Motion Analysis Studios e Nexus Digital Studios per gli fx di Buffy
martedì 20 maggio 2003
di NIomo
Avvalendosi della nota tecnologia del motion capture e delle scansioni 3d gli Studios di Los Angeles stanno terminando la realizzazione dell'ultima serie di Buffy The Vampire.
"Joss Whedon and his team thought BIG for this final historic episode of Buffy, so we assembled some of the best in the industry to achieve this vision," said Loni Peristere, visual effects supervisor at Zoic Studios for Buffy The Vampire Slayer. "The team at Motion Analysis Studios and Nexus delivered mocap data quickly and accurately. Their 'can do' attitude was critical in Zoic's being able to design and create sequences which -- in our view -- are among the most complex ever developed for a one-hour television show."
For the final episode’s major battle scene pitting Buffy up against an evil army she had seen in a premonition earlier this season, more than 100 plus moves were needed for the fight sequences involving thousands of bad guys.
“By attaching various L.O.D (level of detail) model files mapped with blended digital photos onto mocap data of various bad guy moves, Zoic was able to create thousands of bad guys without having to individually animate each one,” said Peristere. In addition, while having simultaneous control of the resolution of the model, we increased the rendering efficiency.”
The series finale will also feature an updated version of the classic Buffy CG "dusting" effect in which "dust" effects are placed after shooting. In previous seasons, production had to rely on human actors to play the "dusted" vamps. The two studios also completed body and head scans of James Marsters for a scene involving a close up CG transformation of Spike.
“It was great to scan such an iconic character as Spike for the Buffy grand finale and to see the technology used to create illusions and dreams, said Domi Piturro, (insert title here) Nexus Digital Studios. “The technology now has come such a long way that we can bend and shape our images of reality with such identifiable images”
“For the Buffy shoot, it was critical that Zoic receive accurate skeletal data as quickly as possible, in order for them to focus on the photorealistic shots needed to create the superior level of effects for the finale,” said Jeff Swenty, head of production for Motion Analysis Studios. “This kind of project is incredibly fun for us to work on because we get to help bring one of the most popular Television series of our time to its climactic ending.”
About Motion Analysis Studios
Motion Analysis Studios is a state of the art Motion Capture Facility dedicated to providing the 3D Animation Industry with the highest quality motion-capture services available. MAS, a pioneer in character animation services, provide animators and directors from feature films, music videos, television, games and commercials with the best technology and superior Motion Capture service. Founded in 1999 Motion Analysis Studios is located in the heart of the studio section of Culver City, CA. For more information, contact Scott Bailey Gagain, Director of Project Development, 310-204-7087,
, or log onto www.motionanalysisstudios.com.
About Nexus Digital Studios
Nexus Digital Studios is a fully equipped state of the art scanning and digitizing facility and is one of the largest companies of its type in the world. It is equipped with a full suite of Cyberware Laser scanners for complete human head and body scanning and high-resolution model scanners for entertainment, industrial design and engineering. The team has over 15 years of hands on experience in Computer Graphics Imaging, 3D Laser Scanning and Digitizing. The studio team is made up of talented, highly trained and accomplished artists and technicians. They work on projects ranging from initial concept to complete final project.
About Zoic Studios
Launched by Executive Producer Steve Schofield, and Creative Directors Chris Jones and Loni Peristere, Zoic Studios is a leader in visual effects and CG animation in the commercials, music videos, feature film and episodic television arenas. TV's "Angel," "Twilight Zone" and "Firefly," numerous commercials, as well as music videos for Linkin Park, DMX and Mudvayne showcase the talent of the Zoic team. Built on a foundation that allows maximum flexibility and creative product for its clients, Zoic is the Digital Evolution.
Source: Motion Analysis Studios
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