This is a small selection of some of the assets, and VFX created by Miguel Ortega and Tran Ma
for the short film "The Green Ruby Pumpkin" watch here: https://vimeo.com/51358765

The entire project was rendered on 7 computers, Running Maya for 3D, Mudbox for sculpting,
Mari and Mudbox for Texture Painting, Vray for rendering, Nuke for compositing. A lot of shortcuts had to be used in order to manage our render times Including 3d projections in nuke, miniatures, and practical elements.

The majority of the vfx work was just us two, however we had great help from friends on the rigging and animation side of things. We wanted to make sure everything you see on screen was designed and or fabricated by our team.

We learned a lot and hope to keep improving as storytellers and visual artists. Thank you for watching.

New Animal - Kris Hermstad and Derek Burdette
Lead Actresses - Melanie Turner and Susan Anderson
Supporting Actors - Brian Gillard and Chandler Mays
Written and Directed by Chandler Mays
Director of Photography - Casey Pegram
Lighting Design by Matt Frederick and Ian Simpson
AquaLens Conception and Design by Casey Pegram and Tyler Klang
Shot on the GH2

Special Thanks:
Salomeh Hasheminasab, Todd Wells, Jason Metzel, Caitlin Zelinsky, Melissa Simpson, Peggy Simpson, Terrence Simpson, Victory Sandwich Bar, The Local, and Feed Your Head Music

Shot in Atlanta, GA
Produced by Bright Elephant Films
Contact at 404-510-3997 or chandler@brightelephant.com

From New Animal's 2012 single "Falling Up" on Old Flame Records

Pre-order the limited edition cassette here:
http://oldflamerecords.bigcartel.com/product/new-animal-falling-up-tape-single-pre-order

Buy it on itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/falling-up-single/id552826384

newanimal.net
oldflamerecords.com

The Green Ruby Pumpkin is a magical and fun short film that captures the enchantment of Halloween.
It was a passion project that was created by two Senior visual effects artists. Miguel Ortega and Tran Ma.

This Entire project was shot in the living room. watch the making of here: https://vimeo.com/51538157

You can see our other visual effects work at: www.monstersculptor.com
You can watch this film as well as Other directors films at the Stage5 site: : http://www.youtube.com/stage5

Thank you all for the votes, and for the amazing support you have shown. Because of "The Green Ruby Pumpkin" I am now part of Spy Films. Thanks again.

An overly-zealous animal rescue group takes the law into their own hands, while risking their own lives, to save jilted dogs by stealing them from abusive owners.
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2455122/
facebook.com/thedogmatic
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Prior to the making of this film, I initially intended to focus on a "simple" story of animal welfare. But sometimes things don't work out exactly as planned. Instead, I stumbled upon an even more intriguing story of societal neglect, economic despair, morality and self-fulfillment.

I recognize the controversy surrounding the issues presented in the film and have purposely left it to you, the viewer, to formulate your own opinion.
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Official Selection - San Francisco International Film Festival
Winner: "Best Student Documentary" - Palm Beach International Film Festval
Winner: "Best Short Documentary" - The Accolade Competition
Winner: "Best Short Documentary" - Best Shorts Competition