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SUMMARY:PURE MAGIC: Maximizing Practical Effects in the Digital World
DESCRIPTION:VES Bay Area Members are invited to join the discussion as we look at Practical Effects Production in the current work climate while looking at the future of onset production. \nOCTOBER 1\, 2020\n7:00PM \n\nSpeaker: Sean House\, Model/Fabrication Department Supervisor\, Co-Owner at 32TEN Studios\nHost: David W. Valentin – Chair\, VES Bay Area\n\nClick here to join the webinar! \nBIO\nFor over 20 years\, Sean has been an active member of the Bay Area Film Community working on well over 50 Feature Films\, multiple TV Series and hundreds of commercials. The continued practiced diversity of his work experience has created a well rounded artist and technician in multiple disciplines of the film making craft. He has for the past 8 1/2 years led the Model/Fabrication Department at 32Ten Studios for Practical VFX work on films such as Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker\, “Rogue One\, a Star Wars story\, Jurassic World\, Transformers: Age of Extinction and many more. \nAs a model maker Sean has contributed to films such as Priest“\, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull\, Terminator: Salvation\, Matrix: Reloaded/Revolution and others. In 2016\, Sean traveled for 5 months as the On-Set Dresser for the action unit of The Fast and the Furious 8\, 2 1/2 months of which were spent filming in Iceland. He has served as Property Master on projects as diverse as George Lucas’s Red Tails\, the TV Series pilot Fairly Legal\, and San Andreas staring Dwayne Johnson. \nWhen he is not on set\, Sean is an active Bay Area film community leader: In 2001 he founded the Bay Area Film Alliance and in 2004 he co-founded the Oakland Film Center\, a film business co-operative which encompassed 32 individual businesses. In 2017 Sean became a member of the VES (Visual Effects Society). He has also been a frequent industry adviser to Mayors in San Francisco and Oakland\, and continues to advocate for the Bay Area film community on both the local and state front. \nJoin the Call.  See you There.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/pure-magic-maximizing-practical-effects-in-the-digital-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201002T133000
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SUMMARY:Event - Gentle Giant Studios Tour (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Everything from Physical assets to Digital assets and Digital back to Physical: How Art and Entertainment translates into the world of Visual Effects with 3 Dimension and 3D printing for the last 25 years. Gentle Giant Studios pioneered Mobile 3D Photogrammetry for VFX & Product IP over a decade ago. Now with a half of a dozen Mobile Photogrammetry & LiDAR 3d scanning units\, our virtual production disciplines are being distributed globally. \nClick here to RSVP\nFriday\, October 2\, 2020 at 12:00PM (PDT) \nCredits span back 25 years\, most recent credits are THE MANDALORIAN Seasons 1 & 2\, AVATAR 2 & 3\, WONDER WOMAN 1984\, THE BATMAN\, MORBIUS\, TOP GUN: MAVERICK\, NO TIME TO DIE\, THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN\, BLACK ADAM\, Katy Perry\, too many to list…
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/event-gentle-giant-studios-tour-online/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: VFX Pros Tell All – Aruna Inversin (Free Webinar)
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Onset Data Acquisition – Texture\, Look Dev and Data Wrangling
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speakers: Daniel Gilligan\, Jahirul Amin\nMasterclass starts on\n08.10.2020\, AT 20:00 BST \nAbstract\nDuring this masterclass\, we’ll explore what type of data is captured onset for the purposes of VFX\, and how the data is then used in post-production. This will include looking at texture\, look dev reference\, and data wrangling tasks. \n>> Sign up Here <<
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/introduction-to-onset-data-acquisition-texture-look-dev-and-data-wrangling/
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SUMMARY:Q&A With Reflector: Unknown 9 (VES India)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an in-depth conversation about the upcoming release of Unknown 9: Awakening\, a narrative-driven game filled with action\, mystery and exploration revolving around the idea that humanity is still coming of age and only just beginning to realize its full potential. \nSpecial guests will be John Tsoupanarias\, Marketing Project Manager and Andre Vu\, Head of Content from Reflector\, a Montreal based transmedia company that creates ever-expanding storyworlds that cross multiple platforms and media. \nThis webinar will be an in-depth discussion covering the inspiration\, the phases of development and how the Unknown 9 story and characters were brought to life! \nThursday\, October 8\, 2020\n9:30 PM IST\nTo register for the online event\, please login to access the registration link.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/qa-with-reflector-unknown-9-ves-india/
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SUMMARY:Taking the Mystery Out of Bifrost Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This Annex Pro-hosted live 1-hour webinar is designed especially for VES-Vancouver Section members featuring Scott Eade\, a Technical Specialist with Autodesk’s Media and Entertainment division. \nVES-Vancouver Section has generously allowed non-members to register and attend this special webinar. \nThursday\, Oct 15\, 2020 \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (PDT)\nVia Zoom \nAbout the Webinar:\nThere is a growing buzz around Bifrost for Maya\, and you might be wondering\, what is it? Is it new? Aren’t there already tools out there that do the same thing? \nBifrost Extension is different from the Bifrost fluids simulator that has been in Maya for some years\, it’s a new visual programming graph that expands the capabilities of what is possible for Maya users. It’s a completely separate downloadable plugin with separate beta program and development that can automate simple to complex processes without the need for coding. Its procedural framework can be repeated or duplicated based on specific rules\, the procedural graphs are portable and can be shared very simply in large teams. \nIn this webinar\, you will be presented with an overview of Bifrost and its procedural framework\, showcase what is possible in the latest release\, and learn where Bifrost can assist in speeding up the creative process overall. \nAgenda:\nOpening and introduction – 10 minutes\nFormal presentation – 40 minutes\nQ+A session – 10 minutes\nWrap up at 1 PM PT \nSpaces are limited\, register today\, and feel free to share with industry friends
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/taking-the-mystery-out-of-bifrost-webinar/
LOCATION:On Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201022T140000
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SUMMARY:VFX Pros: Home Edition with Douglas Trumbull\, VES
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URL:https://vesglobal.org/vfx-pros-home-edition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201028T190000
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SUMMARY:LA Section Zombie Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:The Los Angeles Section of the Visual Effects Society presents: \nZombie Oktoberfest\nWednesday\, October 28\, 2020\n7:00 PM Pacific Time (of course!) \n“Double\, double\, toil and trouble; fire burn\, and cauldron bubble” \nThe night will consist of Spooky Polls\, Scary Contests and Frightening Costumes! \nYES Costumes! This is a Halloween event – let’s see how creative you can be! \n\nPrizes!\nPLUS – bonus contest for best pet costume!\nJoin in if you dare…\n\nHop off your broom and onto ZOOM!\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82988677862 \nMeeting ID: 829 8867 7862
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/zombie-oktoberfest/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T213000
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SUMMARY:East Coast Netflix Party
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the east coast\, VES Netflix Party on Wednesday\, October 28th\, 8PM ET. And once again\, you choose the movie! \nClick on the image below to vote for the movie we will screen (member login required). Chat with your fellow VES colleagues from all over the east coast\, including New York\, Montreal\, Georgia\, Florida and Louisiana. \n \nLook for your Netflix Party url and instructions email about an hour or so before showtime. \nSee you there! \nBrought to you by your Montreal\, New York\, Georgia\, Florida and Louisiana Board of Managers and members. \nThe fine print: Netflix subscription required to participate. Don’t have an account? Sign up at Netflix.com.  Teleparty (nee Netflix Party) Chrome Extension required to be installed.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/east-coast-netflix-party-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201029T200000
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CREATED:20201014T052855Z
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SUMMARY:VES Bay Area Presents FAANG 2020!
DESCRIPTION:The Visual Effects Society Bay Area Section is proud to continue our Autumn 2020 season with the online presentation of FAANG 2020 on October 29th beginning at 7pm. \nFAANG 2020 builds on the themes and interest of last years FAANG event where we assemble members of the visual effects community who have leveraged their talents to find success in the tech sector.  This panel discussion focuses on exploring the opportunities that are open to VFX professionals in tech in addition to actionable tips and insights. \nThis is a webinar event beginning at 7pm. \n  \nMODERATORS:\nCamille Eden (Nickelodeon)\nAlan Boucek (Tippett Studio) \n  \nPANELISTS:\nColum Slevin (Facebook)\nWayne Billheimer (Apple)\nPolly Ing (Adobe)\nMaggie Oh (Google) \n  \nPlease sign-in to your VES member profile\, to register for this event. 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-bay-area-presents-faang-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201029T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201029T213000
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SUMMARY:VES Megabrain Masterclass Vol. 4
DESCRIPTION:  \nVES Germany invites you to join us at the upcoming worldwide VES Megabrain Masterclass\, which will include top industry professionals covering a wealth of topics. \nDATE: 29th of October (Thursday)\nTIME: 12:00 PDT / 3:00pm EDT / 8:00pm CET\nZoom Webinar\nVES members\, please login to RSVP below.\nSpots are limited to the first 100 attendees\, so be sure to register today! \n\n  \nSESSION 1: The Secret Camera Rules of Animated Films\nPlease join Sandy Karpman (Layout Artist\, Pixar Animation Studios) as she explains how the camera underscores the story in animated films. The audience’s collective eye needs to look at the right part of the screen for each shot. The camera can elevate the emotions of the characters\, as well as guide you in a lovely dance from shot to shot. We allow animation to not be confined by the image frame\, so we embed a camera person in animation to continuously update the cameras the animation progresses. \nSandy Karpman – Pixar Animation Studios\nSandra Karpman has over 30 years of experience in the film industry. She spent 18 years at Industrial Light + Magic\, starting in the FX animation department working on such films as Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Willow\, then transferred to the newly established Computer Graphics Department. She brought her production experience to the new department\, building workflows and pipelines to produce multiple shots for films such as Back to the Future II & III\, DieHard II\, The Mask\, Flubber\, Hook\, Star Wars Episode 1 & 2\, Terminator 2\, and Twister.  Sandra joined Pixar 18 years ago to work on The Incredibles as the Effects Supervisor and currently works in Camera & Staging department which creates the camera view for each shot in every Pixar film \n  \nSESSION 2: Advanced Substance\nCreating procedural art with substance designer – workshop \nMike Kuhn – 3D Freelance Specialist\nDuring his study as Industrial Designer\, Mike Kuhn came in touch with 3D software for the first time. Followed by an employment as an Application Engineer for 3ds Max at Discreet\, a division of Autodesk\, he fell in love with the procedural ways of creating content. \nEven though the Substance plugin was introduced in 3ds Max already around 15 years ago it took some more years until the average user was finally able to use this powerful tool. The cool thing about Substance Designer is that it is not only for creating textures\, but also to create procedural art. \n  \nSESSION 3: Production Strategies for Large FX Sequences in Animation\nThe discussion will be about how to manage large FX sequence with lots of fire and smoke\, and the strategies we have to choose to accomplish it. The focus of the talk will be on planning and designing tools/workflows that will allow multiple artists to maintain a desirable level of craftsmanship and sequence continuity. \nIlan Gabai – Blue Sky Studios\nIlan Gabai is a Sr. FX Artist at Blue Sky Studios\, and most recently was the FX show lead on the 2019 release Spies in Disguise. He has been a member of the FX team at Blue Sky for over ten years\, and during his time at the studio\, has worked on Rio\, Ice Age: Continental Drift\, Epic\, Rio 2\, The Peanuts Movie\, Ice Age: Collision Course\, Ferdinand and look development for Nimona (2022). \nIlan is interested in solving problems that bridge the gap between physically accurate simulations and expressive animated effects\, and enjoys exploring these challenges using hand drawn and procedural techniques.  He holds a BFA in Computer Animation from Pratt Institute\, and has a VES Award nomination for Outstanding Effects Simulations in an Animated Feature for his work on The Peanuts Movie. \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-megabrain-masterclass-vol-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201030T170000
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DESCRIPTION:The Festival Has Begun! \nOctober 29 – November 8!\n  \nVES Vancouver members can still get their free pass\n(payed for by your VES section)! \nMessage vesvantreasurer@gmail.com\nVan VES members only\n1 ticket per member\nInclude name and member # \nLearn more here: https://sparkanimation.eventive.org/films\nTickets here: sparkanimation.eventive.org/welcome
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/96008/
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