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Author Archives: Peter Plantec
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Ending the VFX Crisis: What Has to Happen
UPDATE: 4/17. The past two articles have garnered an unexpectedly large number of important, articulate responses from industry people. There is as much — or more — useful information in these comments as in the original blog. I ask you to …
Why Rhythm & Hues? And How Do We Keep It from Happening Again?
UPDATE: 3/29/13. I'm told that I stirred up some rumors about which studio I was referring to when I mentioned that I knew of a VFX house that’s about to incur a loss on a project. I got the information from …
Getting Our Piece of the Pi…for Real
I've been fairly silent on the VFX situation amid all the hubbub lately and I think I'm going to catch a lot of heat for this post. But I have to say it like I see it. I'm not happy …
Climbing Barefoot Up the Razor Edge of Application Updates
I'm going to talk about how to stay on top of your key applications as they evolve. Our main software tools now have a significant number of updates and upgrades each year. This can be disconcerting, especially with interface changes …
Client-Side VFX, Part One: Jenny Fulle
Jenny Fulle is a force to be appreciated. She knows this business inside and out and has formulated her business philosophy with that broad perspective. She is founder and VFX producer at Creative-Cartel – VFX. With more than 30 years …
Scott Ross on Globalization and Other Thoughts
In the first part of this piece, Scott discussed his view of the Visual Effects Society and unions. Here he takes a smart look at the way our industry is expanding worldwide and what that means to each of us. …
Scott Ross, Uncensored: Part One
I”d like to introduce you to a man who needs no introduction: Scott Ross. Scott is a pioneer in this industry who has helped define the pathway of VFX development. His reputation is out there, from harsh to soft, and …
ScanlineVFX LA and Vancouver: Where the Sky Meets the Sea
As you read this, be aware that my purpose over the past couple of blogs has been to find a few VFX houses that are doing well who were willing to share a bit of information that might help others. …
Thriving in VFX: Up Close and Personal with Luma Pictures
The survival of our VFX industry is a very serious subject for me. Most of my friends are somehow associated with it, and they are, for the most part, talented, dedicated and hard-working folks. So I'm continuing my investigation into …