Roger Welcomes Executive Producer Drew Neujahr
Mixed-media production studio Roger has expanded its team, bringing on Drew Neujahr as Executive Producer.
Geographical Region: North America
The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art to Transfer Assets
The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) and the Society of Illustrators have announced plans for MoCCA to transfer its assets to the Society.
In Business, Cartoons, Illustration, Places, Business, Cartoons, Illustration, Places | Art, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Autodesk Announces Extensions for 2013 3D Animation Software
New extensions provide augmented simulation system and more efficient pipeline tools.
In Business, CG, Technology, Business, CG, Technology, 3D | Headline News | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
Houdini Integrates with OpenVDB
DreamWorks Animation SKG and Side Effects Software (sidefx.com) announced plans to integrate OpenVDB (openvdb.org), DreamWorks Animation’s previously proprietary sparse volume data format, into an upcoming release of Side Effect Software’s flagship Houdini software.
In CG, Technology, Visual Effects, CG, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
ASIFA-Hollywood Announces New Award Rules & Categories
The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announces its new Rules & Categories for the 40th Annual Annie Awards.
Pixar Brings RenderMan to SIGGRAPH
Pixar Animation Studios announced that the RenderMan team will present new insights at SIGGRAPH 2012 into its very latest rendering technologies, including upcoming releases RenderMan Studio 4.0 and RenderMan Pro Server 17.0, along with live demonstrations of RenderMan On Demand, Pixar’s new cloud rendering service.
In CG, Event, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects, CG, Event, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
Digital Domain Provides VFX for 'The Watch'
Digital Domain Productions, a subsidiary of Digital Domain Media Group, recently completed visual effects for “The Watch,” 20th Century Fox's comedy starring Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade.
In Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Fusion-io Accelerates SIGGRAPH with Fusion ioFX
Adobe, ASSIMILATE, Boxx Technologies, Thinkbox Software, Tweak Software, NextComputing, Maingear Computers, Supermicro and ProMAX team pp with Fusion-io to Power Creativity in VFX Production.
In CG, Event, Technology, CG, Event, Technology | Headline News | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
AniMazSpot Unveils 2012 Poster
With little over a month to go, the AniMazSpot 2012 animation festival, September 10 - 16, is picking up the pace.
DreamWorks Releases OpenVDB
DreamWorks Animation SKG announced the launch of OpenVDB (openvdb.org), a previously proprietary sparse volume data format, to the Open Source community.
Box Office: 'Dark Knight Rises' Beats 'Total Recall' Reboot
This weekend at the box office, Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises” came in on top at the box office, besting Sony’s “Total Recall” reboot and Fox’s “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days.”
Kinect To Gather Birds of a Feather
The Kinect Birds of a Feather meeting, at SIGGRAPH 2012, on Tuesday, August 7, from 1-2:30 pm will be an unprecedented gathering of some of the foremost developers in kinect motion capture and scanning technology.
In Event, People, Places, Technology, Event, People, Places, Technology | Headline News | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
Georgia Tech Develops Skeleton-Free Character Design
Georgia Tech researchers are developing a way to simulate and control movement of computer-generated characters without a skeletal structure.
Cartoon Art Museum Presents Cartoon Story-Telling with Joe Wos
Watch drawings come to life, and learn how to create your own, as Joe Wos presents his original blend of storytelling and live cartoon illustration, an unforgettable and entertaining experience that children and adults of all ages will enjoy.
In Event, Illustration, People, Places, Event, Illustration, People, Places | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Director/Writer Erik Moe Joins Kaboom
Director/writer Erik Moe has joined the roster of Kaboom Productions.
MAXON Announces s2012 Lineup
MAXON Computer announced the company’s exhibitor participation at SIGGRAPH 2012 – the leading convention for computer graphics and interactive technology professionals, taking place August 7-9, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
In Event, People, Places, Technology, Event, People, Places, Technology | Headline News | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
Peter Seymour Named EVP and CFO of Disney/ABC Television
Peter Seymour appointed to the newly-created position of Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Disney/ABC Television Group; Restructure consolidates financial leadership for the entertainment portfolio under one proven strategic executive.
In Business, People, Television, Business, People, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Dominick Spina Joins LightWave 3D Group
Former NVIDIA senior product manager for digital media and film to expand global reach through strategic sales, marketing and product development initiatives.
In Business, People, Places, Visual Effects, Business, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Kinect Meeting to Show New Technology at SIGGRAPH 2012
The Kinect Birds of a Feather Meeting, at SIGGRAPH 2012, on Tuesday, August 7, from 1-2:30 pm will be an unprecedented gathering of some of the foremost developers in kinect motion capture and scanning technology.
In Event, Places, Technology, Event, Places, Technology | Headline News | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
Syfy Orders 'High Moon' Pilot
Syfy is greenlighting Reunion Pictures’ new series pilot “High Moon,” an adaptation of John Christopher’s best-selling novel “The Lotus Caves.”
In Books, Business, Television, Books, Business, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Luxology to Highlight modo 601 at SIGGRAPH 2012
At SIGGRAPH 2012, Luxology will host numerous customer presentations that highlight how modo 601 enhances the creative power of artists and designers around the world.
In CG, Event, Places, Technology, CG, Event, Places, Technology | Headline News | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
Nickelodeon Greenlights New Series
Nickelodeon announced that it has greenlit over a dozen new live-action, animation and TV movie projects that will begin rolling out this fall and into 2013.
In Business, Cartoons, Television, Business, Cartoons, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Wacom to Showcase Tablet Line at SIGGRAPH 2012
Wacom showcases its Cintiq and Intuos 5 tablets at SIGGRAPH 2012, August 5 - 9 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
In CG, Event, Technology, CG, Event, Technology | Headline News | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
Sony Announces Behind-the-Scenes Presentations at SIGGRAPH 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks (SPI) and Sony Pictures Animation (SPA) will feature their renowned stable of effects and animation talent in special “behind the scenes” presentations during SIGGRAPH 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
In CG, People, Places, Visual Effects, CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
'Animate Chapman' Competition Launches
In celebration of “A Liar’s Autobiography,” Trinity, Brainstorm and EPIX partner with Adobe to sponsor global online animation competition “Animate Chapman.”
In Call for Entries, Films, Call for Entries, Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
