Remove reflections

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AI vendor policy & the "audit trail" problem

The Big Streamers updated vendor guidelines require studios to provide "technical audit trails" for AI-assisted final deliverables. Specifically proving "human-in-the-loop" authorship.

I'm curious how people are actually implementing this. Are you:

1. Manual logging (spreadsheets, email chains, ShotGrid notes)
2. Custom pipeline tools (scripts, hooks, metadata tagging)
3. Waiting for vendors to provide audit features
4. Not tracking it yet / hoping it goes away

I'm doing a 20-person research study (mix of SEA + US studios) to map out what's working. If you've dealt with this compliance requirement—or you're building internal tools for it—I'd love to pick your brain (30 min, compensated with research access).

Screener here: https://tally.so/r/VL5oov

Not looking for NDAs or proprietary pipeline details—just trying to understand the general approaches people are taking.

Anyone here already running into this with streaming clients?

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Paid CG / VFX Artist Needed for Indie Horror Short Film

Hi everyone,

I’m a writer and director currently working on an independent horror short film that I’m producing myself. I’m looking to collaborate with a CG or VFX artist for a couple of specific shots.

Here’s what I need:

1. A creature creation shot. The monster will be visible for around five seconds. It will mostly live in darkness with minimal exposure, but it should feel like it is spawning or emerging. Subtle, unsettling, and believable in low light is key.

2. A quick eye pupil dilation shot, about one second. Clean, realistic, and grounded in tone.

This is a paid gig, but the budget is limited since it is a self funded indie short. I truly respect the craft and want this to be fair within the scope of what I can afford. Proper credits and festival exposure will of course be included.

If you’re interested, please DM me with your reel, relevant work, and your approximate quote. I’m happy to share more details, references, and footage privately.

Looking forward to connecting.

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Had an opportunity to try ICVFX + CG/VFX for our music video project last year. It finally got released.
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1r52zr5

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Netflix uses A.I for Anonymized Sources, Lucy Letby doc
https://people.com/why-did-the-investigation-of-lucy-letby-use-ai-11903938

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Turntable/texturing showcase setup

Hi! I was watching this video by Mads Neset on YouTube yesterday, and really liked how the creator had set up the bike to showcase its textures and the model. I was wondering if there is a best way to set the scene up like this (and what I can Google to find the texture of the curved checkerboard background with the crosshairs), or if there's any particular software that offers this as a one-click solution.

I've seen this sort of setup, or a variation of it, plenty of times in the past but not sure of the best way to go about recreating it myself. Software wise I use Blender, Substance and Nuke so ideally I can use one of these to do so.

Thanks in advance!

https://preview.redd.it/io6g92i20ojg1.png?width=1833&format=png&auto=webp&s=9910b66a40673d7b0c95af56adaddf56cba70ca2



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The MPA and Disney just hit ByteDance over Seedance 2.0, claiming "massive copyright infringement."

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More Anime FX with Houdini & Nuke

https://redd.it/1r5kfto
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VFX for our The Last of Us Fan Film
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Can I add the movie shots I worked on to my reel or you don't recommend do it?

I have worked in the VFX industry for almost 7 years and I'm looking for a new opportunity. I was out of my previous studios and all the projects I worked on were released publicly a long time ago. However, I haven't put any professional work I did in my reel because of NDA and in case of any accusations or legal ramifications later on and I have been using my personal work looking for a job. It's been hard because I couldn't compete with other job candidates that put all kick-ass movie shots in their reels. So I was wondering if I can add the movie shots to my reel locked with a password and send it to potential recruiters, especially there is one studio I desperately want to work for and they are hiring right now. I know it's still risky because I remember there are one or two studios that do not allow any work mentioned or posted even after release while others do but after 3-4 years from the day I quit my job. I couldn't remember exactly because my mom threw away all my old contracts TT. I did contact one studio but without a response. Here comes the questions:

1. If I send my reel protected with a password to recruiters, is there a chance they would share that info publicly because they have my reel and know the password?
2. If I signed a NDA that specifically forbids using materials after release, would it cause legal trouble? I mean violation of agreement would also undermine my credibility or lose respect from future employers even if it's a password-protected reel?
3. How can I access the shots I worked on? Can I buy the movies from like Amazon and directly rip the shots and put studio logos on them?

I appreciate the help and advice!



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Weekly Free PBR Texture Update --- Bark, Stone, Plaster & Tiles
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Looking for a vfx artist

Context I want to add some cgi in my upcoming Lego stop motion video and I have some vfx/cgi that I want to add in the video and the cgi I’m asking for is not to crazy just some simple ones like guns magic lighting and explosions and maybe some smoke and fire so yeah that’s what I’m asking for.

https://redd.it/1r65jbr
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Is there any niche related to VFX or 3D where you can look for work?

Hello. My profession is related to video, and for the past few years I’ve been learning 3D, but without success in breaking into the industry. I was wondering if there might be a lesser-known niche that’s easier to enter and would allow me to keep improving my 3D skills outside of my personal projects. Thanks.

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