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In the News (Mon 6 Oct 08)

  
  :: front framestore cfc ::
Completed jobs so far include the Framestore CFC DVD Showreel with over one hundred separate elements, Peter Kay, Alan Partridge Series 1 and 2, Look Around You and The Day Today.
For more information or to see the Framestore CFC DVD please contact us.
Online orders are sent directly to Framestore CFC Bookings and you receive a confirmation copy by email.
front.framestore-cfc.com   (769 words)

  
  MAXON - The makers of CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D
Framestore CFC - whose credits include "Troy," "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," "Blade 2," and "Walking With Dinosaurs" - switched to using BodyPaint 3D after tests proved MAXON's revolutionary app would cut production times dramatically at the London-based studio.
Whereas previously Framestore CFC used several 3D paint apps on each creature or character map, now all the texture magic is done using just the one app, BodyPaint 3D.
Framestore CFC was formed in December 2001 through the union of two of the most creative and dynamic companies in the industry: FrameStore and The Computer Film Company (CFC).
www.maxon.net /pages/dyn_files/dyn_htx/htx/1305/01305_01305.html   (755 words)

  
  Digit Online
Framestore CFC has revealed it played a key role in handling the visual effects for the cinematic release Children Of Men, directed by Alfonso Cuarón and starring Clive Owen and Julianne Moore.
Cuarón approached Framestore CFC to handle the film's most challenging single VFX element - a CG baby, which is first seen actually being delivered, according to the studio.
Framestore CFC's VFX supervisor on the project, Tim Webber, says "Coming as a key plot point of the film, and at this point of heightened emotion, it was critical that the shot felt 100 per cent real.
www.digitmag.co.uk /news/index.cfm?NewsID=6434   (1280 words)

  
 Europe's Largest Post Production House Chooses AboveNet   (Site not responding. Last check: )
By connecting IP House, Framestore CFC's datacentre, to boththeir headquarters in Noel Street, and their secondary office in WellsStreet, AboveNet designed and implemented a dedicated three site Dark Fibrenetwork, to be managed by Framestore CFC for the sole purpose of transportingthis data.
Framestore CFC isthe first visual effects company in Europe to implement a long distancemetropolitan 10 Gigabit Ethernet backbone across three sites, providing asolution that facilitates the ability to share their digital content quicklyand securely whilst knowing that they have the capacity built in for anyfuture growth to the business.
Framestore CFC was formed in December 2001 through the union of two ofthe most creative and dynamic companies in the industry: FrameStore and TheComputer Film Company (CFC).
www.media-press-release.com /desk/200612/135570.htm   (764 words)

  
 Framestore CFC Careers » Welcome to the Framestore CFC Careers Blog Page!!
Framestore CFC Careers » Welcome to the Framestore CFC Careers Blog Page!!
The idea behind this page is that on a week by week basis a different member of the team here will get the opportunity to post about their job, their daily tasks, how they got here and what they enjoy about working at Framestore CFC.
We hope that this will give everyone the opportunity to learn more about the company, our people and our working environment.
www.framestore-cfc.com /careersblog/?p=3   (247 words)

  
 MAXON - The makers of CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D
Framestore CFC unleashes BodyPaint 3D on 'Doom' monsters.
The creature Pinky, and the devastating arsenal of weaponry unleashed upon him, were all textured using BodyPaint 3D, Framestore CFC's 3D paint app of choice.
While 3D paint tools such as BodyPaint 3D are often associated with texturing characters such as Pinky, Framestore CFC also uses BodyPaint 3D to help texture all manner of objects, from buildings to Trojan ships to chainsaws.
www.maxon.net /pages/dyn_files/dyn_htx/htx/1817/01817_01817.html   (762 words)

  
 :: El Portal del 3D y la Animación :: 3DyAnimacion.com
Framestore CFC is already a studio with experience in the saga of the more popular magician boy of all times.
In 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban', Framestore CFC has given life to one of the most amazing characters of the movie, to Buckbeak, the Hippogriff.
We have spoken with David Lomax, CG supervisor for this film at Framestore CFC, on the design and creation process of Buckbeak, the fur and the feathers, the animation of this creature, the composition with real characters,...
www.3dyanimacion.com /entrevistas/entrevistas.cfm?link=framecfchp3eng01   (841 words)

  
 Framestore CFC: The connection between fantasy and reality
Framestore CFC, one of the largest visual effects and computer animation companies in Europe, has recently extended its network and storage capabilities with an Avid Unity LANshare EX system.
When Framestore CFC won the contracts to provide effects for three major feature films, Prescott decided that it would be an ideal time to upgrade the existing system to create the most efficient workflow.
Framestore CFC’s workflow varies from project to project, which was also an important factor for choosing the new equipment as it provides the flexibility to work in different ways.
www.avid.co.uk /profiles/generic_intl_profile.asp?taxID=923&featureID=687   (961 words)

  
 ..... >> VFXWorld / Feature Articles << .....   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Over the last two to three years that visual effects capability has begun to be matched by digital character animation as each of the four main vfx houses — Cinesite, Moving Picture Co. (MPC), Double Negative and Framestore CFC — has concentrated resources to win a bigger slice of the burgeoning character animation business.
According to William Sargent, joint chief exec of the U.K.’s largest facility, Framestore CFC, “U.S. studio funded pictures are the key driver for our business and they in turn respond to favorable tax scenarios.
Framestore CFC’s work on the Hippogriff for the third Harry Potter put the U.K. on the map for digital character animation.
vfxworld.com /?sa=adv&code=57c5ed8a&atype=articles&id=3044&page=1   (1007 words)

  
 Framestore CFC Launches New York Office
The new venture will be led by Framestore CFC Board member and advertising head, Jon Collins as its Managing Director.
Framestore NY will be based in Varick Street, in the heart of New York's creative industries area, from November 2003.
Last month, Framestore CFC announced 'xtremefront,' a joint venture with Xtreme Information combining Xtreme's global archive of 4 million commercials with Framestore CFC's front digital online portal to open up new opportunities for cost saving and increased efficiency across the advertising industry worldwide.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/10-23-2003/0002042846&EDATE=   (397 words)

  
 CGNetworks - Giant Leap for Framestore CFC
Framestore CFC created the CG elements and visual effects for the documentary.
Framestore CFC is the same teaming of production talent and VFX artistry responsible for the 'Walking With…' series and specials, seen by millions of viewers around the world since the series began in 1999.
For the Framestore CFC team, Space Odyssey was an opportunity to push themselves – technically and artistically – in directions they'd never gone in before.
features.cgsociety.org /cgfilms/cgfilm.php?story_id=2551   (1218 words)

  
 VFXTalk.com Interviews Framestore CFC VFX Supervisors & Compositors for 'Doom' - VFXTalk.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
I started at Framestore CFC in 2003 as a compositor on Thunderbirds and prior to that worked in Toronto, Canada for four years on Shake and Quantel Editbox.
Framestore CFC is one of the world's leading visual effects and computer animation studios.
Laurent Hugueniot: I was CG supervisor for Framestore CFC.
www.vfxtalk.com /forum/showthread.php?threadid=5183   (2999 words)

  
 'boards - Framestore and CFC merge
Framestore and the Computer Film Company (CFC) have finalized their alliance and merged into a single London-based company known as Framestore CFC.
CFC first joined Framestore in 1997 and both have been partners in the Framestore Group since.
We had a CFC VFX supervisor working with a team of Framestore people, working in one place or the other but completely integrated," he says.
www.boardsmag.com /articles/online/20011212/framestore.html   (328 words)

  
 FilmLight Press Article
One of the most unique aspects of Framestore CFC's digital intermediate (Dl) for Cold Mountain was the suite of tools utilized for the work: a Northlight scanner, Baselight film-finishing software and a Truelight color-management system, all created by FilmLight.
Framestore CFC was the result of a merger between Framestore and the Computer Film Company (CFC), two respected London facilities, and FilmLight was founded several years ago by former RandD staff at CFC.
The team at Framestore CFC agrees that Cold Mountain is a good example of how Dl technology can be used to enhance a look without drawing attention to itself.
www.filmlight.ltd.uk /content/press/jan04am_cinema.html   (726 words)

  
 Vicon | VICON MOTION CAPTURE USED TO POPULATE TROY WITH LIFELIKE DIGITAL SOLDIERS AND CROWDS
Framestore CFC and Moving Picture Company Work Together with Motion Capture Service Bureau Artem Digital To Deliver Seamless Visual Effects.
Framestore CFC delivered an extensive range of 130 shots featuring the huge digital armada and beach landing battle.
Very early on, Framestore CFC realized that motion capture was the ideal technology to animate the many thousands of Greek soldiers required to crew the 1000-boat armada and populate the beach encampment throughout the film.
www.vicon.com /company/releases/061104.html   (625 words)

  
 AWN Headline News   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Framestore CFC has welcomed back Andy Lomas to the newly expanded post of head of CG, which will encompass features, commercials and longform TV.
London-based Framestore CFC (www.framestore-cfc.com) is one of the leading visual effects companies working on effects for feature films and commercials.
Said William Sargent, joint ceo of Framestore CFC, "I am very pleased indeed to be able to reverse the usual west coast brain drain and welcome Andy back to Framestore CFC.
news.awn.com /index.php?ltype=cat&category1=People&newsitem_no=17169   (889 words)

  
 ScheduALL Broadcast Resource Management Software
The Framestore implementation was completed on a very aggressive timescale to ensure minimal downtime, and to facilitate a seamless transition from the companies existing system to the ScheduALL solution.
John Starns, Operations Manager, commented "ScheduALL and Framestore CFC worked closely to ensure a smooth transition to the new system.
Framestore CFC was formed in December 2001 through the union of two of the most creative and dynamic companies in the industry: FrameStore and The Computer Film Company (CFC).
www.scheduall.com /news_071803.asp   (440 words)

  
 Lightwave - AboveNet supports video post-production
With a portfolio of production projects including "Superman Returns," "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," among others, the ability for Framestore CFC to distribute and share content among its three production sites in London is crucial to the operation and success of the business.
By connecting IP House, Framestore CFC's data center, to both its headquarters in Noel Street and its secondary office in Wells Street, AboveNet designed and implemented a dedicated three-site dark fiber network, to be managed by Framestore CFC for the sole purpose of transporting this data.
Framestore CFC is the first visual effects company in Europe to implement a long-distance metropolitan 10-Gigabit Ethernet backbone across three sites, providing a network that facilitates the ability to share digital content quickly and securely while knowing that the company has the capacity built in for any future growth to the business.
lw.pennnet.com /Articles/Article_Display.cfm?Section=ONART&PUBLICATION_ID=13&ARTICLE_ID=279744&C=NNEWS   (516 words)

  
 'boards - Framestore CFC's dirty dinos for Volvic
put London's Framestore CFC to the task of creating a dinosaur that pushed the boundaries of previous reptilian efforts.
Given Framestore CFC's extensive experience with dinos (they created the lizards for the Walking With Dinosaurs TV series), Daffy and his team referenced the best bits of dinosaurs that have been done and used the basic skeleton structures from previous productions.
Framestore CGI artists responsible for the dinosaurs were Daffy, Jamie Isles, Martin Parsons, Stephen Enticott, Gwilym Morris, Richard Dexter and Don Mahmood.
www.boardsmag.com /articles/online/20020710/eff.html   (509 words)

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