I have a strong feeling this is CGI, what do you all think?

https://redd.it/1o5j81y
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Best Approach

Footage

Masked

Im trying to remove this saber until he *ignites* it. I'd really rather not paint it out, frame by frame. I feel like the problem is the fact that its white and translucent. Does anybody know of any other way to remove this before I try a different filming technique?

I'm fairly new to Davinci Studio but I have a lot of experience with node based workflows. I thought about resorting to comfy ui but I'd really rather stick to Davinci if possible. Most of the tutorials out there for comfy is just people wanting to insert their AI generated video into other videos.

https://redd.it/1o5orhj
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My go-to online video enhancer now

I used to hop between 3–4 different sites to upscale and clean my videos, which was a bit of a hassle. But with Mediab io, I can do it all in one place, and it’s super quick! Honestly, it’s become one of my favorite browser tools to use.

https://redd.it/1o5rjai
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I replaced Silver Surfer with the original version in the new Fantastic Four movie.
https://youtu.be/F6FC3w00KlM

https://redd.it/1o5sr5g
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How would you approach frame extension on live footage ?
https://redd.it/1o5wyn1
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How to add clips to tracked ball.

https://redd.it/1o68zrx
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Never Work For Free (Even When SideFX Wants You To)
https://vimeo.com/1127194993

https://redd.it/1o6h53h
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We’re testing early access for animators, VFX artists, and researchers — if you’d like to play with the prototype, hit evolv-labs.com or DM me.

https://redd.it/1o6jfuz
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Scanning urban space - app recs?

Hello,

I'm starting to do my own research on this but I thought I might ask the question here too:

I have an iPhone pro with LIDAR, and I was wondering if there's any recent recs on apps for 3D scanning urban spaces? think a park, or courtyard? I'm an architecture/urban design student and am hoping to document urban spaces for my thesis!

Most of the apps I've come across so far seem to work best for small object assets or rooms? (could be wrong on that!)

Thanks in advance!

https://redd.it/1o6h2qb
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New to actually learning VFX, what are and are not ethical uses of AI in the VFX world?

I’ve seen a lot of new features powered by the advanced AI we have now, like using AI to easily mask anything. I’m one of those people that hate using AI for anything art related or even knowledge/work related, but I do know that (obviously) AI has been used for many things in programs like after effects and such for a long time now, long before the generative AI boom.

What kind of generative AI is deemed as “ok” to use (like what existed before the AI craze), as well as those new AI tools that do painstaking work with the click of a button? I’d like to be able to start learning VFX through hard work and effort like yall, but don’t want to not utilize something that everyone is already using because of me being stubborn.

For reference the things I want to learn right now are just how to use clean plates, how to make them if I don’t have one, how to use motion tracking to bring 3D animated characters from blender into live video and use whatever else you’re supposed to do to bring them in (depth maps and masking I think?), how to use green screens, and just basic VFX stuff.

https://redd.it/1o6lznh
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Bollywood in the UK

The UK government is celebrating the news that three major Bollywood films will be shot in the UK from next year, promising thousands of jobs and millions in investment. But is that really good news for the people who actually work in the British film and VFX industry? In reality, these Indian productions will bring their own crews and use the UK mainly for its locations, studio space, and generous tax breaks. Most of the post-production and VFX work is outsourced back to India anyway, where costs are far lower. That means UK camera crews, editors, and artists get short-term contracts at best, while the real creative and financial value is captured elsewhere.
So while the headlines sound impressive, it’s more accurate to say Britain is renting out its facilities rather than building sustainable employment for its creative workforce. Unless tax reliefs are tied to local hiring or domestic post-production, these “investments” mostly benefit studios and landlords, not the people actually making the films. Good PR? Definitely. Good news for British film workers? Not really.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bollywood-comes-to-britain-three-blockbusters-to-be-made-in-the-uk-from-next-year


https://redd.it/1o6sn7g
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Best web apps for Visual Effects preproduction and daily work

Hey everyone,

I’m curious to know what small web apps or online tools you find useful in your VFX workflow — especially during preproduction or for solving small daily tasks.

I’m not talking about the big studio platforms like ShotGrid or Ftrack, but rather the simple, focused tools that make your life easier.

For example:

[vfxplatform.com](http://vfxplatform.com) – to check the officially supported software versions for the VFX Reference Platform.
**frame.io** – great for quick video reviews and collaboration.

In software development there are tons of small web apps that make life easier — like JSON visualizers, regex testers, or API playgrounds. I wonder what the equivalent tools are (or could be) for the VFX world — little utilities that help visualize data, test workflows, or simplify common tasks.

Do you use any similar apps that you couldn’t live without?
Or maybe you’ve run into small problems in your daily work that you think could be solved with a simple web app?

Would love to hear your recommendations or ideas!

https://redd.it/1o6sbmn
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Open Source alternatives to ShotGrid?

Are there any open source alternatives for shotgrid that's out currently? Me and a producer were trying to see if we can move out of flow into something more economy due to the state of all things.

https://redd.it/1o6yshf
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Scanline VFX rebrands globally as Eyeline

After announcing the closure of their German and Montreal studios, I thought the circus was over. But now they've totally dissolved the Scanline name and identity. WTH?

Why remove the iconic 'Scanline' name and why use their smaller unknown VP / RnD arm as their main identity?

https://redd.it/1o78hri
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Question for All Remote Artists

When you are forced to use a thin client (mini PC) at home instead of just the teradici software. What do you use to switch all your peripherals between your work computer and your home computer?

I don't want to be having a million cables and switches.

What is the most efficient way?
Any switchless way?

https://redd.it/1o7er6n
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Best way to create subd edge loops here without messing with the outter and interior circle

https://preview.redd.it/0kr5acwk1bvf1.png?width=1834&format=png&auto=webp&s=7ccec008da0d00b0b11aaf410ed9c06f3bd2ffc3

https://preview.redd.it/08w5y1f72bvf1.png?width=902&format=png&auto=webp&s=5481f300449bcc0c695bbcdfe6f3541e3dad2d55

Should i fix it by creating a "romboid" on each corner? like this ?


https://redd.it/1o7gagu
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Need help understanding Ziva plugin installation steps — what do Steps 2 and 3 mean?

Hey, I’m following these installation steps for Ziva plugin in Maya and I’m stuck on Steps 2 and 3.

Instructions:

1. Copy the “Ziva” folder to Program Files.
2. Copy ZivaVFX.mod to Documents\maya\2023\modules.
3. Add MAYA_MODULE_PATH = C:\Program Files\Ziva\VFX\Ziva-VFX-Maya-Module to User Variables (Environment).

My questions:

For Step 2, my version (Maya 2019) didn’t have a “modules” folder, so I just made one and placed the file inside — is that the correct approach?
For Step 3, I’m not sure how to add the MAYA_MODULE_PATH variable — is this done through Windows Environment Variables, or somewhere inside Maya’s preferences?

Appreciate any clarification — I’m just trying to understand what these steps are actually doing.

https://redd.it/1o7iw8g
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Ireland Is Making Basic Income for Artists Program Permanent.
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/ireland-basic-income-artists-program-permanent-1234756981/

https://redd.it/1o7nndm
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Interview Tips For This Industry


Hi!

Would there be any important interview tips in this field? I’ve had several interviews but I found that often it doesn’t lead to an offer. I was wondering if there are aspects I can improve on.

Do you try to focus on an aspect: such as storytelling/ giving specific examples/ highlighting your specialties / asking specific questions- would there be any tips that you could share?

Or somethings that should be avoided!

Thank you.


https://redd.it/1o7xuvj
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🚀 Level Up Your 3D Pipeline with USD (Pixar’s Universal Scene Description)
https://www.dilenshah.com/post/introduction-to-usd-universal-scene-description

https://redd.it/1o7z5u7
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