See the development thread here: http://inspiredshortfilm.blogspot.com/

Filmed on a 5D Mk II

Software Used:
Maya, Nuke, PF Track, Syntheyes, 3D Studio Max, Premiere, After Effects

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A production of the University of Hertfordshire

Special Thanks to TFL Film for permission.

Making of
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“After Ethan Barker’s wish for reciprocated love is granted in a deal with the Devil, his life unexpectedly descends into an inescapable Hell of its own. In ‘Mephisto’, we see the chillingly macabre meeting with the Devil in which Ethan’s attempt to void his soul-consuming contract is met with an unsettling conclusion”

A film by Miguel Santana

Produced for my second year at The University of Hertfordshire, for a VFX degree. Shot on a Canon 5D Mark II. Watch all the way through for the VFX Breakdowns!

Crew:
Written, Produced and Directed by: Miguel Santana
Cinematography: Miguel Santana
Editing, Colour Grading and VFX: Miguel Santana
Additional VFX: Mario Maruska
Grip, Gaffer: Sol Rogers
On-Set VFX Supervisor: Mario Maruska
1st Assistant Director: Daryl Atkins
Makeup: Emily Dodge
Sound Recordist: Ioannis Pavlides
Production Assistant: Carrie Harwood

Cast:
Mephisto: Des Brittain
Ethan Barker: Dan Richardson
Isabella: Lucy Drive

Winner of Grand Prix prize at the UH Animation expose film festival.

Thank you to all those who have supported me throughout this epic journey.

Visit me at miguelsantana.net

(Click below to findout official information)

Ba (Hons) 2D Digital Animation | Ba (Hons) Games Art

Ba (Hons) 3D Digital Animation | Ba (Hons) Visual Effects

The digital animation programme equips students with the high level of skills needed to succeed in today’s animation industry. It emphasizes creativity, character design, story, cinematography, VFX and compositing 3D and Games Art; all channelled through the advanced software skills needed to achieve inventive and engaging animation. These programmes develop digital modelling and character animation skills, virtual lighting and virtual camera work, exposing students to the latest professional 3D animation practices. The students create short animated final films or fully playable games levels. Employment opportunities include computer animation companies, work with games, TV and film special effects companies. Our graduated students have worked and freelanced with some of the world’s best known production and post production houses.

World War and Alienated both Win!

Congratulations to Vincent, Krissy and Aqeel whose films both won awards at 2009 Animex festival. Vincent’s film World War won the Games Art Award and Krissy and Aqeel’s film Alienated won the Visual Effects Award.
Very impressive to see how UH work is rated in relation to other European student films this year, and even greater that the judges were from Disney, SIGGRAPH, Sony Pictures Animation, Framestore, Aardman and EA games.

Well done, here’s to more success in future

Animex info link

Alienated

World War

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Where are they now: VFX Artist at Double Negative

Recent Credits:

• Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince – Director David Yates (Double Negative)
  Modeller/Texture Artist
• Batman, The Dark Knight – Director Christopher Nolan (Double-Negative)
  Technical Director
• 10,000 BC – Director Roland Emmerich (Double-Negative)
  Lead Texture Artist
• Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix – Director David Yates (Double-Negative)
  Technical Director

Diversion one Best Visual Effects film at the “Global Student Animation Awards” presentd by Stash in 2006

Offical Website: www.simonreeves.co.uk/diversion-film/
Aidan Gibbons Portfolio: www.aidangibbons.com
Simon Reeves Portfolio: www.simonreeves.co.uk

The University Of Hertfordshire Digital Animation Programme comprises of four Bachelor of Arts degree strands: (Click below to findout official information)

Ba (Hons) 2D Digital Animation | Ba (Hons) Games Art

Ba (Hons) 3D Digital Animation | Ba (Hons) Visual Effects

These degrees equip students with the high level of skills needed to succeed in today’s animation industry. It emphasizes creativity, character design, story, cinematography, VFX and compositing 3D and Games Art; all channelled through the advanced software skills needed to achieve inventive and engaging animation. These programmes develop digital modelling and character animation skills, virtual lighting and virtual camera work, exposing students to the latest professional 3D animation practices. The students create short animated final films or fully playable games levels. Employment opportunities include computer animation companies, work with games, TV and film special effects companies. Our graduated students work and freelance with some of the world’s best known production and post production houses.

Situated in central Hertfordshire, North London, we are able to provide excellent learning facilities in a custom-built building featuring the latest software and up-to-date hardware; and through experienced lecturers from a variety of fields. To find out more about our degrees and facilities please visit our website or contact us directly.

Steve Hunt Programme Leader – s.d.hunt@herts.ac.uk – Academic contact

Solomon Rogers Course Leader – s.rogers@herts.ac.uk – Industry/Grad Recruitment contact

State-of-the-art facilities
A brand new £9m building

Top quality facilities, cutting edge software and hardware and more investment planned – by 2010 Hertfordshire University will boast one of the UK’s major media villages.

Award winning courses taught by tutors with extensive industry experience

Prospects
Training for a career in a growth industry which can offer artists fantastic opportunities.
Great links with industry leaders including Sony, Framestore CFC (Walking with Dinosaurs), BBC, Double Negative (Batman Begins), and The Mill (Harry Potter)