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China Events

SIGGRAPH ASIA 2014

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 11:32am
Begins: December 3, 2014

The 7th ACM SIGGRAPH Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Asia will take place from 3 – 6 December 2014 in Shenzhen at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center.

 

Concept Events

Introduction to Concept Art

By pochat | Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 2:15pm
Begins: September 23, 2013

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Welcome to the exciting world of Concept Art. In this Concept Art course you will learn why concept artists play such an important role in the Animation, Visual Effects and Video Game Industries.

Type: Online Certificate (Watch a Sample Class)Cost: $390 CAD (includes application fee of $125)Level: BeginnerDuration: 1 monthStart Dates: Jan, Apr, Jul, Sep.Admission Requirements: None

Animation Events

Introduction to 3D Character Animation

By pochat | Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 2:13pm
Begins: September 23, 2013

This Introductiory certificate course welcomes aspiring animators to experience the exciting world of 3D Computer Character Animation.

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Type: Online Certificate (Watch a Sample Class)Cost: $390 CAD (includes application fee of $125)Level: BeginnerDuration: 1 monthStart Dates: Jan, Apr, Jul, Sep.Admission Requirements: None

Animation Events

Online Course: Animation Scriptwriting and Animation Pitch Bibles

By pochat | Monday, June 3, 2013 at 1:14pm
Begins: July 1, 2013

This course will provide practical instruction in the entire writing process unique to the animation industry. Step-by-step, students will learn to create premises, outlines, and final scripts in proper format; as well as prepare to develop original properties of their own. Included will be critical study of writing in the best shorts, features and TV episodes. Recommended text: “Animation Writing and Development: from Script Development to Pitch” by Jean Ann Wright, Focal Press, 2005 (available on Amazon).

Drawing Events

FORCE Animal Drawing Workshop

Begins: June 1, 2013

FORCE Animal Drawing Workshop June 1st,Saturday, 10am-4pm LA ZOO Tuition: $100 Supplies: Smooth paper preferably not smaller than 11x17 and soft lead pencils. Mike Mattesi, author of FORCE Animal Drawing, will return to LA after 6 years for an eventful weekend.. One of his favorite locations to draw and share his knowledge about FORCE is the LA Zoo. Join him June 1st, 10am at the front gate to the LA Zoo so he can share with you how to see, understand and draw the residents within through the concept of FORCE!

Entertainment Events

2ND Screen Global Con - Nonprofit Organization

Begins: August 23, 2013

Join Hollywood Executives and Educators, from DreamWorks, Disney, Warner Animation, University California Northridge and other VIP Entertainment Industry Guest and Celebrities - 

2ND Screen Global Con -- Second - Screen University - Nonprofit, educational, entertainment media organization dedicated to creating awareness of and appreciation for CGI - Computer Generated Illustration, Animation, Second-Screen and other pop-culture art forms and technologies.

Artists Events

Pixar Artists' Masterclass - New York

By VanArts | Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 3:31pm
Begins: June 14, 2013

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Pixar Artists' Masterclass - New York

Artists from Pixar are coming to teach in New York City!

VanArts presents a class in Character Design, Animation & Story Development, taught by instructors from Pixar Animation Studios.

Boom Events

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 4 Webinar

Begins: April 6, 2013

We get another special treat to host Toon Boom for a demo of their latest software for story artists, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 4 Take an in-depth tour of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 4, the artist’s tool of choice for creating storyboards digitally. Use Storyboard Pro’s latest version for Live Action, Gaming, and Animation projects, whether the project is 2D, 3D, or Mixed Media.

Events

Life of Pi, Behind the Scenes

By pochat | Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 9:56am
Begins: April 13, 2013

Vancouver Animation School is proud to present a free webinar of the Academy Award winning film "Life of Pi".  The webinar will be conducted by MPC animator Blaine Toderian.    This webinar is only possible due to the courtesy of The Moving Picture Company (MPC).  Please give them a big round of applause!  You will be able to access this webinar from your computer, iphone or ipad devices.

Animation Events

ANIMA2013 - VII Córdoba International Animation Festival

By elale_ | Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 6:52pm
Begins: October 10, 2013

ANIMA2013 will take place in the city of Córdoba, Argentina, from October 10th through 12th, 2013. This seventh edition of Argentina's most relevant animation festival will be dedicated to exploring the relationship between animation and the other arts.

Pitch Events

Ready to Pitch Your TV Show?

Begins: March 14, 2013

If you’ve got a TV show idea and are frustrated about where and who to pitch it to, and how to get past the gatekeepers, you will want to attend my FREE webinar “Best TV Pitch Opportunities Ever”. Jeanne and I will answer your burning questions about how to get to network and cable development execs and pitch your show. And you don’t need an agent! The webinar is Thursday, March 14 at 6:30pm PST/ 9:30pm EST.

Short Events

8th International Low & No Budget Short Film Festival CLIPAWARD

By ClipAward | Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 9:02am
Begins: April 26, 2013

ClipAward

Send us your short features, animations, trash movies, documentaries, music videos, etc. We bring everything on screen that is freaky, crafty, slick, hard-boiled, and witty! Anything is allowed - as long as it's short and cheap!

As a short film festival for low & no budget productions, ClipAward explicitly addresses independent filmmakers who make films without big money. Therefore, your submissions may not be produced within the scope of media studies and exceed 500€ per minute. The maximum length is 15 minutes. The shorts have to be subtitled in German or English.

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