Homehttp://www.fxstation.net/home/en-US2010-08-01T07:12:04ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)3D Desktop Manager BumpTop, Aquired by Googlehttp://www.fxstation.net/home/2010/5/2/3d-desktop-manager-bumptop-aquired-by-google.htmlJose Perez2010-05-02T21:07:35ZNews desktop googleBumpTop uses new multi-touch gestures that go beyond the typical pan-and-zoom to manage your Desktop in 3D. 

]]>My iPad Unboxinghttp://www.fxstation.net/home/2010/4/16/my-ipad-unboxing.htmlJose Perez2010-04-16T20:31:45ZApple Hardware Video iPad iPad unboxingAfter over a week of using and integrating the Apple iPad into my daily life and work routines, I finally had a chance to post the footage of the unboxing. It's an amazing device and I'll have a review up shortly with the pros, cons, and some other thoughts. Enjoy the videos for now. 

iPad Unboxing - Part 1 from Jose Perez on Vimeo.

iPad Unboxing - Part 2 from Jose Perez on Vimeo.

]]>Models In Motion: Stargate Atlantishttp://www.fxstation.net/home/2010/2/24/models-in-motion-stargate-atlantis.htmlJose Perez2010-02-24T22:45:51ZEntertainment ModelsM Modo Stargate Video Work lightwave sets

This is a montage of stills and video of the City of Atlantis I built for the "Stargate Atlantis" series. I built the model for use from season 2 until the end of the show for the in-house FX crew. The geometry was created with Luxology's Modo. The texturing and lighting were done in Newtek's Lightwave.

The model was then distributed to other studios for use in their visual effects shots. Aside from standing in as the primary Atlantian base, this model was also used to populate the Replicator city of Azuras. I created a few extra key buildings for up close camera shots of that planet as well.

For a look at some stills, head on over to my gallery:
Stargate - Portfolio

]]>Models in Motion: Terminator T-888http://www.fxstation.net/home/2010/2/12/models-in-motion-terminator-t-888.htmlJose Perez2010-02-12T20:25:49ZCharacters Entertainment ModelsM Modo Terminator Video Work

A look at the T-888 model I built for "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" TV show. I used Modo to build the geometry and initial texturing. The model was then delivered to the VFX house in Lightwave format and exported to Maya for animation as well.

Final textures were also tweaked in house for their needs. I started the model using the original T-800 as reference. However, the model went thru several changes based on the concept artwork from VFX Supervisor James Lima. Animation done by other artists.

For a better look at the model, check it out in my gallery:
Portfolio - Terminator

]]>Google updates Chrome Beta for Machttp://www.fxstation.net/home/2010/2/11/google-updates-chrome-beta-for-mac.htmlJose Perez2010-02-12T01:41:42ZBrowser chrome googleThe beta version of Chrome for Mac has been updated with support for Chrome extensions. This update also brings bookmark syncing, bookmark manager, cookie manager, and task manager.

Altho it's still beta, it renders pages very snappy. See video below from the Google Chrome Blog.

]]>MotionX-GPS Drive for iPhonehttp://www.fxstation.net/home/2010/2/11/motionx-gps-drive-for-iphone.htmlJose Perez2010-02-11T17:05:21ZGPS iPhone iphoneapps voiceMotionX-GPS Drive is an excellent navigation app on the iPhone. If you have a 3G or 3GS iPhone, this app provides turn-by-turn directions with VOICE, for both driving and walking. The application itself is just $0.99. You get the first 30 days of Voice navigation for FREE. At which point you can opt to purchase the Voice capability for $25.00 per year, or $3.00 per month.

The application remains functional after the 30 days. However, if you spring for the Voice add-on, you also get features like audio prompts, 3D maps, auto re-routing if you miss a turn, and the ability to take traffic conditions into account when calculating routes. MotionX, integrates nicely with the ipod and phone functions, for a seamless transition between calls, audio, and GPS navigation. I've been using it for a while now both locally and traveling around the US, with great success. For the initial cost of entry, I find this to be the best bang for your buck with very accurate performance. Check out the video below for a demo.

 

]]>Models in Motion: F-302http://www.fxstation.net/home/2010/1/31/models-in-motion-f-302.htmlJose Perez2010-02-01T01:19:15ZEntertainment ModelsM Modo Video Work spaceships

Here's a look at the F-302 Fighter I modeled and textured to be used in Stargate Atlantis season 2 and beyond, as well as the last few seasons of Stargate SG-1. 

Luxology's Modo was used for the geometry and texturing. The animation was done by co-workers of the inhouse VFX crew. 

There are a few still renders in my gallery:
Stargate - Portfolio

]]>Star Trek Calendar Imageshttp://www.fxstation.net/home/2010/1/31/star-trek-calendar-images.htmlJose Perez2010-01-31T18:17:57ZEntertainment StarTrek Work lightwave spaceships

Starting from the year 2004 to 2009, I had the opportunity to contribute a total of 6 CG images to the Star Trek: Ships of the Line Calendar series. These were all created using Newtek's 3d software: Lightwave. To view all 6 images, follow the link below.

Ships of the Line - Portfolio

]]>A complete interface walkthrough for the Apple iPadhttp://www.fxstation.net/home/2010/1/27/a-complete-interface-walkthrough-for-the-apple-ipad.htmlJose Perez2010-01-28T01:30:33ZApple Hardware iPad tablet

]]>CG Modo Burgershttp://www.fxstation.net/home/2010/1/17/cg-modo-burgers.htmlJose Perez2010-01-18T02:33:42Z3d Modo Software Work

CG Modo Burgers from Jose Perez on Vimeo.

Working with Luxology's Modo is not only fun, but fast and efficient too. Take these burgers for instance.

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