Edlund Joins Dodge College as Pankey Distinguished Artist
Legendary VFX artist responsible for groundbreaking film work will interact with students during the spring semester.
Category: Education and Training
SIGGRAPH 2018 Seeks Submissions, Expands Program
Educators Focus Area adds educational element and VR Village expands to include AR and mixed reality.
In Call for Entries, CG, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All, North America
Cartoon Network, CalArts Create $15k Scholarship
Two students selected for award established to honor the network’s long-standing success working with the school’s graduates.
FMX Adds Joyce, Shankly and Naylor
Conference also sets Animation Production Day for April 26-27, releases third trailer in a series and confirms new participants.
In CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Short Films, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All, Europe
“HOW TO WRITE FOR ANIMATION” – THE #1 BOOK ON ANIMATION WRITING
“I live and die by this book!”
5th Digital Entertainment World Adds Top Speakers
Event features 2,000 decision-makers across video, music, games and advertising, startups, innovators, technologists and press.
In Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Interactive, Licensing, Music and Sound, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Kristy Pron Named Conference Chair for SIGGRAPH 2020
Annual computer graphics event will be held for the first time in Washington, D.C.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Interactive, Short Films, Technology, Theme Parks - Installations, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All, North America
FMX 2018 Announces New Tracks, Attending Companies
Conference also has put online the second in its ‘Behind the Beard’ trailer series.
In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Event, Films, Short Films, Technology, Television, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Animated Women U.K.’s Achieve Program Open for Entries
Now in its second year, the program provides targeted career development to women across the VFX and animation industries.
Epic Games Awards Over $200,000 in Unreal Dev Grants
Chosen developers around the globe are building independent games, tools and an animated feature film in Unreal Engine 4.
Chuck Jones Center’s Red Dot Auction Seeks Artists
Eighth annual benefit auction explores as a theme the great animator’s golden age -- films he made in the 1950s.
Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2018
Begins: March 19, 2018
GDC, running March 19-23, 2018, is the world's largest professional game industry event, bringing together game designers, programmers, artists, producers, and business professionals for 5 days of unparalleled education, inspiration and networking.
FMX 2018
Begins: April 24, 2018
FMX, running April 24-27, 2018, continues to bring together creative professionals at the forefront of digital entertainment. This year, it sharpens its focus on virtual and augmented realities as well as the best world-class animation, VFX, gaming and related education, entertainment and technology.
In 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, Mobile and Wireless, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Stereoscopic 3-D, Technology, Television, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Event Types: Ads/Commercials, Animation, Business / Management, Conferences, Exhibits, Features, Live Action, New Media, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films, Television, Transmedia, Visual Effects, Visualization, Web / Internet
New York Officials Unveil ‘Made in NY Animation Project’
Young New Yorkers receive training on state-of-the-art animation software, opening doors to careers in film, gaming, advertising and more. New Animation Industry Council, comprised of professionals from New York-based animation studios, will advise the program.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Education and Training, Films, Games, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
‘In A Heartbeat’ Short an Endearingly Innocent Portrayal of Young Love
Esteban Bravo and Beth David’s Oscar contender ‘In A Heartbeat’ captivates audiences hungry for increased LGBT+ representation in animation.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Education and Training, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
ASIFA-Hollywood Announces 2018 AEF Faculty Grants Program
Funds assist research, scholarly activity or creative projects in the field of animation.
Unreal Engine VFX Master Classes Coming to Los Angeles
Free course Jan. 20 at Gnomon School of VFX will cover building and optimizing CG worlds for real-time performance.
Shotgun Software Introduces Production Insights
Shotgun 7.6 adds new analytics feature set for VFX and animation.
In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Films, Production, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
FMX 2018 Sets ‘Creating Worlds’ Theme with Official Trailer
Event confirms Phil Tippett and Aardman’s David Sproxton as speakers at the annual conference set for April 24-27 in Stuttgart, Germany.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Jobs & Recruiting, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Legend 3D to Open 60,000 Square Foot Facility in China
Company’s fourth location envisions staffing business with up to 600 artists for 3D conversion and VFX services.
Holiday 2017: Gifts for the Indie Animator
From hands-on tools and supplies to digital software and cutting-edge AI games, the AWN 2017 Holiday Gift Guide has everything you need for your indie animator.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Education and Training, Films, Home Entertainment, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
Academy Museum Sets Board of Trustees
Headed by NBCUniversal’s Ron Meyer, the board assumes governance of the project, set to open in 2019.
In Education and Training, Films, People, Preservation, Special Tributes | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All, North America
Oriental DreamWorks Convenes Brain Trust Summit
Third annual event assembles writers, actors, comedians and artists to discuss international storytelling.
In Education and Training, Event, Films, People, Places, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia
KitBash3d Sets Live-Streamed Concept Art Tournament
KitMas Bash will mimic working on top-level games and movies, with contestants having only hours to complete tasks and advance.
In 3D, Art, CG, Education and Training, Event, Games, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
WIA, TAG Present Sexual Harassment Panel Dec. 6
Free event for members will cover rights, responsibilities and how to create safer workplaces in the animation industry.
