User Group Meetings

Festival Events

Beijing Student Film Festival

Begins: April 18, 2004

The 11th Beijing Student Film Festival is scheduled its opening on April 18th, 2004. This anual event draw almost all Chinese celebrities and showcase most high rated movies produced in mainland China judged by academy standard. Organized by Beijing Normal University School of the Arts and Communications, it has been a successful for 10 yeas since 1993 and considered one of the best film festivals in China which involves filmmakers and college students. It is highly distinguishable of festival

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, User Group Meetings, Animation, Documentaries, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Special, Television, Visualization, Web / Internet

Reel Events

Kick-Ass Demo Reel Seminar

Begins: April 17, 2004

Group HUG Productions is having an Open House.

On April 17th and 18th, GHP will hold a series of seminars aimed at helping students create a more effective demo reel. Since we see many reels each week and see the same mistakes over and over, we wanted to do something to help out

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, User Group Meetings, Animation, Features, Short Films, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects

Digital Events

Inaugural Digital Fusion Los Angeles User Group Meeting

Begins: April 13, 2004

eyeon Software USA will be holding the first event in a series of Digital Fusion user group meetings. This inaugural event will be hosted by Digital Dimension, 4100 W. Burbank Blvd., 2nd Floor, beginning at 7:00 pm. The evening will be hosted by Rony Soussan from eyeon USA. A compositing artist from Digital Dimension will show off their recent visual effects work on the film SCOOBY-DOO 2.

In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Animation, Visual Effects

Digital Events

Alias Users Group Meeting

Begins: March 25, 2004

Gnomon School of Visual Effects will be holding an Alias Users Group meeting. The meet and greet will begin at 5:30 pm with the presentation starting at 6:30 pm. First, Eric Hanson, author, and Eric Pender, contributor, of MAYA 5 KILLER TIPS; and Erick Miller, co-author of INSIDE MAYA 5 will show tips and tricks in Maya 5. Then Digital Domain's technical and sequence lead Darren Hendler will discuss Digital Domain's use of set extensions and how they created the digital crocodile using Maya. Finally, Tefft Smith and Hudson Shock of Look fx!

In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Animation, Features, Live Action, Short Films, Visualization, Visual Effects

Events

San Francisco SIGGRAPH - Electronic Theater Screening

Begins: March 10, 2004

The San Francisco chapter of SIGGRAPH is pleased to announce the screening of the entire 2003 Electronic Theater. We are proud to be screening the full showing of the Electronic Theater, one of the first times the complete show has been available outside of the conference. The Electronic Theater is the premier computer graphics film and video showcase that is part of the Computer Animation Festival each year at the SIGGRAPH conference. The conference was held in July 2003 in San Diego and as usual the Electronic Theater was one of the favored events.

Date and Time:

In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Animation, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects

Events

Animators, Ink. 3rd Anniversary Celebration

Begins: February 28, 2004

Animators, Ink is thrilled to announce its third anniversary celebration, which will include animation, film, music, art, and most importantly, creative people from all walks of life. Membership submissions will be screened during the entire course of the festivities while being accompanied by live DJ

In Event Types: Exhibits, Screenings, User Group Meetings, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects

Work Events

CATNAP (Chicago Area Toon Novices and Professionals) February Meeting

Begins: February 21, 2004

CATNAP, Chicago Area Toon Novices and Professionals, moves to a new meeting location in February. We will be at the Loop Campus of the Illinois Institute of Art, 180 N. Wabash Ave., Room 234. Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of the location by using public transportation.

This month's featured presentation will be by Ron Fleischer and John Griffin on the preproduction steps required to send the film "Lemmings" out for final animation work.

The meeting is scheduled from 1 to 4 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring work for screening and discussion.

In Event Types: Discussion, Screenings, User Group Meetings, Animation, Business / Management

Events

Shout and Scream, Pout and Preen

Begins: January 25, 2004

SHOUT AND SCREAM, POUT AND PREEN v2The next music video event - Shout and Scream, Pout and Preen v2 - will be held on Sunday 25th January 2004.This is the networking event for those involved in the music and filmmaking industries.

Venue :The Buffalo Bar,259 Upper Street,Islington,London N1

Time :8.00pm - 12:00pm

Entry :UKP4

** Now accepting MUSIC VIDEO submissions for this event **

In Event Types: Discussion, Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, User Group Meetings, Other

Chicago Events

CATNAP (Chicago Area Toon Novices and Professionals) Meeting

Begins: January 17, 2004

The monthly meeting of CATNAP, Chicago Area Toon Novices and Professionals, will take place Saturday, January 17th at 1 PM. Meetings feature open screenings and discussions of various aspects of animation. This months meeting will focus on setting the topics for 2004's meeting schedule, so bring you ideas.

Meetings take place at iToons, 3717 N. Ravenswood, Suite 210, Chicago,

In Event Types: Discussion, User Group Meetings

Digital Events

Chian Digital Media/Animation Education Conference

Begins: December 26, 2003

Annual Conference of Digital Media/Animation for educators from all higher education institutes and professional training organizations, publishers and other related companies in China to discuss topics of education and training programs, textbooks, industry trends, police, theory and technology of the field.

Organizers:Beijing Normal University Institute of Digital MediaBeijing University Department Digital ArtsTsinghua University SJC New Media CenterBeijing Film Academy School of Animation

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, User Group Meetings, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, New Media, Special, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Open Events

Chicago Area Toon Novices and Professionals (CATNAP) December Meeting

Begins: December 13, 2003

CATNAP's monthly meeting will focus on the group project of creating a animated promotional piece for the web. As always, there will be open screenings of work brought by attendees. Meetings take place at 1 pm at itoons, 3717 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Suite 210 in Chicago. The meetings are free and open to all animators and students. (Please note: due to the holidays we are meeting on the SECOND Saturday of the month for December).

In Event Types: Discussion, Screenings, User Group Meetings

Events

Softimage Los Angeles User Group Meeting

Begins: December 10, 2003

The next meeting of the Softimage Los Angeles User Group will be hosted by RFX. Softimage's Mark Schoennagel and Michael Isner will be previewing some new technology that you will see appearing in future versions of Softimage|XSI. Those in attendance will also be treated to an interview and Q & A session with Steve Oedekerk of OMation. At the event, Oedekerk will be talking about the growing role 3D content plays in feature films. The event will take place at 7:00 pm at 736 Seward Street. To register, visit http://www.softimage.com/community/xsi/events/events.htm?event=10057&src=4.

In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Animation, Visual Effects

Effects Events

L.A. ACM SIGGRAPH Meeting

Begins: December 9, 2003

The Los Angeles ACM SIGGRAPH December meetingwelcomes Sony Pictures Imageworks as they present their work on the Visual Effects of the Haunted Mansion.

This event is hosted by Side Effects Software and Sony Pictures Imageworks.

Day / Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2003Time: 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.Place: UCLA--Bradley International Center

For detailed information on this informative and fun event call 310-288-1148

or go to:

www.la.siggraph.orgafter December 5th

In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Animation, Features, Live Action, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Chicago Events

Chicago Area Toon Novices and Professionals (CATNAP) November Meeting

Begins: November 15, 2003

CATNAP's November meeting looks at the topic of Flash Animation vs Traditional techniques. Featured presenter is Flash guru Bob Risetto. The monthly meeting also features networking, screenings and an update on the group animation project. Open to all and free of charge. The meeting begins at 1 pm at the studios of itoons, 3717 N. Ravenswood Ave, Suite 210, Chicago.

In Event Types: Discussion, User Group Meetings

Events

SEMAFX 3rd Annual Animation Film Fest (Detroit)

Begins: November 11, 2003

The SEMAFX Network, in Detroit Michigan, invite all animators to submit their short films (

In Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals, User Group Meetings, Animation, Short Films, Special

Events

Update: SF SIGGRAPH - Halloween Pirate Booty Bash and Costume Party!

Begins: November 1, 2003

UPDATE!

In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Special

Halloween Events

San Francisco SIGGRAPH Halloween Pirate Booty Bash

Begins: November 1, 2003

SIGGRAPH COSTUME PARTY!!!!

The First Annual San Francisco SIGGRAPH Halloween Pirate Booty Bash and Costume Party with honored guests ILM!

Set sail with San Francisco SIGGRAPH as we launch our First Annual Halloween Pirate Booty Bash and Costume Party with ILM. This special event will feature a Showcase of ILM's astounding visual design work on Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean motion picture. After the ILM Showcase, enjoy a buffet with drinks and prepare to come aboard our Halloween Booty Bash with live music, dancing and a costume contest. Date: Saturday, November 1st

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In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Special

Events

Update: SF SIGGRAPH - Halloween Pirate Booty Bash and Costume Party!

Begins: November 1, 2003

UPDATE!

In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Special

Events

WIA General Meeting

Begins: October 30, 2003

This notice will be displayed on the merchandise table during the general meeting. Please help me contact the animation magazine for them to possibly cover this at the meeting. thank you, Vonna Bowen

For Immediate Release: October 25, 2003

ADRtists to premier

In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Animation

Chicago Area Toon Novices and Professionals (CATNAP) Monthly Meeting

Begins: October 18, 2003

The October meeting of CATNAP will focus on the topics of Clean-up/Tween Painting/Paint Layouts as part of an ongoing lecture series that follows the animation production process. Meetings include time to network and screen work. There will be updates on member and group projects, including the CATNAP promo. Meetings begin at 1 pm, and are free and open to the public. Meetings are held at the studios of itoons, 3717 N. Ravenswood, Suite 210 in Chicago.

In Event Types: User Group Meetings

Events

San Francisco SIGGRAPH Presents: The SIGGRAPH Conference Encore and Volunteers Party

Begins: September 24, 2003

If you missed the SIGGRAPH Conference in San Diego this year, you're in luck! San Francisco SIGGRAPH is bringing some of the conference to you!

San Francisco SIGGRAPH Presents: The SIGGRAPH Conference Encore and Volunteers Party

When: Wednesday, September 24th, 2003 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Where: The Art Institute of California, San Francisco 1170 Market Street (at U.N. Plaza) San Francisco, CA 94102 Main Tel. (415) 865-0198 Toll-Free Tel. (888) 493-3261 http://www.aisf.artinstitutes.edu/aboutUs_directions.asp

Admission: Free (for members and non-members)

In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects

Events

The Making of The Matrix Reloaded

Begins: July 11, 2003

Friday evening, July 11, 2003

SAN FRANCISCO SIGGRAPH SHOWCASE EVENT

ESC Fx and Eon present "THE MAKING OF MATRIX RELOADED."Hosted by San Francisco SIGGRAPH Professional Chapter and Expression Center for New Media

WHERE:Expression Center for New Media, located at 6601 Shellmound Street in Emeryville, California. (www.expression.edu for directions)

PROGRAM:6:00 to 8:00 pm VIP reception/dinnerMeet the speakers and others involved in the production of MATRIX RELOADED.

In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Animation, Features, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Events

Orlando ACM SIGGRAPH first event!

Begins: June 23, 2003

The Orlando ACM SIGGRAPH Chapter in Orlando, Florida is having its first meeting event at Universal Studios Florida Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 8:00 pm.

Visit www.orlando.siggraph.org for more info.

In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Animation, Special, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects

Chicago Events

CATNAP (Chicago Area Toon Novices and Professionals

Begins: June 21, 2003

The June meeting of CATNAP will feature a presentation on timing breakdown and background layout. These monthly meetings include networking and screenings. The meetings are free and open to anyone, and start at 1:00 pm at the studios of Itoons, 3717 N. Ravenswood, Suite 210, Chicago, Illionis.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, User Group Meetings, Animation

Events

San Francisco ACM SIGGRAPH presents Rhythm & Hues

Begins: June 21, 2003

HAVE BREAKFAST WITH ARTISTS FROM RHYTHM & HUES!

San Francisco SIGGRAPH is pleased to announce:

Your chance to meet artists from Rhythm & Hues - the Academy Award(r) winning studio of such hits as X-Men 2, Daredevil, Babe, Cats & Dogs, Scooby-Doo, and Men in Black 2. Plus, Rhythm & Hues is in active recruitment mode! A Rhythm & Hues recruiter will be on site to answer your questions.

DATE:Saturday, June 21, 2003

TIME:

In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Animation, Features, Special, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects