Chris MacLean
@ChrisMacVFX
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VFX Supervisor, 2nd Unit Director. I recently got addicted to playing guitar again. I might have a small problem.
Toronto, Ontario
Joined April 2015
These models suck so badly and if you want to see an actual mind blowing model, check out Raf Grassetti's Kratos model that these guys took from his portfolio to generate these goofy ass meshes. We linked his portfolio post in the reply.
AI & 3D technologies are Improving FAST! Last year they barely understood complex shapes Now they can do Humans, shiny materials, even Glass … Try them, Test them, See how they can hell you. Don’t be left behind … We tried them for you on the show
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Brother, the difference here is that you aren’t using oil OR acrylic. You’re just saying “flower” and then complaining you aren’t in the same conversations as van Gogh.
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I always hated the term CGI, because computers don't make VFX, humans do, using a computer. You wouldn't say CGB (computer generated book) because the author typed the novel using Microsoft Word. Now, it is time to call AI "CGI" because now, computer do the job, not humans.
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No one got fired. These “Hollywood is cooked” bros really like fake things… including news.
🚨 2,000 VFX artists just got fired. Seedance 2.0 didn't just drop it dropped a bomb on Hollywood. Studios that were paying $50,000 for 1-day shoots are now paying $5 for AI prompts that look better. Here's what I discovered: Seedance 2.0 has a "multimodal @ mention system"
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A big congratulations to The @framestore Environment team and their @VFXSociety #vesawards nomination for Clarion Station! Sylvain, Ilyes, Blake Benjamin, Carlos and Perdy… cheers to you!! And to the rest of the Foundation #VFX team, hats off to you as well! Congrats to all the
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fxpodcast: Chris McClean on the design, action, and VFX of Foundation https://t.co/F2aRD2rtq7 via @fxguidenews
fxguide.com
Hear how Foundation season 3’s jaw-dropping visuals came together as Chris MacLean walks us through the season’s standout VFX challenges and innovations.
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Some press for season 3 of #Foundation ! A big thank you to all the vendors and my crew! It’s been a helluva #VFX ride!
Chris MacLean Talks The Mule, Bokehs and Visualizing Math on #Foundation Season 3: the #AppleTV sci-fi drama’s #VFX supervisor discusses his love of story and fondness for shooting practically, producing almost 4,000 #visualeffects shots, 1,000 more than on Season 2.
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Discover the #visualeffects power behind #Foundation Season 3 in our interview with Production #VFX Supervisor Chris MacLean! #VFX by @CraftyApesVFX @Framestore @AccentureSong @outpostvfx #OtomoFX @PFXcompany @FXRodeo @SSVFX Exclusive before/after shots: https://t.co/AWund1efUe
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Is Kalle serving Hari’s plan or her own? Her motives remain a mystery, and her warning may signal the first move in a greater war.
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Watch an exclusive sneak peek of the season finale of #Foundation (🍅90%). Streaming this Friday on Apple TV+.
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In this new scene from Season 3 of #Foundation, Day’s past collides with the present! #VFX by @botvfx @craftyapesvfx @framestore @accenturesong @outpostvfx #otomo_fx @pfxcompany @fxrodeo @ssvfx
https://t.co/8YeSeYl3Sh
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#Foundation: Season 3 is Certified Fresh at 90% on the Tomatometer, with 20 reviews: https://t.co/VKmTTKLNhM
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Gaal’s plan with Dawn has failed—but her next visitor is even more dangerous. Demerzel arrives. ⚡ Don’t miss this intense #Foundation S3 scene! #VFX by @botvfx @craftyapesvfx @framestore @accenturesong @outpostvfx #otomo_fx @pfxcompany @fxrodeo @ssvfx
https://t.co/8YeSeYl3Sh
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