the JAWS effect

#412

Nevermind at all SD , no problem …its getting that time :slight_smile:
Tried to get Clanger to post …it was a fun conversation, try as I might…he wants to crack the problem of calm ocean sim for our needs before a post of a WIP video .At the moment as much as I want to get into the sim game myself to help out with realflow , the pc I have that built Bruce , is not the machine to sim .
Frustration…I just have to be patient & hope the situation changes .
The waiting times for realflow sim were ok on Clangers machine, but its the constant tweaking & resimming thats going to take the time.
But going into 15 to 30 million particles or above … is going to be fun .
But if thats what we have to do ,then so be it.Hopefully the results will be worth it.

Keep your chin up & love that motion controlled shot & that little device !
When I was young I wanted to make a motion control camera out of meccano :slight_smile:

All the best to your team

DAZZ

#413

Shark Surfing :D[u]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ct-ZA0m8Qw[/u]

#414

Hi guys, first bit of progress with some draft test animation for theHoliday Roast, here’s a small segment.
It’s only 6 seconds this bit.http://vimeo.com/19760672

I will be animating these sequences, just making loads of tests transporting from Maya to RF and back to Maya. Then the fun begins!

Jan will be lighting once we've got everything sorted.

In the meantime, our rigger will be sorting out Bruce =]

 [](http://vimeo.com/19760672)
#415

This is going to look super real with proper render setup and comp.

Did you guys touch up the texture?..looks better than it did last time I saw it in the closeups. Either way, quality work on this!

#416

Too bad, seeing the wip updates is part of what makes this forum tick…we all benefit from it.

Come on Clanger…don’t be shy…post up. :deal:

Meccano???..hey, that gives me an idea! :smiley:

Best to yo and your team too!

#417

I’ve seen meat swinging… long and languid… errrm yes, that sounds like i’m boasting about…
oh never mind

Quick up of a start for the holiday roast sky; not sure we’re going to stay here, it might get a lot stormier before we’re through, although we do need enough light to see Bruce feeding!
but anyways, to get us talking about it…

#418

Wow RawSunlight! What a magnificent sunset. Can’t wait to see what comes next. Congrats!

#419

I was looking at this on my phone RS, a few people at work was wondering why I was grinning.

Great job!

#420

thanks Martin, glad you like it… only a rough, so it’ll get much better (and bigger) once we’re happy with the mood

#421

my half penny comment. :slight_smile:

If you guys are going for realism, seems the upper left brightness and color are a bit unreal considering the reflection on the water make the sun seems to be setting behind the clouds?

If you are shooting for looks and don’t mind stylized, then I get it- the dark/light on the sides does visual balance.

Of course, nature is’nt predictable, so maybe this is taken from a picture and that’s really how it was lit? curious to know…either way, it’s some nice work.

#422

well it takes reference from two grabs Darran sent me from jaws, but in trying to be somewhere between it’s actually ended up look nothing like either.
Lighting probably doesn’t ring quite true because it’s out of my head somewhat, and because i’m not worried about the sea, which will hopefully be Realflow.
That said, the light at the top was deliberate artistic license in that i wanted to rim light the edges of those clouds for more drama (will probably get some rays in there too) while having a setting sun that will transform into our (also fake) moonlit night scene not long after.

Artistic license and realism aren’t always the best of bed fellows, but i’m hoping i’ve found a nice dramatic mid-ground… and as i start to define those cloud masses, hopefully it’ll get more dramatic and more realistic

#423

Thanks for that info…adds a a nice BTS for what you guys are putting into it. :buttrock:

A still image is always easier to notice things since you can stare at it repeatedly…in a film sequence it would probably be a breif piece of visual candy that no one would wonder about.

#424

Hello all ,

Martin wanted to up , but asked me as he uploaded late to Vimeo & had to shoot off to work this morning .

Its nice to see the barrel :thumbsup: & it is the longest clip , but works as it should with the "Spanish Ladies " song attached to it (or sung along with it ).

It is WIP like the others so will be tweeked !

http://vimeo.com/20811666

Martin Will let Jan know about the Maya files to be upped into his folder on the ftp ,so Jan can start to block out the lighting .

DAZZ

#425

I’m looking forward to getting my hands really dirty. I just can’t wait… Once the proper pipeline starts to roll on, things shall be running a bit more smoothly.

I just thought I’d post this… I highly recommend everyone to click this. =)
The shot of the White breaching the surface at full steam and bursting out beyond the waves. Just look at those pink gummy Jaws. Simply amazing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPDu0TvUtAU&feature=player_embedded

#426

Nice to see some vids! :bounce:
Looking good guys.

#427

Thanks SD .

We have slowed down a bit,but hopefully some news on its way at some point in the near future .

All the best

Dazz

#428

Wish you the best in your hurdles on the project- look forward to hearing how you all make out. Appreciate you and your team more and more. :thumbsup:

#429

The JAWS effect is being closed down for the time being & put on permanent hold.

Since Christmas the project has been a strain on me . I have a medical condition recently come to light that needs to be addressed asap , and could be a while to get it sorted.

I wish to especially thank Team members . Jan , Herman, Prem ,Ray and Martin & other artists who have come and gone, and given us their best wishes.

I have informed the teams sponsors Next Limit & Scan computers ,and others that were on the horizon of my decision & they have kindly left the door open if I am fit and well to continue .

I wish to thank Soft Distortion for his support and best of luck to other team leaders on their projects .

I hope this is not Fair well & Adieu . but need to be with my family at this time .

Take care

Darran

(This is a UPDATE . 07th May 2011

I had a ultra sound scan on my throat & has revealed 7 tumers /cysts growing around it.It might be thyroid based , I just dont know yet .

I have to have a MRI to see where abouts these are and how fast they are growing .This itself takes time.

Its all about calming down & getting it all sorted & possible operations to remove some or all of them.
I do hope intend to return to the project at some stage,fit and well .)

Thanks for the pms & best wishes from all .

#430

sod the project,

get better mate, your team will be here for you when you come back, you have my full support and best wishes,

Now chin up, and all that fine British resolve you have and fight through,

looking forward to seeing you back on the forums when you are better, :thumbsup:

Rich

RockhopperVFX

#431

Take care of yourself, Darran. Health and family come first. We will all be here whenever you’re ready to come back.

Bob