Visualization

Events

CIPA 2006

Begins: October 30, 2006

The island of Cyprus and the organizing committee are hosting a joint conference focused on building regional capacity in Cultural Heritage.

A joint event for the exchange and sharing of know-how in the areas of Cultural Heritage (CH) and Information Technology (IT) focusing on e-documentation and Computer Graphics includes:

* The 37th CIPA International Workshop on e-Documentation and Standardization in Cultural Heritage (http://cipa.icomos.org)* The 7th VAST International Symposium on Virtual Reality, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Visualization, Other

ASIFA India & TASI

Begins: October 28, 2006

ASIFA India and TASI are hosting a full day of events in celebration of International Animation Day. Beginning at 2:00 pm at the Tata Theater at Nariman Point, the event will feature classic shorts, a MONSTER HOUSE sneak peek, interactive sketching and acting sessions, puppet show, studio reels, commercials, gaming demos and movie trailers. The event will also offer various books and DVD on animation for attendees to purchase. For more information, visit www.asifa.in.

In Event Types: Contests, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Interactive, Short Films, Visualization, Web / Internet, Other

Adobe MAX 2006 Conference and Fourth Annual MAX Awards

Begins: October 23, 2006

Adobe Systems hosts the Adobe MAX 2006 Conference, giving developers and designers a forum to network, share ideas, get hands-on technical training from certified experts, gain new skills and learn about new and emerging Adobe products and technologies. Adobe also announced the call for entries for the fourth annual Adobe MAX Awards, which recognize customer achievement in eight different categories.

With the conference theme of "Beyond Boundaries," the event will feature keynotes by Adobe ceo Bruce Chizen, president/coo Shantanu Narayen and chief software architect Kevin Lynch.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Live Action, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

Events

Syd Mead in New York

Begins: October 18, 2006

On Oct. 18, 2006, Syd Mead will be receiving the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National, a special jury commendation for his body of work and for his inspiration to countless designers, artists and illustrators around the world. Then on Oct. 19, the Society of Illustrators Inc. will host Syd Mead

In Event Types: Contests, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Live Action, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

Virtuality Conference 2006

Begins: October 17, 2006

Virtuality Conference is the international trade show for digital cinema, virtual reality, computer-generated imaging, 3D animation and special effects, now in its 7th edition.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Digital Events

DigitalLife 2006

Begins: October 12, 2006

DigitalLife is one of the largest consumer technology, gaming and entertainment conventions. DigitalLife has established itself as the fall venue to build momentum and excitement to jumpstart your holiday campaigns.

Held during New York City's Digital Technology Week, DigitalLife is a year-long campaign designed solely to boost sales. Show themes include home entertainment; mobile lifestyle; gaming; digital photo & movies; digital culture, commerce and community.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, New Media, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Autodesk Eye Candy Tour

Begins: October 10, 2006

Autodesk is hosting its

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

Cartoon Events

Cartoon Master: Cartoon Creativity 2006

Begins: October 5, 2006

For over 10 years now and several times a year, the Cartoon Masters have been the place for animation professionals to convene and discuss their industry's particular preoccupations: creativity, new technologies, finance and long feature.

A perfect combination of intense sessions with top-level speakers and relaxing moments in warm test and charming atmospheres

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Business / Management, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Brand Events

Brand Licensing 2006

Begins: October 4, 2006

Brand Licensing 2006 is Europe

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Licensing, New Media, Short Films, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

EELEX 2006

Begins: September 27, 2006

EELEX is the largest gaming and entertainment industry trade show in Russia, CIS and Baltic countries and the third largest casino exhibition in the world. It is one of the most respected international gaming shows, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2006.

More than 200 exhibitors took part in the EELEX 2005, and around 11,900 attendees from 53 countries came to Moscow

Animation Events

MetroCAF 2006

Begins: September 26, 2006

NYC ACM SIGGRAPH hosts MetroCAF 2006, the fourth Annual NYC Metropolitan Area College Computer Animation Festival. It gives local students an opportunity to gain international exposure for their computer-generated imagery and make contacts in the computer-graphics community. Students producing computer animation, visualization or visual effects in the course of their studies that attends a school within a 75-mile radius of Times Square in Manhattan is eligible.

In Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Live Action, Short Films, Visualization, Visual Effects

photokina 2006

Begins: September 26, 2006

With its new products, innovative ideas and pioneering technologies, photokina is the global business and communication platform for the imaging sector.

At photokina, the focus is on image communication. The event is a presentation of the shared future of photography, IT and telecommunications. The fair's structure, which is based on an imaging workflow, permits an integrated presentation of the topics of image capturing, image storage and processing, image transmission and service, image output, equipment and supplies.

For more information, visit www.koelnmesse.de.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

eDIT 9. Filmmaker's Festival

Begins: September 24, 2006

eDIT 9. Filmmaker's Festival is Europe

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Live Action, Special Effects, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects

Artists Events

ADAPT 2006 Conference

Begins: September 23, 2006

Advanced Digital Art Production Techniques (ADAPT) is launching the first edition of a new conference aimed to bring world leading international & local digital art masters under one roof in Montreal. Presented by Digital 04 studios, the ADAPT 2006 Conference will take place Sept. 23-24 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Interactive, Live Action, Short Films, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Disney Veteran Gets Black and Blue: An Evening with SENTI [Mitchell Bernal]

Begins: September 20, 2006

The Showcase and Evening with SENTI [Mitchell Bernal], to be Guest-Of-Honor at Van Eaton Galleries

Free Admission To The Public RSVP / Further Information: http://www.vegalleries.com/ctnevent.html Date: September 20, 2006 Time: 7pm - 10 pm Location: Van Eaton Galleries Address: 13613 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. Telephone: (818) 788-2357

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Animation, Special, Visualization

Anime Events

Connichi 2006

Begins: September 15, 2006

Connichi is a fan organized anime event, organized by the biggest anime and manga fan club in Germany

Effects Events

VFX ASIA2006

Begins: September 14, 2006

VFX ASIA2006 is a visual effects, animatronics and animation exhibition and conference. The conference hopes to bring together leaders through Asia and the world in the fields of special effects, visual effects, animation, animatronics, robotics, motion pictures, television, video production, post-production, games, theme parks and pyrotehnics. The event will take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. For more information, contact Ms. Irene Liong at e-mail: six@streamyx.com or visit www.vfxasia.com.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

FrameForge Demo

Begins: September 7, 2006

A presentation of the benefits of optically correct previsualization provided by FrameForge 3D Studio software will take place at the Apple Store at The Grove in Los Angeles. This demonstration will feature the unique abilities of exploration and discovery as seen by your equipment and the subsequent creation of vital production setup data saving time and money, communicating with crew/cast and presenting and selling your vision.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Short Films, Television, Visualization

ABAI Fest 2006

Begins: September 3, 2006

ABAI Fest is a celebration of animation, gaming and VFX. The event is held in the JN Tata Auditorium on the IISC Campus. The daylong conference and exposition brings together professionals from the animation, gaming and VFX industries. Presented by ABAI, the event is an opportunity to explore solutions for all animation related needs under one roof, in a collaborative environment. For more information, visit www.bangaloreanimation.org/.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Short Films, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

VisMasters Design Visualization Conference

Begins: August 4, 2006

The VisMasters Design Visualization Conference is a one-day event focused on the business, art and technology of design visualization. Featuring speakers from some of the most prestigious and well know architectural and visualization firms, participants from all facets of the industry will find a new found appreciation for the art of visualization and insights into what lies ahead.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Visualization

Festival Events

Imaginaria Film Festival

Begins: August 1, 2006

The fourth edition of IFF (Imaginaria Film Festival) is supported by the Directorate for Cultural Policies of the City of Conversano and the Puglia Region and University of Bari and is becoming an important appointment for independent cinema, on a national and international level. The event is set up to help develop collaboration networks between the main production and distribution companies. It serves as a great chance for independent filmmakers to present their original works to the Italian audience. More 65 works will be selected for the competition.

In Event Types: Contests, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Live Action, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

Events

SIGGRAPH 2006

Begins: July 30, 2006

SIGGRAPH 2006, the 33rd International Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques, will be held July 30-Aug. 3 at the Boston Convention & Exposition Center in Boston, Massachusetts, announced sponsor ACM SIGGRAPH.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Live Action, New Media, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

SIGGRAPH 2006 Art Gallery

Begins: July 30, 2006

The SIGGRAPH 2006 Art Gallery is accepting submissions for artwork, which uses digital technology in creative/innovative ways and explores new territories and crosses traditional boundaries.

Deadline is Jan. 27, 2006, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

The SIGGRAPH 2006 Art Gallery is considering (but not limited to) the following types of work:* Interactive Art Installations and Environments

In Event Types: Contests, Exhibits, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Festival Events

Edinburgh Art Festival 2006

Begins: July 27, 2006

This year

In Event Types: Contests, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, New Media, Visualization, Other

Festival Events

Avanca 2006 International Meeting of Cinema, TV, Video and Multimedia

Begins: July 26, 2006

Avanca Film Festival presents a forum for the best in cinema, TV, video and multimedia. The event features screenings, surprises, workshops, exhibitions, meetings and discussions.