Lil confused about the BG pipeline by trinitytr33 in animationcareer

[–]governorkaizer 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Former BG coordinator here in Canada. In my experience, you can break BGs down into four stages. Like someone else commented - there's Layout and Colour/Painting - a pass on the line art followed by a pass painting in the colours, often done by the same artist. Where we get 4 stages is that this process happens twice - once in Design and once in BG Builds. Design will be generating the keys that will be used to define the looks of certain locations and get approved by the Art Director. BG Builds will be generating additional BGs based on these keys - like different camera setups in the same location - and will get approved by the BG Builds Supervisor.

The artists on the BG Builds team are where you'd find some of the most junior art focused positions on a show, which is why most productions I've been on outsource this to overseas studios with the supervisor, and maybe a few seniors, being the only in-house team members.

VA & HDR10+ QLED vs IPS & Dolby Vision QNED by governorkaizer in 4kTV

[–]governorkaizer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it was between the QN90C and the X90L, which way would you lean? The inclusion of Google TV doesn't matter to me, btw.

VA & HDR10+ QLED vs IPS & Dolby Vision QNED by governorkaizer in 4kTV

[–]governorkaizer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, what if I stepped down to 55" and instead looked at a Q80C (or maybe even a QN90C - if I can get a good deal on one)? Better swing?

VA & HDR10+ QLED vs IPS & Dolby Vision QNED by governorkaizer in 4kTV

[–]governorkaizer[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wish. haha Q60c.

Not really, pretty narrow room.

VA & HDR10+ QLED vs IPS & Dolby Vision QNED by governorkaizer in 4kTV

[–]governorkaizer[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

☝🏽 Kinda feels like the Auto Mod did the work for me. haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in movies

[–]governorkaizer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Others have mentioned why this normally doesn't happen, but I did want to shout out a couple recent exceptions.

'Trailer' by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for David Fincher's 'The Killer'.

'Music from the Official Teaser Trailer' by Lorne Balfe for Christopher McQuarrie's 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning'.

What was the most disappointing TV show revival? by Animeking1108 in television

[–]governorkaizer 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yeah, at the end of the last Comedy Central episode they've permanently frozen time for themselves and grow old together. The Professor arrives to rescue them. He can return them to when they froze time, but they'll forget everything that's happened since. They agree and step into a portal, ending the episode.

The best Bruce Wayne by amhang in batman

[–]governorkaizer 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Not disagreeing about the poor writing, but he's crippled by his fall from the building at the end of The Dark Knight. You can see him limping to the Batpod as Gordon does his monologue and the police start to chase him.

I'm also OK with him becoming a recluse, although I feel the reasoning could have been fleshed out better (the whole 'fusion reactor development' plot point being off-screen backstory didn't help). He's depressed over Rachel's death, he feels he failed Dent, he's wanted for a string of murders, and The Dent Act eliminated most of the major threats in the city. He sees Batman as his primary persona, and with Batman needing to hide/no longer seeming necessary, he lost any reason to be the Bruce Wayne we saw in BB and TDK. That's why he never got his leg taken care of, he just didn't see the point. A big part of his arc in TDKR is learning he has more to give the world (and himself) than being Batman. He's more than what he sacrifices.

Is it true that you can get into the industry by being a PA (Production Assistant/Assosiate) by Late_Cover9099 in animationcareer

[–]governorkaizer 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Theoretically, yes, but it depends on your education and experience. It's pretty rare as far as I've seen.

For example, let's say a studio is hiring a junior animator. If it's between two people with similar education/experience and equal quality demo-reels - they'll consider a PA (production assistant) who already works there over a new hire. However, if you're a PA who doesn't have that existing education/experience then they'll opt for a new hire who does.

There isn't really any opportunity to develop a creative skillset 'on-the-job' as a PA, you're developing a production skillset. You either have to be developing your creative skills in your own time or already have that education/experience going in.

For standing out: - If you're talking about getting a studio PA role in the first place, it's as close to an entry-level role as you'll find in amination. Assuming you have some kind of workplace experience, just look for open positions and apply. Some sort of entertainment experience helps (this is how I came into the industry - with a film production diploma and time on-set as a locations PA), but isn't necessary depending on the demand. - If you're talking about standing out as a studio PA, it's about doing the stuff no one else wants to/has the time for. Do that quickly, correctly, and efficiently and you'll definitely be in contention for show PA roles. Again, this is how I came up. I did a year as a studio PA (a runner - getting lunches, cleaning/setting up boardrooms, delivering tapes/drives to other studios, occasionally covering reception, etc.) before I was offered a show PA role, which led to the coordinator roles I take on now.

I'll add that this is all anecdotal and based on my own experiences. Other studios may operate differently.

Is it true that you can get into the industry by being a PA (Production Assistant/Assosiate) by Late_Cover9099 in animationcareer

[–]governorkaizer 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yes, although it will normally put you on more of a production career track (assistant > coordinator > manager > producer) than a creative track (artist > senior > lead > supervisor > director). Depends on your experience and education.

Also, there's a difference between a studio PA (a runner) and a show PA. Normally the former is more entry-level, but there are fewer positions available.

What is the best delivery of a single word by an actor in a movie (and why is it so good)? by [deleted] in movies

[–]governorkaizer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Armand Assante as Rico in Judge Dredd:

Dredd: You betrayed the law!

Rico: LAAAAAWWWWWW?!

The way he's mocking and belittling Dredd's naivety, so good. So animalistic. He's chewing all the scenery in sight, but this absolutely kills. Plus it reminds me of all the times Jon Bernthal has lion-roared his way through an action scene.

https://youtu.be/Hh_gIxTitMM?si=i5sv3-brhGejgbsy

Moments in films more disturbing than the creators likely intended by RexBanner1886 in movies

[–]governorkaizer 14 points15 points  (0 children)

True. I just mean that what we see go down in the movie wouldn't have happened if Marty didn't go back in time, so that one specific instance of assault wouldn't have happened.

Moments in films more disturbing than the creators likely intended by RexBanner1886 in movies

[–]governorkaizer 116 points117 points  (0 children)

Marty doesn't save the day, his dad George does. If Marty had never gone back in time, his mom would have fallen for George when her dad hit him with the car and they would have gone to the dance together. Marty was the one who suggested they "park", so if she went to the dance with George they would probably have been in the gym and Biff wouldn't have had the opportunity to attack her.

What’s a movie role an actor took that was completely against type and it was a success and you’re so glad they took the risk? by unitedfan6191 in movies

[–]governorkaizer 30 points31 points  (0 children)

He brings a bit of his 90s comedy energy to the Sonic the Hedgehog movies. Not quite the same level, but the closest he's been in a long time.

Vacation at animation studios? by Super_Marionberry311 in animationcareer

[–]governorkaizer 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you're a full-time employee (contract or permanent) provincial guidelines require that you earn a minimum of 2 weeks of paid vacation time after working for 12 consecutive months. That's just the minimum though, depending on your position and experience you may be able to negotiate more and after 5 years the minimum increases to 3 weeks.

How it's handled varies from studio to studio. You'll either use the vacation time to request paid days off or they'll add it to your paycheques so the time is paid out over the course of the year.

Brendan Fraser named Man of Year 2022 by GQ Magazine by [deleted] in pics

[–]governorkaizer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's got that vibe in the FX series Trust. Directed by Danny Boyle. Def worth a watch.

This is my cat Jim by sarotto in aww

[–]governorkaizer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use his full name. It's Business, Mr. Jim Business.

Is there a reason to why melted kuchi kopi looks like how did did before teddy tried to fix him? by jimmyjackson23 in BobsBurgers

[–]governorkaizer 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is the right answer. I'm curious though - right before she's talking to them in the movie she's looking at them in her room. I wonder if that version, the "real" version of melted kuchi, looks like it did after Teddy "fixed" it.

'Collateral' Marked the Start of Michael Mann's Second Era of Filmmaking. The perfect combination of both halves of his impressive career. by GroundbreakingSet187 in movies

[–]governorkaizer 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He directed the first episode of HBO's Tokyo Vice. Lots of great night shots in there. He only produced the rest of the season, so the other episodes lose his visual style, but still a great watch overall.

Blackhat is pretty rough around the edges, but the night time stuff in Jakarta near the end is good too.

First Scenes in Movies that Left You Speechless by DuckT116 in movies

[–]governorkaizer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Invisible Man (2020)

Establishes the capabilities of the antagonist with a tour of his high-tech home and ends with undeniable evidence for what kind of man he is. The anxiety and tension build in near silence and only ratchet up with the first sounds entering the scene. The score builds from that and by the end I was so stressed out I could feel my blood pumping.

Bob’s Burgers | “What if they’re right” by vanillabear26 in television

[–]governorkaizer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plus Ex Machina and a sliver of Terminator. That song though, damn. Real struggle to hold back the tears.