CopyCat with @nodebynode: Live machine learning on his upcoming project Foundry 2024-04-22 | Acclaimed VFX Supervisor Victor Perez demos how Nuke’s machine learning tool, CopyCat, is being used in the production of Naples to New York, an upcoming film directed by Academy Award winner Gabriele Salvatores. Victor will outline his CopyCat journey, demonstrating how to use it for marker removal before delving into novel data augmentation techniques used in three challenging production shots. Find out how to use CopyCat to reduce production times, ensure your shots are accurate, and open new creative avenues.Bio:Award-winner Film Director and VFX Supervisor, considered a visual effects compositing master and NUKE™ guru, Victor Perez, has worked on a number of Hollywood blockbusters. Starting his career as a photographer and digital artist, today his films have earned him more than 27 awards world wide.About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
RenderMan 26 & Katana: Interactive Denoiser Foundry 2024-04-15 | RenderMan 26 is now live with an interactive denoiser available for Katana. Production-proven, the new interactive denoiser in RenderMan 26 delivers fast feedback for production scenes, featuring innovative technology driven by machine learning. This enables you to produce even higher-quality images with less rendering time, making it an incredibly valuable tool for any artist or production team.Check out our interview with Mark Manca, Director of Product Management at RenderMan, to find out more!About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Bringing the Mari 7.0 Sky Goddess to life: Texturing breakdown Foundry 2024-03-29 | Join ILM London’s Senior Texture Artist, Ellie Dupont, as she walks us through her creative texturing process, bringing the Mari Sky Goddess to life.During this YouTube Live, Ellie will show us how she transformed a concept painting into a production-friendly hero asset. Working with Mari’s node graph, utility maps, and Python scripting, Ellie will explain how she was able to maintain her artistic flow while developing technically accurate imagery.Bio:Ellie Dupont is a Senior Texture Artist at ILM London. Prior to that, she worked as a Lead Texture Artist at Framestore. With over 12 years experience in the VFX industry, she specialises in character and organic textures. She has worked on many films, including more recently: The Marvels (2023), Wonka (2023), Antman and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023), and Dr Strange and the Madness of the Multiverse (2022). Ellie began her route into the industry at High School, where she took Art A level, before pursuing a Foundation Degree in Art and Design, a Degree in Fine Art, and a further Degree in Computer Visualisation and Animation. She has won multiple awards for her personal work and has been featured in 3D World Magazine. She is also a proud mother of one child, and a pet mother to four cats, 3 Guinea Pigs, a Bearded Dragon, and various other pets!Related videos:Mari 7.0 | Features OverviewTexture Hard Surfaces Using Mari's Node Graph | 1: How to Import a Model and Set Up your ProjectAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Avatar The Way of Water VFX Breakdown: Dive in with Wētā FX Foundry 2024-03-27 | Can’t wait until 2025 for more from Pandora? Join us as we dive into Avatar: The Way of Water’s visual effects with Sam Cole, Sequence VFX Supervisor at Wētā FX. In this VFX breakdown, Sam explains how the studio used Foundry tools to deliver the film’s Oscar-winning effects, using Mari to texture assets, Katana to light the project’s 3,200 shots, and Nuke to bring it all together. You’ll also hear fascinating insights on the challenges of merging plate-based photographic water with CGI water for the film’s breathtaking aquatic scenes. Thinking of updating your pipeline? Find out what’s new in Katana 7.0: campaigns.foundry.com/products/katana/whats-newMari 7.0: campaigns.foundry.com/products/mari/whats-newand Nuke 15.0: campaigns.foundry.com/products/nuke-family/whats-newRelated Videos:youtube.com/watch?v=L6PZMQV9Jb4youtube.com/watch?v=ySI-8Ns-6k0Related articles: foundry.com/insights/film-tv/streamlining-pipeline-weta-katana foundry.com/insights/film-tv/mari-avatar foundry.com/insights/film-tv/nuke-ocula-avatar Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team
Modo 17.0 | Multiple Modeling Tool Enhancements Foundry 2024-03-21 | Modo 17.0 boosts core performance and introduces key tool enhancements for easier workflows. Simplified Decal MeshOp, improved Radial Align for partial selections, enhanced Polyhaul for refined workflows and updated Primitive Slice to speed up daily modeling tasks.Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team.
Modo 17.0 | OctaneRender: Fast, Reliable GPU Rendering Foundry 2024-03-18 | We've boosted performance in modeling, rigging, and animation, but we didn't stop there. We've teamed up with OTOY to include OctaneRender Prime in Modo 17.0, giving users fast, high-quality GPU rendering.About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Modo 17.0: a new Modo for 2024 and beyond Foundry 2024-03-18 | Ready to be a part of Modo’s performance journey? Modo 17.0 is here and ready for you to unlock your creative potential. Product Manager, Greg Brown shows us how 17.0 sets the stage for continued performance and stability enhancements well into the future. With improved overall performance and interactivity, more powerful tool performance, and streamlined workflows, this is the beginning of a new Modo for all 3D artists. Check out this deep dive into the architectural upgrades that increase performance across direct modeling tools, MeshOps, Animation playback, and rig interaction.The improvements in Modo 17.0 are the foundation for a new future of 3D content creation. Don’t miss this opportunity to see it in action and learn what’s new!0:00:00 - Overview0:03:45 - Intro0:07:05 - Agenda0:08:09 - What have we done for 17.0 and why?0:10:13 - Tool Performance Demos0:14:30 - View Objects Demos0:27:00 - Native MacOS ARM0:30:28 - Feature Enhancements0:40:28 - Prime Version of OctaneRender0:43:35 - What isn’t working and why?0:48:06 - Procedural Modeling Workflow Enhancements0:49:20 - What’s next?0:59:13 - With ThanksAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Modo 17.0 | MacOS ARM: Faster & Smoother Foundry 2024-03-15 | Modo 17.0 now supports Mac ARM natively, offering a 50% speed boost compared to Intel Mac versions. This, along with core improvements, makes Modo faster for Mac users. In 2024, you can expect ongoing enhancements, like a better Advanced Viewport, for daily use.About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Modo 17.0 | Powerful Acceleration to Direct & Procedural Modeling Tools Foundry 2024-03-13 | Artists will notice significant enhancements in direct and procedural modeling tools, thanks to ongoing incremental updates. These improvements enable faster tool updates, boosting speeds by up to 40 times for specific tools.About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Modo 17.0 | View Objects: A First Step Toward Increased Performance Foundry 2024-03-08 | View Objects introduces a foundational architectural change in Modo, bringing immediate artist benefits and promising ongoing performance boosts in future releases. This overhaul enhances scene loading, animation, and interaction speeds, leveraging background threading for improved interactivity and performance. Modo 17.0 introduces multi-threading, with plans to expand thread usage in 2024 for even greater efficiency.About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Machine Learning Q&A with Foundry’s Research team Foundry 2024-03-07 | Have questions about Machine Learning and Nuke’s CopyCat? Ask Foundry’s Research team! Join our upcoming YouTube Live with Foundry Senior Research Engineers Johanna Barbier and Mairead Grogan, plus Machine Learning Data Specialist Luca Prestini, who will be able to answer any queries you have. Want to know more about CopyCat’s data augmentation? How to speed up cropping? And common mistakes to avoid? Come ready with your questions for our panel of CopyCat experts. If you’re new to Nuke’s machine learning tools or want to learn more, check out our CopyCat Masterclass on Foundry’s YouTube channel and the Foundry Learn site.Check out the CopyCat Masterclass: youtube.com/watch?v=DSL_mTkMFLY&list=PLi2GhhsPL-RoXv7aASw72N2ZpuvnGCjL3&pp=gAQBiAQBBios: Luca Prestini is the ML Data Specialist at Foundry, working closely with the Machine Learning teams to help develop tools and create new workflows for VFX. With a BA in 3D Design and Animation, Luca started his career as a freelance VFX artist working on Film and TV series. At the end of the project, he briefly joined the team at the University of Greenwich to teach Nuke and VFX before joining Foundry in 2019.Johanna Barbier is a Senior Research Engineer in Machine Learning at Foundry where she develops AI tools for visual effects workflows. Since joining Foundry in 2019, Johanna has participated in the creation of many released ML tools, including Nuke CopyCat, the Cattery and the MLClientServer. She graduated in 2018 with an MSc in Computer Graphics & Machine Learning from Trinity College Dublin, as well as an MSc in Virtual Reality from Ecole Centrales de Nantes.Mairéad Grogan is a Senior Research Engineer at Foundry working as part of the AI Research Team. She received an MSc and PhD in Computer Science from Trinity College Dublin in 2012 and 2016, with her PhD dedicated to 3D shape and image processing. She was a postdoctoral researcher in the V-SENSE group for three years, working in areas including light fields, colour processing and image compositing. In 2019, she joined the Research team at Foundry, specialising in machine learning algorithms for 3D scene reconstruction and image processing tasks.About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Foundry Edu Showreel 2024 Foundry 2024-03-07 | The work schools and educators do to nurture emerging talent continually inspires us! We are proud to support emerging talent as they create stories we haven’t even dreamed of yet. To find out more about our initiatives and how to get involved, head to our education site.foundry.com/education About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Modo 17.0 | Advanced Viewport and UI, UX Enhancements Foundry 2024-03-06 | In Modo 17.0, artists will benefit from the advanced viewport's enhanced shading capabilities in their daily work. Key improvements include easier light visibility control, combining viewport and environment lighting, the ability to turn off textures while keeping material settings on, default activation of the PBR Loader, a 32-pixel edge bleed in baking, and enhanced wireframe drawing quality. Plus, Modo's UI and UX will see significant enhancements. Modo 17.0 introduces a new crash reporter to get better data on what impedes users, and we’ve made multiple changes to the default settings in Modo to provide a better “from-launch” experience."Hybrid Hand" courtesy of Yann Goument"City Model" courtesy of Srecko Micic"High Tech Saucer" courtesy of PolyPaul"Fuel Tanker" courtesy of PolyPaul"Radio Transmitter" courtesy of PolyPaul"Hat Design" courtesy of Kimmo Hellström"Rollerblade Girl" courtesy of Volker Troy"Teacup" courtesy of Greg Brown"House Viz" courtesy of Greg Brown"Crash Reporter Asset" courtesy of Rouven MillerAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Workflow Wisdom with Shonda Hunt Foundry 2024-03-04 | Not sure where to get started on your compositing shots? Join Senior Compositor and Instructor Shonda Hunt as she guides you through shot-prioritization techniques to boost your skills as an artist. You’ll learn what to consider when approaching your work and how to plan your time on each task.Need help finding practice plates? Check out the ActionVFX Practice Library: actionvfx.com/practice-footageTry Nuke foundry.com/products/nuke-family/try-nukeAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Modo 17.0 | Features Overview Foundry 2024-03-01 | Modo 17.0 has seen a comprehensive update to many of its core systems, leading to a faster, more interactive, and more developer-friendly application.In these videos, you'll learn about our vast improvements to direct and procedural modeling tools. Our architectural overhaul provides performance enhancements and speeds up to 10x faster than Modo 16.1. Plus, we’ve added OctaneRender for high-speed and high-quality GPU rendering.See what's new here: https://hubs.la/Q02mQdyQ0About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Stormy scenes in Nuke for BBC’s Boat Story and Paramount+s No Escape Foundry 2024-03-01 | Join Vine FX’s Lead VFX Compositor Vahik Asoyan and Compositing Supervisor Max Alexander as they discuss the compositing behind the Paramount+ dark drama No Escape, and the learnings they applied to similar work for the BBC's Boat Story. The team faced several challenges throughout the process on Boat Story, including the need to swap everything into full CG, finding the correct distance of the depth without any metadata, and having to avoid any 3D animation, as it was a 2D shot. Find out how the Vine FX team used Nuke to help them visualize the correct distance of depth and stabilize the animated boat. You won’t want to miss the breakdown showing how the rain was de-noised in Nuke, before Vahik and Max added the fine details back in.Bios:Max Alexander: Having worked in the industry for 12 years, Max started out as a runner in London’s Soho before moving on to work at a succession of well-known VFX houses including DNEG, Framestore and most recently, One Of Us. Max has contributed to a wide range of projects spanning the film, TV, and advertising worlds, with high-profile credits that include The Witcher, Bridgerton, and Luther: The Fallen Sun. As Compositing Supervisor at Vine FX, Max strives to tell stories through great visuals and invisible effects. Continually fascinated by new and emerging technologies, Max is always on a mission to learn new skills and sharpen his artistic eye. Vahik Asoyan: Vahik's career started back in 2008 as a generalist however after a few years later he found his passion in FX and compositing. This led Vahik to co-found Motion Scope studio pursuing his development of strong artistic skills in making commercials and VFX for TV and Films. About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
CopyCat Masterclass | 13. Refine Your Model for Better Results Foundry 2024-02-29 | What to do if your trained CopyCat model falls short of expectations? Discover two simple steps to enhance quality. First, if the model still improves according to the loss graph but doesn't work on all frames, consider training for more steps by increasing epochs and resuming training. Second, if the model fails on specific frames, identify differences in angles, lighting, blur, or occlusion, and add new training data to address these challenges. Whether by adding full frames or augmentations, these steps can improve your model's quality.Check out the full course on our Learn page: learn.foundry.com/course/7922/view/copycat-masterclass-maximize-nuke-s-machine-learning-toolAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
CopyCat Masterclass | 12. Monitor Training and General Troubleshooting Foundry 2024-02-29 | In this video, you’ll learn to measure a model's training progress by focusing on the loss curve, where a declining and then flattening trend indicates full training. Use the log scale and smoothness slider for clearer loss graph analysis. Expect varying loss values based on task complexity, ranging from 1e-3 to 1e-6. Also, use contact sheets to check model outputs against ground truth, ensuring input-groundtruth match. Additionally, the preview feature helps assess model performance on unseen data, enhancing your training accuracy and efficiency in CopyCat.Check out the full course on our Learn page: learn.foundry.com/course/7922/view/copycat-masterclass-maximize-nuke-s-machine-learning-tool00:00 Introduction00:16 Monitor Train by looking at the last variation00:34 Loss Graph tips02:36 CopyCat preview feature03:00 Example of preview featureAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
CopyCat Masterclass | 11. Batch Size: Optimizing Dataset Size Foundry 2024-02-28 | Batch size, the number of crops processed per step, is key to effective training. For large, generalized datasets, opt for the largest batch size your GPU can manage for smoother, more stable loss curves and better results. However, small dataset training benefits from lower batch sizes, often achieving quicker results without sacrificing quality. Understand the limits of your dataset and hardware to choose the ideal batch size, balancing training speed and stability for your specific CopyCat project.Check out the full course on our Learn page: learn.foundry.com/course/7922/view/copycat-masterclass-maximize-nuke-s-machine-learning-tool00:00 Introduction00:12 What is batch size?00:41 Optimizing01:12 Small vs Large batch sizeAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
CopyCat Masterclass | 10. Crop Size: Balancing Context and Efficiency Foundry 2024-02-27 | Discover the impact of crop size on training efficiency and accuracy. Crop size determines the portion of input and ground truth frames processed during training. For tasks like blemish removal, larger crop sizes provide more context, aiding in distinguishing specific areas. Smaller crop sizes, suitable for pixel-based effects like upscaling, train faster with less memory. Conversely, complex tasks like face editing need larger crops for context. Balance crop size to suit your task's needs for optimal training results.Check out the full course on our Learn page: learn.foundry.com/course/7922/view/copycat-masterclass-maximize-nuke-s-machine-learning-tool00:00 Introduction00:13 What is the crop size?00:32 Why is crop size important?02:18 Summary - Crop sizeAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
CopyCat Masterclass | 9. Epochs: Configure Training Iterations Foundry 2024-02-26 | Understand key terms like epochs, steps, and batch size, and their impact on your training process. In this video, we'll guide you through setting the right number of epochs, crucial for small and large datasets, with specific step recommendations for each. Whether starting from scratch or using pre-trained models, mastering these settings is essential for efficient and effective CopyCat training.Check out the full course on our Learn page: learn.foundry.com/course/7922/view/copycat-masterclass-maximize-nuke-s-machine-learning-tool00:00 Introduction00:12 Defining terms01:02 Exposing epochs as parameter instead of steps01:18 SummaryAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Foundry | Asia Pacific Showreel 2023 Foundry 2024-02-24 | The brand new Foundry Asia Pacific showreel has landed! Check out our latest highlights, featuring some of the incredible work that artists in APAC have created using Foundry tools, from stellar animations and stunning scenes to jaw-dropping visual effects. With thanks to: Light Chaser Animation Studios, VA Corporation, Studio Lennon, SBS A&T, Timeaxis VFX, WestWorld, Spade&Co., Digital Frontier, Xanthus Animation Studio, Shirogumi inc., Wysiwyg Studios Co., Ltd, Studio Yona, Phenom Films (天工), Yamatoworks, inc., KASSEN inc., Giantstep, Digital Domain, FATface Production, Bloom Film Design, WWWIND STUDIO, Base FX, and Igloo Studio.About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
CopyCat Masterclass | 8. Save Time with Pre-Trained Weights Foundry 2024-02-23 | Discover how leveraging pre-trained models like Deblur, Upscale, and Human Matting in Nuke can accelerate your CopyCat training by up to 10 times. Starting with these pre-trained weights provides a significant head start over starting from scratch. Plus, you can create custom pre-trained models for multi-shot or actor-specific tasks, drastically improving training speed for both single and multi-shot scenarios.Check out the full course on our Learn page: learn.foundry.com/course/7922/view/copycat-masterclass-maximize-nuke-s-machine-learning-tool00:00 Introduction00:22 Initial Pre-Trained Weights00:44 Human Matting01:14 Upscale and Deblur01:43 Examples02:17 Create customs checkpoints02:49 Using it at ScaleAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
CopyCat Masterclass | 7. Model Size: Balance Speed and Complexity Foundry 2024-02-22 | Select the right model size for your needs. Discover the trade-offs between Small, Medium, and Large models in terms of training speed, task complexity, and dataset size. Learn why smaller models suit simpler tasks and smaller datasets, while larger ones excel in complex tasks and larger datasets.Check out the full course on our Learn page: learn.foundry.com/course/7922/view/copycat-masterclass-maximize-nuke-s-machine-learning-tool00:00 Introduction00:28 Picking a model size01:04 Small models01:30 Large models01:49 SummaryAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
CopyCat Masterclass | 6. Avoid Common Mistakes When Training CopyCat Foundry 2024-02-21 | Learn common “gotchas” to avoid when training CopyCat. Discover how to manage superwhite values in your images, choosing between clamping or using logarithmic color space for optimal results. Learn the importance of training and running inference in the same color space and the significance of selecting the correct input and ground truth channels to avoid unnecessary training delays. These insights will help you avoid common pitfalls and ensure a smoother, more efficient CopyCat training experience.Check out the full course on our Learn page: learn.foundry.com/course/7922/view/copycat-masterclass-maximize-nuke-s-machine-learning-tool00:00 What are the common mistakes00:10 Range of values from input images00:39 Solution 1: Clamp the Superwhite Values01:15 Solution 2: Train in a Logarithmic Colorspace01:38 Training Colorspace02:26 SummaryAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
CopyCat Masterclass | 5. How Big Should Your Training Dataset Be? Foundry 2024-02-20 | Discover the optimal dataset size for training CopyCat. Learn the effectiveness of using 1-30 images for specific shot training, capturing diverse motion and lighting variations. Use larger datasets, ranging from thousands to millions of images, for generalized tasks. We reveal how our human-matting model excelled with around 10,000 images and why a dataset of 10-20 thousand images is typically sufficient for broader applications. Master the balance between dataset size and training specificity with CopyCat.Check out the full course on our Learn page: learn.foundry.com/course/7922/view/copycat-masterclass-maximize-nuke-s-machine-learning-tool00:00 Introduction00:31 Small Dataset Training01:21 Large Dataset Training01:32 Optimal Dataset sizeAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
CopyCat Masterclass | 4. Data Augmentation: Maximize CopyCat’s Learning Foundry 2024-02-20 | Learn how to maximize the value of your training data by making small but impactful modifications to existing input images. Use techniques such as flipping, transforming, color correction, and more to simulate various scenarios. Save time and enhance your model's performance by reusing and augmenting your data, even in challenging situations like overlapping objects. Uncover the secrets of creating 'fake' input frames that help train your model effectively and ensure accurate results.Check out the full course on our Learn page: learn.foundry.com/course/7922/view/copycat-masterclass-maximize-nuke-s-machine-learning-tool00:00 Introduction00:26 What is Data Augmentation?00:46 Masking a moving object from the background00:58 What to do when the model isn't working01:52 SummaryAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
CopyCat Masterclass | 3. Speed Up CopyCat With Cropping Foundry 2024-02-16 | Discover how cropping specific regions of interest in your input and ground truth images enhances performance and accelerates CopyCat’s learning. By focusing on key areas, CopyCat becomes more efficient at mastering complex tasks, ensuring it learns precisely what you need. Learn how to strike the right balance between cropped regions and full frames to achieve the best results.Check out the full course on our Learn page: learn.foundry.com/course/7922/view/copycat-masterclass-maximize-nuke-s-machine-learning-tool00:00 Introduction00:48 Random cropping01:34 Input Frames02:23 SummaryAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
CopyCat Masterclass | 2. Improve Results With Better Frame Selection Foundry 2024-02-15 | Choosing the right frames for input and ground truth images is crucial for CopyCat's success. In this video, you’ll learn how to pick frames that capture variations in motion, lighting, focus, and more, ensuring your CopyCat model can handle complex sequences.Check out the full course on our Learn page: learn.foundry.com/course/7922/view/copycat-masterclass-maximize-nuke-s-machine-learning-tool00:00 Introduction00:11 Single Shot Mask01:01 Things to consider01:52 Bruise Removal02:06 Subject moving through different backgrounds02:27 SummaryAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
CopyCat Masterclass | 1. Introduction: The Magic Behind CopyCat Foundry 2024-02-14 | Kickstart your journey in our CopyCat Masterclass series! In Video 1, explore the magic of CopyCat's training process. Mairead and Johanna delve into how Nuke’s machine learning node, CopyCat, learns from before and after images, guiding you from the initial steps to the finished product. Discover the diverse tasks CopyCat excels in, from beauty work to human matting and more.Check out the full course on our Learn page: learn.foundry.com/course/7922/view/copycat-masterclass-maximize-nuke-s-machine-learning-tool00:00 Introduction00:41 How does CopyCat work?01:38 CopyCat training loop03:35 Sizzle ReelAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Virtual Cinematography: From Concept Art to 3D Render Foundry 2024-02-02 | Join Giuseppe Improta, Director of Photography and Head of Lighting at Bardel Entertainment, to see how the leading animation studio interprets ideas, explores creative challenges, and develops a project's look and feel.Using festive animated comedy Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever as an example, Giuseppe will share the color scripts from the film, and explain the importance of producing iterations and understanding their implications. He’ll then give an overview of what color keys are and why they’re needed, and explain how to use key shots to establish the style for artists to work from. Giuseppe will show the process of transforming concept art into renders by using Katana’s look development and lighting toolset, which helps to define the look of the project, produce quick iterations, and enable artists to work at scale.About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
How CopyCat helped shoot a short horror film in just two hours Foundry 2024-02-01 | Join director Freddy Chávez Olmos to learn how he created the horror short film Bye-Bye on a virtual production shoot — in just two hours. Chávez Olmos, a member of Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) and the Creative Director for Artificial Intelligence at Boxel Studio, will highlight the challenges faced during the shoot and demonstrate how AI and machine learning tools, such as CopyCat in Nuke, were used to streamline the process. His insights will shed light on the evolving role of AI, machine learning, and real-time engines in filmmaking, emphasizing their capacity to assist rather than replace the creative process.Bio:Freddy Chávez Olmos was born in Puebla, Mexico, and is a member of the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC), where he has directed for CW and Netflix anthology series. He is also the Creative Director for Artificial Intelligence at Boxel Studio, where he brings more than 17 years of experience in feature films and television, having contributed to productions directed by Guillermo del Toro, Neill Blomkamp, Robert Rodriguez, Tim Burton, and Christopher Nolan. Working in the visual effects industry in Vancouver, Chávez Olmos has worked for multiple Oscar and Emmy Award-winning VFX studios, including Double Negative, Industrial Light & Magic, Method Studios, Wētā FX, Image Engine, FuseFX, and Scanline VFX, with credits including Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Mandalorian. With his first short film as a writer and director, entitled Shhh he received several international awards, and the project debuted online with nearly one million views. He also wrote an episode for the legendary Mexican horror anthology series La Hora Marcada, directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero, that premiered in 2023. Chávez Olmos is a sought-after guest speaker at venues including San Diego Comic-Con, TEDx, ACM SIGGRAPH, and Spark FX. CopyCat Masterclass videos: learn.foundry.com/course/7922/view/copycat-masterclass-maximize-nuke-s-machine-learning-toolFoundry’s Cattery: http://cattery.foundry.comAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Flix 7.0 | New extensions management system Foundry 2024-01-29 | In the latest update, the Flix client and extensions have been decoupled, with the introduction of a new extensions management system. As well as providing the flexibility to update extensions independently of Flix releases, this system also provides one single place to install, manage, and view all of your extensions and extension versions at once. About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Flix 7.0 | Adobe Premiere Adapter improvements Foundry 2024-01-29 | Flix 7.0 includes improvements to the Premiere Adapter that enhance editorial workflows and timeline review. The Multitrack Adapter provides a new, more efficient way to process XMLs. Following an import from Premiere into Flix, you can now see all of the panels that were used to create reference panels in Premiere, making the review and cleanup process quicker and easier. Customization options that were previously only available for Media Composer have been added for publishing to Premiere. Plus the preferences UI has been updated following user feedback.About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Flix 7.0 | Maya Integration Foundry 2024-01-25 | The new Maya extension in Flix 7.0 bridges 2D and 3D to create efficient workflows that enhance story visualization. Complex environments and dynamic camera moves can now be sent to Flix as panels in the form of Snapshots or Playblasts of 3D scenes in Maya. And to immediately see if your 2D shots work in a 3D context, bring Flix panels into Maya for reference when building 3D scenes.About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Flix 7.0 | Features Overview Foundry 2024-01-25 | Unleash artist creativity and streamline collaboration between production, story, layout, and editorial with Flix 7.0. Ensuring each team is equipped with the tools that matter to them, while production and pipeline teams benefit from a smooth and secure pipeline.Creative teams can focus on story development thanks to the redesigned Photoshop plugin and personalized email notification preferences. And with the new Maya Extension teams can create more powerful story visualizations with the aid of Layout, enabling them to directly contribute in Flix when dealing with complex 3D environments. You’ll also have confidence that every team member is on the same page with the new Source File Library that enables collaboration through centralized source file storage. The latest version of Flix includes everything pipeline teams need to ensure the security and flexibility of the studio’s technology stack. Including full support for Single Sign On, VFX Reference Platform 2023, macOS Sonoma, MySQL 8, and Adobe Photoshop and Premiere 2023/24.Integrate Flix into your pipeline with complete customization of the server and enhanced integration options on the user-facing client application. The new extensions management system gives you full control over updates and deployments, while the new metadata system enhances automation and integration possibilities. Plus, a powerful new client API gives you the ability to create fully customized integrations.Bring your team and your stories together with Flix 7.0 — upgrade today.Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q02hJlqs0About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Whats new in Mari 7.0 Foundry 2024-01-10 | Mari 7.0 ships with the new, ‘Bakery’ mesh map baker, so you can spend more time creating new worlds — without ever having to leave Mari. The new release also brings further quality-of-life improvements, intuitive artist tools, and USD updates to support Mari in your pipeline.Join Head of Creative Services Martin Mayer for a demonstration of Mari 7.0 to see the new features in action. About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Foundry 2023 | Showreel Foundry 2023-12-13 | Welcome to the Foundry 2023 showreel! Check out the jaw-dropping visual effects created using Foundry tools like Nuke, Katana, Mari, Modo, and Flix. We’re celebrating the incredible work from artists on titles from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse to Shazam! Fury of The Gods, and Pixar’s Elemental, as well as epic episodics like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and award-winning commercials for international brands. For a taste of what’s possible, check out the Foundry 2023 showreel now.With thanks to:@Tatproductions @pixar Absolute, Slanted, quadratkollektiv, Anibrain, @redefine9457 RSVFX @FramestoreOfficial The Embassy, @CristobalVila BeloFX, WeFX, @DNEGVFX Light Visual Effects, Electric Theatre Collective, @LAIKAStudios Brazen Animation, @cgevvfx @ThinkTankTrainingCentre NoLabel, Monkeys.tv, Trixter, @weta-fx WorldwideFX, Juice, @ImageworksVFX @neoscapeinc.9230 1920, Ingenuity Studios, Outpost VFX, @disneyanimation @DisneyStudiosLA To find out more about how our products are helping artists to create pioneering VFX, subscribe to our YouTube channel here by clicking on the Subscribe button above.More about our products:*Nuke is the node-based compositing software used by award-winning artists and studios around the world. The Nuke Family of tools gives film, episodic, and advertorial VFX artists the creative control and flexibility they need to tackle complex, high-quality projects with ease.*Katana is the most innovative and forward-thinking software for look development and lighting. No scene too large. No endless waiting. Just more time to be creative and more ROI from studio resources.*Mari is our high-resolution digital 3D painting and texturing tool to rapidly create high-volume assets in the same industry-standard package used for hero assets. Mari is the complete painting package for heroes, backgrounds and everything in between. *Modo brings you the next generation of 3D modeling, animation, sculpting, effects, and rendering in a powerful integrated package.*Flix brings order to the story development process by securely connecting remote teams, centralising story and editorial assets for easy tracking, while enabling a secure and customizable story pipeline.Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam#VFX #VFXShowreel #VisualEffects #CG #3dmodeling #animation
Whats new in Katana 7.0 Foundry 2023-12-07 | Join Creative Specialist Ruth Hutton for a demonstration of the new features and enhancements in Katana 7.0, including native USD workflows, and significant performance improvements.We’ll be exploring the USD framework, comprising a collection of new nodes and Scene Explorer tab for working with USD data natively. We’ll also take a look at the Live Rendering updates and optimised Geolib3-MT Runtime.About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Mari 7.0 | Easily Import USD Assets Foundry 2023-12-05 | Mari 7 offers a more intuitive and efficient workflow for importing USD assets. Our updated USD Importer features a mesh tree view, allowing you to selectively import parts of the geometry. You can also define import selections using expressions, - automating child geometry inclusion, and managing projects by focusing only on necessary assets. Improved Variant handling and a decluttered interface enhance your texturing experience. Dive into a smoother, more controlled USD asset texturing with Mari 7.Check out what's new here https://hubs.la/Q02bP-vg0For product information, visit foundry.com/products/mariFor Mari tutorials, visit learn.foundry.com/mari"Sky Goddess" courtesy of Ellie DupontAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Mari 7.0 | Backup & Restore: Never Lose a Brushstroke Foundry 2023-12-05 | Mari 7 introduces a new backup system so that you can easily revert to any save point. Save points are optimised for a smaller file size by storing only what is necessary. Use either local or network storage and browse and restore old save points easily with a thumbnail preview. You can also incorporate notes via the API to preserve feedback on iterations. Mari 7’s backup system ensures your creative work is always safe and accessible.Check out what's new here https://hubs.la/Q02bP-vg0For product information, visit foundry.com/products/mariFor Mari tutorials, visit learn.foundry.com/mari"Sky Goddess" courtesy of Ellie DupontAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Mari 7.0 | The Bakery: Mesh Map Creation in Mari Foundry 2023-12-05 | This tutorial guides you through the Bakery, Mari’s new mesh map baking toolset. You’ll learn how to set up recipes for baking maps such as Ambient Occlusion, Curvature, Thickness, Position, Normal, or Displacement. Recipes can be baked with various render settings, such as resolution and bit depth. You can apply different bake settings to individual recipes or apply settings to a batch. You can also add multiple recipes of the same type to bake different objects.With the Bakery, Mari now has the complete set of tools to enable you to realize your creative vision. With the ability to quickly bake maps for multiple objects at once across multiple UDIMs there’s no need to disrupt your artistic flow - no need to leave Mari.Check out what's new here https://hubs.la/Q02bP-vg0For product information, visit foundry.com/products/mariFor Mari tutorials, visit learn.foundry.com/mari"Sky Goddess" courtesy of Ellie DupontAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Mari 7.0 | New Procedural Nodes: Bubbles & Camouflage Foundry 2023-12-04 | Explore the new procedural nodes in Mari 7: Bubbles and Camouflage. The Bubbles node is great for creating detailed geometric textures such as reptile scales or brick patterns. The Camouflage node offers a unique way to generate spotty, camo-style textures, perfect for everything from military gear to abstract designs. These procedural nodes are intended to make your texture work more efficient and customizable.For product information, visit foundry.com/products/mariFor Mari tutorials, visit learn.foundry.com/mari"Blue Haired Girl" courtesy of Tom Newbury"Sword" courtesy of James Forsyth"Sky Goddess" courtesy of Ellie DupontAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Mari 7.0 | Work Effortlessly in the Node Graph Foundry 2023-12-04 | Mari 7’s introduces Node Graph Improvements. Unplug multiple nodes swiftly and slice through connections with the Y shortcut. The Tab menu's new fuzzy finder makes searching for nodes pain-free as it adapts to typos and finds the node you want with just an acronymn. Backdrop nodes now have matching color headers, and you can pin favorites and recent nodes for seamless access and faster node creation.Check out what's new here https://hubs.la/Q02bP-vg0For product information, visit foundry.com/products/mariFor Mari tutorials, visit learn.foundry.com/mari"Sky Goddess" courtesy of Ellie DupontAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Mari 7.0 | The Bakery: Maris Own Map Baking Engine Foundry 2023-12-04 | Introducing the Bakery: Mari’s very own map baking engine. With the Bakery, Mari now has the complete set of tools to enable you to realize your creative vision. You can now create geometry maps, including curvatures and occlusions, without needing a separate application or plugin. With the ability to quickly bake maps for multiple objects at once across multiple UDIMs there’s no need to disrupt your artistic flow - no need to leave Mari. Check out what's new here https://hubs.la/Q02bP-vg0For product information, visit foundry.com/products/mariFor Mari tutorials, visit learn.foundry.com/mari"Sky Goddess" courtesy of Ellie DupontAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Mari 7.0 | Features Overview Foundry 2023-12-04 | Mari 7.0 comes with the powerful Bakery, allowing you to bake texture maps without leaving Mari. The update also brings workflow improvements and USD updates for seamless integration into your pipeline.With Automatic Project Backups, you have the flexibility to save your work wherever you want and easily navigate through iterations when incorporating feedback.You'll enjoy an improved user experience in the node graph and intuitive tool updates. This includes 60 additional grunge maps by texture artist Johnny Fehr, enhancing material realism by masking details like dust and rust. Plus, an expanded Python script library enables easier sharing between artists, while new procedural nodes facilitate the creation of captivating texture stories.00:00 Intro - The bakery: Mari's own map baking engine00:29 Node graph improvements: work effortlessly00:49 New shelf content: expand your texturing toolkit01:06 Automatic project backups: never lose a brushstroke01:24 USD improvements: easily import your work01:40 Shader updates: What you see is what you get01:55 Pipeline & licensing improvements: manage your team effectivelyCheck out what's new here https://hubs.la/Q02bP-vg0For product information, visit foundry.com/products/mariFor Mari tutorials, visit learn.foundry.com/mari"Blue Haired Girl" courtesy of Tom Newbury"Sky Goddess" courtesy of Ellie DupontAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Fireside chat with the Nuke, Mari, and Katana product managers Foundry 2023-11-30 | Want to find out more about Nuke 15.0 & 14.1, Katana 7.0 and Mari 7.0? This is your chance to see Director of Product — Nuke Family Juan Salazar, Senior Product Manager for Katana Gary Jones, Product Manager for Mari Charli Holt, and Director of Product — New Technology Mathieu Mazerolle all in one place to answer your questions. Join our team of experts for a deep dive into the latest release highlights, the USD framework being built across Foundry’s technology, and how we’re continuing to take an artist-first approach. Be sure to tune in live on November 29, and have your questions answered!About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Foundry X Girls in Tech | Career Stories with Mairead Grogan Foundry 2023-11-28 | We teamed up with Girls In Tech to discuss Mairead Grogan's career, our Senior Research Engineer in their series "Career Stories". The session delved into her unique career journey, with valuable insights on navigating the educational and professional space as a woman, along with tips and tricks for interviewing from our Talent team.Our partnership with Girls In Tech aims to empower individuals, particularly women, to pursue and thrive in tech careers. Together, we aim to celebrate diversity, share experiences, and inspire the next generation of tech industry leaders. 00:00 Intro03:44 Mairead's story11:16 Tips and tricks: Learning to code19:45 Machine learning and AI26:28 A day in the life of a research engineer29:06 General tips and tricks31:53 Tackling gender imbalance40:57 Getting interviews at tech companies45:49 Interview process at Foundry47:12 Interviewing at FoundryAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
Whats new in Nuke 15.0 & 14.1 Foundry 2023-11-13 | Nuke 15.0 & 14.1 are being released in tandem to ensure a smooth pipeline transition, with both sharing largely the same feature sets while version 15.0 includes full support for VFX Reference Platform 2023 and native Apple Silicon. This dual release is focused on enhancing performance and artist efficiency, with updates to the new beta 3D system, improved color management capabilities, faster CopyCat training, and new timeline tools.Join Director of Creative Services & Learning Content, Terry Riyasat for a demonstration of Nuke 15.0 &14.1. 0:00 Intro0:55 Nuke 14.0 recap2:48 3D system (beta) updates11:00 ScanlineRender 2 updates16:45 CopyCat improvements22:39 OCIO updates27:44 Extended high resolution support28:24: OpenAssetIO (tech preview)30:17 File format & SDK updates30:46 Timeline improvements30:53 Multi-pixel Blink effects on the timeline34:54 Machine learning Inference on the timeline38:07 Automatic timeline disk cache43:22 NDI audio support43:56 Monitor out updatesAbout Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
FMX 2023 | Breaking Boundaries in VFX Education Expanding Horizons through Online Learning Foundry 2023-11-09 | About Us:We are the creators of industry-standard visual effects, computer graphics and 3D design software for the Digital Design, Media and Entertainment industries. Since 1996, Foundry has strived to bring artists and studios the best tools for their workflows so they can battle industry constraints whilst staying creative. Subscribe to our channel and get the latest news, tutorials, webinars and updates from the Foundry team. Follow Us:twitter.com/TheFoundryTeaminstagram.com/foundryteamfacebook.com/TheFoundryTeamlinkedin.com/company/foundryteam
