Hilariously bad AI movie from Korea

https://redd.it/1qlqi60
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Liquid Honey Flow | Houdini FLIP + Karma Render

https://redd.it/1qmcga3
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a VFX short i made w/ Blender & Fusion [Davinci Resolve]

https://redd.it/1qqt42w
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Birds in Element3D - Poop in Blender - Comp in AE

https://redd.it/1qqayxp
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F1 - Behind the VFX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_XJSaWMMo0

https://redd.it/1qqzpkr
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Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston on AI Stealing Actors’ Faces 🎭🤖

https://redd.it/1qqzz5j
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missile explosion wip for short film (any feedback or suggestions for final?)

https://redd.it/1qpzevy
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From VFX artist to filmmaker — is this path actually viable?

Hi everyone,

I’m struggling with a big career decision and would really appreciate some outside perspective.

My dream has always been to become a filmmaker one day (writing + directing). At the same time, I always knew how hard it is to get a job right away in that field, so I tried to find another way into the industry. That’s how I ended up choosing VFX, which has always been my second big interest.

When it was time to choose my major, I went for VFX, and I’m now close to graduating. Even though I chose a more “technical” path, my love for storytelling never really went away. For my thesis, I’m directing a fully CG short film that I wrote myself, and I’m also working as the VFX artist on the project.

That said, I’ll be honest: I don’t feel super confident in my VFX skills yet. I know I need to improve a lot, and that kind of scares me when I think about entering the job market. Lately I’ve been overthinking whether I really want to work as a VFX artist — but deep down I think a lot of this doubt comes from insecurity rather than lack of interest.

So here’s the big question:

Is it realistic to start as a VFX artist and later transition into being a filmmaker?

I’m really inspired by people like James Cameron, who write, direct, and have a strong technical understanding of CG and VFX. I also feel like knowing how different CG departments work could be incredibly useful as a director.

I’d love to hear from anyone who has taken a similar path, works in VFX, or has transitioned into directing/writing later on. Am I thinking about this the right way, or am I just psyching myself out?

Thanks in advance 🙏

https://redd.it/1qqppoj
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Seeking Systems Administrator for Toronto VFX company

**Job Summary:**
We are a small but busy VFX studio seeking a **Senior Systems Administrator** to take ownership of our IT infrastructure. As the sole IT specialist, you will manage all aspects of our systems, from server maintenance and network troubleshooting to software support and data security. This is a hands-on role that requires a proactive, problem-solving mindset, with the opportunity to shape and streamline our technology setup to support the studio's evolving needs.

**Key Responsibilities:**


* Oversee and maintain all IT systems, ensuring smooth operation of hardware, software, networks, and storage solutions.
* Provide technical support to artists, production staff, and engineers on VFX tools and general IT issues.
* Manage server performance, render farms, storage, and backups to maintain high efficiency in the production pipeline.
* Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day IT challenges, including hardware malfunctions, software glitches, and connectivity issues.
* Implement and enforce security protocols to protect sensitive project data and intellectual property.
* Evaluate and upgrade systems as needed to ensure that the studio’s technology infrastructure can scale with new projects.
* Work with external vendors and service providers to procure hardware, software, and third-party services.
* Document all IT processes and maintain an up-to-date inventory of equipment, software licenses, and other critical assets.
* Provide recommendations for future technology investments and help shape the studio's long-term IT strategy.

**Requirements:**


* 3+ years of experience in IT or systems administration, ideally in a VFX, animation, or post-production environment.
* Strong understanding of Windows, and macOS systems.
* Experience with networking, storage management, and server maintenance in a production environment.
* Ability to support VFX software such as Maya, Nuke, Adobe Suite and Houdini
* Excellent troubleshooting skills, with a proactive approach to solving both hardware and software issues.
* Knowledge of data backup solutions, cybersecurity practices, and cloud storage options.
* Strong organizational skills, with the ability to document processes and manage IT resources independently.
* Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a small, fast-paced studio.


**Preferred Qualifications:**


* Experience managing **render farms** and optimizing workflows for VFX pipelines.
* Knowledge of **scripting** (e.g., Python) to automate routine tasks.

email [jobs@tantrum.studio](mailto:jobs@tantrum.studio)

https://redd.it/1qqn7ur
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Where do you get the footage when you want to use shots from a teaser or trailer in your reel?

Netflix just dropped the trailer for a TV show I worked on, and there are two shots of mine in it. The show comes out in 4–5 months, and I’d like to extract those shots from the trailer and include them in my reel right now.

When this happens, do you usually just download the (badly compressed) video from YouTube?

I noticed the teaser is also on the show’s Netflix page in much higher quality, but as far as I know there’s no (legal) way to extract trailers directly from Netflix. I know there are not-so-legal ways to do it, but I’m wondering whether it’s common to ask Netflix or the studio for a master or higher quality version of the trailer.

One of the shots is a comp work where the change I made is very small on screen, so avoiding YouTube compression would really help.

https://redd.it/1qqmzhj
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Made an analog horror VHS style video. Would love feedback on how to improve
https://youtu.be/yOuHK-6gbf0

https://redd.it/1qqiml0
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Who's still using Xgen for hair and fur in the industry?

And why not Houdini? How present Houdini is? Or is it still better to dabble into Maya and and yeti or perhaps something else?

https://redd.it/1qrc4t5
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How do I move from a small VFX studio in India to big studios like DNEG / ILM / Weta?

Hey everyone,

I’ve been working as a Compositor at a small VFX company in India for the past 2 years. I’ve learned a lot here, but now I really want to push myself and aim for bigger studios like DNEG, ILM, Weta, etc.

I’m a bit confused about the right path forward and would love some guidance from people who’ve been there.

* How should I approach applying to these studios?
* What does a good CV/resume for big VFX studios actually look like?
* What should I focus on in my showreel, and how long should it be?

Any advice, personal experiences, or resources would mean a lot.
Thanks in advance

https://redd.it/1qqwz2y
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Unable to Stop AI, SAG-AFTRA Mulls a Studio Tax on Digital Performers
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sag-aftra-ai-tilly-norwood-tax-digital-performers-1236644931/#recipient_hashed=1ea89b92457d3a864e9dc3fe265fb7be4db02d5dcfe506953bc5b7ef1750226f&recipient_salt=36f608bdf8336acbb974140070511de45d9b79cb7a3f7a10e518c926ab51b33a&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_campaign=newsalert&utm_content=661219_01-29-2026&utm_term=10161238?utm_medium=&utm_source=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&utm_id=

https://redd.it/1qrlbt8
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Why Didn’t They “Just” Film on Location?
http://fxrant.blogspot.com/2026/01/why-didnt-they-just-film-on-location.html

https://redd.it/1qrmq9w
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Monthly Jobs post! How’s the industry going into 2026?

Hi everyone,

I’m a junior layout artist based in Australia with about two months of studio experience, and I’m trying to get a sense of how people are feeling about hiring as we head into 2026.

I graduated in 2023 right after the strikes, only managed to get onto one show in 2024, and since then things have been pretty quiet. Lately it’s starting to feel like I might’ve missed the timing for breaking into the industry altogether.

Just curious how others — especially juniors — are seeing the job market right now. If things don’t pick up, I may start looking into teaching or alternative paths, but I’d love to hear how people are navigating this period.

https://redd.it/1qrrbfd
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Working as freelancer in europe for other european countries?

I am wondering what its like in europe at the moment for freelancing?


Are people easily able to remotely freelance as a lighting TD from Italy for companies like Rise in Germany or ILP in Sweden or Dneg in London from another country like Italy?


Or is it all about tax incentives and without being considered a tax resident (usually living in that country half a year per tax year) you have no chance?

https://redd.it/1qsj40k
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Am I being stupid for trying to learn both compositing and 3D?

A question for the more experienced people.

Am I being stupid?

I’ve been studying VFX with real focus for about a year now. During this time, I’ve been committed to learning compositing and 3D (modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation).

I honestly don’t know which one to choose. Is it stupid to want to learn all of this?

I can handle some simple comp shots on my own, like roto, cleanup, tracking, and keying. I can also model a simple environment prop, do the UVs, and create a basic texture with a simple shader.

So I consider myself a junior.

Am I being stupid?

Is it really possible to learn all of these things, or should I focus on just one and forget about the others?

https://redd.it/1qryhu9
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We got tired of Frame.io's pricing and clunky alternatives. So we built our own review platform.

# Let me guess: You're either paying $$$+/month for Frame-io, or you've tried the "cheaper alternatives" that promise the same features but fall apart when you actually need them for client reviews.

We're a 20+ year old production company, and we felt the same pain. After a year of dogfooding our own solution with real clients and real projects, we knew exactly what was broken with existing platforms – and what actually matters in production workflows.

So we rebuilt everything from scratch.

**FrameReview does what Frame-io does (and more), but:**

* Actually affordable pricing
* Handles video, images, audio, AND 3D models in one place
* Time-synced comments that work intuitively
* Version control that doesn't require a PhD to understand
* Built by people who actually use these tools daily, not just developers who think they know what we need

We're not trying to reinvent the wheel – we're just building the platform we wish existed. No VC bullshit, no feature bloat, just a solid tool that works the way production professionals actually work.

Check it out at [framereview.com](http://framereview.com/)

Happy to answer questions about features, pricing, or the tech stack if anyone's curious.

https://redd.it/1qs1xax
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Insta 360 X5 vs GoPro Max 2 for HDRI

Hi!

I saw that the GP Max 2 can make HDRI with a software update and I am curious if anyone have worked with it or had the opportunity to compare them to ones made with an insta 360 .

What caught my attention is that the Max 2 seems to make HDRI from pictures taken in JPEG and not in raw as the 360.

As I am planning to buy a 360 cam for the specific purpose of making quick HDRI what is your recommendation? (I know the Ricoh is better than those two but it’s out of my budget)

Thanks!

https://redd.it/1qszbym
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Alternatives to vimeo for demoreel hosting?

I've been using vimeo for a while to host my demoreel - useful since it's allowing me to keep a permanent link when updating it.



However, recently it won't let me log into my account without age verification, which I'd rather avoid to do. The platform has also gotten progressively worse with upload limits etc over the past years, so I'd like to move on.


What platforms are you using? Gdrive? Youtube? Any good alternatives?




https://redd.it/1qt0kts
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