AWN Forums http://forums.awn.com This is the Animation World Network Forum, home to the AWN.com and VFXWorld.com discussion forums. Join in to discuss all things animation and visual effects. To find out more go to http://forums.awn.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:18:30 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.awn.com/images/misc/rss.jpg AWN Forums http://forums.awn.com Go Fish http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12411&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:24:48 GMT just turned this in for class... i got some good feedback that i think will make it shine a little bit better, and establish characters that much more. any thoughts from you guys? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u2j_7JpTX8 just turned this in for class... i got some good feedback that i think will make it shine a little bit better, and establish characters that much more. any thoughts from you guys?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u2j_7JpTX8 ]]> madgecko http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12411 Hey im new too :) http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12410&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:22:01 GMT Hey guys, just wanted to say hey before i started going thru all the content that every1 is posting... a ton of it is either really inspiring or great advice. i will be graduating with a ba here pretty soon, and am really trying to see if i would be able to jump into some kind of job in animation.... Hey guys,
just wanted to say hey before i started going thru all the content that every1 is posting... a ton of it is either really inspiring or great advice. i will be graduating with a ba here pretty soon, and am really trying to see if i would be able to jump into some kind of job in animation.

this last semester ive really been getting into doing small 2D animations in Flash & AE. if anyone would be willing to take a look at my work and make suggestions of what would be demo worthy, or what i could try to work on to make it have more polish, then i would be much appreciative.

http://www.youtube.com/user/madgecko

its not a professional acct, i still have to get around to making a website & reel... but i would prefer to make something worthy of it before i put the time and effort into the packaging for the content, as it were :P

really my only professional experience has come from 6 months where i worked for Reel FX, a 3D studio in dallas, where i was a pa for open season 2 & tales of the black freighter (2d short that came out with Watchmen). was really eye opening to get to see a work flow on such a large scale.

got any tips for someone looking to make great work?
see you guys around ]]> New Members madgecko http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12410 Planet 51 http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12409&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:24:15 GMT It is very likely that 'Planet 51' will not be shown at the Oscars. The animation was excellent, meeting the very high standard that feature movies must achieve. The plot line is another matter, altho for a child below the age of eight it is just fine.

To my eye, large blocks of a scene that had weak action where filled with Pans, Dallies, and close-ups. Character looking scared, laughing, or what ever emotion that was fit for the scene.

The animators did an excellent job of melding real world elements with those of a world that were made from plastic.

If they do choose to make another 'Planet 51', I hope they dial up the script to and age twelve or fourteen. ]]> The Animation Cafe Wontobe http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12409 Online Student Session: Ask a Professional http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12408&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:26:59 GMT On-line Session Announcement: Digital Visual Effects and Animation: Ask a Professional As part of promotions for his new book, The Digital Visual Effects Studio, Mayur Patel is hosting on-line webinar sessions for students of film and computer graphics to discuss digital visual effects and... On-line Session Announcement:

Digital Visual Effects and Animation: Ask a Professional

As part of promotions for his new book, The Digital Visual Effects Studio, Mayur Patel is hosting on-line webinar sessions for students of film and computer graphics to discuss digital visual effects and animation production. Mayur will host each session, presenting material relating to production pipelines and answering questions posed by attendees.

Multiple sessions are planned. Each session is limited to 20 attendees, to allow everyone to participate. All sessions are free and participants require only an up-to-date web browser.

Register for the session of your choice at http://www.clockandflame.com

Mayur has more than thirteen years of experience in digital visual effects and animation, at studios such as Industrial Light + Magic and Disney Feature Animation. He has served as an artist, supervisor, technologist and executive. He has worked on more than eighteen films, including Disney's Tarzan (1999), Perfect Storm (2000), AI (2001) and Hulk (2003). In 2006, he supervised the visual effects for George Miller's Academy award winning animated feature, Happy Feet. Mayur authored the book, The Digital Visual Effects Studio: The Artists and Their Work Revealed, in 2009.

See Also:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0665382/

Mayur's book is available now at Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Visual.../dp/1448665477 ]]> clockandflame http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12408 how to contact tv guys to sell my 3d animated tv series http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12407&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:32:58 GMT hi all i am planning to produce a tv series and i have got some issues . after getting my series done how do i contact tv people pls help me pls give ur valuble feed backs hi all i am planning to produce a tv series and i have got some issues . after getting my series done how do i contact tv people pls help me pls give ur valuble feed backs ]]> New Members kunaparaju http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12407 11 Second Demo http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12406&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:56:35 GMT There is a post on 'Show and Tell' that is about the 11 Second Club. I have noticed that there are no post so I was wondering if anyone who reads this forum is going to submit a piece? ]]> The Animation Cafe Wontobe http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12406 Demo Reel...almost done http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12405&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:50:07 GMT Hey People, Below is a link to my Demo Reel (in progress). Almost done...wanted to get some feedback. I appreciate all who respond. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfZRBb_yZfg Hey People,

Below is a link to my Demo Reel (in progress). Almost done...wanted to get some feedback.
I appreciate all who respond.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfZRBb_yZfg ]]> animationhead http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12405 DreamWorks Animation is looking for an Outreach Supervisor http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12404&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:42:35 GMT Outreach Supervisor Location: Redwood City, CA DreamWorks Animation’s Outreach Program is founded upon strong relationships with key university programs in art, animation and computer graphics. Every year, we work with a wide range of schools across the country and overseas, to identify... Outreach Supervisor
Location: Redwood City, CA

DreamWorks Animation’s Outreach Program is founded upon strong relationships with key university programs in art, animation and computer graphics. Every year, we work with a wide range of schools across the country and overseas, to identify students who might have potential as DreamWorks artists or engineers. Open positions vary from year to year, but include all major production departments. We look for talented students who are energetic, dedicated, resourceful and full of ideas.


Responsibilities:

- Manage and foster relationships with key university programs.
- Create and deliver presentations to academic partners and students.
- Create and plan unique special events at the universities, conferences, and onsite at our studio locations.
- Work closely with our new hires providing support during their on-boarding, mentor development and training.
- Develop a strong understanding of production work flows to better support production management and executives in their hiring strategies and casting.
- Other duties include managing support staff, budget oversight and project management.

Requirements:
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in one or more of the following fields: Production Management, Recruiting, Managing Creative/Technical Individuals, or Academic in Art, Animation, Digital Media or Computer Graphics.
- Bachelors Degree or Advanced Degree in a relative area of study.
- Candidates should be professional, well-organized, self-motivated individuals who function well in fast-paced, high energy environments.
- Confident and proactive with excellent communication skills. Public speaking skills are a must.
- Proficiency in: Excel, Word, Filemaker Pro, PowerPoint, MS Outlook.
- Experience in Photoshop, HTML and Wiki Markup is preferred.
- Ability to travel

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to: jobs@pdi.com. Please use "Outreach Supervisor - Your Name" as the subject line of your email. Include your resume in the body of the email as well as as an attachment.

www.dreamworksanimation.com ]]> The Business of Animation DreamWorks1 http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12404 need some feedback http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12403&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:41:40 GMT Hello everyone at AWN, My name is Lex and I joined the forums to basically ask some questions and possibly get some help from the more experienced posters on here in regards to getting myself out there, breaking into the animation industry and the proper protocall for cover letters etc when cold... Hello everyone at AWN,

My name is Lex and I joined the forums to basically ask some questions and possibly get some help from the more experienced posters on here in regards to getting myself out there, breaking into the animation industry and the proper protocall for cover letters etc when cold calling or answering job offers.

I am a recent grad (BA in animation) and also certified in the completion of an ACA course with Norm Drew. I am looking for advice, or even someone to take me under their wing and help me find an entry level position within either an animation studio or advertising agency. If anyone is interested or kind enough to throw some advice my way please feel free to message me on here..I have a current demo reel that I would like some feedback on.

www.smugcatstudios.com

Lex ]]> lexfactorx http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12403 Project to subcontract !!! http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12402&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:29:27 GMT No More Active ! No More Active ! ]]> The Business of Animation djprk http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12402 Free Teleseminar on pitching at TV Conferences http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12401&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:59:28 GMT Join us for a FREE telephone seminar/webinar. PITCHING TV AT THE NATPE CONFERENCE November 17, 2009 9PM Eastern Our guests on this call are Rick Feldman and Amber Lawson. Rick is president of NATPE, the National Association of Television Program Executives. Amber Lawson, former SVP... Join us for a FREE telephone seminar/webinar.
PITCHING TV AT THE
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November 17, 2009
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Our guests on this call are Rick Feldman and Amber Lawson. Rick is president of NATPE, the National Association of Television Program Executives.

Amber Lawson, former SVP Development for National Lampoon talks about what she's looking for and how NATPE helped her.

We will ask them about how you can be more successful pitching at conferences. I also grilled him about new trends in TV programming.

You will also:

Save money pitching
Avoid the top new-comer mistakes
Land dozens of pitches in 1 place
Benefits of TV conferences

Register online at http://www.pitchtvlikeapro.com/tele-18-NATPE.html
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]]> Mark Simon http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12401 Pigeon Short Film http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12400&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:22:24 GMT Has anyone checked out the "Pigeon: Impossible" film. You can see the full version and I think it would be interesting to talk about it.

The people who put this short together will most likely have their names on a major feature film, within the next few years.

Is there a plaque, on this web site, with name of people who have made it to the festivals? ]]> The Animation Cafe Wontobe http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12400 2009 demo reel **looking for work*** http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12399&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:16:50 GMT I hope you guys enjoy it! or at least a lil entertained by it ;) http://www.dondixon.com Image: http://www.dondixon.com/logo.jpg I hope you guys enjoy it! or at least a lil entertained by it ;)
http://www.dondixon.com
]]> animatordon http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12399 Artist Looking For A Job http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12398&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:18:22 GMT Hello,

I'm an artist (cartoonist, animator, storyboard artist, illustrator & more) looking for a job in U.S., Canada or Australia, and an opportunity to work, and to build a bridge with my region in the future. I've had awards for my short cartoon films and my complete biography & productions are available at my website www.kdcartoon.com

If someone is looking, or can guide, I'll be happy, Thank you, ]]> The Business of Animation kd_online http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12398 Saturn 7 - Science fiction animation http://forums.awn.com/showthread.php?t=12397&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:16:54 GMT Just a quick link here for my teaser trailer. It's me trying very hard to do a more detailed animation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr1jgjAa380&fmt=22



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