update from the EU!

from Mac:

Last night we shot some stills which we will use for a heavy intensive VFX sequence on the shortfilm. We needed to show the main character being hit by a truck, but how do you do that without killing him? Not easy. This is our 2 or 3rd attempt to get this done right, because it´s technically very difficult to accomplish (without a Christopher Nolan's budget) and also because yesterday it was like 15º out there with wind, and the actor had to be standing with just a Tshirt!!! We had two jet heating units and they both died... It was unbelievably hard to accomplish, but it seems we got something right.

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We have semi finished a few shots!

We are looking for people who are good 3D modelers/texture/rig people if you know anyone. 

Here's the original concept art for one of the shots:

Here's a quick video of that shot finished:

the VFX work continues!

Here's a recent concept SIMILO vehicle that is being worked on:

and a Behind the Scenes photo from the shoot:

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Mike/Macgregor/Zac/SIMILO team

new update from Macgregor!

these 3D renders are by Artem Popkov.

We are still working here. There is still a bit to do but we are doing progress.

VFXs are slowing us down so much. If you know any talented VFXs freelancers please let us know.

Best, Mac



Update from Macgregor:

There´s not a single day we´re not working on Similo. 24/7.

Request: if anyone has the secret to stop time please let us know.

bigger:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikehedge/5762760512/sizes/o/in/photostream/

This is a work in progress of what we have going. We are looking for some good compositors or 3D guys. Does anyone know of anyone capable? 

 Mike/Macgregor

The truck has a rig now, yay! which means that it can move and behave like a real vehicle.

  maybe a vfx video clip soon!

cheers! Mike/SIMILO team

just wanted to say happy holidays to everyone and happy new year!

many of the VFX shots are being worked on.

Mac just left a comment to confirm that progress is being made.

some progress I can share !

some awesome 3D texturing is almost done. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikehedge/5119576537/sizes/o/in/photostream/

Some of the vehicles in SIMILO

It's getting exciting!

We´re all working at full speed! There is too much to do but we´ll be done soon (hopefully). ;D
Mike&Mac

some progress! exciting update soon.

Here's a recent VFX shot that was completed:

Here's the full size:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikehedge/4613664406/sizes/o/in/photostream/

We have gotten the scans back from the 35mm film that was shot for certain parts of the film. We are now getting the low-res edit we have replaced with the full-res files to create the master online. We have a couple VFX houses that are helping us get the film finished, but if you know of any really amazing VFX houses that might want to join the project, let us know.

Here's a recent shot of Mac doing some final color-grading of a scene.

The journey of getting the VFX finished has begun. I'm sure Zac&Mac will have an update soon about some of the details.

If you would still like to donate to our project, please send any donation to Macgregor at deltona@gmail.com

Once you are logged in to Paypal click the "send money" tab, then enter the amount you wish to send. Once you hit "next" you will get a screen where you can add a message. Please make sure you give your name, email, and info.

Huge thanks!!!

All of you have made this dream possible!!!! Huge thank you!!!!