Tuesday, August 23 – Office Spaced! Animation workshop for adults
FREE - 6 PM to 8: 30 PM
Advance registration required as capacity is limited. For adults 18 years of age and older.
Do  some animated overtime! Inspired by our bureaucratic surroundings in the downtown core, join the ultimate “team building” exercise as you bring a dreary work place to life in this pixilation and found object animation workshop.  Capacity is limited to 25 participants, so be sure to “punch in” in advance by calling us at 416-973-3012 to secure your spot.
NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St. (at Richmond St. W) 416-973-3012
www.nfb.ca/mediatheque

Pixar's Andrew Gordon and Michal Makerawicz have set up the workshop Animation Collaborative directly across the street from the famed studio.

During SIGGRAPH 2011, Autodesk, Inc. will showcase its Digital Entertainment Creation (DEC) technology both in Vancouver (booth #429, West Building), and on AREA at area.autodesk.com/siggraph2011.

Few FFAF episodes have challenged the potent potential of what a jam-packed powder-keg of animation multilarities can elicit in the burgeoning minds of those seeking more lore and eternal wisdom of this frame-by-frame La Bamba than number 24. This show is huge. Ron Diamond + Dan Sarto = how to invent and maintain an international animation archive and animation short distribution empire while enjoying the best of Scotch and olive canning. The Animation Room + The Animation Room = how to create an animation studio boyband right out of college. And finally, Billy + Bill + William Frenzer = how to develop treasured American comedy songs into animated music videos that change the course of human history. Perfection, sometimes, does not take time.

7th Annual International Animation Festival - featuring seminars, films, panel discussions, live demonstrations, viewers choice awards

Now in its 2nd year, the 3D Gaming Summit in association with Variety will for the first time be held in conjunction with the 3D Entertainment Summit in Hollywood. 3D Gaming Summit will feature a jam-packed, full day of world-class programming, and highlight the latest in Gaming Technology as part of the Entertainment Technology Showcase, an exclusive exhibits/tabletops area within the event venue.

Price is TBA. Registration for the event is mandatory.

To find out more about registration, please contact Sharon Pierce, spierce@3d-summit.com

The 2nd Annual LA Mobile Entertainment Summit will host the brightest minds in mobile technology, interactive media and entertainment to examine how content and rapidly evolving technology is dramatically changing the entertainment marketplace. The event is all about connecting the ecosystem among digital assets, original content and mobile platforms to reach consumers in today’s multi-screen environment.

Price is TBA. Registration is mandatory.

For more information about registry, please contact Sharon Pierce, spierce@3d-summit.com

Now in it’s fourth year, the world’s leading business event on “everything 3D” is bigger and better than ever as it explores the 3D marketplace from all angles. With an expanded international focus and additional programming on broadcast, television and alternate content -- this will be the largest and most expansive event to date. 3D Entertainment Summit covers the biggest 3D drivers including: Theatrical; Creative; Sports; Games; International, Home Entertainment and Convergence. And for the first time, 3D Entertainment Summit and 3D Gaming Summit will be held in the same week at our new Hollywood location. Event Date: September 20-22, 2011 at Hollywood & Highland Center, Hollywood, CA Price is TBA.

Registration is mandatory. To find out more about registration, please contact Sharon Pierce, spierce@3d-summit.com

idoodlesoftware inc., an education software company offering innovative solutions to bridge the gap between traditional and digital learning, announced today that it signed an agreement to supply to the Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) program a virtual 3D immersive STEM educational game simulating a Mars colony.

In the latest excerpt, Ken A. Priebe delves deeper into effects, including an in-depth look at the eye compositing for the Oscar-nominated short Madame Tutli-Putli.

ANIMATION
Guest Curator: Joshua Frankel

The films in this program explore the concept of collage in motion-pictures through juxtapositions, both stark and subtle, of media, aesthetic and authorship.

The media incorporated into the films in the program include handmade marks, handmade objects, found objects, photographs, stylized computer generated imagery and live action footage. The act of collage reminds the viewer that motion-picture is an object crafted by an artist or team of artists. These films feature the fingerprints of their creators prominently.

They are also a lot of fun.

Kelly L. Murdock delves into using the Wacro panel, creating smoothing and material groups and adding atmosphere effects.

Vancouver Film School (VFS), Canada’s premier entertainment arts institution and one of the most distinguished in the world, is thrilled to welcome animation industry veteran Chris Bailey, who will be spending two days with students in VFS’s Animation & Visual Effects programs.

The North American premiere screening of Pixar’s La Luna followed by a special presentation of "The Making of Pixar’s La Luna" by its director Enrico Casarosa.  This keynote presentation is loaded with original artwork and insightful looks into Pixar's production process.  

Enrico will discuss the journey that led him to create this very personal short, and along the way demonstrate the singularly artistic style by which the film was crafted. Sunday 12noon July 24.

 

Emmy-winning writer Jeffrey Scott has a final word on the importance of self-promotion

The New York Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art’s Education program rolls on, ably overseen by the museum’s Senior VP of Education, Danny Fingeroth. Fingeroth’s impressive credits include a lengthy stint as group editor of Marvel’s Spider-Man books. As part of his job Fingeroth rounds up pros and the level of Peter Kuper, Larry Hama, Paul Levitz and J.M. DeMatteis to share their knowledge and experience with aspiring comics creators.

CINANIMA has issued its final deadline for its 2011 festival.

In the latest excerpt from The Advanced Art of Stop-Motion Animation, Ken A. Priebe discusses the use of bluescreen and advanced compositing.

Kelly L. Murdock delves into creating advanced materials from Poser 8 Revealed.

August 15-19 - NEW! NFB Reel Institute (for Teens)
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4:30 PM
$350 per week
Advanced film training for emerging animators. Excellent for teens interested in creative careers. Highly experienced teachers. Ages 14+
Register: m.matthews@nfb.ca / 416-973-7114.
NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St. (at Richmond St. W)
nfb.ca/mediatheque