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SUMMARY:VES Members Get 30% Off Passes to RTC: Real Time Spotlights (Los Angeles)
DESCRIPTION:Strategic Integration of AI: Navigating the Future of the VFX Industry \nJoin us for an exclusive RTC Spotlight Event! \nMonday\, February 10\, 2025 at 12:00PM (PST) (VES members must login to purchase discounted passes at the bottom of the page)\nThe Third Floor\, Inc.\n5700 Wilshire Blvd. #650\, Los Angeles\, CA 90036 \nThe VFX industry has always faced tough demands – shorter deadlines\, tighter budgets\, and the constant pressure to “do more with less.” With the advent of real-time technologies\, the industry underwent a major shift. Now\, supercharged by AI\, Real-Time Tech is pushing VFX studios to evolve once again to meet unprecedented challenges. \nHear from visionary VFX leaders as they share bold strategies to adapt and thrive. Discover how studios are redefining their roles and shaping their own futures in a Real-Time & AI-driven world. \nThe VFX Spotlight is part of RTC’s Spotlight Events—a new series of in-person\, collaborative gatherings designed to equip top professionals with actionable strategies for leveraging Real-Time 3D technologies and AI-powered solutions. \nOrganized with the support of Adobe\, The Third Floor (TTF)\, and the Visual Effects Society (VES)\, the VFX Spotlight brings together industry leaders to explore bold strategies for thriving amid rapid technological evolution and successive global challenges. \nKey Strategies to Explore: \n\nVenturing into animation production with real-time and virtual production AI-assisted processes.\nExploring the intersection of animation\, gaming\, and AI to push storytelling boundaries.\nCreating AI-enhanced VR/AR experiences with dynamic\, adaptive content.\nExpanding into live events with AI-powered immersive experiences.\nOffering consulting services for in-house team setups and hybrid workflows.\nApplying VFX expertise to automotive\, architecture\, and fashion for compelling visual pitches.\n\nThe structure of the event follows the same pattern for each strategy: \n\nA 15-minute introductory talk\, followed by a\n25-minute panel discussion that invites the 30 participants of the event to explore each strategy in depth.\n\nA closing panel will bring together the day’s speakers and panelists to synthesize key takeaways\, define actionable outputs\, and offer a strategic outlook on the integration of AI and the strategies VFX studios have implemented to thrive during a time of rapid technological evolution (real-time\, AI) and successive crises (COVID\, strikes\, global warming\, …). \nThe event will conclude with a cocktail reception from 7 to 9 pm\, providing fantastic networking opportunities with leaders of the VFX community. \nYou can find more information on our website here and in the attached advertisement\, which was also published in the latest issue of VFX Voice (pages 30-31)
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-members-get-30-off-rtc-real-time-spotlights-los-angeles/
LOCATION:The Third Floor\, 5700 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 650\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T170000
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SUMMARY:Event - 23rd Annual VES Awards (Los Angeles)
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URL:https://ves.formstack.com/forms/23rd_ves_awards_tickets#new_tab
LOCATION:The Beverly Hilton Hotel\, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard\, Beverly Hills\, CA\, 90210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Global/Online,Party
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SUMMARY:VES Georgia (Atlanta) Membership Event
DESCRIPTION:It’s Time For A Meet-Up!\nPlease join your fellow VES Georgia members and industry peers on Tuesday\, February 25th at Monday Night Garage at the VIP BAR for another exciting VES membership event. This is an open invite to the Atlanta VFX industry. All are welcome to attend. There will be food\, drinks\, and of course a great way to network and spend time with your fellow industry peers. Come join us for a pint and get to know more about what VES is all about. \nPlease direct any questions and RSVP to georgia@vesglobal.org
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-georgia-atlanta-membership-event-3/
LOCATION:Monday Night Garage\, 933 LEE ST SW\, ATLANTA\, GA\, 30310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Motion Control Photography Techniques and Virtual Production
DESCRIPTION:VES London is very proud to offer a fantastic event on Motion Control Photography and Virtual Production !\nJonathan Jones from Ember film will give us a deep insight into motion control features and performances\, programming techniques\, interfaces\, 3D import/export workflow and a showcase of some interesting projects. \nFor the second part Michael McKenna from Final Pixel will demonstrate the interaction between the motion control rig and the Virtual Production stage\, kindly offered by Target3D. \nWe will have two amazing motion control robots on stage for everyone to test along with some crew members after the presentations. \nIt is a very rare learning and hands-on opportunity on such amazing robots and for any technical questions.\nFinally\, before wrapping up we’ll have our usual social/networking with some drink and food ! \nJoin us !!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/motion-control-photography-techniques-and-virtual-production/
LOCATION:11c Dock street\, London E18JN\, 11c Dock street\, London E18JN\, London\, London\, E18JN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gianluca Dentici":MAILTO:gianluca.dentici@ves.london
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SUMMARY:VES Washington Spring 2025 Member Outreach Event
DESCRIPTION:  \nVES Members please RSVP below\nWednesday\, February 26th\, 2025\, 7-9p\nMox Boarding House\n13310 Bel-Red Rd\,\nBellevue\, WA 98005 \nWe’re calling on all Artists\, Producers\, Coordinators\, and Educators with a at least  5 years experience in Games\, AR\, VR\, Film\, TV\, VFX\, Education and related creative industries! \nVES-WA Members are encouraged to attend and invite industry colleagues who are interested in learning more about joining the VES Washington Section. This is a great opportunity for current members to mix and mingle with your peers — and maybe even play some boardgames in Mox’s famous private rooms. \nThere will be food\, drinks\, and games — our treat! \nThe Fall Membership application deadline is March15th. Be sure to bring a guest or two as the event will provide valuable information about the benefits of VES membership. We can even help get their applications started that night!\nApplication can be found here:\nhttps://vesglobal.org/membership-application/
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-washington-spring-2025-membership/
LOCATION:Mox Boarding House\, Bellevue\, 13310 Bel-Red Rd.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98005
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Event - VES Montreal Membership Mixer
DESCRIPTION:VES Members are encouraged to bring along up to 2 industry colleagues to the VES Spring Membership Mixer to meet existing members and learn about the benefits and advantages of being a member of the Visual Effects Society. \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nThursday\, February 27\, 2025 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on Thursday\, February 27 at 12:00PM)\nRodeo FX Montreal\n99 Rue Prince\,\nMontreal\,\nH3C 2M7 \nMembership applications for the Spring Cycle close on March 15th – this will be a great opportunity to get in touch with other members and get your sponsors. \nMembership Application \n \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nLes membres du VES sont encouragés à inviter jusqu’à 2 collègues de l’industrie au VES Spring Membership Mixer afin de rencontrer d’autres membres et de découvrir les avantages et bénéfices d’adhérer à la Visual Effects Society. \nVeuillez confirmer votre présence ci-dessous (les membres du VES doivent se connecter pour s’inscrire). \nJeudi 27 février 2025 à 19h00(Les inscriptions se terminent le jeudi 27 février à 12h00) \nRodeo FX Montréal99 Rue Prince\,Montréal\,H3C 2M7 \nLes candidatures pour le cycle du printemps se terminent le 15 mars – c’est une excellente occasion de rencontrer d’autres membres et de trouver vos parrains.https://vesglobal.org/membership-application/ \n***Les membres du VES doivent inscrire leur nom dans le champ “Participant 1” et celui de leurs invités dans les champs de participants suivants.*** \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-montreal-membership-mixer/
LOCATION:RodeoFX\, 99 Rue Prince\, Montréal\, Quebec\, H3C2M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:VES Georgia (Savannah) Membership Event
DESCRIPTION:It’s Time For A Meet-Up!\nPlease join your fellow VES Georgia members and industry peers on Friday\, February 28th at  Treylor Park Pizza Party for an exciting VES membership event. This is an open invite to the Savannah/GA VFX industry. All are welcome to attend. There will be food\, drinks\, and of course a great way to network and spend time with your fellow industry peers. Come join us and get to know more about what VES is all about. \nPlease direct any questions and RSVP to georgia@vesglobal.org
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-georgia-savannah-membership-event/
LOCATION:Treylor Park Pizza Party\, 1201 Habersham St\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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