Recent content by thomaslove

Great shout. I'm gonna have a play on AE tonight, see what I can come up with. These both sound like fun! I will do some experiments with these ideas and see how I get on! Interesting! Where can I find these instructions?

This could be big help - especially for the rusty effect. Thanks. I'll look into this.

This sounds really productive. Dealing with such weighty/emotional roles in a more intimate way is a great approach. From that conversation the director will be not only be able to gauge the actor's understanding of the role, but will be able to express their own ideas and objectives...

If I were casting the role I would make sure to do all the above things. Lengthy research to make sure you are not misrepresenting the disability. This research will mean your character profile is in depth. If you found some really useful source during your research stage, make sure to provide a...

Hey folks. I'm working on a short post-apoc film and I'm trying to figure out the best way to fake that green alge/mould that grows on smooth surfaces that have been left exposed to the elements. I'm looking for a way to achieve this in-camera but am open to any vfx ideas as well. Here's some...

Currently listening to the score from The Girl With All The Gifts as I try and type up a shot list. This could be a long night :p

Been trying to watch a Christmas film every day in December. Today was The Santa Clause 2. I give this a solid 8/10. This was one of my favourite Christmas films as a kid and it holds up. Funny, moving and action packed.

Hello! I'm new here myself. I'm a writer/director who dabbles in VFX. Living in Essex, UK. Great to meet you!

Hello folks! I'm in pre-production for my latest short film, 'To Be Young'. I've invested all my spare cash into this film but I'm hoping to raise some extra funds through a crowdfunder. It's a film set several years after a z-virus that left humanity all but-extinct. Over the years, most of...