Artists from Pixar are coming to teach in Chicago!
VanArts presents a Character Animation & Story Development masterclass, taught by instructors from Pixar Animation Studios.
Geared toward:- 2D/3D character animators & designers- game designers & developers- writers, screenwriters, storyboarders- producers & editors of films & videos- software developers- other creative professionals- working pros, students, enthusiasts- educators, teachers
This exceptional 2-day training event is a great professional development opportunity, and takes place on June 22/23 in Chicago.
INFO & REGISTRATION:http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-2012-chicago

Red Stick 2012

June 4th -11th Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Red Stick International Animation Festival, now in its 7th year, is an exciting community event that converges the worlds of technology, art, entertainment and exploration. Though artists have always used the tools of their time, at no time since the Renaissance has there been a similar convergence of science and art.

The movement toward convergence highlights not only the new set of technical skills that artists employ, but likewise the artistic vision that scientists are embracing. The worlds of the artist and scientist are folding in on one another, and Baton Rouge is at a unique moment in time to embrace this sea of change, further it, and make it our own.

Each year, the Red Stick International Animation Festival accepts entries for its “Best of the Fest” animated film competition. The festival accepts work from students, amateurs and professionals in the categories Animated Short Film (student / professional), Music Video, Experimental Animation & Visual Music, and Scientific Visualization.

The top entry in each category will receive a Red Baton award and the best overall festival entry will receive our Baton D’or, the Gold Baton. Beginning this year, we will offer cash prizes for the best films in selected categories, as well as for the Baton D’or.

FMX was initiated as an event for students labeled "Film and Media Exchange" (FMX) in 1994 and was supposed to take place every two years. As early as 1996 it became an annual event . When the first FMX took place in 1994, the industry did not even dare to dream about the creative possibilities within computer animation and digital effects that exist today. Throughout the past fifteen years of its existence, FMX kept up with the developments and trends and has grown to become an important networking platform for those working with digital imagery.

In 2012, FMX tracks are, among others, dedicated to Virtual Production, Cinema of the Future, Animation, Visual Effects, Games, Tech Talks, Focuses on Montreal and Vancouver, Poland, Estonia, Transmedia, Virtual Humans and Controlling Complexity.

Confirmed presentations include subjects such as Worldbuilding, Previsualization, Capture Space, Framerates, Stereo 3D, Animation Wild ‘n Strange, VES Exchange, Visual Effects in India, Germany and Europe, Visual Arts, Games made in Germany, Industrial CG, Cloud Computing, Siggraph and Eurographics Papers, Young Guns

StoryboardArt.org and The Academy of Art University Present: Book signing and Film Debut of Animation Artist Robert Valley 5-5-12 Robert Valley is one of the most unique and innovative designers working in animation today.   Robert’s distinctive style is all over animation work for the Gorillaz music videos, Nike, Coca-Cola,  Aeon Flux with Peter Chung, and many others. Most recently Robert’s work was a buzz with his art on the Beatles Rock Band trailer. Robert’s style and influence can be seen all over the projects he works on. Always an approachable and humble leader in the visual field, he is a pioneer in visual styles and filmmaking always pushing for extreme angles and innovative shots. Robert will present his latest book, rough cut of his new short film, and discuss his latest work as the head character designer for Disney's Tron animated series.  Guest MC Mike Murnane will host a 45 min talk with Q&A followed by a book signing. When: Saturday May 5, 2012 Where: Academy Art University 540 Powell St 3rd floor Bradley Hall San Francisco, CA Time: 6pm-8pm Cost: Free admission with AAU student ID $10 Advanced Tickets Online $15 at the door Limited space available reserve your tickets today!

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5D GOES TO THE 2012 BERLINALE TALENT FESTIVALFEBRUARY 13TH BERLIN, GERMANY
The 5D Institute is excited to announce, for our second year, a unique event at the Berlin Film Festival. In partnership with the Berlinale Talent Campus, 5D will curate a panel discussion and masterclass on the nature of design process and the practice of world building for digital narrative media.After the success of the 5D ”Play as Process” panel and workshop at the 2011 Berlinale Talent Campus, the 5D Institute will again be part of the Talent Campus, curating 2 panels for the 2012 edition.

This illustrious panel of designers and artists will explain how screenwriters, filmmakers, designers and producers can create unique visual worlds as the settings for their films.  Our world is the product of millennia of visionary designs, inventions, and creations by imaginative thinkers who have envisioned the possibilities beyond the limits of current reality. Designers who are tasked with creating entirely new worlds and alternate universes must be able to think freely and into the unknown in order to imagine and render these narrative worlds. The discussion will connect a holistic conception of immersive design to a new process of creative collaboration, using the powerful link between the digital workspace, a non-linear work flow, and a new understanding of virtual production.

February 7th to 9th 2012

The leading annual European event for 3D
imagina is an annual international event whose objective is to showcase the many fields across which 3D visualisation and simulation technologies are applied, promoting them to decision makers and technical experts, presenting pioneering initiatives, encouraging participants to share their experiences and helping experienced users to transfer their skills to those who want to develop them..

A comprehensive overview of technological progress

imagina brings together professionals from all around the world who are seeking solutions in analysing, diagnostics, decision making, consultation, presentation and communications in the key areas of development, processing, construction, manufacturing and design. More specifically, the event focuses on the transport, design and manufacturing, architecture, urbanism, landscaping and dentistry sectors.

This month we are adding a special online story workshop: Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 3D! We will be teaming up with the makers to give you an opportunity to learn some important things about the platform and to ask question you have about the product and the benefits it gives to the artist.

 

Crash Course on Tooboom Storyboard Pro 3D!

When: Saturday January 28, 2012 11am PST

with Sergio Paez and Toon Boom Cost: FREE! Length: 60 minutes

Learn the latest tricks in digital storyboards using Toon Boom Storyboard pro 3D. We will have a guest presenter from Toon Boom to guide us through their latest awesome software version. It’s highly recommended to download the free trial version before attending to get familiar with what Toon Boom has to offer

 

Sign up today!

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We are excited to announce a travelling art exhibit featuring the work of Syd Mead. The premier showing is planned for January 26, 2012 at the Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale, California.

“Syd Mead | Progressions” is an exhibition celebrating more than 50 years of Syd Mead’s talent, vision, and imagination. It highlights his career preparation at Art Center School and his ongoing creative work, which continues to this day.  This exhibition spans personal and commercial works and will include his paintings, sketches, and drawings.

Featured pieces of art include “Hypervan” and iconic series of 4 paintings, one of which is highlighted in his 4 part DVD series “Techniques of Syd Mead”:  “Bar Basque Food Parc” – his final design of an upscale New York City Eatery that has become the “hot spot” in Manhattan, and “Pebble Beach” triptych – created for the 2000 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.  Also, Syd is creating an all new piece, yet untitled, that will debut at the opening and travel with the exhibition.

Attendees will get a glimpse into his thought process, unique approach, and detailed technique as they move from idea to perfect visual execution in his finished pieces of artwork.  They will experience selected drawings and color preliminaries showing the progression from his idea through to the final artwork.

PLEASE R.S.V.P BY JANUARY 19TH AT:

323-340-4792 OR E-MAIL MUSEUM@FORESTLAWN.COM

Tis the Season to Board On!

Get the Art of Storyboarding Online Classes for the low price of $80! That is $160 off the regular price! Also get the Storyboarding Toolbelt DVD for $20! Packed with over 70 minutes of demostrations and instruction! Or not sure you want all 8 storyboarding online classes? Pick n choose the sessions you want and save 50%!

 

Find out more here

When: Saturday December 03, 2011 11am PST

with Sergio PaezCost: $5Length: 60 minutes

 

We will cover some of the digital tools and shortcuts available to story artists today.  Even with an inexpensive digital setup a savvy artist can create professional boards.

 

This is a great workshop to come and network with other people who are passionate about visual storytelling!