Tasty Quotes from the 2012 VFX Bakeoff
A sampling of some of the best quotes from the visual effects Oscar nomination presentations, along with a few catty conversations overheard at the reception.
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ANIMA MUNDI 2012 - Sao Paulo
Begins: July 25, 2012
Anima Mundi is the International Animation Festival of Brazil.
The 20th edition of the International Animation Festival of Brazil, ANIMA MUNDI 2012 takes place from July 13th to 22nd in Rio de Janeiro and from July 25th to 29th in São Paulo. We would like to invite you to enter your most recent works for the festival.
ANIMA MUNDI 2012 - RIO DEJANEIRO
Begins: July 13, 2012
The 20th edition of the International Animation Festival of Brazil, ANIMA MUNDI 2012 takes place from July 13th to 22nd in Rio de Janeiro and from July 25th to 29th in São Paulo. We would like to invite you to enter your most recent works for the festival.
A festival that aims to inform, train, educate and entertain by using the infinite possibilities of the language of animation. Participate in Anima Mundi by entering your film, joining our virtual community and glancing through our windows the universe of International Animation.
The deadline for entries and for sending the preview material is March 22nd. It is very important to send us only one work per DVD separately. Please, go to our website for an online entry-form and rules at: www.animamundi.com.br If you need additional information send email to:entry@animamundi.com.br
Toronto Animation Arts Festival International "Call for Submissions"
Begins: June 22, 2012
TAAFI “CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS”
Euganean Film Festival
Begins: July 6, 2012
The eleventh edition of the Euganean Film Festival will take place in the Euganean Hills, and Monselice Between Este (Padua), from July 6th to 22nd 2012.
The 2012 Festival Edition is divided into three competitive sections : The 2012 Festival Edition is Divided into three competitive sections:
Thought Leaders: Michael Mateas
Wwe talk to Michael Mateas, associate professor of computer science at University of California, Santa Cruz, about the intersection of artificial intelligence, art and design -- and its impact on the future of technology.
The Twisted Genius Behind Sterling Archer
Creator Adam Reed’s spy-spoof deftly brings together espionage, workplace drama, dirty sex and automatic weapons. And turtlenecks.
Syd Mead Progressions
Begins: January 26, 2012
We are excited to announce a travelling art exhibit featuring the work of Syd Mead. The premier showing is planned for January 26, 2012 at the Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale, California.
“Syd Mead | Progressions” is an exhibition celebrating more than 50 years of Syd Mead’s talent, vision, and imagination. It highlights his career preparation at Art Center School and his ongoing creative work, which continues to this day. This exhibition spans personal and commercial works and will include his paintings, sketches, and drawings.
In Event Types: Exhibits, Visualization
AniFest Rozafa 2012
Begins: September 23, 2012
The organizers would like to announce the third edition of "AniFestRozafa 2012" Event. The International Festive Event of animated film for children and by children will be held in the city of Shkodra, Albania during the period September 23- 30, 2012. The organizers of the International Festive Event of animated film are experienced creators in this genre of film and are happy to invite colleagues to participate by sending their films to our festival.
Siggraph 2012
Begins: August 5, 2012
SIGGRAPH 2012 will bring thousands of computer graphics and interactive technology professionals from six continents to Los Angeles, California for the industry's most respected technical and creative programs focusing on research, science, art, animation, music, gaming, interactivity, education, and the web from Sunday, 5 August through Thursday, 9 August 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
ILM’s Ben Snow Talks 'Pirates', Mermaids and 3D Pipeline
ILM visual effects supervisor Ben Snow shares his insights on turning sultry underwater vixens into vicious battling mermaids, all in stereoscopic 3-D
FLUX! Digital Design and Worldbuilding For Narritive Media
Begins: March 13, 2012
FLUX! Digital Design and Worldbuilding For Narrative Media
A 3-part discussion into design as the backbone of digital narrative media, and to address the changing role of the designer in storytelling through Worldbuilding practices.
Review: Beauty and the Beast in 3D
It’s been close to 2 decades since I last saw the original Beauty and the Beast, sitting mesmerized right alongside my then 3 year old daughter Becky. Sitting mesmerized right alongside my now 23 year old daughter as we watched this beautiful new version of the film, I can safely say the ends justify the means and the tremendous amount of work to bring this film to 3D has produced a visually stunning experience.
Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill Q&A and Moneyball Screening This Monday
Pitt and Hill to field questions after film screening January 16th.
A NORDIC – BALTIC ADVENTURE - Fredrikstad Animation Festival
For five days every year the historic town of Fredrikstad, Norway becomes the center of Nordic/Baltic animation. The festival brings in an illustrious roster of names from the international animation community and this year was no exception.
Piracy, Secondary Sales and Account/Identity Theft
I believe piracy, DRM, secondary sales and account/identity theft are all creating a cause-and-effect that’s leading us towards an overall reduction in the rates of piracy.
Visual Computing: Redefining the Interactive Experience
Imagine exploring Paris through a digital window in your living room, using a camera to capture a 3D blueprint of your house to plan your next remodel, or trying on clothing in a virtual dressing room that shows how fabrics flow with your every move. These are a few potential applications of visual computing, a fast-growing field of technology that combines photorealism, HD video and audio, interactivity and computational modeling to enable real-time, lifelike immersive experiences.
Archer Trivia Contest Giveaway!
We're giving away a copy of Sterling Archer's new book, HOW TO ARCHER to the first person who can correctly answer an Archer trivia question...
The Crossroads of Art and Technology: Creating The Creators Project
The Creators Project, founded in part by Vice Media, was started to showcase innovative artists and enable them to realize new artwork. When The Creators Project launched in 2010, Vice used a variety of media -- including television, print, online and mobile outlets -- to document the work of more than 100 creators to date, hailing mostly from seven countries (Brazil, China, France, Germany, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States).
Why Consoles as We Know Them Will Die Out
Imagine that you needed a special TV to watch HBO’s Game of Thrones, then another television to watch Showtime’s The Tudors, then, to watch the Super Bowl, you needed yet another TV. This is exactly what we’re dealing with in the games industry with consoles. It’s pretty ridiculous when you stop and think about it
