Lawrence Dueñas

I'm currently taking a sound design class with Woody Woodhall CAS at UCLA and part of the homework was to read "35 Essential Insights & Lessons Learned from 24+ Years In Sound by Sound Supervisor & Sound Designer Tim Nielsen. Great article. Two tips that stood out the most: #19 - Great sound cannot save a mediocre film. You cannot fix it in post. You will never be able to fix it in post. #32 - Every person you meet has something to teach you. Never close yourself off to that idea. #filmmaking #sounddesign #soundsupervisor #adr #foley #soundeditor #soundediting

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Have you ever wanted to crumple a paper using 3D software? And this crumpling shot you want just can't be filmed? In my new Patreon tutorial, you’ll learn two approaches for crumpling a paper ball - one fast and another high-fidelity - and when to use each in Houdini. Full tutorial and project files on my Patreon: https://lnkd.in/eKVDhk3s

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“I sometimes prefer the invisible work. I love to create significant change and solve problems while keeping the original beauty and integrity of the film so nobody even knows I was there.” Dive into the world of VFX with Mike Stolz, a seasoned Flame Artist leading the visual effects team at Consulate NYC as he shares insights and wisdom from his illustrious career. Read more in LBBonline - Little Black Book!

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The Curious Case of Upside-Down Lavalier Mics Many people wonder why British sound professionals sometimes wear lavalier microphones upside down. Is it simply an urban myth, or is there a method to this madness? Possible Benefits (with Limitations): There are some logical explanations for this practice, though their validity is debated: Reduced Sibilance and Plosives: In enclosed environments like news studios, an upside-down mic might slightly reduce harsh "s" sounds and plosives (p, b) caused by close proximity to the mouth. Limited Effectiveness: However, this benefit likely diminishes outdoors or in echoey rooms where the microphone picks up more ambient noise. Omnidirectional Microphones Only: For this technique to potentially work, the microphone must be omnidirectional, meaning it picks up sound equally from all directions. The Mystery Continues: While these explanations seem plausible, it's unclear why this practice wouldn't be universally adopted if it offered a significant advantage. Beyond the UK: Furthermore, not all British sound professionals use this technique, and it's not uncommon to see lavalier mics worn traditionally in the UK as well as the US. The Bottom Line: Ultimately, the most important factor is clear audio capture. As long as the microphone is positioned correctly, the direction of the clip seems to be a matter of preference or established tradition. #audioengineering #sounddesign #locationrecording #microphone #lavmic #soundguy #audiotips #soundsecrets #upsidedownmic #ukaudio #lavplacement #mythbusters #audiomyth

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Watch our short demo reel showing how we leverage in-studio virtual production techniques to help tell your story in an engaging and cost-effective way.

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All use of AI-generated Art (any kind) should be labelled as such. Let's start by calling it AI-Viz (instead of AI Art) and have a disclaimer saying "This documentary uses AI to visualize people and events" (in which case it ceases to be a documentary in its truest form).

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Why would a seasoned motion designer participate in Our Fly on the Wall program? Because it offers an experience different than any other studio. Hear it from Ivan Miguel, an Oakland-based senior Art Director and Motion Designer with over 15 years of experience. "A big obstacle for many freelance artists who may not have been invited to work at a big studio is wondering if they really know how a large project is handled. They may work on a part of the project but not have the opportunity or time to see the whole picture and meditate about how all the parts come together. The “fly on the wall” program offers a great opportunity to fill those gaps. While several courses for design or animation exist, creative direction (or art direction) is rarely taught and is one of those things you learn over time while developing a project with more people. Shadowing Hung and the rest of BIEN is like having the opportunity to be in the writer’s room and on the set of a show while making an episode. You can follow everything from how they answer a client’s brief, reshape scripts to be visually more compelling, hire the team according to the needs of the piece and build up the characters, always having in consideration that these aren’t just generic molds but that every decision reflects their uniqueness and background. An active eye, even with experience in these kinds of rodeos, will find many many tips and tricks to add to their own toolkit, from the way they compose decks so the client understands all of the steps in the process of making an animation, reducing in that way their possible anxiety, to the research and documentation they put together for the artists so they have all the tools at their hands to succeed. To their way of storing everything in a living Milanote document where anyone on the team can access all the info, without forgetting simple but powerful ways to configure posting and feedback on Slack, reducing the nonsense and making it easy to find each shot and its feedback, or briefing for the animation’s music (a part I always struggle with), or being present in dailies checking the teams work, worries, and progress. With so much attention to how great the shots look, to how accurate they represent reality, to the characters or the ins and outs of an event, BIEN has a specific perspective on how to approach the process that they aren’t afraid but happy to share with anyone. In an industry plagued with grey areas and unknowns, being transparent about your process and ideal of how work should be done and what a role should entail and sharing that with an audience of professionals that may not receive mentorship otherwise, is an initiative that I can only applaud." Check out Ivan's LinkedIn https://buff.ly/3K6w3Lc and his website here https://buff.ly/3K1s4Q9 As we like to say, hire this man!

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Call me cuhh-razyy, but I think animation is the perfect place to stretch your brand's existing look and feel. At Pixel Park we mindfully push the visual envelope when we take this approach. Check out how. ⬇ #creativityoverrigidity #artdirection #animation

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Unreal Engine's Metahuman workflow is the next stage of character creation. Capturing nuances and microexpressions is a game changer with an accessible workflow for all filmmakers. See the project here: https://lnkd.in/d-2RfwN8

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Explore the AI frontier with StudioBDC! Witness our innovative AI integration enhancing client workflows, drawing inspiration from "Gattaca," directed by Andrew Niccol. Let's craft narratives that transcend limitations! #StudioBDC #AIIntegration 🚀📽️

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Working on my thesis rough animation these last days. I know I'll suffer cleaning this up when the time comes💀 #animation #animacion #wip #opentowork #opentoworkanimation

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Five DaVinci Resolve 19 Features I’ll Definitely Be Using

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Color grading in Resolve, on my iPad. Unreal. Obviously not a replacement for desktop (or a real colorist), but I’ve been looking for an angle to learn more about color theory and execution. Maybe this is it! #resolve #davinci #davinciresolve #resolveipad #resolveforipad #resolveonipad #ipad #m4 #postproduction #post #color #colorist #colorcorrection #amateur #post #editor #videoeditor PXP Blackmagic Design Apple

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While I still do the initial thumbnail pass for a sequence on paper (I think better on paper) I don’t import the thumbnails into storyboard pro. I just have them in front of me to look at as I board straight into my rough pass. I can easily get lost in the sauce in thumbnail land so skipping the import phase allows me to commit to my ideas and get results quicker - that way I can find solutions to issues quicker! #openforwork #storyboard #art #animation #drawing #sketch

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Plasticity | Draft Face: Grow Options This video takes a quick look at the Grow Options for the Draft Face Command in Plasticity. https://lnkd.in/g9c_dBUZ

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🔥 How do you craft dynamic action sequences in shonen manga?🥋✨ Taking a page from Anime Village’s ADAMANTO: Unbreakable, here are five key techniques artist Oscar Jimenez uses to infuse movement and energy into every panel: 1. Dynamic Posing: Oscar masterfully employs exaggerated poses to convey the intensity of each character’s actions. 2. Speed Lines: The use of speed lines creates a sense of motion, making every punch, kick, and leap feel impactful. 3. Impact Frames: By incorporating impact frames, Oscar emphasizes the force behind each blow, enhancing the sense of power and adrenaline in the scene. 4. Foreshortening: Skillful foreshortening techniques add depth and dimension to the action, immersing readers in the heart of the battle and intensifying the excitement. 5. Background Details: Attention to detail in the background, such as debris flying or surroundings blurring, enhances the realism and overall impact of the scene. 🎨 Kudos to Oscar for his incredible talent in bringing ADAMANTO: Unbreakable to life with such electrifying action sequences! Better still, we’re using his manga pages to storyboard our upcoming mobile game, ADAMANTO: Unleashed and JRPG, ADAMANTO: Bodo. Lots more updates on the way! #manga #anime #illustration #mobilegames #JRPGS

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