My Onset VFX Supervisor Gear - Part One 

Thanks so much for watching. I am planning to make a sequel to this with some new stuff so I will add for sure. Thanks

Thank you so much for saying that. Means a lot to me. You are too kind

Thanks so much for saying that. Good luck with everything

Thanks so much for the kind words. Glad I could help.

Thanks so much, I am so happy that it helped you in your gig. Very good news. Maybe you could return the favor and either support the channel in Patreon or share it with your colleagues? Thanks www.patreon.com/hugosdesk

Hugo's Desk Absolutely!!! Question for you, when you throw up the color charts when is the best time to do this normally? I’m a bit worried I’m going to be in the way of people.

+Ian Zainea Thanks so much for the support. I just told BenQ and they are very happy.

+Michel Sanabia Thanks so much

+vfxjimmy Chen No problem. Thanks

I completely understand. I have been lucky with Canon, never had any issues. It is too late for me to switch to Nikon, I have 20 Canon lenses already and 7 of them L series. I already invested way too much money at this stage.

Glad you enjoyed it

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Hugo's Desk I will! I have been looking for VFX supervisor resources for so long as well as switching from AE to nuke

+James Cullen Glad you liked it.

+Thomas Honda Thanks so much for the support. Really appreciate it. Obrigado caro amigo.

+biberbotzemann Thanks for watching. Well I never tried 45 degrees. Usually have to be very quick onset so need to minimise the amount of photos, but could work.

@@HugosDesk Hello! do you use 8mm on Full Frame? no crop factor?

Nope no crop factor. I use a full frame Canon 5DSR. Thanks

Thanks so much

+Michael Baula Ha ha ha I guess I should make that. I am going to look into it for sure

They are out there if you google VFX chrome ball but they are pricey.

Sorry not sure. This video is pretty old so I would have to look for another company

Ha ha ha, well you can rent most of it. And hopefully charge the client in your daily rate. Thanks for watching.

Thank you Hugo for your time putting all of this things to us, new on the field. Bless you!

No problem

The tools are the tools. If you have to rent some of it you include it in your kit fee. You get the cheaper versions. lIke not the Bosch but the Chinese laser measure. I own a Chinese laser measure with inclinometer that cost $80 or so. Works every bit as good as a Leica. If I could post a picture I would as I just wrapped on Gotham and i have my whole kit in my living room. This is what i use. They have them for even cheaper for 120M now.. Never had one issue with it being wrong vs a Leica www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CV8D8UC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Btw - I cannot thank you enough for this video. It really has helped me deal with some serious jobs this year whilst transitioning from cinematography to vfx!

It’s possible to use the Theta with a tripod and the IOS app. As long as you take a lot of brackets then JPG won’t be a problem. The only issue is the lack of resolution. I use a 5DSR so I can make 50 megapixels HDRis. It is bulky but gets the best results.

I would just add that the Richo theta V is a great little camera, (especially for desk top/ small space HDRI where it may not be practical to get a full DSLR) ... but it is very limited on the shutter speed/ ISO ultra low exposure is an issue with it. Usable for indoor work, but if you are outside in bright sunlight it won't really hold up. You want those low exposures where the sun is a tiny dot of light, and the Theta can't quite get there.

hmm Never needed more then 4k hdri accept on a feature. We use theta S and V for 99% of our hdri. technically you don't need more then maybe 2k for the actually hdri. You only need more resolution for the reflections in the enviroment map which is actually a seperate thing in most renders they just let you short cut. That short cut is a render hog. So if you don't have really reflective 3d surfaces ie cars and glass close up. you don't need a whole lot of resolution most of the time.

You are absolutely right here. But many times I deliver in 4K (I mostly work in Games Cinematics lately) and I do need reflections so no harm on having a nice 50 mega pixel HDR in case I need it. If you have the time and you can make one why not! But you are right, a good VFX Sup should always judge the moment and make the best option that takes less time onset. The Theta V is a great option for sure. Thanks for the feedback and comments. My community really appreciates your great input. Btw, big fan of your work on Gotham.

Well I should remember that more they you are reading these as well. You are more aware of my smart assness and less seriousness. You know I have a lot of respect for you Hugo. Sure it doesn't hurt to make a huge hdri for an asset but a lot of people seem to want to stick that in a scene and then kill a render farm. What people also really need to be aware of is on set etiquette. Making 1st AD, DOP, DIT, Gaffer, Key Grip your best friends is a very good idea. Knowing what to take on set is is way down on the list of how to be successful on a set. Knowing how to help the Producer and Director look good at the end of the day and not be over budget. Knowing what it cost to fix something on set vs in VFX its a huge thing as well. I'm just not sure one can learn to be on a live action set from a video. Like several people asking what they should charge. If one doesn't know what to charge then one is probably not ready to be on a set. Learning the tools and kit sure. but one probably needs to be a Data Wrangler long before one is an onset supe. I also see a lot of DATA WRANGLERS being called onset supes. Which they are not.

Depends on the production. At The Mill, we had the Kits available so The Mill own the equipment. But as a freelance VFX sup, you need to have some of your own gear and you rent the rest yourself. It all goes to the quote. I prefer to have my own equipment as much as I can so I can keep it top notch. But that's my way! You could rent it all if you wish!

Yep!

I am sorry but this is a free video, I can't make subtitles for all videos. It would be a lot of extra work.

Unfortunately not all videos generate subtitles. RU-vid sometimes makes it available and sometimes it does not. Sorry

@@HugosDesk thanks

Yes to earn money you also need to spend money! Could't agree more!

No, not really! You can rent all of it!

The equipment I am sharing on the video is the equipment we used at The Mill for years. I am showcasing equipent to buy or rent if you are a freelance VFX Supervisor. If you are staff, of course, the company will either buy the gear or rent it. I work in London and unfortunately, the sets over here do not have VFX equipment. You have to bring it if you are a freelance Sup. I used to be Onset VFX Sup for The Mill for 4 years. We always had to bring The Mill's gear or rent it. Production companies do not get anything for us.

hahaha i can think of worst jobs...

My professor is a VFX supervisor and he told me the same things. Anyway do you have only patreon for tutorials or do u have some other online lessons? Cheers from Italy