The Los Angeles Professional Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH presents “Stereo 3D Essentials: Capture to Conversion”.   Four key subjects will be covered - stereo capture, stereo editing, stereo compositing, and stereo 3D conversion.  Featured speakers are: James Neihouse, IMAX stereographer and DP; Steve Wright, 20 year VFX veteran and master Nuke trainer; and Jonathan Karafin, Director of Production Operations for Digital Domain’s new stereography department in Florida.

The award winning IMAX cinematographer James Neihouse will start the evening by presenting the theory of stereo filmmaking to build an understanding of the process and terminology. He will describe the filming process, then follow up with the issues involved with editing stereo. Steve Wright, 20 year veteran of VFX compositing, will demonstrate stereo compositing for visual effects using Nuke, then a tour of Ocula, The Foundry’s tool kit for fixing problems encountered with capturing stereo footage. Jonathan Karafin, from Digital Domain’s 3D stereo conversion facility in Florida will share his years of experience at converting 2D features to 3D. The moderator, Marty Shindler, a leading business and financial consultant for the entertainment industry will share his perspectives on the future business climate and current job opportunities. 

A drawing will be held for over $ 6,000.00 worth of software and other prizes.  Among the Sponsors who underwrote the cost of this  event or provided prizes are: Ballistic Media, Focal Press, Imagineer Systems, IMAX, Lynda.com, RFX, and The Foundry.

LOCATION:
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in the Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90027 - USA
http://www.barnsdallartpark.com/directions.asp

DAY / DATE / TIME:
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 – 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

PROGRAM:
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Social Hour outside, Hors d'Oeuvres and Water are included with your entry-fee or membership.
In addition, as a SPECIAL FEATURE: Barnsdall will run a Cash Bar, with Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks.
7:30 – 10:00 PM Program Presentation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
6:30 PM - Priority admittance for Members only.
7:00 PM - Doors open to the public.

FEE / REGISTRATION:
Admittance is free to members of the Los Angeles Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH and the Visual Effects Society. Non-members may attend and pay a $ 20.00 visitor registration fee. Anyone who joins the Los Angeles Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH onsite at this event and pays the $ 40.00 annual membership fee, (cash or check only), will not have to pay the $ 20.00 visitor registration fee.

 

Woman In Animation, Los Angeles Chapter Presents

 

ANIMATION MASTER CLASSES:Tools and Tips of The Trade That You Were Never Taught In School Yet Need To Know on The Job

August 4-5, & 11-12

 

ASIFA MEMBERS RECEIVE SPECIAL DISCOUNT!

 

 

Burbank, CA, July 19, 2012 --- The Los Angeles Chapter of Woman In Animation (WIA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, kicks off the summer with a series of “Animation Master Classes,” featuring courses and discussion on what you were never taught in school yet need to know when seeking a career in animation for the entertainment industry. Industry veterans will help newbies and professionals alike to navigate their path in animation writing, voice-over for animation, storyboarding, visual development and animation.

 

Showcasing a luminary cast of irrepressible professionals in animation, the WIA La Chapter, “Animation Master Classes” will be held August, 4-5, and 11-12 at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, 16926 Saticoy Street, Van Nuys, CA. Special guest star includes Emmy-award winning voice talent, June Foray, ("Rocky And His Friends") who will address the voice over class on August 5. In addition, WIA Los Angeles chapter is pleased to offer its Member discount to members of ASIFA. Please include your membership number when signing up.

 

The schedule of classes and price breakdown is as follows:

 

DATE

CLASSES

TEACHERS

Saturday, August 4, 2012/10am–12pm, 1pm-4pm

Animation Writing

Gordon Bressack (“Pinky and The Brain”), Jeff Howard (Disney’s “Tinkerbell”), and Craig Miller (“Curious George”)

Sunday, August 5, 2012/10am–12pm, 1pm-4pm

Voice-Over for Animation

June Foray ("Rocky And His Friends") and Mark Evanier ("The Garfield Show") and a reception afterwards.

Saturday, August 11,2012/10am–12pm, 1pm–4pm

Storyboard and Visual Development

Sean Bishop ("Shrek The Halls"), Larry Leker ("Beauty And The Beast"),Linda Miller ("Sofia The First") and Bonita Versh ("Wild Thornberrys")

Sunday, August 12, 2012/10am– 12pm, 1pm–4pm

Animation

Connor Flynn ("Proud Family"), Tom Decker ("Curious George"), Linda Miller ("An American Tail"),

Animation Showcase @ San Diego Asian Film Festival 2013San Diego, California, USANovember 7-15, 2013<!-- Regular Submission Deadline: May 24, 2013Late Deadline: June 7, 2013WithoutABox Extended Deadline: June 14, 2013<!-- Attention animators! The 14th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival 2013 will once again be showcasing animated short films produced by animators of Asian ethnicities in a 90-minute all-animation program. All forms of animation (traditional, claymation, stop-motion, flash, CGI, etc) will be accepted for consideration into this competitive festival. Films by all animators (of all ethnicities) pertaining to Asian issues and themes will also be considered. Please submit DVD screeners for consideration or provide web links for online previews. If selected, all films will be screened in glorious HD 1080p format. A Best Animated Short Film Award will be awarded with prizes to be determined.<!-- The year 2013 will be SDAFF's 14th year of celebrating the best in Asian Cinema in sunny San Diego. Last year, SDAFF screened over 150 films in 8 days with many industry celebrities in attendance. The all-animation program was a resounding success with 2 sold out shows due to popular demand. Kangmin Kim's "38-39°C" took the Best Animated Short Award. <!-- Please help make SDAFF a success by submitting your animation and spreading the word to your friends and associates who may be interested. On behalf of the San Diego Asian Film Festival, thank you!<!-- Please visit the link below for submission info.

The London International Animation Festival is the UK's largest international animation festival which proudly showcases the whole spectrum of creative animation, showing that animation is for everyone.

Founded in 2003, LIAF aims to dispel the popular misconception that animation is just cartoons for kids by screening the broadest possible range of intelligent, entertaining and provocative current films on offer from all around the world as well as retrospectives and specialised sessions from countries and animators who don't normally elicit such attention.

Our annual 10-day Festival in August and September includes gala premieres, retrospectives, Q&A's with filmmakers, workshops, audience voting, and the Best of the Festival screening. 

We are now open for entries. Deadline is February 28th 2013. Please visit the entries page of the website for more details at http://www.liaf.org.uk/entries/

ANIMA2013 will take place in the city of Córdoba, Argentina, from October 10th through 12th, 2013. This seventh edition of Argentina's most relevant animation festival will be dedicated to exploring the relationship between animation and the other arts.

The Festival is open for short and feature animation films of every genre and topic, including school productions. Participation is open for animation shorts from all over the world - produced for film, television, video or the Internet - with special interest in those from Latin America.

SEND YOUR ANIMATION NOW!
NO ENTRY FEE
DEADLINE: May 15th, 2013 JUNE 15th, 2013!

Along with the Festival, the III International Academic Forum on Animation will also take place. The Call for papers and posters is also open.

All the information is available at our website, http://www.animafestival.com.ar

The Festival will also hold a series of non - competitive screenings, seminars, workshops, specialized forums, and retrospectives.

The Festival is organized by the Centro Experimental de Animación (Dept. of Film and TV, Faculty of Arts, National University of Córdoba), the Animation Chair and Animation Lab (National University of Villa María), the University of Córdoba Film Society, and the Centro Cultural España ● Córdoba (AECID).

From September 18th to 22nd, the nation's capital will once again become the center of the animation universe. The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is the largest event of its kind in North America, a major film event attracting attendees from around the world. Film buffs, art lovers and cartoon fans won't want to miss this year's great line up of screenings.Du 18 au 22 septembre, la capitale du pays deviendra le centre de l’univers de l’animation. Le Festival International de l’Animation d’Ottawa est un évènement prestigieux qui attire des spectateurs de partout dans le monde. Mordus de films, amateurs d’art et adeptes de dessins animés ne voudront surtout pas manquer la superbe programmation de cette année.

International animation festival Fest Anca call for entries has been launched and will end on 29th March 2013. If you want to submit your film, you can find more detailed info on our website.
 
"Fest Anca" is an international animated film festival based in Zilina, Slovakia, festivals main spot is situated in a train station which was turned into modern culture center (www.stanica.sk). Its purpose is to show contemporary, progressive animated films to commemorate the best of the genre's history. The long-term vision is to approximate well-known international festivals, filling an empty space in this field of art in Slovakia. An international competition for best animated film and best animated music video - to be selected by an expert panel - is a part of the festival. Accompanying events include workshops, exhibitions and chats with filmmakers and producers. The summertime festival atmosphere is supported by a camping city, nighttime screenings and live concerts. This year´s edition - 27.6. - 30.6. 2012.

 

More info at:

www.festanca.sk or info@festanca.eu

Scratch! International Animation Film Festival – (2nd Edition) 14/15 June 2012 – Lecce (Italy)Scratch! is an International Animation Film Festival at its second edition open to short movies (max. 20 min). Three competitive categories: 1) 3d and VFX.  2) traditional animation, 2d digital animation, mixed media, stop motion. 3) Music Videos.Scratch! will take place in Lecce, ItalySubmission is free!Deadline 30th of April 2013.Website: www.scratchfilmfestival.itemail: info@scratchfilmfestival.ittwitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Scratch_Fest

The 2nd edition of Scratch! International Animation Film Festival will take place on 14/15 of June 2013 in Lecce (Italy).

Scratch! is a festival dedicated to short animation movies (max 20 min. length films).

There are three competitive categories: 1) 3d and VFX. 2) traditional animation, 2d digital animation, mixed media, stop motion. 3) Music Videos

The Submission is FREE!

We could be glad if you would promote our Festival to your students.

To participate, need only filling up the application form that you can find at this address: (http://www.scratchfilmfestival.it/en/ under ‘Participate’ menu) and uploading the film into a file share website (www.wetranfer.com, www.mediafire.com, etc.).

The deadline for submitting your film is on the 30th of April.

You can find more info about the Festival at the above address.

And lots of workshops to be coming soon throughout the event's week.

For any other enquires don’t hesitate to contact us at info@scratchfilmfestival.it

 

Looking forward to hearing from you

 

website: scratchfilmfestival.it

twitter: twitter.com/Scratch_Fest

facebook page facebook.com/scratchfilmfestival

This year's Edinburgh Short Film Festival is once again open for entries, screening the best in contemporary International short cinema alongside Scottish & UK short films in Scotland's ancient capital!

www.edinburghshortfilmfestival.co.uk

The Festival welcomes submissions from Scottish, UK and International
filmmakers. All genres will be considered.

Films must have been completed after the 1st January 2011, the maximum
duration is 20 minutes.

The deadline for applications is Friday 3rd May.

The venues for this year's event include Edinburgh's new multi-million
pound arts venue, Summerhall as well as our traditional home at the
Granary in Leith and also the stylish and opulent environs of the
Voodoo Lounge just off Princes Street.