Education

Focal Press Releases Face It Character Modeling Book

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Focal Press releases “Face It,” an exploration of human character modeling and animation by Patricia Beckmann-Wells and Senior Character Artist Scott Wells.

UK’s BFX Fest Announces Student Competition

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The BFX Festival, a brand-new festival designed to celebrate the UK’s visual effects and animation industry, announces a student competition designed to give participants direct exposure to cutting-edge practices while showcasing their skills.

HOW TO BREAK INTO THE SCREENWRITING BUSINESS

If you are an aspiring screenwriter I have some suggestions that may help you break into the business...

3D Artist CG Student Awards Issues 2013 Call for Entries

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The deadline for submissions to the 2013 3D Artist CG Student Awards, an annual event which showcases and rewards excellence in computer graphics from students and recent graduates, is May 13, 2013.

The Promised Land: Part 5

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Edward's final post on his travels and search for artistic and spiritual enlightenment in Israel.

Animation Mentor Announces New VFX Curriculum

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Animation Mentor now accepting applications for new VFX fundamentals and teaching new curriculum within its state-of-the-art fully-distributed pipeline.

Dover Studios Announces New Maya Training Video

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Dover Studios announces the launch of their latest Maya training video, Maya 2013 NURBS Modeling.

Blue Sky Studios Announces Summer Internship Program

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Animation studio Blue Sky announces its 2013 summer internship program.

Profile: Cackleberries Animator Gemma Reeks-Coad

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A Cintiq-driven university experience helps an animator find footing in a cartoon education company.

The Promised Land: Part 4

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Israel's demand for its neighbors’ recognition of its right to existence as an independent state is essential. Which country would not seek it or fight for it, if need to? But there is another facet to this, one which came to my focus while there, Israel's right to existence as the Jewish state. This is an all together other, vastly more complex an issue.

INDAC to Host Max Howard Masterclass

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Germany’s INDAC hosts a Masterclass, “Producing Independent Animated Film,” with animation producer Max Howard February 14 & 15 at the Games Academy in Berlin.

10 MAXIMS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SCREENPLAY

If you’re a writer who wants to improve the quality of your story, or a producer who wants your film to have the best possible chance at the box office, I've got 10 writing maxims for you that will maximize your chances of success...

Ireland’s ISA CON 2013 Announced

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The Irish School of Animation, with support from the Irish Film Board, Enterprise Ireland and Animation Ireland, announces details of the upcoming animation/VFX event: ISA CON 2013.

A Lean, Smart and Agile FMX 2013 Announces Conference Highlights

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Starting April 26, this year's FMX 2013 has put together yet another stellar lineup of speakers and sessions.

Full Sail Announces Hall of Fame Week

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Full Sail University announces the 4th Annual Hall of Fame celebration scheduled to take place from February 13-16, 2013.

Jerome Solomon Joins Cogswell College

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17-Year Hollywood Veteran and ACM SIGGRAPH National Committee member joins Cogswell College’s Digital Arts & Animation department as an Assistant Professor in Game & Entertainment Design.

Jack Enyart to Lead Writing for Animation Course

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Vancouver Animation School names Jack Enyart instructor for new Writing for Animation course; new online class emphasizes writing because all animation truly starts with a story.

Warner Bros. Announces 2013 Hanna-Barbera Honorship

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Awarded annually to a graduating high school senior enrolling in a college, university, or trade school to study animation, the deadline for applications to the Warner Bros. Animation/Hanna-Barbera Honorship is Monday, March 4, 2013.

The Promised Land: Part 2

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Unquestionably controversial for its relationship with its neighbors, for numerous other economic reasons, and for its so compelling history and stamina, this petite state has become an envy of so many others.

Bobby Beck Talks New Directions in Animation Education

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: 3D, CG, Education and Training, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Visual Effects
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The Animation Mentor CEO discusses educational philosophy and how his school’s new AMP fully distributed production pipeline meets a changing industry’s needs.