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Jan 31, 2012 Class: Nuke for After Effects Users in Seattle

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Class: Nuke for After Effects Users in Seattle

Motion Media & renowned NUKE Trainer Steve Wright head to SEATTLE on Feb. 10th, 2012 to bring you this unique Friday class that will explore and demonstrate the key features of Nuke as compared to After Effects, and equip attending artists with a basic understanding of Nuke’s powerful workflow.

Nuke has become the power driver of visual effects compositing today and is now used in virtually all the major studios around the world. However, there are thousands of digital artists using After Effects for their visual effects shots. While AE is a venerable compositing program with a long line of loyal users, when it comes to complex vfx shots Nuke’s node-based compositing approach is faster and therefore a more cost effective tool for visual effects shots. In this class we will see why it is that Nuke performs highly complex tasks faster and with unmatched feature film quality while addressing the following topics:

  • What is node-based compositing
  • Getting Familiar with the Nuke GUI
  • Why Nuke’s 32 bit color space creates superior quality
  • Color correcting tools that make the shot
  • The power of an integrated 3D compositing environment
  • Working with multichannel EXR images
  • Working with High Dynamic Range images
  • The joy of an integrated stereo workflow
  • What is NukeX: camera tracker and Furnace Core plugins

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Jan 18, 2012 3 Day Nuke Training with Steve Wright

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3 Day Nuke Training with Steve Wright

3-DAY NUKE CLASS

Motion Media & renowned NUKE Trainer Steve Wright bring you this unique Friday, Saturday and Sunday class that will explore and demonstrate the key features of Nuke and equip attending artists with a basic understanding of Nuke’s powerful workflow. Prerequisites for the class are a solid background in compositing visual effects using programs such as Shake, Combustion, Digital Fusion, Motion, Flame, Toxik or After Effects.

Who Should Take This Class

This class assumes that you already have a basic understanding of the concepts of 2D compositing of visual effects using one of the packages mentioned above and want to learn about Nuke’s powerful capabilities including its 3D compositing workflow!

More and more work is being shifted from the costlier and more time consuming 3D part of the production pipeline into the quicker and more cost-effective compositing end of the pipeline. Nuke provides the perfect conduit for this to happen.

Many large VFX studios are also looking at ways to transition from their in-house legacy software that requires a steep learning curve to a broader market pool of talented VFX professionals and are acquiring Nuke site licenses. The latest examples being ILM, Weta Digital and Intelligent Creatures.

To future-proof your career in visual effects compositing sign up for a Nuke class today!

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Jan 16, 2012 Webcast: Accelerate Your Post-Production Pipeline with Smoke for Mac

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Webcast: Accelerate Your Post-Production Pipeline with Smoke for Mac

Don’t miss this opportunity to see how Autodesk® Smoke® brings editing, color correction and motion graphics together in an all-in-one application. Smoke unifies visual effects and editing on the Mac so you can deliver professional quality results – quickly.

In this webcast, Autodesk Technical Specialist Quinn Richardson shares his real world experience editing promos in this comprehensive overview of Smoke on Mac.

 

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Jan 5, 2012 Content in the Cloud Conference @ CES 2012

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Content in the Cloud Conference @ CES 2012

Register today for the CONTENT IN THE CLOUD Conference at CES, taking place on Wednesday January 11th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. You’ll get an insider’s tour of the many ways cloud computing is revolutionizing entertainment delivery, and come away with a deeper understanding of the impact of this technology on content distribution.

While you’re there, be sure to attend the 4 o’clock session, where Prime Focus Technologies’ Executive Vice President (North America), Ajay Malhotra will be speaking on the panel titled “The Impact on Entertainment Industries of Cloud Computing”. This distinguished group will discuss the many ways that cloud storage and distribution will affect the ways in which content rights-holders manage their intellectual property (IP), realize new cost savings, and implement new business models.

For more information about Prime Focus technologies and CLEAR, visit primefocustechnologies.com.

If you have questions about CLEAR™ or would like to arrange a demo, please contact Ajay Malhotra, 323-461-7887 or ajay.malhotra@primefocusworld.com.

Dec 14, 2011 LA Post Production Group Meeting Tonight

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LA Post Production Group Meeting Tonight

Motion Media is sponsoring the Los Angeles Post Production Group & would like to invite you to the December Event – Tonight!

Wednesday Dec 14 – TONIGHT

7pm -> 9pm

What’s on the agenda for tonight?

From 7-8pm
Scott Kase from Usedav.com will discuss the ins and outs of buying and selling used gear. He’ll be going over how to navigate the overwhelming amount of options out there and how to choose the right one for your production, as well as showing you the best way to maximize the resale value of your gear.

From 8-9pm
Will Harris of Autodesk will be showing an awesome demo of creative finishing with Smoke for Mac. Will shows you how to consistently deliver cutting edge 3D content and outstanding finished results that will keep your clients coming back for more. If you’re an editor or VFX artist you won’t want to miss this. You’ve heard all about Smoke for Mac, now’s the time to see for yourself how powerful it is.

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$5.00 is requested at the door

Location: Showbiz Store & Cafe – 500 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Please RSVP to brad(at)motionmedia.com if you plan to attend

Dec 7, 2011 Siggraph Los Angeles Holiday Party

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Siggraph Los Angeles Holiday Party

Event Description
The Los Angeles Professional Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH and Motion Media invite you to LA ACM SIGGRAPH Holiday Party
Monday Dec 12
6:30 pm -> 10pm

This years LA ACM SIGGRAPH December Holiday event celebrates our CG community with an opportunity to mix and mingle all evening with a backdrop of CG artistry. Two large rooms will be projecting the latest in Computer-Graphic-visuals, as DJ’s pump the music. “Yule” want to leave your smart phone on to help the DJ build an interactive play list, using the coolest new technology in shared music listening; turntablefm.com. http://turntable.fm/

Sponsored by Motion Media
Located in beautiful Santa Monica, Motion Media, LLC is a value added reseller of 3D animation, visual fx, graphics, video editing, compositing, design software and hardware solutions for the film, tv, games, architectural and design visualization markets. Industry leaders such as Autodesk, AJA, HP, Adobe, and The Foundry are just a few of the name brands in our portfolio of proven, professional grade, product offerings. http://www.motionmedia.com

Location
Cinespace
6356 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, 90028

Registration
All LA ACM SIGGRAPH members will be admitted free of charge. Non-members of LA ACM SIGGRAPH are admitted for $20.00. New LA ACM SIGGRAPH members who sign up on-site, and pay the $40 annual membership fee (checks or cash only), do not have to pay the $20 admission fee.

Special Thanks
Motion Media, Craig X-ray Haleprin, Sharon Eisenberg, Joan Collins, Diana Lee, Sheriann Ki Sun Burnham, Kimberly Roussel, and the Executive Council and all of the volunteers.

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Aug 31, 2011 Improve Efficiency with Nuke <> Mari Bridge

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Improve Efficiency with Nuke  Mari Bridge

Join us for this Free webcast on September 8 at 1pm PST and learn how you can integrate Mari into your Nuke workflow to save time and frustration with 3D Projections and painting. Learn how the Nuke <> Mari Bridge uses a quick and simple method for exchanging files between Nuke and Mari and how you can increase your productivity by using it.

What Is It?

The NUKE <> MARI Bridge delivers a focused workflow to provide NUKE artists with MARI’s dedicated 3D paint tools, making digital environment and projection work more efficient and final composited scenes more believable. The workflow allows compositing artists to address common challenges faced when using 3D projection techniques to build digital environments.

Concepts we will be covering in this sesssion:

  • Setting up the bridge between Nuke & Mari
  • Basic paint features of Mari for compositors that are not familiar with the product
  • Setting up a camera projection environment in Nuke for matte painters
  • Sending projection setups to Mari for paint fix work
  • Round trip back to Nuke for the final composite

Who Should Attend?

This class is ideal for any compositor looking at how to use MARI for projection and matte painting in combination with NUKE. We’ll get you up and running in no time!

Presented By Deke Kincaid, Creative Specialist

Deke Kincaid is a Creative Specialist at the Foundry. He has worked in feature film and commercial production for 12 years. Originating from the east coast of the US, he lives in Los Angeles California and has worked at a wide variety of visual effects and creative studios including Motion Theory, Weta Digital, Rhythm & Hues, Method, Technicolor and Asylum VFX

The Details

Date & Time: September 8th, 1pm PST
Where: Online

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Jun 22, 2011 Autodesk SIGGRAPH 2011 VANCOUVER free guest expo passes

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Autodesk SIGGRAPH 2011 VANCOUVER free guest expo passes

SIGGRAPH is around the corner with 46 days left until it begins.

Autodesk is kind enough to offer free expo passes to the event!

Send an email or contact your Motion Media account Representative to get your free Exhibits pass  Code.

We at Motion Media are excited about SIGGRAPH 2011 and  can’t wait see everyone at the show in Vancouver!

May 20, 2011 Motion Media is Donating 1% of sales in June to Red Cross

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June is Red Cross month at Motion Media. We want to give back to the American Red Cross for all of their hard work not only in Japan, but all over the world.  So in June, we are raising funds for the Red Cross via a Comedy Night & Auction for VFX, Animation, Film & TV Professionals as well as donating 1% of sales in June. We believe that, with the help of our customers and community, we can raise $35,000 to donate.

On June 9th, we’re having a Comedy Night & Auction Fundraiser at the Hollywood Improv with all benefits going to the American Red Cross and their relief efforts in Japan. We currently have over $54,000 worth of vfx/animation software & hardware donated from our amazing sponsors like Adobe, Autodesk & AJA, with more to come. If you’re interested in attending this free event, click here to RSVP.

Also, all of June, we will be donating 1% of all sales from our vendors that donated gear for our auction.  So 1% of anything purchased during June, 2011 from the following list of vendors will be donated to the American Red Cross.

  • 3D Connexion
  • Adobe
  • AJA
  • Autodesk
  • Axceleon
  • Blackmagic Design
  • ChaosGroup
  • E-on Software
  • G-Technology
  • Luxology
  • Maxon
  • PipelineFX
  • Pixologic
  • PNY Nvidia
  • Red Giant Software
  • The Foundry
  • Thinkbox Software
  • Tiger Technology
  • Vicon
  • Wacom

Together with your help, we hope to knock this out of the park! Hopefully we’ll see you on June 9th!

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News/Press Releases


Pixologic announces ZBrush 4R3
Feb 22, 2012 | No Comments | Read more →

Pixologic is pleased to announce the upcoming release of ZBrush 4R3.
This update includes new features and expands the features introduced in previous versions.

V-Ray for Softimage Now Available!
Feb 20, 2012 | No Comments | Read more →

Chaos Group announces V-Ray for Softimage, the newest addition to its suite of innovative rendering solutions.

Avid Brings Full Scale Editing to the iPad
Feb 2, 2012 | No Comments | Read more →

Avid brings editing to the iPad. Avid’s award-winning technology is built into the Avid Studio iPad app, making it quick and easy to create, edit and share professional quality movies on the go.

HIERO Open Beta Launches Today – The Foundry
Jan 17, 2012 | No Comments | Read more →

Hiero from The Foundry is now in open Beta. What is HIERO? HIERO is designed to sit in the VFX pipeline, doing the initial conform, putting plates online and then sitting at the heart of the daily review process.

FxFactory 3 from Noise Industries
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FxFactory 3 introduces hundreds of new effects and a brand new interface to let you browse our vast collection of visual effects for Final Cut Pro, Motion and After Effects.

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Class: Nuke for After Effects Users in Seattle
Jan 31, 2012 | No Comments | Read more →

Motion Media & renowned NUKE Trainer Steve Wright head to SEATTLE on Feb. 10th, 2012 to bring you this unique Friday class that will explore and demonstrate the key features of Nuke as compared to After Effects, and equip attending artists with a basic understanding of Nuke’s powerful workflow.

3 Day Nuke Training with Steve Wright
Jan 18, 2012 | No Comments | Read more →

Motion Media & renowned NUKE Trainer Steve Wright bring you this unique Friday, Saturday and Sunday class that will explore and demonstrate the key features of Nuke and equip attending artists with a basic understanding of Nuke’s powerful workflow.

Webcast: Accelerate Your Post-Production Pipeline with Smoke for Mac
Jan 16, 2012 | No Comments | Read more →

Don’t miss this opportunity to see how Autodesk® Smoke® brings editing, color correction and motion graphics together in an all-in-one application. Smoke unifies visual effects and editing on the Mac so you can deliver professional quality results – quickly.

Content in the Cloud Conference @ CES 2012
Jan 5, 2012 | No Comments | Read more →

Register today for the CONTENT IN THE CLOUD Conference at CES, taking place on Wednesday January 11th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. You’ll get an insider’s tour of the many ways cloud computing is revolutionizing entertainment delivery, and come away with a deeper understanding of the impact of this technology on content distribution.

LA Post Production Group Meeting Tonight
Dec 14, 2011 | 1 Comment | Read more →

Motion Media is sponsoring the Los Angeles Post Production Group & would like to invite you to the December Event – Tonight!

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Pixologic announces ZBrush 4R3
Feb 22, 2012 | No Comments | Read more →

Pixologic is pleased to announce the upcoming release of ZBrush 4R3.
This update includes new features and expands the features introduced in previous versions.

AJA Ki Pro v3.0 firmware is now available
Feb 14, 2012 | No Comments | Read more →

New Ki Pro v3.0 firmware is now available for download from the AJA website. Ki Pro v3.0 provides a unified firmware release for both the Ki Pro and Ki Pro Mini.

V-Ray 2.0 for Maya Update Available
Feb 6, 2012 | No Comments | Read more →

The Chaos Group team is pleased to announce an update to V-Ray 2.0 for Maya, offering new hair and fur capabilities, V-Ray RT GPU enhancements, and tighter Maya integration. The update is free for V-Ray 2.0 for Maya users.

Autodesk Maya 2012 Service Pack 2
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Autodesk Maya 2012 Service Pack 2 includes several important fixes, refer to the readme for more information.

ZBrush 4R2b Download Available Now
Jan 24, 2012 | 1 Comment | Read more →

Pixologic has released an update to ZBrush 4R2 so you don’t have to wait until R5 to get some of these amazing new features. ZBrush 4R2b is pretty revolutionary and is well worth the free downloadable update.



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