Inspiration and Perspiration
Inspiration and Perspiration: you need both to succeed so they say. So we thought we’d assemble a list of our favourite guerrilla-style VFX shorts to inspire you, and a list …
Course: Visual Effects for Guerrilla Filmmakers
Tips for getting your VFX film seen
Want to get your film seen? We asked Annabel Grundy, Film Festival and Event Producer, for her top 5 tips for getting your film an audience 1. Decide if festivals …
HaZ on marketing your film
When you are doing something for the love of it, publicising it or even marketing it is probably not an immediate priority, especially as it calls on a different bunch …
New and old visions in 3D space
We invited ‘Compositing Coach’ and MPC Training Lead Ian Murphy to give us a personal potted history of 3D compositing, and introduce some great videos you must see! Hi. My …
MPC dossier: What is Digital Matte Painting?
Marco Genovesi is MPC’s Head of 3D Digital Matte Painting. In this clip he explains what that actually means in a modern VFX company. The word Matte can be misleading …
The Artistry and History of Matte Painting
The public’s hunger for spectacle, fantasy or exotic locations has driven film since its earliest days. One of the most persuasive elements was the background, and if the background scenery …
A 3D Compositor’s Eye View: Interview with Josh Parks
Who are you, what’s your role, and tell us a little about how you got there? Hello. My name is Josh; I’m a compositor at Double Negative in London, I …
MPC dossier: taking your 3D comp to the next level
Visual Effects are all about getting the details right. The last 20 percent of any composite can often be the most time consuming. There’s always more you can do to …
The World according to the Blaine Brothers: Set Extensions
The Blaine Brothers’ films use VFX to make their sets feel real, and their approach to set extension is more sensory and suggestive than digital. Because they knew they were …
HaZ on the power of mood boards for VFX
Sometimes it’s hard to get people to help out with your great idea. HaZ Dulull has an answer- a simple mood board can communicate to others the feeling or look …
MPC Dossier: tips for photorealism
Whether you’re developing the highly stylized world of Dickensian England like the Blaine Brothers, or more mundane scenes that the audience don’t know are there, there’s a lot we can …
HaZ on the power of archive footage
Every shot counts when you’re a guerrilla filmmaker. Whilst low or no-budget filmmakers might think of using stock footage for explosions or the odd lens flare, there’s so much more …
The world according to the Blaine Brothers: Photoshop extensions
The Blaine Brothers were called upon to create a Dickensian world – in Photoshop. A BBC comedy series “The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff” parodying the works of Charles Dickens …
Guerrilla Diaries: Using the Jib
Justin, our director of photography, knew we were working in 3D so he was free to use a camera move for the first time. He chose a vertical move, and …
What’s 3D all about?
What do we mean by 3D? You’ve heard the term bandied around a lot, I’m sure. Let’s start with our eyes (which is where all Visual Effects start!). Because we …
How to write a cover letter
We take a look at everything you need to know about cover letters and how …
Everything you need to know about blended learning
We take a closer look at blended learning, exploring what it is, the different models, …
What is imposter syndrome, and how can you deal with it?
Most people have experienced feeling like an imposter at some point in their lives, so …
Gratitude and happiness: the importance of being grateful
Discover how the simple practise of gratitude can bring a host of different benefits to …