Eranos – Food for Thought
Before there was TED, there was Eranos.
In Education and Training, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Lines of Thought | Geographic Region: All
Category: Education and Training
Filmakademie Short ‘Citipati’ Wins 2016 VES Award
Diploma film directed by Andreas Feix and produced by Francesco Faranna wins the VES Award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Student Project.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Education and Training, People, Places, Short Films, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
NFB Announces Hothouse 11 Participants
For the first time, Hothouse animators will be able to work with NFB’s Oscar-winning Animation Studio via their closest NFB production center.
In Awards, Education and Training, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Gnomon Live Australia Presents ‘The Art of Entertainment’ March 4-6
Curated by Gnomon founder and director Alex Alvarez, first-class lineup of Los Angeles-based VFX artists includes Jonathan Berube, Alexandre Lopes Cancado, Dylan Ekren, Devon Fay and Brandon Fayette.
In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia
Cogswell Students Release Second Batch of 3D Animatable Rigs
Two new biped characters unveiled through unique ‘Project Avatarah’ program.
MAXON to Host Free Fluid Simulation Webinar January 28
Danish 3D designer and Cinema 4D lead instructor Thomas Andreasen to present ‘Basic Fluid Simulation Workflow with Cinema 4D & RealFlow’ on January 28.
Cross Channel Film Lab Now Accepting Applications
Open to 20 selected applicants, six-month program designed to train to train filmmakers from the U.K. and France in VFX and Stereo 3D techniques runs June through November 2016; deadline for submissions is March 1.
Student VFX Artists Get Live Critique at PauseFest Battle of the Reels
Event sponsored by Rising Sun Pictures, The Foundry and Tyroe to provide young artists with insight into the minds of visual effects studios and recruiters.
Chris Bremble: Leading the Base FX Juggernaut - Part 2
The CEO at one of China’s top VFX studios assesses the often painful but mostly positive realities of China’s explosive feature film industry growth.
In Business, CG, Education and Training, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
Cinema Audio Society Announces Finalists for CAS Student Recognition Award
Five finalists from schools across the country and the U.K. are invited to attend the Cinema Audio Society’s 52nd Annual CAS Awards, to be held on February 20th.
Ugly Muse: Part 2
Ongoing reflection on the power of impartial and broad-minded ideation on dissimilar domains, disciplines or objectives, as well as how such can be inspired by most unlikely Muses.
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Holiday Gifts for Your Animator
Finding the perfect holiday gift for the animator in your life.
Delve Into the VFX of ‘Jurassic World’ with Image Engine and The Foundry
The Foundry teams with Image Engine to deliver a behind-the-scenes look at ‘Jurassic World’ in the latest installment of The Foundry Sessions broadcasting live from London on Thursday, December 17th.
Aaron Blaise Brings Expert Animation Instruction to the Masses
Former Disney animator and designer channels personal adversity into a quest to make animation instruction affordable to everyone.
Sheridan Grads Receive 10 Annie Award Nominations
Alumni and students behind some of the year’s best work in animation.
In Awards, Education and Training, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Annie Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Cartoon Art Museum Announces Winter Workshops
Cartoon Art Museum cartooning workshops for kids, teens and adults to be held December 28 & 30.
In 2D, Art, Education and Training, Event | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Cartoon Network Teams Up with Scratch to Engage Kids in Creative Coding
Hit series’ We Bare Bears’ used in collaboration with innovative coding platform during Hour of Code.
NFB Opens Call for Entries for Hothouse 11
Deadline for applications to the NFB’s Hothouse program for emerging Canadian animators is December 11.
Ugly Muse: Part 1
Dedicated to Colin, my host, who invited me for ideation brainstorming and asking, ‘What if?’
In Education and Training, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reflections | Geographic Region: Asia
Filmakademie Short, ‘The Present,’ Wins 50th Award
Named best short at the 2015 Filem'On-Festival in Brussels, Jacob Frey's diploma project is awarded its 50th distinction on the international festival circuit.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Education and Training, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
‘What’s Your Nickfluence?’ Winners Announced
DePaul University student Dawn Adepoju receives $25,000 scholarship in inaugural animation challenge sponsored by Nickelodeon and Get Schooled.
Pluralsight Announces New Introduction to Houdini 2015 Course
Pluralsight celebrates Side Effects Software’s recent release of Houdini 15 with free courses and tools for beginners and seasoned professionals alike.
OUR BUSINESS IS COMMUNICATING. SO WHY ARE SOME SO BAD AT IT?
There's nothing more frustrating than getting an email from a producer asking if I’m interested in writing a screenplay and then, when I email back and convey my interest, all I hear are—
Escape Studios Sets 2016 Dates for The VFX Festival
Now in its fourth year, The VFX Festival 2016 will be held February 23-25 at Cineworld at the O2 Centre in London.
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NFTS, The Imaginarium Launch Performance Capture Course
Ten-week certificate course from the National Film and Television School offers one guaranteed paid job contract at the studio and production company co-founded by Andy Serkis and Jonathan Cavendish.
In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Jobs & Recruiting | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
