James Rowell - Film Effects Reel

This demo-reel shows examples of film-effects work done by James Rowell at Industrial Light & Magic, Pacific Data Images (now Dreamworks Animation) and ESC.

The work done by James in this video includes particle and dynamics effects, 3d lighting and digital image compositing.

For more information please visit http://www.orangeimagination.com

All the shots in this demo reel are for promotional purposes only, specifically to demonstrate James Rowell's technical and artistic capabilities, and fall under Fair Use copyright laws - plus permission to use the images (for demo-reel purposes only) has been granted by the studios.

Many thanks to WMG ("Warner Music Group") for the permission to use the beautiful background soundtrack by Yoshinori Sunahara - if you like this music please help support this generous policy by clicking the link to purchase the song for your music collection.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• computer graphics
• animation
• visual effects
• lighting
• digital compositing
• compositing
• feature film
• demo reel

[MrSquareZNation]

What movie is 0:26 & 0:30 ??

[orangeImagination]

@MrSquareZNation - Lemony Snickett

[moviebuddy14]

what movie is 1:05?

[orangeImagination]

@moviebuddy14 - The Matrix Revolutions

[hackerisslv]

Very impresive! I'm kinda looking in the same way of making vfx and i got to ask this question..

Can you tell wich collage/school did you graduate?

[orangeImagination]

@hackerisslv - I graduated from the University of Toronto in 1987, with a Comp Sci degree. I hung out at the graduate level graphics lab (dgp) a lot! I also studied film for two years at York University (also Toronto) before I discovered computer graphics in 1982, and decided to drop strictly studying film and pursue CG somehow (thus UofT). There are FAR more choices for the aspiring CG artist these days. I think the Savannah College of Art and Design has a good program for one.

[orangeImagination]

@BXBProductions - I freelance at ILM from time to time but run my own production company. I just finished work on the new Pirates 4 movie. ILM is a great place to work!

My advice is play around - try different things, you are still young and you should sample as many aspects of doing CG as you can. Forget AE - learn nuke. Also - never forget this discipline is first and foremost film-making, follow that exploration where it takes you. Don't specialize yet - learn it all and have FUN!!

[orangeImagination]

@garuchirazuman - Thank you very much, I really appreciate the kind words but I can't say I was behind these blockbusters, just a part of them. The teams of talented people behind each film is truly staggering - you've sat around for the credits I assume? :-) They do go on, and on - but everyone on the credits poured a ton of energy into the film. The teamwork and coordination required to have a film come together is impressive to see firsthand. Best of luck with your new adventures in 3d!

[jiiAlii]

i'v tryed many diffrent work,then i moved on to computer,tryed programing with C++ and java but i didnt like it at all..as soon as i gott my hands on 3Ds Max i was amezed and i realy want to start studying it as well not just playing with it,,the work you have shown in this video game me all i needed of backup..wish me good luck and i wish you the best luck =)

[kuikai100]

very good cgi+vfx

[AiCMastertracks]

I always thought the Battle for Zion in the Matrix Revolutions when it first came out was a marvel to look at. Even today watching the bluray version, it still holds up well for a movie that came out in 2003. Really I think the CG done in all of the matrix films was done well.

[paulkerbrat]

What movie is 0:20?

[hackerisslv]

@orangeImagination thnx for reply ;)