The Art Directors Guild has launched a new website called Artists for Direct Action (http://www.directactionartist.com) that is encouraging previs artists to organize.
The Creative Talent Network Animation Expo (CTN-X) once again puts the talent center stage in the City of Burbank for ONLY 3-days beginning Friday, November 18th - Sunday, November 20th, 2011.
Mark Simon discusses how to match talent with the right attitude.
Pixologic, Inc., maker of the Award-Winning ZBrush software is pleased to announce the latest release of Sculptris (for Windows and MAC).
As an Honorary Society, VES has led the way in promoting the incredible work of VFX artists but so far no one has stood up to lead the way on the business side of our business.
The highly anticipated launch of See.Me this week, will provide the global creative community with the ability to create a sleek and elegant website in mere minutes.
NewTek, a worldwide leader of 3D animation and video products, will showcase NewTek LightWave 10.1, the latest version of its Emmy Award-winning 3D software, at NAB 2011 in Las Vegas.
I was stunned when I heard an engineer gleefully utter that proclamation. I wasn’t surprised by the sentiment; I know that a certain amount of friction exists between the polar worlds of artists and engineers - mostly, I believe, from the lack of a common language. But is that statement true?
Mark Simon plays animation Santa.
Asylum Visual Effects founder Nathan McGuinness told AWN that the financial collapse of his Santa-Monica-based vfx house came as a shock, amid the recession and inability to compete with overseas competitors in London, Canada and elsewhere without the same kind of government tax incentives.
Could the paleolithic men and women who created rock wall paintings have been the prehistoric ancestors of current animation artists?
The 1099 Dilemma - Help for Film/TV Business People and Artists
Date: Tuesday, 5 October 2010 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Get the help of industry specialists who will tell you how best to save money in insurance costs, attorneys fees, and most importantly, avoiding tax and labor penalties!
VARIETY reports that many vfx artists who worked for Montreal's Fake Studio on PIRANHA 3D have not been paid.
From taking 2D reference art and concept sketches into 3D, to creating the "look" of some of today's most technologically advanced feature films, the Art Department at San Francisco-based Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), a division of Lucasfilm Ltd., is pioneering the evolution of the concept development process.
The artists who voice Dug the Dog, Minnie Mouse, Natasha Fatale, Rocky the Squirrel and Winnie the Pooh will sound off at “Voices of Character,” the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 16th installment of the Marc Davis Celebration of Animation, on Thursday, August 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
Cross-Platform Release Helps Solve the Dilemma of Time and Budget vs. Creativity by Delivering Crucial Quality, Productivity and Flexibility Benefits to Compositing Artists
Multi-tasking on the computer these days is enough to spread anyone's brain cells out pretty thin. Throw in our so-called 'smart' phones, iPods, etc, and what are our chances of getting any work done?
OPEN HOUSE is coming March 20th 11am to 4pm!
Highlights Include: Instructor demos by Tony Pro, Bill Perkins and Paul Wee. Mini Seminars on Artist's Materials by Steve Aufhauser. Uninstructed Model Workshop (Bring your materials).
Come enjoy refreshments & treats with fellow artists and a chance for some awesome prizes!
If you have any questions or if you need directions, call 818.708.9232!
StudioGPU announced today that the CGI experts at Hollywood-based Extra Large Technology (XLT) turned to StudioGPU MachStudio Pro to accelerate the production of Playmobil: The Secret of Pirate Island DVD for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Press Release from BOXX Technologies
AUSTIN, TEXAS, October 21, 2009—BOXX Technologies, an innovator in high-performance computing systems for visual effects, post production, graphic design, and advanced visualization, today announced that, beginning October 22, 2009, BOXX workstations will be available with the new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. Featuring multiple improvements suggested by actual users, Windows 7 directly benefits digital artists who rely on professional 3D/2D and motion graphics design applications.
An international art event with over 8,500 artists attending!
Design Festa is a biannual international art event. Artists who have original work can participate with no restrictions. It is open to all artists from all over the world who want to exhibit their creative talent. For experimentation and an opportunity to take the next step in their artistic lives, this event is the place for artists to express their ideas freely!
Booth Areas
motion09 is an event that inspires. Once a year, animators, motion graphics artists, title designers, visual effects (VFX) artists and broadcast designers come together to share their skills, work, and professional insights. Joined by 360 industry professionals and students, four days are spent together in a non-traditional conference atmosphere -- an atmosphere designed to inspire.
follow us on twitter: motion09 for the latest updates and details on our reels and superstar competitions.
