SFX forum

[Kingda Ka]

Is there a central web clearinghouse to connect with some sci-fi SFX folks? I'm especially interested in finding someone in the US Pacific Northwest who can help develop a couple of cool, original sci-fi costumes and helmets from sketches.

 

[Sweetie]

Talk with that production company you're dealing with for that TV pitch. If they're legit, they'll know who you need.

 

[Velociraptor451]

Weta Workshop This stuff is expensive though. They'll probrably give you a small contract though.

 

[Kingda Ka]

Thanks, I am not farming out sets and props to a production company. It is an area I would like to learn more about myself.

 

[Sweetie]

If you want to learn it, do some courses at Digital Tutors or FX PHD.

 

[chilipie]

If you want to learn it, do some courses at Digital Tutors or FX PHD.

I'm sure a basic understanding of VFX would be useful, but Kingda Ka was asking about SFX (i.e. physical, practical effects on the set/in camera).

I can't really answer the original question, but I would recommend reading The DV Rebel's Guide by Stu Maschwitz as a very helpful introduction to doing SFX work on the cheap and augmenting it with VFX in post-production. Some of the post stuff is a little dated now, but still useful background reading.

I think wheatgrinder may be in your neck of the woods…

 

[Sweetie]

My mistake.

No idea where he'd start to learn that.

 

[Velociraptor451]

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[directorik]

Costumes wouldn't fall under Special Effects.

I can't give you a personal recommendation for designers in the area
you want - I know great costumers in the SoCal area. I'll ask around
to see if they know anyone in your area.

Several years ago I contacted Helen's Pacific Costumers based out of
Portland when I was shooting a film in Washington. You might want
to check them out.

 

[Will Vincent]

Wheatgrinder is in the Pacific NW.. he may have a lead or two, or even be a resource directly.

 

[Aegis]

CGTalk.com is where all the CG artists hang out on the web - they have a jobs board there too if you're looking to hire someone.

 

[FantasyFilmProductions]

CGTalk.com is where all the CG artists hang out on the web - they have a jobs board there too if you're looking to hire someone.

Well that just opened up a whole new can of forums to read through.
Thank you

 

[Kingda Ka]

Outstanding, thank you all. I will try to connect with Wheatgrinder.

Yes, the computer stuff is definitely something I will be farming out.

 

[Kingda Ka]

Oh, interesting. I did not know costumes were considered separate from SFX. There may be some cross-over, as the costumes have gizmos.

But I also have a couple of vehicles and weapons to do. I'll see what the pros say.

 

[Chris Tempel]

I'm from the Spokane area, so I'm not sure about where you are, but here in town there's North By Northwest. They produce some Hollywood movies and might have some leads for you.

 

[Aegis]

Well that just opened up a whole new can of forums to read through.
Thank you

You're very welcome - they're a tribal bunch but there's some useful information to be found there