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The SFX Group of the Rhode Island Film Collaborative is holding its first meeting in Providence, Rhode Island. Intended as a networking event, VFX artists, animators, game developers, students and related business professionals are invited to attend. The group's purpose is to educate, advance and develop the field of digital media in New England. The Rhode Island Film Collaborative is an emerging networking group in New England devoted to the advancement of filmmaking in Rhode Island. SFX committee chairman Robert Mrozowski will be hosting the event at Local 121 Bar and Restaurant in Providence on Nov. 14th at 7:30 pm. Rhode Island resident Mrozowski has extensive experience in the field of visual effects and is currently a member of the international Visual Effects Society. For more information, visit www.robertmrozowski.com/sfx_group.html.

The Filmmaker International Film Festival is a global forum to network, discover future trends and achieve commercial success on a worldwide level. Over the 3 day market and 7 day festival of film in the South East of England here in the U.K. from June 20-27, 2008.

Film makers in competition for the prestigious film award, you can do business with filmmakers and their representatives from around the globe.

This one-stop media community is unlike any other Festival and gives you the chance to network with other like-minded creative film makers.
www.filmakerfestival.com
enter your work now through www.withoutabox.com or through the website www.filmakerfestival.com

SAN FRANCISCO SIGGRAPH & RHYTHM & HUES
PROUDLY PRESENT

From Cutting Edge To Cookie Cutter

WHEN: Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The visual effects industry has evolved dramatically over the last decade. The growing technological possibilities form a constantly accelerating cycle with bigger expectations from directors, studios and audiences, leading to increasing challenges for the creators of 3D visual effects. The cutting edge technology of yesterday is the cookie cutter tool of today.

By using examples from a large variety of Rhythm and Hues projects, we explore the roles of research & development, international expansion and competition & cooperation to see what is involved in bringing the visions and expectations of movie makers and audiences come to life.

Primary projects to be discussed include:
-The Golden Compass
-Kingdom
-Alvin and the Chipmunks

Speakers:
WILL TELFORD
Digital Effects Supervisor

HANS RIJPKEMA
Production Technology Lead

Recruiting: As an extra bonus you will also have the opportunity to talk with Rhythm & Hues regarding portfolio submissions and open positions.

Please register via Acteva:
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?binid=1&bevaID=152090

WHERE: Academy of Art University
Morgan Auditorium, Post & Mason
491 Post Street
San Francisco, CA. 94102
1.800.544.ARTS (2787)

MAXON Computer USA, the developers of CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D, today announced the 2008 schedule of its highly anticipated Power Integration Tour. The tour is a joint road show with Adobe Systems Incorporated that highlights the ease of integrating MAXON CINEMA 4D 3D software with Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium for a powerful 2D/3D cross platform solution. Representatives from both companies will present a range of dynamic visual effects and compelling motion graphics presentations geared to creative professionals seeking to integrate these two industry leading software applications into film, video, DVD, Web, and mobile device pipelines. The Power Integration Tour kicked-off in seven markets in 2007, drew over 1,500 participants and was deemed an overwhelming success by attendees and industry notables. Space is limited. Register online at: http://tour.maxon3d.com/

MAXON Computer USA, the developers of CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D, today announced the 2008 schedule of its highly anticipated Power Integration Tour. The tour is a joint road show with Adobe Systems Incorporated that highlights the ease of integrating MAXON CINEMA 4D 3D software with Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium for a powerful 2D/3D cross platform solution. Representatives from both companies will present a range of dynamic visual effects and compelling motion graphics presentations geared to creative professionals seeking to integrate these two industry leading software applications into film, video, DVD, Web, and mobile device pipelines. The Power Integration Tour kicked-off in seven markets in 2007, drew over 1,500 participants and was deemed an overwhelming success by attendees and industry notables.

MAXON Computer USA, the developers of CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D, today announced the 2008 schedule of its highly anticipated Power Integration Tour. The tour is a joint road show with Adobe Systems Incorporated that highlights the ease of integrating MAXON CINEMA 4D 3D software with Adobe

MAXON Computer USA, the developers of CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D, today announced the 2008 schedule of its highly anticipated Power Integration Tour. The tour is a joint road show with Adobe Systems Incorporated that highlights the ease of integrating MAXON CINEMA 4D 3D software with Adobe

MAXON Computer USA, the developers of CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D, today announced the 2008 schedule of its highly anticipated Power Integration Tour. The tour is a joint road show with Adobe Systems Incorporated that highlights the ease of integrating MAXON CINEMA 4D 3D software with Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium for a powerful 2D/3D cross platform solution. Representatives from both companies will present a range of dynamic visual effects and compelling motion graphics presentations geared to creative professionals seeking to integrate these two industry leading software applications into film, video, DVD, Web, and mobile device pipelines. The Power Integration Tour kicked-off in seven markets in 2007, drew over 1,500 participants and was deemed an overwhelming success by attendees and industry notables.

MAXON Computer USA, the developers of CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D, today announced the 2008 schedule of its highly anticipated Power Integration Tour. The tour is a joint road show with Adobe Systems Incorporated that highlights the ease of integrating MAXON CINEMA 4D 3D software with Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium for a powerful 2D/3D cross platform solution. Representatives from both companies will present a range of dynamic visual effects and compelling motion graphics presentations geared to creative professionals seeking to integrate these two industry leading software applications into film, video, DVD, Web, and mobile device pipelines. The Power Integration Tour kicked-off in seven markets in 2007, drew over 1,500 participants and was deemed an overwhelming success by attendees and industry notables.