

The animation and VFX industry is booming, with a growing demand for skilled professionals. With the right training, you can secure job opportunities in:

Film and television production

Video game design and development

Digital advertising and marketing

Augmented and virtual reality content creation

Job Placement Assistance at Reliance Animation Academy in Andheri

Reliance Animation Academy provides 100% job placement assistance, ensuring students get placed in top animation and VFX studios. Graduates have gone on to work with leading brands like Disney, Pixar, and DreamWorks.

Take the First Step Toward a Rewarding Career in Animation & VFX

If you’re serious about launching a career in the animation and VFX industry, enrolling in a VFX course in Andheri at Reliance Animation classes in Andheri is the smartest decision you can make. Learn from the best, master cutting-edge tools, and secure your future in this exciting field.

How to Get Started?

Visit the website: Reliance Animation Academy

Check course eligibility

Apply online

Attend an entrance evaluation (if applicable)

Begin your journey toward a successful animation career!

Contact Details

📍 Reliance Animation Academy in Andheri Unit no 14, 2nd Floor, Shri Alankar CHS Ltd, Nadco Shopping Centre, SV Road, Near Railway Station, Andheri, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400058. 📞 Phone: +91 9326591557, 7400400795, 9920678816 📧 Email: andheri@ravaglobal.in 📍 Get Directions: Reliance Animation Academy

The animation industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and the right training can set you apart from the competition. Don’t wait enroll today at Reliance Animation Academy in Andheri and take the first step toward a thriving career in animation and VFX!

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Apple Arts Studios Unveils Its Cutting-Edge Motion Capture Studio

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our advanced motion capture studio at Apple Arts Studios. This facility is designed to deliver full-performance capture for films, games, and commercials, setting a new standard in the industry.

Studio Highlights

● Advanced Capture Technology: Our OptiTrack Prime X22 cameras and 30x30x10 capture volume ensure every movement is captured with precision.

● Real-Time Integration: Seamless integration with Unreal Engine enables real-time visualization, streamlining the production process

● Post-Processing Expertise: From body retargeting to facial tracking, we ensure every animation is flawless.

● Versatile Solutions: Our studio caters to gaming, animation, VFX, and more, offering tailored solutions for every project.

Watch the Studio in Action

Explore our new facility in our studio reveal video and see how we bring digital characters to life.

Why Partner with Us?

With 14+ years of experience, Apple Arts Studios is a trusted name in motion capture India. Let us help you create immersive digital experiences.

Contact Us Today

Interested in learning more? Reach out to Apple Arts Studios and discover how we can help you achieve your creative goals.