Rules for CGI Special Effects Animation:
I have been spending a lot of time off line rendering effects, thus not posting much here. Shame on me. As I get back into CGI Effects Animation I am reminded of my rules for CGI Animation Rendering.
1. Simpler is better. Particle Systems and Particle Arrays are flashy and sexy but they are time communing because they are number intensive. If you can find another way to do it, do so.
2. Always render to large uncompressed Targa (TGA) files. You can always throw away resolution at a later date. And if the render crashes your computer, and it will, you only lose the frame you crashed on.
3. Name every object in your file. Leave the object type and add on the function.
EXAMPLE: gravity01-fallingleaf
Months or even years later you will thank yourself and anybody else who accesses your files will too.
4. Create Job Directories for each new job. Keep all the elements in an orderly hierarchy. That includes Maps and Materials if at all possible.
5. Back up all files on a weekly basic (copy working directories) and when you back up your files make sure to copy all your Material Libraries. Make sure to label your backup medium with all of the names of all elements contained on the backup.
6. Keep your Hard Drive as clean as possible. Remove old jobs from the system once they are safely backed up.
ANIMATION EDUCATORS` FORUM MEETING:
Another project I have been busy on is the upcoming Animation Educators` Forum Animation Festival. There will be a meeting of the AEF on this Friday (June 27th) at 8 PM at Glendale Community College.
Glendale Community College
1500 North Verdugo Road
Glendale, California 91208, USA
Tel: (818) 240-1000
Fax: (818) 549-9436
Here are directions from Roger Dickes, the head of their animation program:
The meeting this Friday will be held in a nursing classroom on the first floor of the HS building, just around the corner from HS117. Folks may park in Lot A, so there will be parking close to the meeting place. I may need to get permits for everyone, but there`s a strong likelihood I will not need em because Friday nights are pretty empty up there.
Info:
Lot A is halfway between the 2 fwy and Verdugo on Mountain Avenue. ASIFA visitors should go into Lot A
Make that right turn around the culinary arts building, then make a quick left (don't go up the hill) and proceed to the stop sign next to the elevator tower.
Go through the stop sign and continue through campus parking (quick left, then right), do not make the u turn back to the Lot A entry way on Mountain.
At this point the HS building will be visible about 100 yards away. It will say Bhupesh Parikh Health Sciences and Technology on it.
There's parking to the right of it if you stay right as you approach the building. If you park here, you enter the building on the 1st floor, no need for stairs or elevator.
If you teach animation or are interested in animation education you are welcome.
1. Simpler is better. Particle Systems and Particle Arrays are flashy and sexy but they are time communing because they are number intensive. If you can find another way to do it, do so.
2. Always render to large uncompressed Targa (TGA) files. You can always throw away resolution at a later date. And if the render crashes your computer, and it will, you only lose the frame you crashed on.
3. Name every object in your file. Leave the object type and add on the function.
EXAMPLE: gravity01-fallingleaf
Months or even years later you will thank yourself and anybody else who accesses your files will too.
4. Create Job Directories for each new job. Keep all the elements in an orderly hierarchy. That includes Maps and Materials if at all possible.
5. Back up all files on a weekly basic (copy working directories) and when you back up your files make sure to copy all your Material Libraries. Make sure to label your backup medium with all of the names of all elements contained on the backup.
6. Keep your Hard Drive as clean as possible. Remove old jobs from the system once they are safely backed up.
ANIMATION EDUCATORS` FORUM MEETING:
Another project I have been busy on is the upcoming Animation Educators` Forum Animation Festival. There will be a meeting of the AEF on this Friday (June 27th) at 8 PM at Glendale Community College.
Glendale Community College
1500 North Verdugo Road
Glendale, California 91208, USA
Tel: (818) 240-1000
Fax: (818) 549-9436
Here are directions from Roger Dickes, the head of their animation program:
The meeting this Friday will be held in a nursing classroom on the first floor of the HS building, just around the corner from HS117. Folks may park in Lot A, so there will be parking close to the meeting place. I may need to get permits for everyone, but there`s a strong likelihood I will not need em because Friday nights are pretty empty up there.
Info:
Lot A is halfway between the 2 fwy and Verdugo on Mountain Avenue. ASIFA visitors should go into Lot A
Make that right turn around the culinary arts building, then make a quick left (don't go up the hill) and proceed to the stop sign next to the elevator tower.
Go through the stop sign and continue through campus parking (quick left, then right), do not make the u turn back to the Lot A entry way on Mountain.
At this point the HS building will be visible about 100 yards away. It will say Bhupesh Parikh Health Sciences and Technology on it.
There's parking to the right of it if you stay right as you approach the building. If you park here, you enter the building on the 1st floor, no need for stairs or elevator.
If you teach animation or are interested in animation education you are welcome.
posted by Larry Loc @ 8:17 AM
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