VISUAL EFFECTS FOR DIRECTORS
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"I wish to feedback you guys on the this training series. I'm no beginner, but rather worked in this industry for more a decade. However, my motto is: "There is always something more to learn". Following that, once I learned about your product, I placed an order for it. This was a no brainier to me.
"I'm a big fan of your course materials." | "This course presents the fundamentals of visual effects in a very clear and easy to digest format. It works very hard at making it accessible to all, and yet very strong in its depth. A must-watch for everyone in film who wants to know more about this area." "There are lots of books that cover aspects of VFX, others that dwell on technical labyrinth of textual knowledge.
None however give you the clear and concise information needed as a Director. This series takes out the mystery and exposes the magic behind the curtain in a simple, yet powerful way that doesn't make you dizzy.
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"Visual Effects for Directors is a must have and must see for anybody who works with CGI in films. It is a precise, comprehensive and hands-on explanation of the basics of modern visual effects and greenscreen shooting.
" "Both the Master Course in Blocking & Staging and the new Visual Effects For
Directors are a boon for media education. For courses ranging from
introductions to aesthetics and cinematic form to more advanced graduate
courses in both theory and production, these DVD collections are invaluable for
instructors who wish to expose students to the secrets of filmmaking.
"The two Green Screen Intensive DVDs are worth more than my 4 years in film school learning VFX. Also, I have read every issue of Cinefex and thought I knew how to make a great green screen shot; I was wrong.
The comparisons of film vs video color space, paint selections for cycs, how to test your colors in photoshop, etc. the list goes on. I really learned how much I didn't really know or understand. This series is what every filmmaker, not just Director or VFX Supervisor, needs." "In the process of building what we like to believe is Europe's, if not the world's most renowned VFX / Virtual Backlot studio based around a pre-lit constant greens screen, cyclops motion control and pre-defined workflow, Visual Effects For Directors saved us almost as much time as we have been waiting for it. And that is not bad, counting the fact that we first heard about it 20 months ago." "We find both of these series invaluable. Though we do quite a fair amount of matchmove and other effects covered in the VFX for Directors series, we now have our Directors and DPs watch the pertinent chapters prior to the shoot. Information coming from your DVD is somehow more persuasive (and clearer) than from a TD/Animator in a meeting. It is particularly helpful when we can't be at the shoot - now everyone is on the same page.
"Visual Effects For Directors, as expected, answers the questions that even accredited courses I'm sure would take months to drag out in explanation. Discovering Hollywood Camera Work's first box of educational DVDs for directors was a great moment for me having only recently completed an entire degree and yet still never seemed to be taught these fundamentals. Visual Effects For Directors, I'm sure, should have a comparable effect on those moving into visual effects. So Hollywood Camera Work, what's your next project?" "Hey Per Holmes just wanted to say thanks for your great DVD set VFX For Directors! Just the other day we were setting up for a handheld shot and we knew that we might need to
replace the sky and the ocean (which would require good clean tracking data).
"The Hollywood Camera Work DVD series is absolutely an amazing DVD set. I have been in the business for almost 20 years, and I can finally say that there is a DVD training set that is worth every penny. No one goes into the type of detail like they have.
"Wow -- this series is just awesome -- keep up the great work! I will definitely be recommending it to all of the students in my screenwriting course!" "Visual Effects for Directors is an incredible resource to further one's knowledge of the ever-changing landscape of film. I'm premiering my film HIGH school at the Sundance film festival and prepping another project -- both starring the same Academy Award winning actor. The first project contained 110 VFX shots and I felt very comfortable achieving them with Nice Day, Inc. out of Japan, but the next project is very complicated... green screen, performance capture, full 3D animation, rotoscoping, set extensions, etc.
"Brilliant advice! More important than software: Applicable to any set if tools you may have at your disposal. Excellent grounding in understanding visual effects and when to use it. Highly recommended!" "Visual Effects For Directors is as valuable a tool for the educator as The Master Course In High-End Blocking & Staging is. The combination is perfectly complete as a step by step instructional series and an intensive examination of the processes of film making and visual effects. Thus far your series has been the most valuable resource we've found for our classroom environment. Thank you for producing such a
comprehensive, yet easy to understand, set of instructional videos.
" "It's about time someone creates a tutorial for directors on Visual Effects! As a Director / Cinematographer for over 10 years it has been trial and error to create interesting visual effects shots. I now have my secret weapon and my clients love me for it!
"You don't Know the ins & outs VFX until you get this training.
" "I think Visual Effects For Directors is a must for anyone who wants to use effects in their films. There is so much useful information in these DVDs, I have watched them through 3 times so far, and each time I find more information to digest. Thanks for showing us how we can compete with the big boys while on a shoe string." "It is so nice to finally see how it's done, and to have a guide." "I teach directing at a film school and I believe the Visual Effects for Directors DVDs fill a gaping void in the materials available for directors. They distill the complex into the understandable and allow directors to comprehend ideas about effects they might never have the time to learn otherwise. I’m truly thankful to have found this product. This is a must own for directors at all levels of experience." "I needed the section on green screen shots. Visual Effects for Directors is a good investment. Very well done.
" "This is truly a personal "VFX Supervisor" school. I got the "Blocking and Staging" DVDs, so I already knew I could expect great quality with this new box set." "I am approaching the Visual Effects CDs from the vantage point of connecting the link between creating the 3D elements graphically, and joining them with filmed subjects. Nothing seems to be left out of this series, and it is a huge help to be able to see how the pieces are supposed to go together. The lecturing pace is brisk, and a lot of information is economically conveyed. This series goes well beyond my expectations." "Visual Effects for Directors is terrific! I actually moved to Orlando and went to school for computer animation, just so that someday I can be more hands-on with visual effects in my own films. "It is by far the best investment I made towards my film career. Far more convenient than those expensive film school classes and far more educational." "I bought the original Hollywood Camera Work Master DVD course a couple of years ago. I learned a lot from it, and still use it frequently for reference.
"When I got my DVDs, I went right to slot one into my DVD player with full
expectation. What I saw blew me away. The first thought I had was, I cannot
believe you guys have such great product for the price you sold it to me
at the lower price because of the pre-order. Honestly, I felt guilty.
"I absolutely love these DVDs! I have been searching for a course that teaches visual FX in terms that I as Director should know, without getting into all the software-specific techno jargon. This program does exactly that, and I can't wait to put all this amazing info into practice. Amazing work, Per. Keep it up!
" "I've lost a lot of sleep lately thanks to Per Holmes and his team,
staying up late to watch Visual Effects for Directors. But next time
I'm shooting for visual effects I'll sleep peacefully knowing I have a
greater understanding of the principles. These DVDs are the next best
thing to learning on a set and much more fascinating than a textbook." "I love this thing! The Visual Effects For Directors DVD collection is the bees knees, bees ankle bracelets, earrings and all. There is soooo much covered in here that I haven't reached the end yet. I keep watching over and over again the same DVDs, because of the amount of info given. Understanding more each time.
I can't express how much there is to know and learn from this. From the techniques of lighting for a green screen to placing 3D objects and a brief explanation of reflection and shows that one MUST take into consideration, is priceless. The Crowd replication thing is so explanatory that after viewing this, if you make any mistake, you need to pick another career... cause you're an idiot. " I am only on Volume III. So far, the information has progressed from clear and useful explanations to more complex issues. One of the things I like best is the fact that when something is bad, you say it, and then explain it. I find this useful because illuminates the issues better than a gloss. So far, I would have to say the value and information are outstanding." "While I am not "in" the industry, I'd like to think I have a fair bit of knowledge of visual effects. Watching these DVD's I discovered that my knowledge only scratched the surface.
"I haven't finished watching the whole series of DVDs on Visual Effects For
Directors but so far I am very impressed. As a VFX guy these DVDs bridge the
gap for me when bringing 3D into live action footage.
"Visual Effects For Directors has a unique educational value for anyone wishing to know more about the visual effects processes. This title provides a great overview and a lot of useful tips and tricks for both the beginning and the more experienced visual effects techie. Recommended." "Visual Effects For Directors is a great set of tutorials with high density of information and is very well organized and structured! "On the first show I directed after viewing Per Holmes' Masters Course In High End Blocking & Staging and Visual Effects For Directors, the Executive Producer said that he "got more for five hundred bucks than his last crew did with a million dollars". This actually just happened on a shoot I did in Burbank last weekend.
" "Not only can Visual Effects for Directors keep you from making some disastrous mistakes on set, it is a lot of fun to watch! I viewed all seven DVDs in just a couple of days. I will definitely be referring back to them for years to come. I highly recommend this course!
" "The Master Course was such a complete and robust training set that I knew Visual Effects For Directors would be just as good. To my surprise, it was even better. Just the first two DVDs alone answered a number of questions that I've had in my mind for quite some time. It has saved me countless hours of trial and error. I highly recommend it!" "I'm one of those filmmaers who didn't go the film-school route. My training has been books, website forums, asking around, trial and error.
"Thank you for all the detailed and precise information, which has helped us to eliminate cost-intensive troubles in post." "Many of the instructional videos and tutorials on filmmaking out there start at a place for the experienced. The terms and descriptions sometimes used are unfamiliar and no one really takes the time to explain them. If you follow them step by step they can get you where you're are going, but in the end you're still not quite sure how you got there.
"Finally, a set of instructional videos that are fast paced, detailed and explain why stuff does and does not work. Well worth it." "Teaching Visual Effects can be an imposible task if you don't have the right tools. You need clear explanations and good examples. After watching the complete DVD series I can say that I have the perfect tool. The knowledge inside Visual Effects for Directors is simply amazing. One of the best well inverted money!" "You know, I wasn't expecting too much when I bought the Hollywood Camera Work DVDs (was a friend's advice). I've been working with VFX for 13 years now, and I thought I knew pretty much all the tricks for VFX shooting and compositing. But from the very first DVD, I realize how wrong I was. The language is clear and easy to understand, and I learned a lot of new techniques to improve my shooting and work flow.
" "I loved the program! I've been a professional filmmaker and corporate video producer for 19 years now and continually kept running into the same problems with green screen work and found it a hit and miss process every time; And lacked the confidence to even attempt match moving project. Now I know what I can and can't get away with during a shoot. You've saved me future headaches in post." "Visual Effects For Directors is a must-have tool. I've just started my first production involving green screen and 3D compositing. With the aid of this course, I feel more confident that the setups for each shot will work smoothly for post production. Thanks, Per!
" "Yes, the Visual Effects For Directors course was really interesting for me. I found there tons of interesting topics and production tips very clearly explained, that often take years to learn in production. It is fantastic. It is everything a newbie director or TD needs to know. The amount of knowledge included here makes worth the prize absolutely.
I recommend it to anyone that wants to start a carrier on VFX.
"This DVD Course should be required viewing to anyone wanting to bring the Visual FX to the next level.
Even if you think you know it all already you will be shocked at the amount of info and insight you'll gain form viewing it.
"I bought both sets of videos, the Camera Work and Visual Effects and have learned more in those DVDs than I have in a couple of years. Filled with practical information and real world examples, I quickly learned techniques that I can used that I probably would have never used if left to my own learning or trial and error. These days, as I am starting to grow my own production company, time is money and both sets of videos will help me to save on both! Thanks so much for producing these valuable production training tools!
" "Thank you so much for your great contribution in this fast moving field of entertainment. Your DVDs are second to none. Every person working in film should view these DVDs at least once. It is a roadmap to filmmaking in this millennium." "A groundbreaking tool in today's complex and demanding world of visual effects in film. Per has encapsulated years of learning In his DVD course. I will use it as long as there are effects in my films.
" "As a small to medium visual effects team, we have always struggled with trying to get our visual effects to the next level. I have found that through this very educational and practical teaching series, I feel like there is so much more we could achieve using tools we already have, but also helping us refine the skills we already have.
" "Hollywood Camera Work's Visual Effects for Directors is the best training that I have found thus far that considers the novice and branches into the realm of the advanced. The tutorials give you instruction on the right way and the wrong way to tackle the problems that will occur, but most importantly the WHY. This is a must have tutorial set that should find a home on the shelves of all film makers.
" "Visual Effects for Directors is a must have for anyone interested in achieving professional level results in their projects. Despite being a professional animator and CG artist for the Web, I was still able to walk away with an enormous amount of new information and techniques. The comprehensive series covers everything you need to know in order to capture and produce amazing shots and effects.
" "I came across your Visual Effects training via a review on motionographer.com The straightforward, practical knowledge in it has really been helpful in bringing my work to the next step in quality and professionalism. Thank you for all of it." "Visual Effects For Directors is a great resource for experienced and newcomers alike, due to its intuitive learning methodology that is very inclusive. As a Director/VFX Supervisor, I learned a lot, and have reccommed Visual Effects For Directors to many other Directors, VFX Artists and DPs." "These videos should be required viewing for any advertising agency creatives involved in productions that utilize 3D animation or visual effects. I routinely see agencies wasting tens of thousands of dollars because they don't understand the basics of 3D and VFX production. These videos clearly explain the process and point out key areas you need to be aware of in order to ensure you're not causing major delays in production.
" "It is a pleasure to write recommending Visual Effects For Directors. It is an awesome work. I am learning a lot! I have watched the 7 DVDs at least twice, but I will need to see them again and again to learn more. Thank you very much for this wonderful course!" "Thanks for taking the time to thoroughly research the topics presented in Visual Effects For Directors! As with the The Master Course In High-End Blocking And Staging, this new series really shows a lot of concepts and tips that are helpful in making any production really productive.
"This is a great DVD training series. I have adult students and 11th and 12th graders in a self paced competency based training program. Since students are at different places in the training and the production pipeline, the Visual Effects For Directors course can be used as an overview of my whole course for the new students. The students that are at the place that they are using the different software, they can focus on the parts of the video that they are now applying. There is so much in the videos that the new students will just get the big picture and understand what the other more experience students are doing.
"I have your Hollywood Camera Work and Visual Effects for Directors. Both are excellent teaching tools and have benefited me and also my students, when I am teaching green screen at CDIA in Georgetown." "Knowing how to plan and execute visual effects as a director is a mission-critical skill that will not only help you achieve the best results possible but could also save you thousands (possibly more) fixing mistakes that could easily have been avoided. This is an invaluable resource for any director looking to stay on top of technological developments in the craft.
" "Visual Effects for Directors is a great way to understand the process and get invaluable hands-on experience. An excellent tool to learn the craft of visual effects.
" "The DVDs were just great! I've learned alot, never thought that so much information could be squeezed in so little time.
Amazing work! Two thumbs up!!
" "Once again, Per Holmes and his team have raised the bar for
professional video direction tutorials with their new series, "Visual
Effects For Directors," a comprehensive guide to shooting and staging for
top quality visual effects. Holmes' group reveals for directors all the
mysteries that never seem to get answered in the books we read, and that you
just can't do without once you get into post production. With this series
you will learn everything you need to stage and shoot your effects scenes
from the ground up--from creating your own green screens to planning out
shots for tracking, match moves, complex composites, and more. You will get
a holistic perspective on 3D, simulation, lighting effects, post production
technique, and all the details that so often remain hazy for us in the
absence of the intense, on-the-job mentoring that those lucky few get when
assigned to big projects. In fact, that's it in a nutshell: owning and
watching "Visual Effects for Directors" is like having a professional
mentor." "Directing requires a lot of knowledge about a lot of things. In today's film business it is difficult to get the big picture without drowning in the technical demands -- you need enough knowledge of the effects pipeline and technical aspects of a shoot to make artistic decisions on time and on budget. Every director wants more time and more money--but nobody gets it. Per's DVD set shows you just where to put your time and money through practical and thorough explanations of the craft from start to finish. So instead of second guessing effects on set. You are directing effects on set.
" "In this ever dynamic, fast paced, changing world it is imperative to be able to grasp fundamental concepts that constitute the 80/20 rule. This set of DVDs cuts through the thousands of pages and hours one would spend on the 20% and gives a blueprint for that 80% of almost any film. Succinct, precise, and laser accurate. If you're serious about a career in film these DVDs should be the anchor for all reference material. Simply brilliant!
"WOW! I only wish I had the opportunity to work alongside Per Holmes during the making of the series. Simply Amazing!
" "I recently watched a few of the Hollywood Camera Work VFX for Directors DVDs with some film friends, and we were all thoroughly impressed. The comprehensiveness of the information is balanced skillfully with explanations that make complex ideas very accessible. I think we're all walking around now looking at the real world and thinking "could I track that"! Who needs film school when there's Hollywood Camera Work ;) You've outdone yourself (even relative to your original series). Keep up the great work. What's next!?
" "Still having a great time watching and learning, as I did (and do) with
High End Blocking and Staging.
I guess for us (and there's only two of us here), I'd say this about your
latest:
"Hollywood Camera Work has done it again. A collection of stellar DVDs. A cornucopia of knowledge for the novice and a good reference for the seasoned professional. Visual effects for directors will be of use for years to come." "I want to say that Visual Effects For Directors should alsmost be mandatory for someone wanting to direct or make movies. Visual Effects For Directors is a hands-on type of course for the theories but so much for the softwares. This course will give you the knowledge to know how to get the effects that you want in your movie. This course should withstand the test of time.
" "The new Visual Effects for Directors series by Hollywood Camerawork
expands their previous training series on camera movements. Although aimed
at directors who wish to do effects projects, I found it useful as an
editor. It points out clear potential problems in shots, outlines the
current standard in applications for planar tracking, and also has an
extensive review of the technical issues in green screen shoots. For a non
effects editor, this is a useful introduction to the field.
"The only thing I can say is: Watched it, loved it!
| "Visual Effects for Directors is far more than the title implies. Even an experienced VFX artist can still learn something from this excellent series, but most of all it's about communication. In the era of digital post production, it's indispensable that the specialists talk to each other and understand what is possible in post - and what's near impossible. That's what you will learn from these DVDs. Their price may seem high at first view, but they are packed with pure information and one single mistake you avoid during shooting will save you much more than that. I can highly recommend the series not only to directors, but to VFX supervisors and to educators as well." "In a word: Fabulous! Visual Effects for Directors! is 11 hours of the absolute best training on the subject I've seen anywhere. This seven DVD master course is a must have for anyone interested in the practical, real-world application of VFX technology. Per Holmes has created a indispensable tool for cinematographers, directors, producers, and VFX supervisors at any level. Worth every penny!" "As an educational institution, finding excellent reference materials for
students that tie the whole Visual Effects process together is very
difficult. Generally speaking, VFX companies are understandably reluctant to
share techniques and workflows that could compromise their competitive edge.
"I directed a music video on greenscreen before I ordered the DVDs. I wish I would have ordered them first. It would have saved me many hours and dollars in post
Production. Moreover, I'm excited to try all that I've learned so far. The course has made me more confident with visual effects. I will be a better director for it.
" "I have been a fan of Hollywood Camerawork's products since I got the "Master Course in Blocking and Staging" years ago, and have been impatiently waiting for the Visual Effects for Directors course to come out.
"Visual Effects For Directors is a great tool for teaching students.
Though the main technol,ogies discovered in this program has been developed inside
the film industry, they quickly are spreading across whole Digital Media and it is
always good to be one step ahead.
" "Simple, clear and informative. Required viewing for all of my Creative Directors." "Visual Effects for Directors opened a whole new range of possibilities to me. It's fantastic, both as learning material and reference work. Most importantly it fires the imagination in ways that perfectly translate to film. Thank you for your great work!
" "Visual Effects for Directors is a great tool for creative minds on a
tight schedule. It gives you a wide perspective on what is needed to
get the job done with great quality." "Just the tips on green-screen paint alone was worth the price of admission! A real money-saver!
" "The studio I work for acquired a RED One digital camera, and they decided to use it for both documentaries and trailers for the PC games they develop. This resulted in a need for good and cheap greenscreen keying and camera tracking - ARMA II game is a military simulator that aims to look very realistic, for promo videos it'd mean to blend CGI weapons into real shots (obviously, it is impossible to hire a US tank squad for one trailer video).
"As a trained designer and director in the motion design and animation field, I would really like to send you guys a two thumbs up from everyone at my company working with your material shown on the "Visual Effects For Directors" DVDs. It is without a doubt one of the most comprehensive and yet easy to understand workshops I have ever seen, and my employees loved to go through it. There is material in there for newbies as well as longterm pros.
"Visual Effects For Directors is one of best courses you might get. No fancy university or college education can match the superb, concentrated and extra valuable information contained in this 7 DVD collection. The world of low budget productions should thank Per Holmes for his dedicated hours.
" "Wow! You guys are unbelievable! First you totally ruin my vacation by sending me "The Visual Effects For Directors" and "The Master Course In High-End Blocking & Staging". I spend every possible moment watching those DVD's, and I fell asleep with my laptop running. My wife, for some reason, couldn't see the importance of loosing ones sleep over this. But I have to tell you, it's the best I have seen, EVER! I learned so much in the first FX DVD, that I couldn't let go of it! THANK YOU!!
And now you give away training plates too! THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU!!!!" "I'd like to say, as a new Director and Producer, that Per Holmes' Visual Effects for Directors has been a very effective tool in my pre-production and production efforts. His tutorials are clear, concise, and informative from A-Z. The value of this training program far outweighs the cost!" "This is a great package and I hope that it will be in every director and assistant’s hand as soon as possible.
"The word "thank you" is not enough for what you have made for me. Your DVDs were amazing. Thank you very much sir." "Per Holmes has created the new standard in visual effects training with his new DVD program Visual Effects For Directors. A must have for all Directors and Cinematographers who seek excellence in their work and the ability to compete successfully in Hollywood." "There is only so much you can learn at an institution about 3D and visual effects. That is why Visual Effects For Directors has become the best compliment for my studies. A must-have DVD set for film and visual effects students and proffesionals alike" "Es insuperable la calidad del contenido educativo del programa "Visual Effects for Directors", una guÃa práctica indispensable para un equipo integrado de producción, no se escatimaron esfuerzos en la realización minuciosa y detallada de ésta joya que trasciende fronteras. " "As a Director and VFX Artist, the VFX for Directors is well worth every penny." "I've been working with visual effects for 4 years and I wished to have a video tutorial like VFX for Directors at the beginning of my journey. All the instructional videos are very well explained, using inclusive the correct terminology for 3D software & filming. Definitively a a great tool for newcomers & experienced filmmakers.
" "I am grateful and really pleased with my purchase of the Visual Effects For Directors DVD series. It is educational and it has reinforced concepts that needed reminder. The down to earth nature of the writing/narration is also appreciated as it relates personal insight into the kind of mistakes that can happen which are costly and sometimes unrecoverable. "Thanks and congratulations to you Per. I jumped on the email offer for VFX as soon as I got it and I am so happy I did. This is fantastic material! I will dive into things I sorta knew how to do but did not do because I was not sure I could pull it off. Of course, I learned a lot of new things too!
"Visual Effects for Directors far exceeds my expectations! There are so many techniques inside the collection I never knew existed that can help ANY director improve their filmmaking beyond their expectations. Professionally done, well explained, and beautifully presented. Per, you’ve outdone even yourself in this training program!
" "Visual Effects for Directors is a must for any serious director. It opens your mind creativity and makes you look at visual effects in a whole new perspective. Those Special-FX scenes running inside your mind, once considered a luxury, now come to life and under an Indie budget thanks to this great course!" "I'm a jack of all trades: I do photography, 3D work, compositing etc. and even Direct occasionally. Even though I'm a VFX veteran who has been involved with visual effects work for well over a decade, there still was a wealth of new tidbits and concepts in the DVDs, explained in a very straight forward and understandable manner. I can see myself benefiting from the information in all lines of my work. In my opinion, Visual Effects For Directors should be required reading for every Director and Cinematographer.
" "Beginners will experience the feeling like to find out the way a magic trick is done. Amazing, every thing is so clear, that you will have the need to start experience yourself.
" "I am a senior in high school and I am a VFX artist which means I shoot, edit, matchmove, model, composite, etc. This training set has took me from nothing, to having a complete understanding and knowledge of all the most up to date and time proven techniques out there. Gone are the days of shooting and experimenting and praying to sweet baby Jesus that i will bring home a working shot!
"I am shooting my feature length film art=(love)2 on 29th of June. The DVD
about visual effects approached right in time, which help me and saved lot
of money, especially regarding green screen, because my film is full of visual effects. Maybe you will see my film in December." "Draws the relationship the a director and the VFX team closer!" "Congratulations on another fantastic tutorial. It's both comprehensive and easy to follow, with clear explanations and engaging visuals that make this a must for anyone with an interest in filmmaking and visual effects. A practical guide to achieving the impossible. Top job guys, this is inspirational stuff! " "Thank you so much. I love it. It is my second set of DVD from you. First one was The Master Course In High-End Blocking And Staging. Visual Effects For Directors is easy to understand, even without having an education in this field. Great presentation of each topic and clear instructions. I just wish you had those courses in different languages. Thank you!" "Visual Effects for Directors is everything I had hoped for and more!
I am very impressed with the lesson content and how it is put together
in an informative and easy to understand package. WORTH EVERY PENNY!" "Visual Effects For Directors has helped me communicate better with Visual Effects Supervisors.
" "I puchased Visual Effects For Directors and love it. My last film "Early Release" did really well on the festival circuit but after watching Holly Camera Works Visual Effects, I could have made it so much better. The DVD is really a great reference guide. It is something you watch over and over to refine your skills. " "Marvelous job done! Amazing. I've learned so much from your VFX for Directors series. It's the most effective way to teach these things. Extremely informative and exciting. You could call it a visual and informative page turner. Thanks for this work." "I finally found visual effect that does not have a lot of nonsenses and gets to the point I have watched it twice and plan to watch it section by section and I love it. I can tell they have spend a lot of time to show you how to do it without big budget and the service is excellent Mr Holmes himself took his time to answer all the questions I had about visual effect. I highly recommend buying it and having it in your library.
" "After purchasing Hollywood Camera Work's "Master Course in High-End Blocking and Staging" a few years back, I had very high hopes for the "Visual Effects for Directors" set, and I certainly wasn't disappointed. These sets are not tutorials, they are concept training. Nothing is worse than a paint-by-number tutorial that is not relevant to your own day-to-day work. These sets are nothing but relevant. They are among the very best instructional videos I have seen (and I have seen a lot)." "What sets this training series apart from other DVDs is the huge
amount of real world advice provided. These aren't just how-to videos.
They take you through real issues and workflows, providing advice and
guidance that would not normally be available to those looking to
develop their understanding of VFX shots." "You have really created a wonderful package -- a wonder package -- ideal for us old-timers who grew up with film, magnetic tape, Steenbecks and Moviolas -- to take away the mystique, so we can dare to learn, and apply more modern tools, to add up-to-date visual effects to our old craft of film making, and contribute to push us onwards in our pursuit of excellence and dreams." "Your products stand out ! I get a lot of inspiration from Visual Effects for Directors and look upon it as a resource bank of knowledge. As fairly new in the film industry, it feels good to get insight into high end production methods. I can recommend, highly, chapters of using green screen techniques. Our results will improve instantly.
"I was only half way thru viewing the series when an effects issue came up on a Sears commercial shot on Red. Client decided they needed to add content to a computer monitor in post rather then on the set, not difficult at all. Did not have to think twice about the correct way to shoot this. Its just like the segment with the cell phone -- get the series you'll see what I mean." "Fantastic course! And an excellent springboard. Thanks for the knowledge." "You must have it training. Very clear with different exemples to show you how to do it. Those exemples covers all my questions about how to do it. Thanks Hollywood Camera Work, I am waiting for your next training with great expectation!!!" "The most comprehensive VFX course available anywhere. Easily worth 5 times the purchase price." "You need more than a testimonial, mate, you need a bloody award!" "Visual Effects for Directors has proven to be an invaluable tool when
trying to push the envelope. It has also been a great aid in
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has helped to put all of us on the same page. Needless to say, an
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" "As a long time Producer / Director, I've looked for training and support
for directing with visual effects in mind. While I've known the basics for
greenscreen filming, I wanted to stretch my abilities and creativity.
Visual Effects for Directors was that tool.
"As I am an amateur enthusiast Visual Effects for Directors is a gold mine of information that helps me take my work to a new level. The presentation is both engaging and informative. I highly recommend this DVD series. In addition to the DVD set, having access to high quality green screen and tracking plates from the website was the icing on the cake. Thanks Hollywood Camera Work!" "As a filmmaker and visual effect artist, I was very impressed with Visual Effects for Directors. Even though I knew a lot of the topics covered, there was insights, tricks and ideas I had never heard before or things I never thought about. That alone was worth the price of admission. As for the stuff I did not know, there was a wealth of knowledge in the DVDs that will serve me well for my future works. Highly recommended and two enthusiastic thumbs up!
" "I found the Visual Effects for Directors very very very informative." "The Visual Effects course is brilliant, it's a masterpiece!!!
" "Visual Effects for Directors was a fantastic overview of all the different disciplines of VFX, explained quite clearly with great examples. As a VFX artist, it managed to fill a lot of the holes in my knowledge, and really gave me a great foundation upon which to continue to build my skills." "I bought the "Visual Effects for Directors" to update my
knowledge which I built up since the eighties. It's a fantastic overview of all relevant effects and how they can be done properly and without loosing time by going wrong ways or experimenting for days.
"It helped make my small production company better. I learned so much from this DVD set, and I could now offer to my clients the vision that they wanted for the fraction of the price. The knowledge you will get from this DVD set is worth thousands of dollars. It's like working on a real hollywood production set with a personal teacher telling you the common mistake on a green screen set. How to avoid these problems and make post production easier and cost effective. " "The best training series of its kind. I would recommend this to anyone working with visual effects." "Visual Effects For Directors connected all the dots for me and filled in the many gaps that existed between what I knew and what I really needed to know. Completely worth every penny! Thank you." "I received the VFX For Directors a couple of months ago, and can't get off my sofa during the visualisation. Watching the DVDs with this posed voice and numerous examples is a real pleasure.
"This impeccably presented 7-set DVD collection has been invaluable in providing me with an understanding of compositing processes but, more important, the scientific language and technical details of contemporary special effects. Preparing budgets, arranging shoots and discussing strategies is now easier and comprehensible thanks to the wonderful Visual Effects For Directors." "The course is fun to watch. At first I thought it went a little slow, however i realized that with that much information it is good that it is slow. The course teaches you how you must Direct, and not how you eventually must do the post production. I'm very glad that I bought both boxes. The shipping of the boxes went wrong due to the Dutch post office, however Hollywood Camera Work helped me with that and offered me a download version. I was very pleased! " "I thought I'd write and say a big thanks for VFX for Directors. I'm in pre-prod for a film next year and I think you just saved my butt production's rear end, meaning, post and the VFX guy's future sanity.
"I am totally new to special effects and had always been fascinated by the effects I've seen in major films. But it was only when I purchased the Hollywood Camera Work Visual Effects For Directors did a lot of the core concepts of how this cool stuff was done hit home. The best part to me was realizing you don't have to do it all yourself, but as an up and coming director, I can have a complete and total understanding of the process whereby others more proficient in that arena can take my ideas and bring them to light.
"We had high expectations, but still we were very pleasantly surprised by VFX For Directors. Not only did it save us from some pittfalls during our last shoot, it also made us aware of possibilities we did not think of before.
"Visual Effects For Directors was extremely helpful. At first glance I thought I new all the tricks covered...boy was I wrong! I would recommend Visual Effects for Directors for anyone serious about VFX!" "We are a little motiondesign-studio in germany. We have seen all the DVDs with much pleasure and got much inspiration from this - and that although we are working in motion-design since more than 5 years! Thank you for so much good ideas and materials! It was more useful than 4 years of studying." "As a independent German filmmaker, I learned from Visual Effects For Directors in one week more than in 2 years before.
The training is very helpful, very professional and easy to understand, also for non-native speakers." "In every one of these DVDs I was able to find useful tips and techniques that I hadn't learned in my entire career or education. Regardless of how skilled you are or how much experience you have, something from this collection will suprise and educate you. I sincerely recommend VFX for Directors.
" "I've been working on very low indipendent film production here in Italy since 2003 supervising and actually doing all the single aspects of cheap but compelling visual effects. As a selftrained vfx guy I've been usually learning all the knowledge and techniques involved in the craft using several training kits on book, cd and dvd along with the experience on the ground.
"The Visual Effects For Directors DVD box isn't just an arbitrary collection of DVDs. Its a step by step learning process that explains a Director or DOP how to anticipate on special effects efficiently. On the other hand, it is so well illustrated that making special effects yourself isn't that unbelievable at all.
"We have always been trying to educate the Directors about visual effects and it has never been so easy, unless we have any visual content. VISUAL EFFECTS FOR DIRECTORS fills this gap. Its a must every visual effects supervisor/director should have.
" "Out of all the VFX based training I've used, Visual Effects for Directors is by far the best. The training is thorough, comprehensive, and intelligently presented. Whether you're a beginner, or a die-hard veteran, if you're looking to enhance your knowledge and skill set, I highly recommend this series for its in-depth explanation of virtually every facet of visual effects production.
" "This is the most comprehensive collection of directorial tools I have ever had the pleasure of owning. I am learning far more with this collection than I did in film school." "Visual Effects for Directors is comprehensive enough to be an inspiration to the budding amateur with a camera and After Effects, a useful reference for the jobbing director of commercials or dramas, and an invaluable primer for
the non-technical director who needs to understand what's possible these days, not just what to do on set once the shot list's written. It's highly watchable, down-to-earth and topics are clearly signposted. The nature of
the example material (and the superior narration) means it's much easier to watch from beginning to end than the (excellent, but very dense) Master Course." "I recently had a green screen shoot, and although I had glanced at the training DVDs, I hadn't really studied them. I thought I knew green screen, but ten minutes in found out that I had a lot more to learn, and quickly changed the lighting set up. I can't believe I missed something so fundemental, I can't believe I never picked it up before. But rather than feeling stupid, I feel smart, because your DVDs are a great education. Per and team please keep up the good work.
" "For several years, I was looking for a such tool! I am doing digital specials effects on Flame and I am giving a lots of advices to my clients, the Cinematographer and the Special Effects Directors. In France there is a lack for learning special effects at a High Level, even during the shoot.
The DVDs "Visual Effects for Director" will fullfil this lack. You will discover the secret of a perfect green key (as a Flame artist, I know what I am talking about), the secrets of tracking, without doing a Roto, the good sense you must have in pre-prod (which is not a French Speciality !) and you will discover that's match-moving 3D and real picture is not a big deal when you know the techniques and a lots of others precious tricks...
"As would be expected, another great product has been released from
the creators of the ground breaking Master Course. I'm a
former teacher in the field of VFX and Computer Graphics at the
University of Gotland in Sweden (I created the program together with
Technical Director Marcus Gezelius). My responsibility as a tutor was
to teach the students from a Writer/Director/Producers point of view.
"I loved your VFX DVDs I wanted to really learn this stuff, so i started looking for the software used in your DVDs "Autodesk Maya" and found it was way beyond my affordability! So I will just work on my camera work and hope I can save up for it. Great work on your VFX DVDs!" "In-depth series covering many aspects of visual effects. Their approach to green screen, from materials to preparation most helpful. Explained a great many mysteries including 3D matchmoving." " As a hobbyist, I am always on the outside looking in at visual
effects so the completeness of the your DVDs was just what
I have been looking for. Greanscreen to matchmoving to compositing
you covered it all.
"I find myself referring to Visual Effects for Directors much like a book.
It's a seven-volume DVD set that I will watch over and over. Quality wise,
I think it is very much on par with The Master Course.
"I have so far seen two volume of the dvd... it is amazing, informative, interesting and mind-blowing stuff. I love it it. I wish I had this training years ago. I love the green and blue screen section. Well done you guys. Thanks a lot!" "Its a film geeks dream. Technical enough to satisfy the geek in me and cool enough to want to watch.
" "The course is the best you can get currently on this planet. I’m really enthusiastic. It gives you a profound knowledge of visual effects establishing a detailed connection between camerawork and handling the special software during the post process. It is a valuable backing for me preparing a project where I’ll have to do a lot of green screen shots, compositing and for instance to create a fictional 3D building which will be destroyed later by an explosion." |
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