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Review Room Policies
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VFX Horde Review Room
Policies, Standards
& Procedures
As the VFX Horde is a Studio simulated training environment, our code of policies, standards and procedures mirrors that of the industry we emulate. As you proceed through your training here at the VFX Horde, we encourage you to learn and practice the industry’s professional standards of conduct as outlined in our standards and policies.
Standards and Policies
Please read and be familiar with the VFX Horde Standards and Policies as they will guide your interaction with the VFX Horde and Community. Please also read our Terms of Service.
Review Room Standards of Conduct
Standards and expectations for participation in the Review Room including your personal workstation, Dailies, Rounds, Community Group and Review Room Communication.
Read Review Room Standards of Conduct
VFX Horde Code of Conduct
The VFX Horde Discrimination and Harassment Policy, Support Forum Standards of Conduct, and Community Standards of Conduct.
Read VFX Horde Code of Conduct
Terms and of Service
What you agree to when you choose to purchase and participate in any training at the VFX Horde.
Payment Policies
A subsection of our terms of service that is important to be aware of when paying upfront or if you choose a monthly payment program.
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Horde Support
If you should need assistance please make it known in the correct support channel. Your Lead can assist you in the community group but they cannot help you with any problems with the assets or website support. For those issues please use the links listed below.
Asset Support
If you have an issue with one of the assets included in the Sequence Training please post on the support forum. If your issue has to do with a 3D tracked camera make sure you follow the "3D Track Camera Checklist" before submitting your support request.
Website Support
If you have any issues with your user account, billing or website please submit a support ticket.
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Artist Instructions
Review Docs
The VFX Horde Dailies Review Room is the closest VFX Studio simulation training experience available. If you have not worked at a VFX studio before then a review room experience will be new to you. This documentation will guide you through the technical aspects of the Review Room site and how this workflow parallels that of a VFX studio.
You might be asking, “How is reading online documentation like working at a VFX Studio?” Many VFX studios have their own “Intraweb” where all their policies and procedures are located. Most likely your first day (or several days) on the job will be spent going through all the studios' documentation.
You might be asking, “How is reading online documentation like working at a VFX Studio?” Many VFX studios have their own “Intraweb” where all their policies and procedures are located. Most likely your first day (or several days) on the job will be spent going through all the studios' documentation.
Submission Standards
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All major VFX Studios keep track of the work being done through individual user profiles. Your user profile is what gives you access to a particular show’s assets. Any time logged, work submitted, notes taken are all associated with an individual Artist's profiles. This is the same in the VFX Horde Review Room. Read through the instructions below to learn how to create a Review Room profile.
To start off you need to create a Review Room Profile. After logging in, click on “Dashboard”. From there you will be prompted to create a profile. Click on “Add Item” and then “+ Artist Profile”.
You will need to submit a photo of yourself for your profile so your Lead can connect your face with your work. Also, make sure that you use your real name and not nick name when creating your profile.
Once submitted, you will see that your profile has been created. There are three tabs “Assigned Tasks”, “Shot Submissions” and “Dailies”. As you can see, all three of these tabs are blank. Once your Lead has added you to the Review Room Session and assigned your shots, these tabs will be populated. Next you will need to request the shots you will be working on in this Review Room Session.
Make Shot Request
VFX Studios divide shot work up between artists based on the skill, experience and availability of the artist. It would be rare if an artist was allowed to request shots they want to work on—at a VFX Studio, shots are simply assigned to you. But at the VFX Horde, we want to make sure you have the opportunity to select shots that you want on your demo reel.
Note: As there are other Artists in this Review Session and the same shot cannot be assigned to more then one artist within this Session, shots will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Your Lead will do their best to assign the shots you have requested. If you have any questions, please contact your Lead via the Community Group.
In the “Submissions” menu select the “Create Shot Request”. There you will need to make a selection of shots that is larger than the amount of shots you will be working on for your Session. That way Lead can assign you the shots you want even if some of those shots have already been assigned.
After your submission you will see all your requests listed on your shot request page. If another artist has been assigned to a shot you will see them listed under the shot. If you do not see anyone listed under the shot, that does not necessarily mean the shot has not already been assigned. You can edit your selection by clicking on the "Edit Item".
Time Entry
All major VFX Studios track how long Artists have spent on their assigned tasks. Not only is this how you get paid but this information is used to bid future shows for the studio. In this VFX Studio simulated experience it is important that you track the time you spend on your shots. This will give you a baseline of your current productivity and give you insights on how to speed up your work. It will also give you the ability to be more accurate estimating your time on tasks when you are working at a VFX studio.
In the “Submissions” menu select the “Create Time Entry”. There you will need to select the shot you wish to create a time entry for. If you have completed the submission with the wrong shot selected, you can edit your submission on the “Edit Time Entry” page under the “Submissions” menu.
You can view the time spent on each shot by clicking on the time icon on the shot. When you do so your time entries will expand. If you need to edit these entries, you can do so by clicking on “Edit Item”.
Shot Submission
Every major VFX Studio has a shot review system where Artists can submit their work for feedback. In this simulated VFX Studio experience you will need to submit your work as well. The VFX Horde has clearly defined steps in the review process. Make sure you are aware if you are submitting work for Dailies or Rounds.
Dailies: Dailies in a VFX studio are held in one of the VFX Studios review theaters. The Lead will drive the review session while their team of artists receive feedback. In some cases your Lead might be in a different location and your review will be held via video conferencing. At the VFX Horde these live review sessions will be held over video conferencing.
Rounds: The term “Rounds” comes from the act of your Lead or VFX supervisor walking “round” to Artist’s desks to give feedback on their work. When the Lead or Supervisor is not at the studio he/she would comment on your shot submissions remotely. This “remote” flavor of Rounds is how Rounds will be conducted in your VFX Horde Review Session.
Rounds: The term “Rounds” comes from the act of your Lead or VFX supervisor walking “round” to Artist’s desks to give feedback on their work. When the Lead or Supervisor is not at the studio he/she would comment on your shot submissions remotely. This “remote” flavor of Rounds is how Rounds will be conducted in your VFX Horde Review Session.
To create a shot submission (aka Shotsub) you need to go to the “Create Shot Submission” under the “Submission” menu. You will need to select the appropriate status of your submission according to the dailies schedule. Depending on the nature of your submission you will either submit a (1) still image, (2)still image + image sequence (3) a video or (4) a video + image sequence. Please note that you cannot submit an image sequence by itself. You need to submit either a video or an image so your Lead knows what the download is supposed to be.
To submit larger video files and images sequences you will need to take 2 steps. (1) upload the file, then (2) select the file that you just uploaded. If your image sequences are too large for your internet connection you can submit multiple files.
After you submit, your shot submission will show up in your “Shot Submission” tab. If you happen to be working in more than one discipline you can filter your submissions based on discipline. If you need to edit your submission you can click on “Edit Item” next to the submission name or go to the “Edit Submissions” page.
Next click on your submission and type in the notes on your shot in the comments box. You will need to include information like what notes you hit from the last review, what you are working on now, what not to look at and what areas you would like some feedback on. Writing your notes is essential. Submissions that have not been commented on will not be reviewed.
Shot Review
Typically VFX Studios will create a playlist in their review tool so they can have all the shot submissions cued and ready for dailies. The VFX Review Room your Lead will make dailies playlists available to you so that you can submit your shot for a shot review.
Once your Lead has added you to the Review Room Session you will see listed all the dailies for that Session. From this page you can click on any of the Dailies playlists. There is also a link to the private community group for your Review Room Session.
To submit to a dailies playlist you need to go to “Add to Playlist” in the “Submissions” menu. Here you will need to add a short description in the name of your submission then a more detailed description in the notes. You will need to include information like what notes you hit from the last review, what you are working on now, what not to look at and what areas you would like some feedback on.
Playlists will list all the shot submissions being reviewed in that Dailies. You need to make these submissions in advance of the Dailies otherwise your shot will not be reviewed. After the Dailies has concluded, your Lead will post a video recording of the Dailies on this page.
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Review Room Getting Started
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3DDMP Winter 2020 Session
Review Room
Getting Started
Congratulations for enrolling in this Matte Painting Review Room Session! You are about to embark on the most relevant training experience available for 3DDMP Artists breaking into VFX. This page will walk you though what you need to do, week by week, leading up to the Review Room. If you have any questions please ask your Lead in the Community Group.
Review Room Community Group
You are now part of your Session’s private community group. All questions and coordination for this Session will be done through this group including scheduling of dailies and reviews.
Access Community
Get on the community group and tell s a little bit about yourself. Are you in school, gradated, working? What are your career goals and post a link where we can take a look at your work.
Check Notifications
You will be getting a lot of notifications. It is your responsibility to make sure you are receiving notifications. Check your spam folder, adjust your notification settings and email support if necessary.
Camera Projection Boot Camp
Weeks 1-4
For part of your prep weeks you will be going through the Camera Projection Boot Camp or getting a refresher on the course with the self-guided project files. This is important because we will be doing a lot of camera projections in you shot work in the Review Room. Remember to post your progress in the Community Group.
CPBC Master Course
You are now enrolled in the Camera Projection Boot Camp! The CPBC is now being hosted on the VFX Horde Master Course site. You can started on your course right away by clicking on the link below.
Self-Guided Upgrade
If you have already enrolled in the CPBC then you will be given access to the Self-Guided Project Files upgrade.
Pipeline & Color Workflow
Week 4
For your last week of prep time, you will need to make sure your workstation is setup with the required software, pipeline and VFX Horde color tools. If you get stuck make sure you post in the community group.
Pipeline Docs
All VFX Horde assets including footage, tracked cameras and 3D assets all utilize the open-source VFX Pipeline software called Prism. Using this Pipeline will simplify your workflow, automate tasks, and keep your work clean and organized.
Color Workflow Docs
To use Sequence assets inside the VFX Horde Color Workflow you will need to download and install the color pack for your Sequence. This documentation will walk you through that process for each of your VFX applications.
Nuke2Photoshop and Back Assignment
Please complete the "Nuke2Photoshop and Back" Assignment" where you will get a single frame of the footage from Nuke into Photoshop and back to Nuke again using the VFX Horde Color Workflow. Post in the community group when you have completed the assignment.
Lead Training & One-On-Ones
Week 4
Before we start Dailies and Rounds you will want to start on the Lead Training for your Sequence option. You will need to create a profile in the Review Room and make your shot selection request. You will meet one-on-one with your Lead to talk about your goals for the Review Room. Please Note: Not all of the lessons are released yet. The remaining lessons are scheduled to be released between now and November 2nd.
Lead Training
Depending on your Sequence option you chose when you enrolled, the Sequence training is made available to you. The training is specific to the challenges you face in that Sequence. Look at the assets and shots as you follow along.
Create Profile
To be able to submit shots in the Review Room you will need to first create a Review Room profile. Also, take time to read through the Review Room documentation so you are familiar with the policies and procedures.
Shot Selection
After creating a profile, you will need to request the shots you want to work on in the Review Room. Shots are assigned on a first come first serve basis. Noone can be assigned the same shot. Your Lead will do their best to assign the shots you have requested.
First One-On-One
Before we start the Review Room you will need to fill out the One-On-One survey. When that is complete, click on the schedule link below to find a time that works for you within the week to have your frist One-On-One.
Review Room Begins
Starting Week 5
Lets start Dailies! The Review Room lasts 16 weeks with 4 weeks for personal time off.
Shot Submission
When you are ready, make a shot submission in the Review Room. Please read the documentation on how to do this correctly.
Add to Playlist
Before Dailies you will need to add your shot submissions to the Dailies playlist. Please read the documentation on how to do this correctly.
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Lead Instructions
Review Pipeline
Create a Review Room Profile: Simple process of entering name, uploading a profile picture and adding yourself to the Review Session.
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