The Sketches program at SIGGRAPH is a premier forum for presentations of the latest ideas, methods, and uses of computer graphics. Topics range from hard-core scientific research to behind-the-scenes presentations of blockbuster special effects.
The Art Institute of Portland Summer Open House is Saturday, August 7, 2004, 12:00-3:00pm. The Open House is a great opportunity for those interested in pursuing a creative career. You'll get the chance to find out more about the college's degree programs, career services, student services, financial aid, and to view current student and alumni work from all programs.
IDG World Expo will host Macworld Conference & Expo, the world's most comprehensive Macintosh OS event. The event showcases products and services for professionals involved in media and creative content development for corporate and home applications, as well as consumers using the Mac at home. Macworld brings together the loyal base of Mac OS audiences in creative services, education, application development, entertainment, small office/home office and Internet-based environments.
he CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum gathers the most senior level decision-makers in the Asian satellite industry. Satellite communications are clearly benefitting from the recovery in the Asia Pacific. Demand is rising, bandwidth usage is rising and new technologies and applications are being deployed.
In its 24th year, L!censing International is the premier annual trade event and conference where owners and agents of intellectual properties showcase their concepts to develop new and unique consumer products, solidify promotional partnerships, sign exclusives with retailers and network. The event sees 500 exhibitors, 5,500 properties and brands available for licensing and 20,000+ high-profile manufacturers, retailers and marketers.
Moondance is an international film festival dedicated to enhancing the role of women in and on the silver screen as well as promoting, encouraging, educating and rewarding non-violent conflict resolution in the arts and film. Screenwriters, filmmakers, playwrights, short story writers, TV writers, librettists, film music composers, children's filmmakers and writers, and young (18 & under) filmmakers, screenwriters, and multi-media filmmakers are encouraged to participate.
CgA World 2004 heralds India's first international show dedicated to computer graphics, animation and interactive techniques. CgA will be an international expo on the latest computer graphics and animation technology and solutions. The event hopes to pull a large gathering of 2D and 3D application tools, engineers and developers. STUDIO SYSTEMS, the magazine for special effects, graphics and animation, will be the organizer of CgA. The event will attract buyers from the entire spectrum of applications of graphics and 2D / 3D animation.
The Kazachok Information & Coaching licensing agency and the professional magazine LSAorganise will be hosting a licensing event. "Le Forum des D
Kid Power Xchange, the leading information resource for youth marketers, is hosting the 11th annual Kid Power Awards. The awards program honors, recognizes and promotes the most innovative kids marketing campaigns in the U.S. and worldwide. All entries will be judged anonymously by a panel of senior-level marketing professionals who represent the youth marketing industry.
Lectures and intense workshops will cover essential subjects to be considered during the development/pre-production phase for interactive entertainment projects. During the seminar in parallel up to ten selected projects will be provided with several face-to-face consulting sessions designed especially to the needs of their project.
Taiwan International Animation Festival (TIAF) is the only festival of its kind in Taiwan. The 1st TIAF took place from April 4 to 27 in 2003 and has presented 325 titles from 16 countries. The event drew more than 30,000 attendees. TIAF is organized by Chinese Taipei Film Archive, a non-profit foundation that is sponsored by the Government Information Office in Taiwan, Republic of China. The Archive is committed to collecting, restoring and preserving Taiwan
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books will give book fans young and old a chance to meet their favorite authors face to face, discover the thrill of reading and celebrate the joy of the written word. Featuring nearly 400 authors, it
1421/E9K is hosting the first in a series of seminars on "How to Tackle the Business of Artistry," the first focusing on networking. The tentative list of guest speakers includes: Peter Jazwinski - author - ACT NOW, Jeff Gordon - Writer's Boot Camp, Zachary Levi - series regular - LESS THAN PERFECT, Chris Stormes - literary agent - Paradigm, Dave West - writer/director, Jesse Biltz - president - 1421 Prods., Rodney Lee Conover - filmmaker/writer/comedian, Henry Barrial - writer/director, Samantha Rader -public relations - Pedestal PR and Andrea Martin - acting teacher/actress.
CARTOON presents Cartoon Masters: Cartoon Future. The theme of the event is
iBreakfast will be tackling the issue of venture capital. Topics will include: how the venture capitalists view this market; how to get funded today; and how the Smart Money views the long-term prospects of the Tech/Digital Media economy. Moderated by Alan Brody, the panel will be comprised of Kay Koplovitz, the founder of USA Networks and the SCI Fl Channel and a principal at investment firm Koplovitz & Co.; Stephen Brotman, founder of Silicon Alley Venture Partners; and SALVATORE TIRABASSI, board member of Dolphin.
Seybold Seminars Amsterdam 2004 allows the Pan-European community to benefit from an expanded conference program to covering: content management, creative pro, PDF, print, Web design & development and XML. As part of the event, the interactive Pavilion will allow attendees to come face-to-face with the leading companies responsible for advancing publishing, media and creative technology. Visit the demonstration area and find the solutions you need; take advantage of the opportunity to exchange ideas with the experts who can help you make educated decisions.
The Computer Game Technology Conference is dedicated to strengthening and developing the association between academic institutions and the
MJ Prods. is offering a new Intermediate Commercial VO Class. The workshop will help voice actors to work with industry directors into improve their skills. Attendees will learn techniques like voice stretching, note placement for different types of commercial reads and 10 ways of expression in delivery. MJ Lallo will be teaching three classes with casting directors and voice over directors Leslie Johnson and Sam Wren, and Amy Mc Inerney teaching the other two. The workshop will take place five consecutive Wednesdays from 7:00
ETA 2004 LA will highlight digital asset management, VOD, digital cinema, entertainment & mobility and venture capital in entertainment. ETA summit is a place where executives from music, film, gaming, cable, TV, video, and technology address viable business models and innovative solutions for the entertainment industry. The event allows attendees to meet the experts developing the cutting edge technologies in the entertainment space. For more information, visit www.etaexpo.com or call (310) 229-8915.
The annual Animation Nation meeting is dedicated discussing the issues that affect the animation community. This event will not be covered by the funds from the Independent Economy. Food and beverages will be served. The event is free, but contributions are welcome. Please RSVP to admin@animationnation.com. When attending bring a photo ID in the form of a drivers license, guests will not be allowed to attend the meeting anonymously. The meeting will take place at the Pickwick Center, 1001 Riverside Drive, Burbank, California at 1:30 pm. For more information, visit www.animationnation.com.
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As the host of the first annual Animation Weekend 2004, The Art Institute of Phoenix is proud to bring together animation enthusiasts with professionals and experts in the world of animation for a weekend full of workshops and special activities at the Phoenix Art Museum.
Animation Weekend 2004 will feature workshops and presentations from animation experts, a student demo reel review session, an After Hours Mixer at the Phoenix Art Museum including the "Degas in Bronze" exhibit, insider views into the making of
COMDEX Canada 2003 is a technology marketplace where buyers and sellers meet, learn and make business technology decisions. The event gives professionals a look at new applications and solutions. The event allows them to generate and close leads, shorten sales cycles, support existing clients, develop channel distribution or technology partnerships, position or launch new products, increase brand awareness, gain exposure to press and analysts and generate demonstrable ROO and ROI. For more information on the event visit www.comdex.com/canada/.
The 18th annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) is the official trade event "by game developers for developers" of computer, console, mobile, arcade, online games, and location based entertainment. It's the forum where programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals and others involved in the development of interactive games gather to exchange ideas, network, and shape the future of the industry.
