by susan l. howard physical simulation developer weta digital, new zealand research associate earth...
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By Susan L. HowardPhysical Simulation Developer
Weta Digital, New Zealand
Research AssociateEarth & Space Research in Seattle, WA
The Science Behind Computer Generated
Visual Effects
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Grew up in JeffersonvilleB.A. Rutgers University (Math, Physics
minor)M.S. Oregon State University (Oceanography,
Math minor)
Worked as Physical Oceanographer for 11 years
Worked in Digital Effects for 4 years as a Physical Simulation Developer.
Recently moved back to Seattle and am working again as a Physical Oceanographer.
My Background
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Physical OceanographerStudies the physical properties of the ocean
Heat, saltMotion (currents)ClimateIce
I specialize in :
Polar OceanographyTidesData analysisNumerical modeling
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Weta Digital is a five-time Academy Award winning visual effects facility based in Wellington, New Zealand.
Weta was formed in 1993 by Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor and Jamie Selkirk.
It later split into two specialized halves - Weta Digital (digital effects) and Weta Workshop (physical effects – props, swords, masks).
Weta Digital Employs ~900: artists, scientists, programmers
Weta Digital
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Physical Simulation DeveloperI worked to create
realistic looking digital effects in movies
AvatarGulliver’s travelsX-Men First ClassRise of the ApesTintinPrometheusAvengersThe Hobbit
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AnimationMotion captureCrowd generationModeling Compositing
Digital Effects
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AnimationMotion captureCrowd generationModeling Compositing
Digital Effects
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSm3bvqHJJw
Tintin ALL Digital Effects!
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What do Oceanography and FX workhave in Common? (or how did I end up at Weta!)
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FLUID DYNAMICS
What do Oceanography and FX workhave in Common? (or how did I end up at Weta!)
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In fluid dynamics, we have something called the EQUATIONS of MOTION.
The EQUATIONS of MOTION describe how fluid moves.
We use these equations, coded in computer models, to try to simulate a real oceans. Or, in the case of movies, to make realistic looking water!
Fluid Dynamics
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In movies, we use the principles of Fluid Dynamics to model
WaterSmokeFireExplosions
Other types of computer modeling workHair motionCloth movementBody mechanicsFalling objects, collisions
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In movies, we use the principles of Fluid Dynamics to model
WaterSmokeFireExplosions
Other types of computer modeling workHair motionCloth movementBody mechanicsFalling objects, collisions
All these effects need to follow physical laws – or they will look fake!!!!!
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In movies, we use the principles of Fluid Dynamics to model
WaterSmokeFireExplosions
Other types of computer modeling workHair motionCloth movementBody mechanicsFalling objects, collisions
All these effects need to follow physical laws – or they will look fake!!!!!
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Simple water modelhttp://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVM_Ba5T890
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrb8PSpkhkQ
Hair Simulation
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More waterhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3acQ
5dDKEs
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmm4BQX8TCQ
Fluid Effects In Movies
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYeQNH6gJhE
Digital FX in the Hobbit
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PSNL1qE6VY
AVATAR
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Questions?
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Fluid Simulation