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Thursday, May 01, 2008

Call for Entries : 5th annual Architectural 3D Awards


+ Call for entries has been announced for 5th annual Architectural 3D Awards, ending on 24 May 2008 12:00:00 UTC-0600 (deadline). Architectural visualizers are asked to submit their entries in still and animation categories. Following up on last year's huge success, CGarchitect.com is hosting the 5th annual Architectural 3D Awards to be awarded at this year's Mundos Digitales Conference in La Coruna, Spain. The Awards Competition is open to everyone in the Architectural Visualization industry to highlight the best imagery and animations done in 2007/2008. For more information, please - click here!

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Thursday, April 17, 2008

CGOverdrive Returns to Wow CG Community



+ CGOverdrive2008, Asia’s largest computer graphics event, returns to Singapore Expo on 17 – 20 June 2008. In its 3rd edition, the event aims to address both the technical and business issues within the complete CG value chain, from the creation and production to the distribution and broadcast of digital media and entertainment in television, films and games.
Organised by Visual Communication Order (VCO) and strategic partner, Singapore Exhibition Services (SES), this year’s show promises a line-up of activities, including an exhibition, exhibitor workshops, conferences, hands-on masterclasses, recruitment opportunities and talks, as well as a digital art and animation gallery of works by students and professionals from around the world.
CGOverdrive’s New Business Forum
A new addition to the show this year is the Business Forum which targets industry players planning to enter the Asian market, and keen investors or financiers. The 2-day forum, held from 19 – 20 June at Singapore Expo’s Hall 9, will see experts and key industry players present their experiences and strategies in Asia. Topics of the forum include current developments and future trends, funding Asia’s studios and examining the commercial value of CG, and the challenges and competition facing animation companies in Asia, which will be led by business professionals from prominent studios involved in distributing, producing and funding of Hollywood feature films, TV shows and games.
“This year’s show promises a plethora of activities and an extensive conference programme of illustrious speakers sharing the secrets behind their successful endeavours as CG artists and professionals. Participants will not only learn the latest CG skills but also truly get inspired. The growth of the show, in particular the launch of the Business Forum, reinforces CGOverdrive’s position as the must-attend industry event in Asia,” said Mr Lai Kok Sen, Director of VCO.
CGOverdrive2008 Conference
The 4-day CGOverdrive2008 Conference boasts a star-studded line-up of internationally renowned CG artists, all of whom are directly involved in creating box-office hits, award-winning feature animated and VFX films or games, providing an excellent platform to keep delegates abreast of the animation industry developments in Asia.
CGOverdrive, held alongside BroadcastAsia, together with CommunicAsia, InteractiveDME, EnterpriseIT, as well as various inter-government meetings, are part of the Infocomm Media Business Exchange (imbX). imbX is Asia’s largest infocomm and media event that fortifies Singapore’s position as a leading infocomm and media hub. It brings together business leaders, companies and industry professionals to showcase their latest innovations, network, exchange ideas and tap new markets. For more information, please visit: www.cgoverdrive.com

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Lucasfilm Animation Singapore Jedi Masters Class Tour



+ Lucasfilm Animation Singapore is on Jedi Masters Class Tour, and beside Singapore the Jedi Masters Class will be organized in Malaysia, Indonesia, and India. Although Registration for the events in Singapore and Malaysia has been already closed, the online registration for Indonesia and India is still open. Event Registration is free of cost, but Seating is limited, so please hurry-up. Nigel Sumner of Industrial Light & Magic address the audience on topic -" Bringing Robots to Life". You can register by filling out the online form . You will be contacted by email to confirm your attendance. Registrations are only allowed until one week before the event.
>> Register here

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AL and AL Eternal Youth


+ UK artists AL and AL will open their first solo exhibition with a new commission at FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology). Eternal Youth will be shown alongside two of the artists’ previous award-winning films, Interstellar Stella and Perpetual Motion in the Land of Milk and Honey. In FACT’s Media Lounge, throughout the course of the exhibition, AL and AL will be inviting the public to perform a part in a future AL and AL film production within a blue screen studio. Eternal Youth launches the second strand of FACT’s Human Futures programme and the My Mind strand, exploring the digital environment and our relationship to artificial life.
AL and AL make spectacular computer generated videos, created entirely in their blue screen studio focussing on the power of the media, its effect on contemporary pop culture and those absorbing it. Their new work, Eternal Youth, continues AL and AL’s exploration of the desire to be immortal, and whether society’s obsession with celebrity provides a possible opportunity to have your name remembered, by whatever means. The film charts the murder of a superstar, Winston Glory (performed by Liverpool artist and singer Philip McHugh) who is assassinated by a fan who felt he was “possessed” by the fictional musician. Resonating with the murder of John Lennon, and his killer, Mark Chapman’s own defiant utterance that by killing the most famous man in the world he also achieved a notorious fame, Eternal Youth contemplates the endless potential to define our own notoriety and identity via modern technology, whether it be through YouTube or on a mobile phone. As the story unfolds, rendered in stunning CGI, we are constantly reminded we are watching a virtual reality, but forced to confront how much of contemporary culture exists virtually, and how this has a tangible effect on our lives. Interstellar Stella and Perpetual Motion in the Land of Milk and Honey both originally commissioned for television and broadcast on Channel 4 in 2004 and 2006 have won AL and AL several awards and nominations.
In today’s celebrity obsessed culture, contemporary media platforms such as YouTube and mobile video devices increasingly allow us to control and manipulate our own image, providing endless possibilities to reform our identities and become a ‘somebody’. AL and AL’s installation in FACT’s Media Lounge invites visitors into a blue screen studio where they can literally perform a part in an AL and AL future film production. The installation allows the audience to have a direct, performative and instantly mediated experience - which not only references the popularity of television programmes such as X-Factor (a show that has played a massive part in increasing youth culture’s desire for celebrity status and fame), but also recalls important video works such as Dan Graham’s Present Continuous Past(s), Renejke Dijstra’s Buzzclub or Phil Collins’ The World Won’t Listen.
Through their use of CGI, live performance and animation as well as their direct referencing throughout the history of art, film and culture, artists AL and AL are true pioneers in their ability to render the harsh reality of synthetic times and a digital world in flux. For more information please, visit www.fact.co.uk and and download a trailer for Eternal Youth follow this link www.images.fact.co.uk/movies/

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Friday, April 11, 2008

GRAFIST 12


+ Grafist 12, the International Graphic Design Week will take place in Istanbul, Turkey From 5-11 May. Grafist is one of the longest running education focussed graphic design events in Istanbul, Turkey, organised by Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (MSGSU). Participants attend workshops, lectures, exhibitions and special events. The programme includes workshops from 5-8 May, with presentation of the results on 10 May. The International Seminar will take place on 9 May. For more information, please visit www.grafist.org

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Call for Entries: for animated films


+ Cartoon Club, the International Festival of Animation Cinema and Comics, has announced call for Entries for animated film, in competitive and non-competitive sections. In order to participate in different sections of the Festival (the International Section, open to all directors and film-makers; the Animation Workshop Award, for the students of primary and secondary schools; and the Signor Rossi Award, for the students of high schools, universities and animation cinema schools), your movie must have been produced after January 1st, 2006. There is no entry fee, and a committee will select the films which will be admitted.
You must send a copy of your film (preferably on DVD, otherwise on good quality VHS) to the Festival headquarters (Cartoon Club - via Circonvallazione Occidentale, 58 - 47900 Rimini – Italy) together with the completed entry form, at least three stills from the film, a photograph of the film-maker and the film dialogues (if they are in a language other than Italian or English, please also include a translation in one of these two languages). Shipping costs are on the participant. The submission deadline is April 30th, 2008. The Festival will tell the participants if their films have been selected by June 15Th, 2008. The copies of the films submitted will not be sent back: they will become part of the Festival archives. For more information, please visit www.cartoonclub.it

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Thursday, April 10, 2008

Maxwell Render sponsors VisMasters


+ Next Limit Technologies is pleased to announce Maxwell Render is sponsoring the 2008 VisMasters DMVC (Design, Modeling & Visualization Conference) from May 12 to May 13 in Boston, MA. Representatives from Next Limit’s Maxwell Render team will be attending the event and showing the latest features of the software. VisMasters, scheduled for the two days preceding the annual American Institute of Architects conference, features speakers and instructors from around the globe who will give inspiring and insightful presentations and training sessions, getting you up to speed with the latest & greatest in the archviz industry. As an official conference sponsors, we have secured a $50,- discount for the VisMasters DMVC for anybody registering using the promotional code “dmvc08maxwell”. Please feel free to take advantage of this discount, courtesy NextLimit.

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ARTRMX COLOGNE - Last call for entries


+ Last Call for Entries for ARTRMX COLOGNE 2008. Photographers, street artists, graphic artists, painters and video artists can send in their works to the given subject "WHERE IS MY MIND?" until April 15th 2008. In collaboration with artistic advisors, the artrmx e. V. will assemble and distribute the artworks among different off-spaces throughout Cologne. The jury members are as follows: Dr. Barbara J. Scheuermann (curator "Tate Modern London"), Claudia Stein (chief editor "photography now", Berlin), Gérard Goodrow (former director "Art Cologne"), Rik Reinking (curator collector, Hamburg), Zevs (street artist, Paris), Boris Hoppek (street artist and graphic designer, Barcelona), Wolfgang Zurborn (artist, gallery owner "Lichtblick"), Markus Schaden (publisher, "Schaden.com") , Prof. Julia Scher (artist professor "KHM", Cologne), Georg Elben (curator head of "Videonale" 10 und 11 in Bonn) etc. Alert, unconventional and inventive artworks are wanted, reflecting the present artistically or in documentary style. The participation fee amounts 40 Euro. For further information, participation conditions and application forms, Please visit: www.artrmx.com

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Tuesday, April 01, 2008

World of Visual Computing to Converge at NVISION 08


+ NVIDIA today announced NVISION 08, a three-day mega-event created specifically for the millions of professionals and enthusiasts who are passionate about visual computing. NVISION 08 will bring together engineers, designers, graphics professionals, developers, researchers, artists, enthusiasts, gamers, film makers, business professionals, and consumers from every field of the visual computing universe. The event will be held August 25-27, 2008 in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, and will serve as a gathering point to share, learn, and create for this important industry which is redefining all aspects of computing.
“Visual computing is an amazing field that brings together the leading edge of technology, science, and art. Its power has simultaneously made it a tool for creation, a medium for artistic expression, and a platform for entertainment, exploration, and communications,” said Jen-Hsun Huang, president and CEO, NVIDIA. “Visual computing is transforming industries all over the world - from games, movies, and automobiles, to advertising and medicine. Yet this is just the beginning of the visual computing era. We are excited to launch this event to celebrate the achievements of our industry and to create an environment where we can collaborate to create the future of visual computing.” Conference registration and sponsorship information is available at www.nvision2008.com

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WORLD GRAPHICS DAY



+ 27 April, Icograda's anniversary, was designated World Graphics Day in 1995. It is an opportunity to recognise communication design and its role in the world. Icograda's weekly Feature showcases the best in worldwide design publishing. The opinions and views are not necessarily the views of the board, executive, or Members of Icograda.
Design shapes our world in every way, affecting our understandings, opinions, actions and decisions. Design determines the impact of information, whether it be through colour, form, or type, including the smallest street sign, the websites we browse, the products we purchase, or the books we read.
Since 1995, designers around the globe have come together to celebrate World Graphics Day in ways as diverse as the global community that Icograda represents. Along the way, Icograda has launched key initiatives enabling global dialogue and collaborating, advancing the mission and vision of our organisation. Here are a few highlights from the past 12 years.
>> For more information - click here

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Friday, March 28, 2008

2008 Create Awards - Call For Entries



+ The 2008 Create Awards – one of the top creative competitions for professionals and students in advertising, film and video, motion Graphics, Graphic communication, photography, printing, interactive media, and copywriting – announces its official call for entries on 21 March (first deadline May 30). The 2008 Create Awards has once again doubled its prize pool from last year (07 Create awards). More than $125K worth of the latest in software and hardware from leading creative industry manufacturers is up for grabs, not to mention national print and online exposure in Create Magazine. New this year, every Create Awards Gold winner will receive an All-Access Full Conference pass to Create Chaos 2008, our one-week, multiple-event experience in Orlando, FL from October 13-17 (a $995 value). Winners will also receive a VIP ticket to the Create Awards Gallery unveiling party that week. Prizes for Best of Show, Best of Student and Best of Industry winners include products from industry-leading companies such as: Alienware, Adobe, Nikon, Total Training, Wacom, Pantone, Microtek, Lasersoft Imaging, Lensbabies, Corel, Letraset, Booq Bags, Markzware, Maxon, Focal Press, Pixologic, Digital Juice, Extensis, Auto FX Software and Stash Media. The first deadline for entries with discounted “early bird” submission fees is May 30. To enter the competition or receive more information, visit there website or pick up a copy of the Mar+Apr issue of Create Magazine on newsstands now.
The Create Awards is one of the top competitions for working creative professionals across the nation and is open to all creative professionals and students working in advertising, film and video, motion graphics, Graphic communication, photography, printing, interactive media, and copywriting. Enter today at www.thecreateawards.com today to stay updated on prizes and entry deadlines!

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Friday, March 14, 2008

PipelineFX to Demonstrate Qube!™ at NAB 2008


+ PipelineFX, makers of Qube!™ software, the leading render farm management software for film production, game development, and digital media education around the world, today announced that it will demonstrate the latest version of its software at NAB 2008. PipelineFX will be demonstrating Qube! version 5.3 in partnership with SGI at Booth #SL4314 from April 14 to April 18, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. PipelineFX will also be hosting private demos in a demo suite at the MGM Grand hotel during NAB week. Some of the new 5.3 features include support for Apple OSX 10.5 Leopard, significant enhancements to the GUI, including an integrated image viewer and a new “job timeline” display panel, and improved Supervisor performance and responsiveness for large render farms.
NAB is the world’s largest electronic media show and it has become the essential destination for anyone in electronic media who’s looking for a comprehensive education, inspiration, and innovation. For more information on NAB: www.nabshow.com.

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Friday, March 07, 2008

Luxology Highlights Use of modo in Marketing and Advertising Image Production


+ Luxology® LLC, makers of modo™, a modern, artist-friendly image generation software, today announced that it will host several high-profile advertising customers during CGAM 2008, a new CGI conference for advertising and marketing professionals. Featuring work from leading creative companies such as Alter, Schawk and Smoke and Mirrors, Luxology will demonstrate how modo’s artist-friendly toolset provides an ultra high quality solution for creating high-resolution images for a variety of print, illustration and broadcast projects. To see examples of marketing and illustration work created with modo, please visit Luxology’s online gallery at : Click here
In addition to customer demonstrations, Luxology’s President and Co-founder Brad Peebler will participate in a session about HDRI (high dynamic range imaging) during CGAM. To learn more about Luxology, modo customer demos and other CGAM activities please visit www.luxology.com/ or stop by the company’s booth # 101. For more information on CGAM, please visit: www.cgamconference.com.

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Friday, February 08, 2008

2008 Prix Ars Electronica Competition



+ Call for Entries has been announced for 2008 Prix Ars Electronica Competition and the deadline is March 7, 2008. Since 1987, the Prix Ars Electronica has served as an interdisciplinary platform for everyone who uses the computer as a universal medium for implementing and designing their creative projects at the interface of art, technology and society. The Prix Ars Electronica is one of the most important awards for creativity and pioneering spirit in the field of digital media. The event calls for entries in seven categories, including a youth competition. And since internationally renowned artists from over 70 countries also participate in the Prix Ars Electronica, it has established itself as a barometer for trends in contemporary media art. The Prix Ars Electronica calls for entries and awards prizes in the following seven categories:
- Computer Animation / Film / VFX
- Interactive Art
- Digital Musics
- Hybrid Art
- Digital Communities
- u19 – freestyle computing
- Media.Art.Research Award
The submissions are accepted up into March and International juries will select the winners for each category in April. Prizewinners in six categories will be honored with Golden Nicas. Beside Golden Nicas their are twelve Awards of Distinction, approximately 70 Honorary Mentions as well as the Media.Art.Research Award to be presented.
The "Computer Animation / Film / VFX" category has been part of the Prix Ars Electronica since its very inception. It recognizes excellence in independent work in the arts and sciences as well as in high-end commercial productions in the film, advertising and entertainment industries. In this category, artistic originality counts just as much as masterful technical achievement. For more information about Computer Animation and other categories, please visit;

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Swansea Animation Days Conference - Call for Papers


SAND Paper 2008 - Call for Papers
+ Swansea Animation Days (SAND) is pleased to announce its first annual academic conference on animation, games, and special effects. SAND Paper invites you to submit a research paper on, but not limited to, one of the following topics:
- The application, evaluation, or theoretical development of digital visualisation – e.g. procedural animation, motion capture, issues of realism and perception.
- Issues relating to the uncanny valley concept in relation to the creative, digital industries – e.g. computer games, 3D animation, multimedia.
- An evaluation of pedagogical approaches for digital media disciplines – e.g. teaching strategies, assessment procedures, and the development of new teaching tools.
- An investigation of ludological and/or narrative structures in computer and video games.
- Issues concerning formal, scientific evaluations of game quality.
- Other topics of particular interest include online communities, new approaches for the creation of 3D art, and the design and contextual analyses of digital visualisation.
Papers should outline original work and clearly describe the method(s) used and its application in the context of creative digital industries and/or visualisation. All papers will undergo double-blind peer-review. Authors will be notified on the dates given below. Accepted papers will be published on a DVD of SAND’s conference proceedings in November 2008 and selected authors invited to introduce their paper at the SAND 2008 conference. For submission guidelines please visit http://www.sand.org.uk/docs/SAND_Paper.doc

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