We get another special treat to host Toon Boom for a demo of their latest software for story artists, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 4.  Take an in-depth tour of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 4, the artist’s tool of choice for creating storyboards digitally. Use Storyboard Pro’s latest version for Live Action, Gaming, and Animation projects, whether the project is 2D, 3D, or Mixed Media. Explore the benefits of this powerful new version, which now enhances the drawing experience by enabling the user to work in Bitmap or in Vector.  Create brushes and draw like you would in your favorite drawing programs.  Experience Storyboarding super-charged in 64-bit. Plan your games, short animations, television shows, or feature films using this Emmy-Award winning technology.

There will be a demo of the new software and a question and answer session at the end.  Join us for the live webinar and participate in the online discussion.  Can’t make it?  No problem we will be recording the event and will post it on our site for you to watch later.  Sign up today, space is limited to the first 100 participants.

Cascade SIGGRAPH and Oregon3D host 3D Graphics Guru, Mark Sylvester's presentation, "Three Tribes - The Creation of Maya." The former co-founder of Wavefront Technologies will address the Cascade SIGGRAPH chapter outlineing the history of Alias, Wavefront and Thomson Digital Images and talk about how these three companies came together to develop Maya. There will be an opportunity to ask questions after his presentation, followed by several immersive 3D presentations in Oregon3D's Visualization room. TIME: Sign-in and registration for the event begins at 3:30 pm with the presentation occuring from 4:30 to 6 pm. ADMISSION: free for Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH members and $5 for non-members, payable at the door. Please RSVP: rsvp@cascadesiggraph.org

Motion Media Invites you to our first 3DS MAX User Group! Where: Motion Works Studios 4054 Glencoe Ave. Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 When: Wednesday, April 30 6:00PM - 10:00PM Food and Drinks start at 6:00PM Meeting starts at 7:00PM We are hoping to make this a regular meeting. We have lots of guest speakers, behind the scenes, Max/CS tips and tricks up our sleeve, and of course demonstrations of cool software, and gear to come. We want to get the first meeting together and get a feel for what you want to have in a user group so come and join the fun - we want your input! To RSVP: RSVP@motionmedia.com Please include how many will be attending and email addresses for confirmation, thanks! What's on Tap: Be the first to see a preview of the upcoming new extension for 3DS Max 5.1 - Particle Flow, a new procedural particle system available for 3DS Max 5.1 This is very cool, come take a look! Scott Kirvan from Splutterfish will be giving a demo and answering questions about Brazil, an advanced rendering system for 3DS Max. Motion Works recently completed the motion capture for the upcoming Matrix sequels and will talk about their experiences.

The May meeting of CATNAP focuses on casting and directing voice talents. Featured presenter is Mike Nawrocki of Big Idea Productions, co-writer of A VEGGIETALES MOVIE and the voice of Larry the Cucmber. The meeting includes an opportunity to network and screen work. The meeting begins at 1:00 PM at the studios of iToons, 3717 S. Ravenswood, Chicago.

Mighty Fudge is currently producing a follow up video for Dressy Bessy's new album. They are focusing on making an animated music video and producing our own "Saturday Morning Cartoons for Adults." Big Toe Productions (Damian Griffin) will talk about the production of his short film and touring the animation festival circuit. Damian is the single mind and force of will behind his stories, production, promotion and distribution of his work. Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 7:00 pm at the Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design Theater 6875 E. Evans Ave Denver, CO 80224 http://www.ASIFA-Colorado.org

The June meeting of CATNAP will feature a presentation on timing breakdown and background layout. These monthly meetings include networking and screenings. The meetings are free and open to anyone, and start at 1:00 pm at the studios of Itoons, 3717 N. Ravenswood, Suite 210, Chicago, Illionis.

HAVE BREAKFAST WITH ARTISTS FROM RHYTHM & HUES!

San Francisco SIGGRAPH is pleased to announce:

Your chance to meet artists from Rhythm & Hues - the Academy Award(r) winning studio of such hits as X-Men 2, Daredevil, Babe, Cats & Dogs, Scooby-Doo, and Men in Black 2. Plus, Rhythm & Hues is in active recruitment mode! A Rhythm & Hues recruiter will be on site to answer your questions.

DATE:
Saturday, June 21, 2003

TIME:
9:00 am to noon. Check-in/networking and breakfast begins at 9:00 am. Program begins at 10:00 am and lasts until noon. Baked goods, Kaboom Energy Drink, juices and coffee will be provided free of charge.

LOCATION:
Ex

The Orlando ACM SIGGRAPH Chapter in Orlando, Florida is having its first meeting event at Universal Studios Florida Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 8:00 pm.

Visit www.orlando.siggraph.org for more info.

If you missed the SIGGRAPH Conference in San Diego this year, you're in luck! San Francisco SIGGRAPH is bringing some of the conference to you! San Francisco SIGGRAPH Presents: The SIGGRAPH Conference Encore and Volunteers Party When: Wednesday, September 24th, 2003 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Where: The Art Institute of California, San Francisco 1170 Market Street (at U.N. Plaza) San Francisco, CA 94102 Main Tel. (415) 865-0198 Toll-Free Tel. (888) 493-3261 http://www.aisf.artinstitutes.edu/aboutUs_directions.asp Admission: Free (for members and non-members) RSVP - Please register at: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=53447 Program: Join us for a SIGGRAPH Conference Encore followed by a Volunteer's Party with Screening excerpts from this year's Electronic Theater. Discover the newest cutting edge and over-the-edge computer graphics projects presented at this year's Ozone. Speakers Include: - Carlo Sequin: UCB Professor. and exhibiting sculptor - Shirley Shor: MFA candidate from SFSU in Conceptual and Information Art - Kevin Cain, Casondra Sobieralski: Digital projects in Greece and Egypt - Charles Ostman: Nanopioneer extraordinaire - Michael Mascucci: EZTV video artist And more! After the speaker presentation join us for a meet and greet time. Get Involved! If you have an interest in volunteering with the SF SIGGRAPH chapter, this is a great opportunity to find out what we're all about. Volunteering for a professional organization like SF S

CATNAP returns to it's monthly meeting schedule after a brief summer hiatus with a presentation by Marc Vulcano, former director of animation for Big Idea Productions. Marc will speak on the subject of "Character Animation, How to Make Your Work Believable". Drawing on his many years of experience in the animation business he will address the character animator's approach, philosophy, responsibilities and priorities in the creation of exceptional animation. This program is a must-see for any serious animator, and is free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 1:00 pm.