NY:MIEG (New York: Media Information Exchange Group) is a group of media (and related) professionals who meet monthly on an informal basis in Midtown Manhattan. Our next meeting: Thurs. Dec. 14th when our special Holiday guest will be: FRED SEIBERT President & Executive Producer Frederator Studios - Developed the MTV brand in 1981 as founding Creative Director at MTV - Co-Founder Fred/Alan Productions and rebranded Nickelodeon and oversaw the launch of VH-1 - President of Hanna/Barbera under Turner Broadcasting System - Founded Frederator Pictures, Frederator Studios & Channel Frederator "Since 1992 I've been in the cartoon business," says Seibert. "That's the year I became president of Hanna-Barbera. When I started out I didn't know much about cartoons, but I had one simple idea: If you want great cartoons, make them the way the greatest cartoons of all time were made. I wanted to create short, seven minute, funny cartoons with vivid characters and hilarious stories and gags the way the great cartoonists of the 30s and 40s did it." As a result, Frederator Studios showcases new and independent animators, but now, it's all accessible online. A weekly downloadable anthology of short cartoons, Channel Frederator has jumped into video podcasting in a big way.

Anime, Cosplay, Sci-Fi,Fantasy,martial arts, and more. Workshop on media and animation. A Gathering of Warriors

From 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Gnomon School of Visual Effects welcomes back Pixologic for its first User Group Meeting since the release of ZBrush 3. Learn how two artists: Meats Meier and Ian Joyner use ZBrush to create models and illustration. In particular, Meier will be demonstrating his working processes when using ZBrush 3 for character creation and texturing and he'll show his efficient methods of base model creation using Zspheres. Then, he will take the sculpture all the way to a final model, ready to animate in an external 3D package. Ryan Kingslien will also talk in-depth about ZBrush 3 and what it's like to develop a next generation sculpting application. He'll demonstrate how to look at it, how to understand the brushes and what it means, as a developer, to be thinking about a users experience. The event will take place at the Gnomon School of Visual Effects - Stage 15, 1015 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Hollywood, California 90038. To RSVP to the free event, e-mail reserve@gnomon3d.com.

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.

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 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.

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.