Education

Imagination Part 3

To many the “system” is the symbol of oppression, the foe to resist in almost any cause. To us, not understanding something is a challenge that motivates and inspires, it ignites our imagination, makes us restless until, if fortunate, we arrive at an answer, a climax, whether right or not.

Adobe Announces $1M Scholarship Fund

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The Adobe Foundation announced it is committing one million dollars to establish the Adobe Foundation Creativity Scholarships – a new global initiative intended to unlock the creative potential of students.

Feeling Chipper about the Great Outdoors

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: Education and Training
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See how Let’s Go Chipper!, an eco-educational property, uses books, animated shows and interactive applications to teach young kids about character, community and caring for the environment.

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.”

Your Job Search – 3 Ways to Plug & Play

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When you think about preparing for your job search you might spend all of your time preparing a killer resume and think that is all you need. Unfortunately, a resume is only one tool in helping you present yourself to a prospective employer or a recruiter. Your job search begins with your ability to research, goal-set and prepare yourself – three ways to plug and play to you’re your career forward and find your dream job.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE CARTOON SERIES? THE WORLD WANTS TO KNOW (AND SO DO I)!

You sat before the TV watching them when you were a kid. Now dig up those warm memories and let's find out the favorite cartoons of the past 50 years!

CHARACTERS ENGAGE: AN INTERVIEW WITH JEFFREY SCOTT ON WRITING CHARACTERS

Posted In | Blog Categories: From the Hollywood Trenches | Site Categories: Acting, Anime, Books, Cartoons, Education and Training, Films, People, Television
CharactersEngage.com Interviews Jeffrey Scott: Can Characters Have Universal Appeal?

RECA Announces Board Members, Participating Schools

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Following the French Schools of Animation Cinema Network’s (RECA) official launch in January, the group has elected board members and released a list of participating schools.

Gnomon Shows Off Graduate Reels

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Gnomon School of Visual Effects announced the availability of 10 new student demo reels showcasing the incredible talents of recent graduates.

Gnomon Shows off Top 2011 Graduate Reels

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The Gnomon School of Visual Effects reveals the reels for two of its 2011 top graduates, Joao Rosa and Daniele Volpe.

Gnomon Workshop Releases Composite Training DVD

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The Gnomon Workshop released a new training DVD, “Creating Highly Realistic Composites: Feeling Real vs. Looking Real” featuring Rob Nederhorst.