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Idea Pioneers - The Practice of Previs: Previs Technology

Upgrading your Previs Workstation

By Brian Pohl | Monday, May 23, 2011 at 1:26 pm | Blog: Idea Pioneers - The Practice of Previs

Posted In | Blog Categories: Previs Technology | Site Categories: 3D, CG, Technology

Every so many years, a previs artist has to evaluate the equipment he’s working on. Moore’s law and the computer industry will pretty much ensure that your hardware will rapidly become obsolete. In mere months, the powerful workstation you were so proud of when you first put your rig together now looks long in the tooth and woefully underpowered.

What should a previs artist be concerned about when considering his/her next rig? Join me as I take a quick look some general guidelines previs artists should consider when upgrading their hardware.

Silverdraft - MobileViz First Look

By Brian Pohl | Monday, April 25, 2011 at 9:48 am | Blog: Idea Pioneers - The Practice of Previs

Posted In | Blog Categories: Previs Technology | Site Categories: 3D, CG, Films, Motion Graphics, Technology, Visual Effects

Imagine combining the power of a 1728 core supercomputer with the mobility of an 18 wheeler. No, its not Optimus Prime, but we're definitely one step closer with MobileViz, Silverdraft's first mobile supercomputer on wheels. This 18 wheeler goes all out to become an evolutionary step in virtual film production.

Previs Goodies at NAB 2011

By Brian Pohl | Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 12:29 pm | Blog: Idea Pioneers - The Practice of Previs

Posted In | Blog Categories: Previs Technology | Site Categories: 2D, 3D, Broadcast Design, CG, Films, Motion Graphics, Places, Technology, Television, Visual Effects

I'll admit. I love going to trade shows. With this day of internet accessibility, many think the idea of the big conference is sort of a dinosaur. I disagree. What better opportunity do you have to actually get some hands on exposure to various products, tools and people that the point-click mentality of the internet just can't provide?Desiring to get my techo lust fix, I packed up the car and decided to go on a little road trip to Vegas. My final destination was NAB.