My students are working on their final project for the undergraduate program at NAD-UQAC.
Layout, rigging, animation, shading and lighting are done in Houdini, using our 3 years old USD pipeline. It's the first project we do with rigging and animation in APEX. So far, it solves many problems we had with the workflow. We could make any change to the modeling at any point in time and it would not affect the production as it used to in past projects. Animation comes from a motion capture session but there is a lot of tweaking on top of it that is done in Houdini. What you see here is all WIP.
I will try to convince them to release the rigs and some USD files publicly once the film is completed.
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They are raising money to finance the sound mix and the cost of the festival entries. You can donate money here [laruchequebec.com]. Here is a translation of that page in English.
**Project Description**
"Sortir" is a 3D animated short film, fully CGI, created by 13 3D animation students in Montreal. This ambitious project explores profound and universal themes such as friendship, loss, and war journalism, combining a cinematic, stylized aesthetic with cutting-edge motion capture animation.
Through an immersive narrative alternating between on-the-ground tensions and moments of intimate life, "Sortir" weaves a human story where emotion, hope, and the brutality of the outside world intertwine.
**Project Origin**
For our final year of university in 3D animation, we face a significant challenge: producing a short film as a team. But for us, this isn’t just a school project—it’s an opportunity to push our limits and create something bold and unforgettable.
We want to leave a lasting impression, surpass ourselves, and prove that young artists can produce a professional-caliber animated film.
**What will the requested amount be used for?**
We’re creating beautiful visuals, but we’re missing the soundtrack and visibility!
The requested amount will be used to finalize the sound production of our short film "Sortir" and ensure its participation in international festivals to give it the visibility it deserves.
✅ **Professional Sound Production** 🎶 ($2,500)
- Composition of original music
- Creation of sound effects and foley
- Mixing and mastering for optimal immersion
✅ **Festival Registration Fees** 🎬 ($1,000)
- Submission of the film to renowned animation festivals
- Opportunity to showcase our work on the international stage
The school is helping us with $600, but to bring this project to life and see it through to completion, we need your support!