The IRS and the Freelance Dilemma
Joe Strike takes a look at the tax implications for freelancing on both employers and contractors and how companies like MBO Partners can help.
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Going Deeper into the 'Fringe'-y Way
Jay Worth and Andrew Orloff describe some of the vfx highlights of the Fringe's second season.
Platige Image Talks Animation & VFX
Platige Image of Poland tells us all about The Kinematograph, Antichrist and a new feature, Hardkor 44.
Entering the 'Imaginarium' of Terry Gilliam
John Paul Docherty and Richard Bain tell us what it was like conjuring new frontiers for The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.
Universal Images Wins Best-in-Show at 3rd Annual 'D Show' Awards
Venerable visual effects and post-production house Universal Images took Best-in-Show honors at the third annual 'D Show'. In a ceremony held December 2 at the Max M. Fisher Music Center, UI was honored for its work on the History Channel's "The Art of War," which received a nomination in the CGI/Animation category. Additionally, Universal Images won The Craft Award for "Battle B.C.," another History Channel presentation.
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Thoughts en route to I Castelli Animati in Rome
I'm sitting here in the KLM lounge in Toronto waiting for my flight to Paris so I can make my connection to Rome where I'm on the jury of this year's I Castelli Animati.
'The Road' to McCarthy's Post-Apocalyptic Survival
Mark Forker of Dive tells us what it was like traveling down The Road.
'Fanboy and Chum Chum': Breaking the TV CG Mold
Rick DeMott talks with Fanboy and Chum Chum creator Eric Robles about his first series and his 15 years in the animation business.
VFXmarketplace.com Begins Outsourcing Initiative
www.VFXmarketplace.com is opening up to supply the the global visual effects industry after a successful beta phase, VFXmarketplace.com makes it easy to outsource basic visual effects. VFX houses post their requirements, and accredited suppliers from around the world compete to win the work.
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Green Lantern Director Details Visual Effects Work
In an interview with EMPIRE (picked up by COVENTRY TELEGRAPH)GREEN LANTERN director Martin Campbell details some of the work his team has ahead as it aims to bring the comic book to life.
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Mike Fink Talks View-D
Prime Focus has a new tool for converting 2-D to 3-D more quickly and efficiently, and Mike Fink tells us all about it.
Getting 'Wild' About Facial Animation
Framestore delivers a new twist on an old technique for Where the Wild Things Are.
Zoic Studios TV Work Hits Primetime
Last week Zoic Studios celebrated its awesome work on not one but three major premieres kicking off the Fall 2009 TV season.
'Surrogates': Definitely Not More Human Than Human
Mark Stetson unravels the vfx mysteries of Surrogates.
Creation Finds Distribution Savior
Jon Amiel's Charles Darwin biopic CREATION has found a savior in Newmarket Films, reports VARIETY.
Tech Talk with Sony's Rob Bredow
Sony's new CTO Rob Bredow discusses cutting edge technology on Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Alice in Wonderland and Arthur Christmas.
Digital Musings From the Editor:
Well, now that DISTRICT 9 has opened strongly and appears poised to become the sleeper hit of the summer, you can read all about the terrific vfx this week from Image Engine, The Embassy and Weta Digital.
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Career Coach: Every Job Counts
Pamela Kleibrink Thompson discusses how building your reputation starts with your very first job.
'William Kentridge: Five Themes' -- A Must See Exhibit
Amid all of the exciting animation art exhibits now showing or about to premiere, Karl Cohen is most amazed by the Five Themes associated with William Kentridge.
Mind Your Business: Beware of Clients Who Kiss Your Ass
Mark Simon cautions about clients that build you up and let you down.
Texeira "Artistic Double-Play" at SDCC 2009
Begins: July 22, 2009
Yeah, we know you've heard of that ball playing fella -- who spells his name wrong... but the artist named Texeira is about to be up at bat now with an artistic "double-play" all his own, as the fine art painter and illustrator hits the San Diego Comic Con with TWO new books debuting for the first time at the paramount comics/media trade show July 22-26.
Think of “Ghost Rider,” "Wolverine," "Punisher," "Pscythe," “Moonknight,” “Black Panther,” “Conan,” “Vampirella,” and you think of Mark Texeira and his body of amazing work.
MPC Hiring Squad Attending SIGGRAPH 2009
Press Release from MPC
MPC is to undergo significant expansion in the coming months. Capacity is set to increase in both the Vancouver and London studios to cover exciting projects. With these developments; MPC's recruitment team are on the lookout for talented individuals to work in each of their locations; and will have a booth at SIGGRAPH New Orleans where they will be interviewing for specific roles.
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Digital Musings From the Editor:
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE opens this week and we'll soon be offering extensive coverage of the excellent, naturalistic-looking work.
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Career Coach: Simon Says Love Life
This month, Career Coach, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, provides helpful hints about life lessons that can advance your career too.
MPC Increases Capacity in Vancouver, London
Press Release from MPC
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