Brian Harries

Three-dimensional animation in Rive? Yes, it's possible! Oh, okay, I'm a bit of a liar :) Let's call it faux 3D animation :) And yes, it is possible! Here's one of my many projects for the educational company iDoRecall.com. Using the amazing sketches of the human brain in different angles created by Lev A. Mazin, Sketch and Rive I created a false 3D animation of the brain turning. In addition, together with David Handel and Lev A. Mazin we told a story about how the iDoRecall app helps people learn more effectively and memorize information more easily.

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Admit it. You've impulsively Kickstarted a board game (or 3 in one year, in this writer's case…) based on the stunning artwork & presentation alone. When Jay Cormier, Board Game Designer and Vancouver Film School Game Design Instructor, launched his brand-new game 'Corps of Discovery' on Kickstarter, board game lovers couldn't resist. In fact, within 1 hour of the Kickstarter launch on April 23 the game was fully funded and is now nearly 800% funded! Read THE BLOG to find out all about Jay's board game, his exciting career journey and learn how you can experience VFS's Game Development programs 👉 https://ow.ly/VTza50Szggu

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In this video, I review an assignment from one of my students at Seneca Polytechnic . Their challenge was to create a hero game-ready asset with Surface/Texture done in substance painter and rendered in marmoset tool bag 4 #computergraphics #gameartist #RealTimeRendering

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https://lnkd.in/gK2NuvkQ Click the link above to check out a sped up video of my process to create this stylize game ready wagon prop. I can't wait to see how my students at Seneca Polytechnic Surface/Texture this asset. #gameart #realtimerender #substancepainter

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Do you want to level up your game dev team? Do you want to learn some of the magic that makes some of the greatest games? Alex's course is a great place to start. And if you have designers on staff you think would benefit, I highly recommend this bootcamp. #bootcap #gamedesign

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Animation tip from my personal playbook: When going for subtleties, make your changes and iterations big. Intentionally just a little too big, then get the motion looking good within that bigness. If you can nail down the motion on a large scale, when it looks and moves how you want it to, scale it down 40 to 50 percent and see how it feels then. In most cases, if the motion looks good big, it'll look good small. This is easier than trying to add subtle changes on a small scale. Think of the ability to scale motion as your personal magnifying glass.

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Unlock Your Free eBook: “Mastering VFX Pipelines for Maximum Efficiency” – Sign Up Today! Are you looking to boost your skills and streamline your VFX workflows? Whether you're a VFX professional or an aspiring artist, mastering the VFX pipeline is essential for efficient production and success in the industry. At OutCast Inc, we’re offering a FREE eBook titled “Mastering VFX Pipelines for Maximum Efficiency” to help you get ahead in the game. What’s Inside the eBook? 📌 Expert insights on optimizing your VFX pipeline for smooth production. 📌 Step-by-step guides on avoiding common pitfalls in the VFX process. 📌 Actionable tips for enhancing collaboration and efficiency in your team. 📌 Real-world examples that showcase successful VFX pipeline strategies. Why Do You Need This eBook? In today’s fast-paced VFX industry, delays or bottlenecks in your production pipeline can cost time and money. Whether you're managing a small project or working on a major production, having an optimized pipeline is the key to delivering high-quality work on time and within budget. This eBook will give you the tools and knowledge to streamline your workflow and enhance your production efficiency. How to Get Your Free eBook: Simply sign up for our newsletter, and we’ll send the eBook straight to your inbox! Along with your free guide, you'll also receive exclusive tips, industry updates, and special offers that will keep you on the cutting edge of VFX. 👉 Sign Up Here to Get Your FREE eBook: https://lnkd.in/em5Zt4GW Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your VFX skills and enhance your projects. Sign up today and unlock the full potential of your VFX pipeline! #VFXPipeline #VFXIndustry #VisualEffects #CGI #Animation #3DModeling #PipelineOptimization #VFXArtists #DigitalRendering #VFXEducation #VFXTraining #CGPipeline #TechInVFX #VFXTools #PostProduction #VFXCommunity #VFXTips #CreativeTechnology #3DAnimation #VFXSupport

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I am excited to share my latest venture into the world of Blueprints and my exploration of Electric explosion Niagara particles in Unreal Engine. I can't wait to dive deeper into #ue5, #unrealengine, #niagara, and #explosion to continue learning and innovating. 🚀🎮 #gamedevelopment #techjourney 🙃

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This is an incredibly sad loss for both Canada and the global animation industry: https://lnkd.in/g7qyiXjJ Some of the most extraordinary talent has come out of this program - and while the industry is in a state of transition, it doesn’t preclude the need for creative human storytellers and artists. The market for animated stories isn’t going away, it’s just evolving.

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We're in a serious situation here in Quebec. VFX and animation artists are struggling as it is with the reduced amount of work in the industry. Thousands have already lost their jobs. Many more have experienced loss of working hours or reduced salaries as studios work to keep their doors open in response to the downturn. The impending reduction of government subsidies for doing work in Quebec means that those jobs, working hours, and salaries are not likely to come back as clients take their projects elsewhere in the world where it is more financially beneficial to make them. This government reduction threatens to reduce the size of the industry here (if not outright kill it) and subsequently force people to uproot their lives who might not otherwise desire to do so as they follow the jobs to the next place they can find them. This reduction also threatens the prosperity of Quebec in general as those who have come in order to fill high(er) paying positions are forced to leave and thus take with them their financial contributions to the provincial tax pot as well as their buying power in the local economy. Perhaps I'm over-estimating the impact of our industry on the wealth, prosperity, and well-being of Quebec, but for those of us concerned about how much longer we and our families can provide for ourselves and still call this place our home, it's a very real threat to our well-being and the stability of the economy around us.

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Terrible news last night with Behaviour Interactive announcing that it has laid of 95 employees, 70 of which in Montreal. To those impacted by these layoffs, please find a comprehensive list of resources, below: 🥇First, as you are on Montreal, please reach out to us at People Can Fly Studio, we have many roles open right now in Montreal and Canada, please check them out here: https://lnkd.in/eWpV5PbA 🥈Next, Discipline Games Jobs Resources: Over the past weeks I have created 9 (at time of writing) Games Jobs Resources to find jobs in a wide range of disciplines: 🎨 Art, Animation, VFX and UI: This resource contains around 1,200 jobs worldwide across all links. Link: https://lnkd.in/eXgEEUAA ⚙ Engineering and Programming This resource lists just over 1,900 jobs worldwide across all links. It also talks about interview tips and questions to practice. Link: https://lnkd.in/eAufG7q4 🕹 Quality Assurance: This resource lists over 450 QA jobs worldwide. This post also talks about the craft of QA and contains tips and interview practice. Link: https://lnkd.in/e6YwwJeS 📑 Game Production: This resource lists around 400 jobs worldwide. It also contains info about game production as a whole and GDC talks. Link: https://lnkd.in/eE8QgeDq 📢 Marketing & Community: This resource lists around 400 jobs worldwide. It also gives an intro into game marketing and community management. Link: https://lnkd.in/e5MuViug 🎶 Audio and Sound Design: This resource lists around 190 jobs worldwide. Link: https://lnkd.in/eSkPSsWf 📠 Studio Support, HR, Recruitment and BizDev: This resource lists around 290 jobs worldwide. Link: https://lnkd.in/ePG57_7v ⚙ IT, Helpdesk and DevOps: This resource lists around 140 jobs worldwide. Link: https://lnkd.in/e8ZsuiZh 🎮 Game Design: This resource lists around 480 jobs worldwide. https://lnkd.in/dCv_hQXv 🥉 Third, the Ultimate list of Video Games Career Resources: This should be your one-stop shop for all information. My dear friend Amir Satvat maintains these documents, he is a legend for doing this - please check them out: https://amirsatvat.com/ 🎖 Finally, do not give up. Ever. No matter how dark things may look right now, I KNOW you will get through this, you have got this! 👊 Remember you are not alone. If you need help, advice, or even an ear to listen, we're here for you. Always! ➡ A request to my community, please can I ask you to repost this post to your colleagues and friends, so that we can get as many into jobs as possible! And please comment if you or your studio are currently hiring - let's help each other! Much love ❤️ #layoffs #gamesindustry #jobsingames #behaviourinteractive

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Connect Life VFX: Redefining Visual Mastery Founded: October 2019, Vancouver Our Mission: At Connect Life VFX, we are passionate about crafting visual effects that go beyond the ordinary. We elevate stories through a seamless blend of artistic vision and technical precision, creating imagery that captivates and inspires. Our Team: We are a collective of talented artists, skilled technicians, and forward-thinking visionaries. United by our pursuit of excellence, we strive to push the limits of what visual effects can achieve, making every project a masterpiece of innovation. Core Values: - Innovative Artistry: We continuously explore new ideas and techniques, bringing fresh perspectives to the world of visual effects. - Narrative Focus: Our work is deeply rooted in storytelling, enhancing each narrative with visuals that amplify its emotional and dramatic impact. - Commitment to Excellence: We are dedicated to delivering exceptional quality in every frame, ensuring that our work standsout for its precision and creativity. Studio Culture: - Creative Collaboration: Our studio is a space where creativity thrives, fueled by the exchange of ideas and the synergy of diverse talents. - Limitless Imagination: We embrace the convergence of artistic disciplines, fostering an environment where imagination knows no boundaries. Join Our Vision: Be a part of Connect Life VFX and contribute to the future of visual storytelling. Together, we are setting new benchmarks in visual effects, transforming the art form, and making the impossible a reality. #VFX #VisualEffects #ConnectLifeVFX #CreativeExcellence #FilmIndustry 

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Spawn Fireworks with Musical Notes!!! Sending MIDI Notes from Ableton Live to Unreal Engine (via OSC) and triggering a Niagara Firework particle on Each Note! Thank god for OSC 😁 possibilities are endless when you combine the power of different Audio-Visual Software and Game-Engines. #UnrealEngine #UE5 #UnrealEngine5  #VirtualProduciton  #InteractiveExperience #InteractiveArt #Metaverse #RealTime #Development #Blueprint #Blueprints #Programming #ToolDev #ToolDevelopment #TechnicalArtist #TechArt #CreatechArt #GameEngine #CreativeTechnology #CreativeTechnologies #CreativeTechnologist #TechInnovation #CreativeTech #Innovation #Technology #SoundDesign #SoundDesigner #MusicProduction #ElectronicMusic #Synthesizer #Synthesis #DAW #AudioProduction #MidiController #Controllerism #LivePerformance #MIDI #OSC #LiveStage #LiveVisuals #Ableton #AbletonLive #AudioVisual #MusicVisual #MusicVisuals #آنریل_انجین #انریل_انجین #یونیتی #Unity #Unity3D

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In this version of the stylize wagon, I added a few apples to help with the storytelling element. This Game Ready asset was created as a class demonstration for my Game Art students Seneca Polytechnic 3D model was done by Deon Coke 3D Surfacing/ Texture was done by me Wayne Carnegie Softwares Used: Maya, Substance Painter, Marmoset tool bag 4

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As our industry is rapidly changing, I often repost job listing pertaining to 3D, Animation, Visual FX. If you've posted something recently, please also reply to this post so that folks in the industry who are needing work can find it. #unreal #ue5 #animation #visualfx #3D #storytelling #realtime #gigeconomy

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It's not a phase, Mum! Mon projet solo de 3e année. Tout est de moi, du storytelling au compositing. My 3rd year solo project. I made everything from storytelling to compositing. #2danimation #animation2d #2d #cinema #movie #animation #cartoon #schoolproject

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Learn how to create road Splines in UE5 with this episode of Brushify: Bootcamp.

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#VisibleAI vs #InvisibleAI. Just like VFX can be used to create visuals that are virtually indistinguishable from reality, it can also be used to create worlds that would be impossible to imagine without those technologies. With AI, one approach promises us the same old same old, but faster/cheaper. The other opens up our imagination to new creative (im)possibilities. I really like how #Ellktro uses Generative AI to explore the latent space creating these frantic stopmotion-like universe that vibrate with a punk energy. ( obviously, watch with the sound on )

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