Proof Inc., one of the film industry’s leading visualization houses, provided Previsualization and Postvisualization services, as well as final Visual Effects and some Motion Graphics imagery, for Universal Pictures’ “Riddick,” it was announced today by Proof’s Creative Director/Founder Ron Frankel. Currently in theaters, the film opened # 1 this weekend at the box office. nnSpearheaded by Proof’s VFX Supervisor Raul Moreno, Proof provided the Previs for 10 shots presented in “Riddick,” including several scenes depicting spaceships. Proof also provided several Postvis shots in which 3D models of these spaceships were matched up against original plates. In addition, Proof was involved with the look development of a number of shots, including those in which some of the film’s characters interact with a 3D map, as well as with a machete weapon. Proof also provided some finished 3D motion graphics sequences featured in the film. nnWorking closely with director David Twohy, Raul Moreno and Proof also finished 30 VFX shots featured in “Riddick.” Proof began working with the plates, and moved on to 3D tracking, modeling, texturing & lighting, 2D tracking & integration, camera match moves, and ultimately to final compositing & rendering. nnGunnar Hansen, VFX Supervisor on “Riddick,” said,” “Proof’s work on the visual effects for this film really helped editorial tell the story. These shots were editorially sensitive, depicted several important moments within the storyline, and allowed our director David Twohy to provide Proof with quick feedback. The quality of Proof’s finished VFX shots was so good, in fact, that a number of them even appeared in the film’s trailer. Working with Proof on ‘Riddick’ was an excellent experience. They really stepped up to the plate, and did a truly great job.” nn
nnAbout PROOF INC.nFounded in 2002 in Los Angeles by Ron Frankel, Proof Inc. is one Hollywood’s leading providers of high-quality visualization services for the feature film and live entertainment industries. In addition to “Riddick,” the company’s other recent projects have included “Fast & Furious 6,” “Man of Steel,” “The Hangover, Part 3,” “42,” “Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters,” “The Amazing Spider-Man,” and “The Hunger Games,” to name just a few. nnUpcoming projects include “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” and “Fast & Furious 7.”nnFrom the start of development through to delivery, the talented digital artists of Proof help filmmakers tell their stories and realize their visions. Whether a major studio feature film, a large-scale architectural installation, a TV commercial, or a live concert, Proof’s unique blend of visual artistry and technical expertise ensures that the company’s work on any project is as accurate as it is evocative. nnProof specializes in four areas of creative services:nnPrevis: A collaborative process using 3D animation software and real-time computer graphics to generate preliminary versions of shots or sequences; nnVirtual Production: Proof provides on-set visualization, the synchronization and compositing of live photography with 2D or 3D virtual elements, for immediate visual feedback;nnPostvis: This is a creative process whereby filmmakers can direct the p
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“Ǝvolution” Comes Full Circle At The Chelsea Film Festival
The Chelsea Film Festival, running from October 16th through October 20th, 2024, at Regal Cinemas here in Union Square, is set to host the East Coast premiere of Ǝvolution, a thought-provoking experimental micro-short film that proves big ideas can come in small packages and in perfect circles.
In just 1 minute 16 seconds, this cinematic gem by Award-Winning Director Romina Schwedler, with original music by Argentine Composer Ignacio Montoya Carlotto, explores a cycle as old as time: life leads to progress, progress leads to destruction, and destruction, well, leads back to life. But is this vicious circle unbreakable? Ǝvolution suggests the answer is yes, unless we decide to open our eyes.
Inspired by the overwhelming number of recent events that threaten human existence, Ǝvolution, possibly the shortest film in this 12th edition of the festival, plays out entirely through the symbolism of circles, cleverly illustrating —in the blink of an eye— the repeating patterns of history, and confronting viewers with the uncomfortable truth that our so-called “progress” may, in fact, be guiding us to our own ruin.Premiering at the Regal 14 Union Square, New York City, on October 18, 2024, at 11 a.m., Romina Schwedler's micro-short, featuring Leah Young with cinematography by Alan J. Carmona, will be sure to spark conversations longer than the film itself! Forcing viewers to reconsider the true meaning of evolution, not just as a biological process, but as a reflection of our collective journey as humans.
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