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Hugo Guerra

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Director & VFX Sup | Creator Hugo's Desk | Co-host of the VFX Notes Podcast with @beforesmag.bsky.social | Previously at Nexus, The Mill, Fire Without Smoke, Playstation, Rebellion Films | Ambassador BenQ Europe

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 22d

Want to learn the fundamental core skills of Compositing? Join my Online Nuke courses. Both courses are now available at a 70% discount and on optional 3X interest-free instalments. Just use code HALLOWEEN during checkout. Both courses are endorsed by Foundry.

Sign up today: hugosdesk.myshopify.com

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 1d

NEW PODCAST: In the debut video of our ‘Rise of AI Robots’ season of VFX Notes, Ian @beforesmag.bsky.social and I discuss the VFX of Steven Spielberg's A.I. Artificial Intelligence.

Enjoy the Podcast as a video: youtu.be/g_Q5xhIpjFE

Or as an Audio Podcast: music.youtube.com/watch?v=g_Q5...

The CGI in A.I. Artificial Intelligence was ahead of its time | VFX Notes Podcast

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 4d

Time is running out! 70% discount only until this Sunday! Want to learn the fundamental core skills of Compositing in VFX? Join my Nuke courses. Both are now available with optional 3X interest-free instalments. Just use code HALLOWEEN
Sign up today: hugosdesk.myshopify.com

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 4d

It was supposed to do Showreel Reviews yesterday, but 2 people who booked cancelled last minute without saying why! So I did a 'Call-in Radio Show'. It ended up being a super-engaging conversation about the ethics of AI, VFX, CGI & much more. Discussion starts at 25 mins youtube.com/live/LlqPk_L...

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 7d

Bring out your showreels! Do you need tips & tricks for your VFX showreel? Join me for 'Honest Showreel Reviews'. Stream sponsored by BenQ. Includes a giveaway of my Nuke Course.

Join me on the 30th of Oct, from 16:00 on YouTube:

youtube.com/live/LlqPk_L...

Twitch: twitch.tv/hugosdesk

Honest showreel reviews #38 | Powered by @BenQEurope & @AQCOLORbyBenQEurope

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 8d

Did you miss my FREE Nuke compositing workshop with Foundry last week? 3-hour-long workshop | Showcasing 4 production shots | Mini ‘crash course’ on CopyCat | Real case scenarios to apply in production | improve your compositing skillset. Recording youtube.com/live/_sEMXJS...

Machine Learning in Nuke: Is CopyCat ready for production? | Compositing Workshop with @FoundryTeam

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 12d

Did you miss my 'Machine Learning Nuke' compositing workshop with Foundry this week? My question was: Can CopyCat really be used in production? Let's find out together!

Recording with chapters here: youtube.com/live/_sEMXJS...

#vfx #cgi #vfx #ML #AI #compositing #nuke #foundry

Machine Learning in Nuke: Is CopyCat ready for production? | Compositing Workshop with @FoundryTeam

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 15d

Can Nuke's CopyCat be used in production compositing ? Let's find out! The ‘Deconstructs’ series is back. Incl. Nuke Indie license giveaway by Foundry. Tuesday 21st Oct 18:00 BST YouTube or Twitch:

youtube.com/live/_sEMXJS...

www.twitch.tv/hugosdesk

Hope to see you in the chat. Bring questions!

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 18d

This week, we review the work of artist Daniel Lee, and briefly talk about Foundry Nuke's CopyCat, Machine learning, Neat Video and discuss the problems with YouTube's AD revenue system. Enjoy this stream powered by BenQ Europe with chapters: youtube.com/live/C2JYVVc...

Honest showreel reviews 37 | Powered by @BenQEurope & @AQCOLORbyBenQEurope

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 19d

Join me today, in 30 mins, for more VFX and CGI showreels made by Artists, actual human artists!

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 21d

Bring out your showreels! Do you need tips & tricks for your VFX showreel? Join me for 'Honest Showreel Reviews'. Stream sponsored by BenQ Europe. Includes a giveaway of my Nuke Course.

Thursday 16th Oct 16:00 YouTube:

youtube.com/live/C2JYVVc...

Or Twitch: twitch.tv/hugosdesk

Honest showreel reviews #37 | Powered by @BenQEurope & @AQCOLORbyBenQEurope

YouTube video by Hugo's Desk

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 21d

Bring out your showreels! Do you need tips & tricks for your VFX showreel? Join me for 'Honest Showreel Reviews'. Stream sponsored by BenQ Europe. Includes a giveaway of my Nuke Course.

Thursday 16th Oct 16:00 YouTube:

youtube.com/live/C2JYVVc...

Or Twitch: twitch.tv/hugosdesk

Honest showreel reviews #37 | Powered by @BenQEurope & @AQCOLORbyBenQEurope

YouTube video by Hugo's Desk

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 22d

Well, first off, this book is free! And it is digital, so it is being updated often.

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 22d

Want to learn the fundamental core skills of Compositing? Join my Online Nuke courses. Both courses are now available at a 70% discount and on optional 3X interest-free instalments. Just use code HALLOWEEN during checkout. Both courses are endorsed by Foundry.

Sign up today: hugosdesk.myshopify.com

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 22d

The ultimate VFX CGI Book for any Artist or teacher who wants to know everything about the VFX industry! In this video, we talk about a new book called "The Core Skills of VFX Handbook 2025" with Saint Walker. Here’s the stream recording, with chapters: youtube.com/live/YvGjnMe...

The Core Skills of VFX Handbook w/ Saint Walker | The ultimatte VFX CGI Book for Artists & Teachers

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 25d

We go live in less than a hour! Join us!

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · Oct 3

Next week The Core Skills of VFX Handbook 2025. I’ll be joined by Saint Walker, the cretor of this free book, to talk about the topics covered, its inception & the goals of this free publication created with the help @ukscreenalliance.bsky.social Friday 10th Oct 18:00 www.youtube.com/live/YvGjnMe...

The Core Skills of VFX Handbook 2025 with Saint Walker | UK Screen Alliance | Q&A

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 28d

Let's have an honest conversation about AI and the VFX industry. This is the ultimate AI discussion with leading industry experts! Consider subscribing; it’s free, and it would really help my channel. Enjoy with chapters: youtu.be/1t778a3AfyI #AI #art #VFX #CGI #GenAI #ML

Let's have an honest conversation about AI and the VFX industry | Leading industry experts panel

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · Oct 3

Next week The Core Skills of VFX Handbook 2025. I’ll be joined by Saint Walker, the cretor of this free book, to talk about the topics covered, its inception & the goals of this free publication created with the help @ukscreenalliance.bsky.social Friday 10th Oct 18:00 www.youtube.com/live/YvGjnMe...

The Core Skills of VFX Handbook 2025 with Saint Walker | UK Screen Alliance | Q&A

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 29d

Last week, we had an amazing session with great discussions. We reviewed the showreels of artists Melbourne Garber, Khaled Abdellatif and Gregorio Hansen. We also had a very insightful discussion about the state of the industry. Enjoy with chapters youtube.com/live/lLFityf...

Honest showreel reviews #36 | Powered by @BenQEurope & @AQCOLORbyBenQEurope

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · Oct 4

It’s Saturday! Time to relax. What better way than making some pancakes 🥞! New video from my wife Ana: Buckwheat and Oat Pancakes 🥞 Plant-Based Pancake. Enjoy in glorious 4K, filmed with a Blackmagic Pocket 6K, edited and graded with ACES in DaVinci: youtu.be/aeJq6YhK_VU?...

Buckwheat and Oat Pancakes 🥞 Fluffy & Easy to Make Plant-Based Pancake Recipe

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · Oct 3

Next week The Core Skills of VFX Handbook 2025. I’ll be joined by Saint Walker, the cretor of this free book, to talk about the topics covered, its inception & the goals of this free publication created with the help @ukscreenalliance.bsky.social Friday 10th Oct 18:00 www.youtube.com/live/YvGjnMe...

The Core Skills of VFX Handbook 2025 with Saint Walker | UK Screen Alliance | Q&A

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · Oct 1

It’s that time again! Do you want some tips for your VFX or CGI showreel? Join me for an Honest Showreel Review. First stream: 2nd Oct 16:00

YouTube: youtube.com/live/lLFityf...
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/hugosdesk

Stream supported by BenQ Europe

I hope you can join. Includes Giveaway

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · Sep 30

VFX artists can never play a game without gazing at pretty graphics, puddle reflections and HDR sky boxes! It's a curse! So let's continue to play Silent Hill f in hard mode! Join me today from 17:00 BST:

YouTube: youtube.com/live/B87YdAl...

Twitch: www.twitch.tv/hugosdesk

See you in the chat

Visual Effects Artist plays Silent Hill f in Hard mode! Part 2

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · Sep 29

It’s that time again! Do you want some tips for your VFX or CGI showreel? Join me for an Honest Showreel Review. First stream: 2nd Oct 16:00

YouTube: youtube.com/live/lLFityf...
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/hugosdesk

Stream supported by BenQ Europe

I hope you can join. Incl. Giveaway

Honest showreel reviews #36 | Powered by @BenQEurope & @AQCOLORbyBenQEurope

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · Sep 27

Let's Play Silent Hill f in Hard mode! What’s the worst that could happen? VFX artists can never really play a game without gazing at reflections and HDRs, do they? It's a curse! Recording available now on my channel: youtube.com/live/9P5rx5P...

Let's Play Silent Hill f in Hard mode! What’s the worst that could happen?

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · Sep 26

Join me in 10 mins on YouTube or Twitch! Let's Play Silent Hill f

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · Sep 25

Join me tomorrow for a 'relaxing' Friday gaming stream. Let's play Silent Hill f. Going live from 16:00 BST UK Time: www.youtube.com/live/9P5rx5P... #silenthillf #SILENTHILL

Let's Play Silent Hill f

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · Sep 25

Join me tomorrow for a 'relaxing' Friday gaming stream. Let's play Silent Hill f. Going live from 16:00 BST UK Time: www.youtube.com/live/9P5rx5P... #silenthillf #SILENTHILL

Let's Play Silent Hill f

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