We live in an era in which “Parasite” can win the Academy Award for best picture and “All Quiet on the Western Front” can drop as the buzziest title on Netflix. Los Angeles Times film critic Justin Chang leads a conversation on our ever-evolving modern movie marketplace, and the pitfalls and the payoffs facing global filmmakers today.
MPA & FIAPF Conference ǀ The Creative Approach to Sustainability – From Storytelling to Action
Films and TV series have the power to make audiences care. Join industry leaders, producers and filmmakers from Europe and the US to discuss how the audiovisual sector helps shape the narrative around sustainability and inspires actions large and small – not just on screen but also behind the camera. The debate will also highlight how our panelists use innovative solutions that promote sustainable practices in their studios, in their offices, and in the communities where they shoot. The conference will be launched with a welcome by Stan McCoy, (President and Managing Director, MPA EMEA); followed by keynote remarks by Charles Rivkin, (Chairman and CEO, MPA).
Lukas Kapp, Ludwigsburg: I’m thrilled to present my latest Creature TD reel!
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Lukas Kapp wrote:
I’m thrilled to present my latest Creature TD reel!
Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of bringing to life a number of extraordinary creatures in collaboration with some truly awesome people. One project I was honored to be a part of even won this year’s coveted VES Award for its stunning visual effects, a feat that still amazes me. I’m deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to contribute to its success.
As I eagerly embark on the next chapter of my career, I’m particularly interested in the opportunities available in Vancouver, thanks to my open work permit. I’m eager to take on new challenges, expand my horizons, and continue to grow in my craft. If you know of any interesting projects or job openings, I’d love to hear from you.
Finally, if you have a few moments to spare, I invite you to explore my demo reel. Enjoy and thank you for your support!
Creature TD Reel 2023 from Lukas Kapp on Vimeo.
00:02 – ‘A Calling. From the Desert. To the Sea’ (Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, 2022)
– 21st VES Award for ‚Outstanding Visual Effects in a Student Project‘
– all rigging, muscle/fat/skin sim setup and shot work, shot sculpting (Maya, ZivaVFX)
00:40 – Fleshy Eyes System of Ghoul
– sculpting of all visible FACS shapes, all rigging, animation
00:55 – ‚The Nevers‘ Season 1 | Part 2 (VFX Episodic, Accenture Song VFX, 2022)
– scripted full body rigging incl. mechanics and cables of this dog/machine hybrid (except heart/mechanics inside ribcage) (Maya)
– creating a procedural rigging tool in Python for the dog
– muscle/fat sim setup incl. leather and metal parts (ZivaVFX)
– create tool for this setup in Python to automate shot work for colleagues
01:16 – Modular Rig Tool (Maya, Python)
– scripted modular rig system in Python that I’m using for all my rigs
– joints and locators as input data
– each rig module is its own blackbox that gets connected via in- and outputs
– control shapes saved as a json template that gets applied in the end
01:34 – Inverse Rig Mapping (Research Project, Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, 2023)
– map skeletal animation e.g. mocap data back to rigs using Machine Learning (PyTorch, Python)
– based on paper “Learning an Inverse Rig Mapping for Character Animation“ by Daniel Holden
– learn dependency between rig control attributes and joint attributes
– use that trained model to predict rig control values based on the skeletal animation data
I Keep Ending Up With You Official Extended Music Video | The Ghost and Molly McGee | @disneychannel
The Ghost and Molly McGee is the story of a ghost and the girl who brings him back to life…figuratively. When a cantankerous ghost named Scratch places a curse on exuberant tween Molly McGee, it backfires and leaves him forever cursed to be in Molly’s presence. Now he’s forced to go everywhere Molly goes and do everything Molly does… which, in Molly’s eyes, makes him her best friend! As Molly drags reluctant Scratch along on all her misadventures, a funny thing happens: Scratch comes to like Molly and an unlikely friendship blossoms.
Ultraman | Final Season Special Trailer | Netflix
The final season of the Netflix Series „Ultraman“ is now streaming worldwide, only on Netflix! The „Ultraman“ anime has garnered huge popularity both in Japan and around the globe since Netflix began streaming Season 1 in 2019 and Season 2 in 2022. „Ultraman“ finally reaches its magnificent conclusion in this final season!
As public sentiment turns against Ultraman, Shinjiro learns that his inherited powers may come with a heavy price, in this exciting series conclusion.
Things You Might Have Missed in Sonic Prime | Netflix Anime
When an explosive battle with Dr. Eggman shatters the universe, Sonic races through parallel dimensions to reconnect with his friends and save the world.
2d Animation Study -How to Animate Mickey Mouse
AMB Animation and Real Animator Training shows You how to Animate with the best 2d animation tutorial , how to draw traditional animation frame by frame completely independent of animation software. AMB Animation is a Content creator producing hand drawn animation at it highest standard.
Trailer – LA SAISON POURPRE (The Purple Season) dir. Clémence Bouchereau
LA SAISON POURPRE (The Purple Season) – Clémence Bouchereau Court métrage competition – Short Film Competition
Trailer – VIA DOLOROSA dir. Rachel Gutgarts
VIA DOLOROSA – Rachel Gutgarts Sélection courts métrages en compétition – Short Films Competition
Annecy Animation Showcase | Animation Day 2023
The Marché du Film and Annecy Film Festival, the world’s leading animation film festival, presents the 2023 Annecy Animation Showcase — featuring 5 animated works-in-progress — to be presented as part of the #AnimationDay program in Cannes. The creative teams behind each film will be in attendance to seek out potential sales agents, distributors and/or festival exposure. 🎥
Launched in 2019 in partnership with the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Animation Day quickly became an important program for the global animation filmmaking community in Cannes, providing talks, panel discussions, screenings and networking events all dedicatd to animation and the animation community. Animation Day gathers the global animation filmmaking community in Cannes for a celebratory day packed with talks, panel discussions, screenings and networking events all dedicated to animation.
The Annecy Animation Showcase will be presented on Animation Day (Sunday 21 May 2023) at #MDF23 #MarcheDuFilm in Cannes.
