Dare2Draw with Special Mentoring Guest Artist: Bill Plympton!
Begins: May 22, 2014
Come Dare2Draw with Special Mentoring Guest Artist...The King of Indie Animation: Bill Plympton!
Hosted By Simon Fraser and Guest Co-Host Jennifer Cruté.
Category: Education and Training
2014 Student Academy Awards Finalists Announced
Forty-one students from 23 U.S. colleges and universities as well as 10 students from foreign universities are selected as finalists in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 41st Student Academy Awards competition.
In Awards, Education and Training, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All, North America
Australian International Animation Festival 2014
Begins: May 9, 2014
CSU Animation and Visual Effects is proud to present the 11th Anniversary of the Australian International Animation Festival. This internationally renowned event features over 100 prestigious films adeptly selected from more than 2,500 submissions from all around the world. The range of styles, genres and techniques is testament to the vibrancy and relevance of creative animation and the premiere screening of this highly acclaimed collection is happening from the humble host city of Wagga Wagga in regional Australia.
In 2D, 3D, Acting, Anime, Art, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Home Entertainment, Motion Graphics, Music and Sound, People, Production, Short Films, Special Features, Stop-Motion, Technology, Tutorials, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Discussion, Documentaries, Live Action, New Media, Non-competitive Festivals, Other, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films, Special, Special Effects, Visual Effects
Animation in Flash: ACA Offers Free Online Lecture April 26
Upcoming Saturday lecture features insights from acclaimed storyboard artist Sam Hood.
Does technology fail us?
Based on a recent interview Bill Desowitz did with Wally Pfister (Transcendence), Marc ponders the question whether technology actually fails us.
In 2D, 3D, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, Production, Technology, Visual Effects | Blog Post | Blogs: Tracking Marc | Geographic Region: All
Professional Portfolios & Website Design Lecture
Begins: May 3, 2014
Professional Portfolio & Website Design Lecture - A Critical Look At Self Representation
This lecture focuses on professional artist presentations, and the psychological perceptions behind both traditional to digital portfolio presentations. This is an information packed lecture designed to help artists, of all disciplines, elevate their portfolios to professional standards.
This is a one time, free lecture event.
Book Review: Animating Your Career
Steve Hickner’s new book is a detailed and expertly written guide to finding a job and building a career in animation.
Chaos Spotlights Students, Independent Films at FMX 2014
Chaos Group will present a series of presentations at FMX 2014 to highlight improvements to V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max and Maya and show how V-Ray supports VFX students and independent filmmakers.
In CG, Education and Training, Event, People, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
LIMA Announces 2014 Licensing University Lineup
LIMA announces the Licensing University lineup for Licensing Expo 2014, which includes 26 sessions for everyone from industry newcomers to advanced practitioners.
In Education and Training, Event, Licensing, Places | Headline News | Special Events: Licensing | Geographic Region: North America
V-Ray helps Students Create Award-Winning Short, ‘A La Française’
The student team behind the award-winning short A La Française skewer history with the help of Chaos Group’s V-Ray.
The Art Department Offers 4-Week Seminars with Marshall Vandruff
Online art school The Art Department offers four-week picture making seminars taught by acclaimed illustrator Marshall Vandruff.
Animentorinstiversity Launches All Your Dreams with New Online Program
Do you dream of becoming an animator, but don't know where to start?
In Education and Training | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: 10 Till 6 | Geographic Region: All
BFX Competition 2014
Begins: July 7, 2014
The BFX competition is now open. Good luck!
Do you dream of a career working on blockbuster films such as Skyfall, The Pirates! or Gravity?
Nickelodeon, CSU Fullerton to Celebrate the Art of ‘Sanjay & Craig’
Nickelodeon Studios teams up with the CSU Fullerton Art Department to mount an exhibition of artwork and video celebrating the hit animated series, Sanjay and Craig.
In 2D, Art, Cartoons, Education and Training, Event, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: North America
EFA Announces Virtual Production Master Class with Marc Weigert
The deadline for applications to the EFA Master Class 2014, ’High Value for Your Budget with Marc Weigert,’ is April 30.
Autodesk CG Student Awards Issues 2014 Call for Entries
CG Student Awards is now accepting submissions for the 2014 Autodesk CG Student Awards, with over $230,000 in prizes and 15 studio internships available to winners.
IdeasTap Announces Short Film Graduate Award
U.K. creative network IdeasTap teams with the British Academy of Film and Television to give 12 film graduates the chance to benefit from a tiered program of support designed to help them get a foot in the door.
Sesame Workshop Unveils Newest Muppet
Sesame Workshop unveils the newest Muppet, Raya, who will engage with children about sanitation and latrine use as part of the Cleaner, Healthier, Happier campaign in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
In Business, Education and Training, People, Places, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Filmakademie Receives Wins for ‘Rugbybugs,’ ‘Wedding Cake’
The Filmakademie’s Rugbybugs wins a VES Award; Wedding Cake receives an Annie Award.
The Art Department Animation Class Registration Closes February 7th
Registration for Animation Principles, Character Design, Production Design and Story classes closes this coming Friday.
Encounter with Peru Part 4: From Machu Pichu to Wayna Pichu and Back
I highly advocate that everyone step out of their status quo onto the wild side to taste the joys of such a sight.
From Behind the Great Wall of China: Part 1
My impressions, after working and living in China, contradict those initial assumptions and reflections from a year ago, when I visited China the first time.
2014 Student Academy Awards Competition Now Underway
The Academy is now accepting applications for its 2014 Student Academy Awards competition.
In Awards, Call for Entries, Education and Training, Short Films | Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All, North America
CUT OFF AT THE PASS
If you’re a writer you are familiar with the word. You just wrote an Academy Award-quality screenplay or an Emmy-quality series development, put together a solid pitch, gave it to the producer or exec with passion, and he or she responded with the most painful one-word epithet in the English language—Pass.
Edward Bakst Brings Imagination Workshop to EICTV
Designer, director and AWN blogger Edward Bakst to lead a three-week intensive workshop, ANIMATION: HOW TO UNLEASH THE IMAGINATION, at the International School of Film & TV (EICTV) in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba January 27-February 14, 2014.
In Education and Training, Event, People, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
