Collection of links - making-of Prometheus VFX

iapetus

OvomorphMember0 XPJun-18-2012 2:20 PMHello folks here is a compilation of links I collected about the making of the VFX shots in [i]Prometheus[/i]. You are welcome to post some more in the comments if you find any new material, so we can keep updating the list. [please, try to link to the original source material. thx!] --------------------------------------- fxguide.com - Prometheus: in-depth coverage on fxguide. [url=http://www.fxguide.com/quicktakes/prometheus-in-depth-coverage-on-fxguide/]***HERE***[/url] --- fxpodcast: Prometheus. 37mn podcast with Martin Hill (Weta Digital VFX Supervisor) about the advances in Weta’s Sub-Surface Scattering algorithms, the development of the Engineers, the map room, and THAT med-bed scene. [url=http://www.fxguide.com/fxpodcasts/fxpodcast-prometheus/]***HERE***[/url] --- Prometheus: rebuilding hallowed vfx space. - In-depth coverage of a few select sequences in the film, looking at the work of the Prometheus artists who, under overall visual effects supervisor Richard Stammers, recreated the world of Alien so vividly and magnificently. [url=http://www.fxguide.com/featured/prometheus-rebuilding-hallowed-vfx-space/]***HERE***[/url] --- the vfx show #149: Prometheus. - 1h20mn Podcast - Mike Seymour, Matt Wallin and TyRuben Ellingson discuss the new Ridley Scott film Prometheus. [url=http://www.fxguide.com/thevfxshow/the-vfx-show-149-prometheus/]***HERE***[/url] --- fxguidetv #149: Prometheus visual breakdown. - 36mn video breakdown of VFX on spacecrafts, holograms, the star map room and the Engineers. [url=http://www.fxguide.com/fxguidetv/fxguidetv-149-prometheus-visual-breakdown/]***HERE***[/url] thedaily.com - Prometheus uncovered. - Another 2mn42 making-of video similar to the fxguide one. [url=http://www.thedaily.com/page/2012/06/09/060912-tech-bts-prometheus-broock-zzfpvzz/]***HERE***[/url] thedaily.com - Alien anatomy. - A 1mn40 making-of video breaking down the Sacrificial Engineer’s breakdown [url=http://www.thedaily.com/page/2012/06/16/061612-tech-bts-prometheus-broock-1-4-zzfpvzz/]***HERE***[/url] lumapictures.com - Luma Lends Holographic Impact To "Prometheus". - Making of the holographic images made by Luma Pictures for Prometheus. [url=http://lumapictures.com/buzz/luma-pictures-lends-holographic-impact-to-prometheus]***HERE***[/url] moving-picture.com - MPC on Prometheus [url=http://www.moving-picture.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1350&Itemid=967&contentview=single§ion=2&pagenum=1]***HERE***[/url] studiodaily.com - VFX Supervisor Richard Stammers on Prometheus. [url=http://www.studiodaily.com/2012/06/vfx-supervisor-richard-stammers-on-prometheus/]***HERE***[/url] hammerhead.com - Jamie Dixon (VFX Supervisor) for Hammerhead on 100 VFX shots in Prometheus. [url=http://www.hammerhead.com/new_site/2012/prometheus/prometheus.html]***HERE***[/url] fuelvfx.com - Fuel delivered more than 200 VFX shots as one of the three lead visual effects vendors on the film. [url=http://www.fuelvfx.com/new/index.php?page=project136/Prometheus&mode=html]***HERE***[/url] maxon.net - Prometheus VFX Art Director Steven Messing. - Original 3D Matte Paintings, Story Boards, Set Designs, Costumes and More. [url=http://www.maxon.net/en/news/press-releases/singleview/article/prometheus-vfx-art.html]***HERE***[/url] thecallsheet.co.uk - A short interview with Waldo Mason about his work on Prometheus [url=http://www.thecallsheet.co.uk/news/27399]***HERE***[/url] weylandchronicles.com - we chat with Prometheus creature FX man Waldo Mason! [url=http://www.weylandchronicles.com/2012/06/we-chat-with-prometheus-creature-fx-man-waldo-mason/]***HERE***[/url] stuff.co.nz - Weta's part in making Prometheus. - Another 4mn37 interview of Martin Hill (VFX Supervisor @ Weta Digital) about the 200 shots they contributed. [url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/7054786/Wetas-part-in-making-Prometheus]***HERE***[/url] cgsociety.org - MPC, Weta Digital and Fuel VFX talk about the production of Prometheus. [url=http://www.cgsociety.org/index.php/CGSFeatures/CGSFeatureSpecial/prometheus]***HERE***[/url] awn.com - Prometheus: Bringing Alien into the 21st Century. - Two page article about making-of and the respective VFX shots created by each company. [url=http://www.awn.com/articles/visual-effects/prometheus-bringing-alien-21st-century/page/1]***HERE***[/url]

Engineering

OvomorphMember0 XPJun-18-2012 3:11 PMWow, thanks for working so hard to supply us with all these sweet links. Very appreciated!

Lone

PraetorianMember2674 XPJun-18-2012 4:30 PMFantastic links iapetus, not even half way yet, so much wonderful stuff to get through! Greatly appreciate your time & thoughtfulness.

iapetus

OvomorphMember0 XPJun-18-2012 5:11 PMhaha thanks for the kind words, friends. Pretty sure I haven't read half of it myself either for now. It already took me for ever collecting that and the pictures on the other thread, I'd still be copy-pasting stuff now, had I read those! rofl Will calmly do tomorrow, cause right now my eyes and bwwainz ain't exactly working any good. Cheers!

abordoli

OvomorphMember0 XPJun-19-2012 5:57 PM[i]Moving to "Prometheus Media"[/i] [i]Stickied by: abordoli[/i]

patchold

OvomorphMember0 XPJun-19-2012 11:55 PM@iapetus This is an amazing post. It will take me hours to explore all this. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

ProBenTheus

OvomorphMember0 XPFeb-05-2013 12:37 AM[i] am in school for a Bachelors of Fine Arts pursuing video game design, and these links are extremely helpful! I always enjoy portfolios and behind the scenes!!! AHHHH! THANK YOU! el oh el! I wish I had experience in this industry... [/i]