Education and Training

Screening of Films by Future Unemployed Animators Announced

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Eastern Whittier State University will be screening a program of senior thesis films by graduating animation students, almost all of whom will never find jobs in animation.

Frenzer Foreman Animation Forum (podcast) x 30

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Welcome to 2012 with FFAF's very special Valentine's Day Special! Who, what, where, when, why, and how do Joel and Alan love? Then, animator/sculptor/toy-designer Gina Kamentsky joins the talk to discuss found-footage animation, kinetic esthetics, thorns in butts, and her new autobiography, Gloves and Goggles: The Gina Kamentsky Story.

John Textor Defends Digital Domain

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The VFX industry continues to debate the recent revelation that Digital Domain CEO John Textor intends to fuel Tradition Studios, the company’s new feature animation studio in Port St. Lucie, Florida, with student labor.

Luxology Ships Texture Painting Tutorials for modo 601

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Luxology is releasing a set of video tutorials for modo 601 hosted by London illustrator Richard Yot.

fxphd Announces April Courses

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Online training site fxphd announced 12 new courses for the new term, beginning on April 12.

Win a Free Master Class with Eric Goldberg

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Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) and The Creative Talent Network (CTN) have partnered to offer one complimentary registration in the Animation Master Class taught by one of the world's most talented and revered legendary animators, Eric Goldberg.

Angry Public Responds to Digital Domain’s John Textor

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A public response to the recent revelation that Digital Domain CEO John Textor intends to fuel Tradition Studios, the company’s new feature animation studio in Port St. Lucie, Florida, with student labor.

ASSIMILATE Offers New SCRATCH Lab Certification Program

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ASSIMILATE announced that it has launched a worldwide professional training and certification program for SCRATCH Lab via selected ASSIMILATE Authorized Training Partners.

Gnomon Workshop Releases Creative Workflow DVD

The Gnomon Workshop releases “Environment Sculpting,” an in-depth look by environment artist David Lesperance at the workflow behind hit titles such as “Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe,” “Tony Hawk: Ride” and the highly anticipated “Halo 4.”