View Full Version : Powell and Clark join Ark VFX
MichaelShane
07-19-2005, 10:49 PM
<Ark VFX link> (http://www.arkvfx.net/)
<F-Nine Digital link> (http://www.cg-domain.com/index_2a.htm)
Some interesting News; Michael Powell and Craig A. Clark have joined Ark VFX in Sheffield. Ark now features the talents of Stephen Tappin, Andy Turner, Richard Wright, Michael Powell, and Craig A. Clark. Probably the closest thing we can hope to see as far as PS reunions go.
They've already worked wonders. Check out the Sing for Absolution video and you'll see that trademark Particle Systems perfection and style. And a really nice ship featuring a command section... :D
<Muse Sing For Absolution Video> (http://www.colonelblimp.com/directors/ark/)
And Mr. Clark's site (F-Nine) has some nice showreel footage from EoC and Powerdrome.
Cool :)
Great to see so many of the Iwar team in one place.
<hopes to see some Iwar influence in their work>
Sing for absolution is an awesomely cool video :D
Now if we can only figure out where Steve has wound up :weird:
Stephen Robertson
07-22-2005, 05:33 PM
I'm not saying. :D
Gah :sour:
Can you say when you'll be allowed to say where it is that you've been working but can't say? :confused:
One of Three
07-23-2005, 10:02 PM
i must say, stevie, the graphics are superb.....since i'm a graphics oriented kind a guy.
you got a gift, kid.
continue to share it with us mere mortals.
i must say...it's good to see you around again...
you know you'll always be one of us.
Stephen Robertson
07-24-2005, 04:27 AM
I'm not sure when - or even if - I'll be able to tell you who I work for or what I'm working on.
You are working for the UK government?
I can't think of anything else (in the UK) that wouldn't allow people to even say that they are working for them :weird:
Hamsterlord
07-24-2005, 05:28 PM
He's probably making a top secret virtual reality version of the Dancing Hampsters, with advanced spinning and bouncing AI, designed to train UK soldiers in anti-terrorism action.
:P
CAClark
09-18-2005, 05:36 PM
Just saw this post.... it is pretty cool (and weird) being back with a decent number of the 'old crew'.
We're having fun though! ANy of you guys play BF2?
Cheers!
Originally posted by MichaelShane
<Ark VFX link> (http://www.arkvfx.net/)
<F-Nine Digital link> (http://www.cg-domain.com/index_2a.htm)
Some interesting News; Michael Powell and Craig A. Clark have joined Ark VFX in Sheffield. Ark now features the talents of Stephen Tappin, Andy Turner, Richard Wright, Michael Powell, and Craig A. Clark. Probably the closest thing we can hope to see as far as PS reunions go.
They've already worked wonders. Check out the Sing for Absolution video and you'll see that trademark Particle Systems perfection and style. And a really nice ship featuring a command section... :D
<Muse Sing For Absolution Video> (http://www.colonelblimp.com/directors/ark/)
And Mr. Clark's site (F-Nine) has some nice showreel footage from EoC and Powerdrome.
MichaelShane
09-19-2005, 05:13 PM
Heh, heh... Didn't know you guys were being tracked, did you? :p :D
Really liked the Sing For Absolution video. Wonderful work there. I just wish I could find a place to purchase it! From what I understand a DVD released in the UK won't play on North American machines. I've a copy of the Colonel Blimp release... but it's the size of a postage stamp. Any advice on where to find a larger version?
What's Ark currently working on? Anything you can tell us about?
I loved the Muse video, thought it was beautiful and atmospheric.
Really surprised by it ;)
CAClark
09-21-2005, 11:47 AM
I enjoyed building the spacecraft for that video, and it sure looked the biz completed.
As for purchase, Amazon in the place I got it, so I assume a region 1 would be available? Dunno for sure.
Cheers!
CAClark
10-04-2005, 04:51 PM
[i]What's Ark currently working on? Anything you can tell us about? [/B]
FMV for a game title. Not sure if I am allowed to say what, but it has cars, chicks, drugs, guns, and swearing. So it's pretty cool!
Cheers!
Rurouni Storm
10-05-2005, 12:36 PM
Originally posted by CAClark
FMV for a game title. Not sure if I am allowed to say what, but it has cars, chicks, drugs, guns, and swearing. So it's pretty cool!
Cheers!
I have an idea now.
Dreadnaught
10-05-2005, 12:38 PM
Originally posted by CAClark
FMV for a game title. Not sure if I am allowed to say what, but it has cars, chicks, drugs, guns, and swearing. So it's pretty cool!
Cheers!
Make sure you let us know about the Easter Eggs ;)
Originally posted by Rurouni Storm
I have an idea now.
The Warriors?
Cougaris
10-15-2005, 08:34 AM
I play BF2 every weekend or so. :)
Nice to see some of the old crew back on the forums :)
Digitalia
10-16-2005, 07:46 PM
Any news about Stephen?
CAClark
11-13-2005, 10:51 AM
Originally posted by Dreadnaught
Make sure you let us know about the Easter Eggs ;)
If I hear of any I will, but we are only doing the movie for it, so I guess we'll be no wiser on easter eggs than anyone else :D
Cheers!
Stephen Robertson
11-13-2005, 11:15 AM
Originally posted by Digitalia
Any news about Stephen?
Still around, and still working in games. Still lurking on here ready to pounce if my name is mentioned. :rolleyes:
Digitalia
11-21-2005, 05:56 PM
Originally posted by Stephen Robertson
Still around, and still working in games. Still lurking on here ready to pounce if my name is mentioned. :rolleyes:
Any clue about the games you are working on...?
Stephen Robertson
11-22-2005, 02:29 AM
Originally posted by Digitalia
Any clue about the games you are working on...?
Sorry, I'm not saying anything for the time being.
MichaelShane
11-24-2005, 12:55 AM
Though a bit buried, there's some great renders of the high-definition Frog (Light) Miner and the Gas Miner craft from EoC here:
http://www.ark-game.net/
Click on Game Models. Then click the small icon-images to the right on the page. Then click on the image itself for the large version. :)
Nightwatch
12-27-2005, 06:05 PM
You are working for the UK government?
I can't think of anything else (in the UK) that wouldn't allow people to even say that they are working for them :weird:
Actually he's in a top secret project working against all odds to maintain the power and granduer of Tony Blair's careful combing, for one that fains we woll look like William Haugue and the powers of darkness will comsume us all!!!
(And I'm bald so I'm allowed to make pald jokes. So there! :) )
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