November 9, 2008

Molecules to the Max!


A video piece for “Molecules To The Max!” the IMAX version of “The Molecularium” appeared on youtube’s front page this past Friday.  It’s been viewd over 26,000 in just two days!

I’ve spent most of my last three years out of school working in an around the Molecularium project.  While there I worked with and became close friends with everyone on the team.  With such a small team and high standard for quality I’m amazed, proud and happy to see this film finally coming to light.

Posted by Justin at 2:26 PM

November 8, 2008

Changeling


Before getting to CIS Vancouver they had been working on the film Changeling starring Angelina Jolie.  After starting work they were in their last few weeks of production and in a pretty big crunch.  The last shot in the film was a monster, over 4000 frames long.  I was asked to write a couple scripts to help automate some of the artists tasks in getting this shot through for final delivery.

Although my contribution was very small, it's the first Hollywood feature film I've worked on!

CG Society covered the film's visual effects in one of their feature articles.

Posted by Justin at 2:02 PM

November 7, 2008

coming to terms


I've finally come to terms with how hideous my previous site was.  In the process I've simplified everything and should make updating a whole lot easier!  If it's still hideous let me know, constructive criticism is appreciated.

I also plan on adding a scripts and plug-ins section as I'm starting to have more time on my hands!
Posted by Justin at 1:53 PM

November 6, 2008

Vancouver, Canada!


Well, it's been a long time since I last posted and a lot's been happening!  I received a job offer this past May from CIS Vancouver, formally Rainmaker Visual Effects and started in July.  I'm a pipeline TD and part of a small team of less than five developing and integrating a new pipeline for the studio.

Things have been quite hectic, and the move from New York wasn't as smooth as I would of liked.  Although, you can't beat 10 days cross country!  I'm just now getting settled and will hopefully be keeping the site up to date.  Vancouver's an amazing city, especially in the summer... it rains the rest of the year.
Posted by Justin at 1:07 PM

March 14, 2008

Updates?!


I've updated my Demo and Resume!  But, that's about it...

I'm still working on the large format (we can't say IMAX, but it's essentially the same thing) film Molecularium at Nanotoon.  Things are moving along, and the movie is expected to premier in December!

While here, I've developed a molecular dynamics plug-in for Maya.  Actually, a visualizer.  I'll leave all the molecule number crunching to the scientists.  When I do update my site... in the next few months (wink wink), I'll be sure to post all the great utilities for using molecular dynamics in Maya.
Posted by Justin at 9:08 PM