BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Visual Effects Society - ECPv6.15.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vesglobal.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Visual Effects Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150128T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150125T192745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150125T192745Z UID:10006896-1422471600-1422486000@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Last Wednesday of the Month Pub Night (London) DESCRIPTION:Beat the winter blues and join us for the very first VES Pub Night of 2015!\n\n  \n\n Every month\, we invite VES members\, friends and everyone interested to a fun evening at the pub. Come join the VES London Board and other visual effects professionals for loads of free information\, good fun\, and new contacts!\n\n  \n\n Who wants to drink outside in January? This month\, we’ve booked the upstairs room at The Nellie Dean. Our lovely bartender Gizela will be happy to serve you the Nellie’s entire drinks selection at our private upstairs bar. For those who need some food\, we will also have Pieminister’s award-winning pies available!\n\n  \n\n As always\, this is open to everyone\, no need to RSVP\, so spread the word!\n\n  \n\n\n The VES London Pub Night\n\n Wednesday\, 28 January 2015\n\n 7pm ’til late\n\n  \n\n\n The Nellie Dean\n\n in the private upstairs lounge\n\n 89 Dean St\n\n London W1D 3SU\n\n  \n \n\n  URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/last-wednesday-of-the-month-pub-night-london-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_4834.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150129T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150131T000000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150116T033530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150116T033530Z UID:10006403-1422489600-1422662400@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Event - 30% off 3D Printer World Expo (Los Angeles) DESCRIPTION:VES Members Receive 30% Discount for to 3D Printer World Expo \n3D Printer World Expo brings the entire 3D printing ecosystem under one roof to showcase commercial\, professional and desktop 3D printers\, software solutions\, service bureau offerings\, imaging technology and various materials used in 3D  printing. Attendees are also treated to “wow factor” displays of printed objects including architectural feats\, medical marvels\, jewelry\, fine art\, creature art and much\, much more. Top-notch seminars will include 3D Printing Boot Camp as well as looking at various markets and applications. \n\n Click here to purchase tickets\n (Enter promo code 3DP44 to receive discount)\n Thursday\, Friday & Saturday\, January 29\, 30 & 31\, 2015\n Marriott Convention Center\n 2500 North Hollywood Way\, Burbank\, CA 91505\n Click here for a map. \nPlease visit www.3dprinterworld.com for more information. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/event-30-off-3d-printer-world-expo-los-angeles-2/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/3dfaces.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150129T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150131T000000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150116T033530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150116T033530Z UID:10006892-1422489600-1422662400@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Event - 30% off 3D Printer World Expo (Los Angeles) DESCRIPTION:VES Members Receive 30% Discount for to 3D Printer World Expo \n3D Printer World Expo brings the entire 3D printing ecosystem under one roof to showcase commercial\, professional and desktop 3D printers\, software solutions\, service bureau offerings\, imaging technology and various materials used in 3D  printing. Attendees are also treated to “wow factor” displays of printed objects including architectural feats\, medical marvels\, jewelry\, fine art\, creature art and much\, much more. Top-notch seminars will include 3D Printing Boot Camp as well as looking at various markets and applications. \n\n Click here to purchase tickets\n (Enter promo code 3DP44 to receive discount)\n Thursday\, Friday & Saturday\, January 29\, 30 & 31\, 2015\n Marriott Convention Center\n 2500 North Hollywood Way\, Burbank\, CA 91505\n Click here for a map. \nPlease visit www.3dprinterworld.com for more information. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/event-30-off-3d-printer-world-expo-los-angeles/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/3dfaces.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150129T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150122T002538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150122T002538Z UID:10006399-1422556200-1422556200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES Toronto Annual Board Elections and New Years Bash Pub Night DESCRIPTION:VES Toronto Members are invited to participate in our section’s Annual Board Elections and New Year’s Pub Night celebration. \nCome on out and mingle with your friends and meet new people in the local community. \nHave a pint and some appetizers on us! \nBar Wellington \n520 Wellington St. West \nToronto\, ON \n6:30PM \nRSVP \ntorontovessection@gmail.com URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-toronto-annual-board-elections-and-new-years-bash-pub-night-2/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/images_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150129T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150122T002538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150122T002538Z UID:10006411-1422556200-1422556200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES Toronto Annual Board Elections and New Years Bash Pub Night DESCRIPTION:VES Toronto Members are invited to participate in our section’s Annual Board Elections and New Year’s Pub Night celebration. \nCome on out and mingle with your friends and meet new people in the local community. \nHave a pint and some appetizers on us! \nBar Wellington \n520 Wellington St. West \nToronto\, ON \n6:30PM \nRSVP \ntorontovessection@gmail.com URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-toronto-annual-board-elections-and-new-years-bash-pub-night-4/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/images_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150203T213000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150131T160801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150131T160801Z UID:10006903-1422990000-1422999000@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Virtual Production Committee Meeting—Case Study of “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” DESCRIPTION:Where:  \nThe Little Theater \nFox Studios Lot \n10201 W Pico Blvd. \nLos Angeles\, CA 90064 \n  \nVES Members and a guest are invited to the ninth meeting of the Virtual Production Committee featuring a case study of “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”.  \n  \nDirected by Matt Reeves\, the epic sequel to “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” features an expanded cast of characters that were realized through the latest developments in virtual production. For the occasion the committee welcomes VES member\, Dan Lemmon\, who was Visual Effects Supervisor on the movie.   Dan will guide us through the case study and explain\, amongst other topics\, how performance capture was “liberated” from the constraints of indoor sound stages and brought outside. For a preview\, please read this article. \n  \nRSVP to johnscheeleRSVP@gmail.com if you intend to attend. We need to provide the list of attendees to Fox Studios Lot security.   John will send parking instructions and directions. \n\n  \n\nDavid Morin\, chair \nJohn Scheele\, co-chair \nVirtual Production Committee \n\n  URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/virtual-production-committee-meeting-case-study-of-dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dan_lemmon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150203T213000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150131T160801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150131T160801Z UID:10006425-1422990000-1422999000@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Virtual Production Committee Meeting—Case Study of “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” DESCRIPTION:Where:  \nThe Little Theater \nFox Studios Lot \n10201 W Pico Blvd. \nLos Angeles\, CA 90064 \n  \nVES Members and a guest are invited to the ninth meeting of the Virtual Production Committee featuring a case study of “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”.  \n  \nDirected by Matt Reeves\, the epic sequel to “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” features an expanded cast of characters that were realized through the latest developments in virtual production. For the occasion the committee welcomes VES member\, Dan Lemmon\, who was Visual Effects Supervisor on the movie.   Dan will guide us through the case study and explain\, amongst other topics\, how performance capture was “liberated” from the constraints of indoor sound stages and brought outside. For a preview\, please read this article. \n  \nRSVP to johnscheeleRSVP@gmail.com if you intend to attend. We need to provide the list of attendees to Fox Studios Lot security.   John will send parking instructions and directions. \n\n  \n\nDavid Morin\, chair \nJohn Scheele\, co-chair \nVirtual Production Committee \n\n  URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/virtual-production-committee-meeting-case-study-of-dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-2/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dan_lemmon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150204T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150204T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150114T090800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150114T090800Z UID:10006887-1423071000-1423090800@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:13th Annual VES Awards DESCRIPTION:The 13th Annual VES Awards\nHonoring \n\n J.J. Abrams\n Visionary Award \nWednesday\, February 4\, 2015\n 6:00 pm Reception\n 7:15 pm Dinner and Awards Program \nThe Beverly Hilton Hotel\n 9876 Wilshire Blvd.\n Beverly Hills\, California 90210 URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/13th-annual-ves-awards/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/vesawardseventlogo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150129T024838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150129T024838Z UID:10006421-1423303200-1423324800@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Event - ADG Education Expedition (Los Angeles) DESCRIPTION:VES Members are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild’s Education Expedition Weekend \n Click here to RSVP\n Saturday and Sunday\, February 7 and 8\, 2015 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM\n Registration begins at 9:00AM\, and refreshments will be provided.\n ADG Headquarters Office\n (Free parking in the ADG lot or street parking.)\n 11969 Ventura Blvd.\, Studio City\, CA 91604\n Click here for a map. \n Join the ADG for two days of free exhibits and presentations on the latest and greatest tools\, technology and processes for production. This intimate weekend will feature talks and demonstrations geared to give you up-to-date information on subjects which will include drones\, 3D scanning\, multi-monitor displays\, 3D printers\, stereo viewers\, alternative input devices and education sources. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/event-adg-education-expedition-los-angeles-3/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ben_012815.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150129T024838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150129T024838Z UID:10006898-1423303200-1423324800@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Event - ADG Education Expedition (Los Angeles) DESCRIPTION:VES Members are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild’s Education Expedition Weekend \n Click here to RSVP\n Saturday and Sunday\, February 7 and 8\, 2015 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM\n Registration begins at 9:00AM\, and refreshments will be provided.\n ADG Headquarters Office\n (Free parking in the ADG lot or street parking.)\n 11969 Ventura Blvd.\, Studio City\, CA 91604\n Click here for a map. \n Join the ADG for two days of free exhibits and presentations on the latest and greatest tools\, technology and processes for production. This intimate weekend will feature talks and demonstrations geared to give you up-to-date information on subjects which will include drones\, 3D scanning\, multi-monitor displays\, 3D printers\, stereo viewers\, alternative input devices and education sources. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/event-adg-education-expedition-los-angeles/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ben_012815.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150129T025024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150129T025024Z UID:10006901-1423389600-1423411200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Event - ADG Education Expedition (Los Angeles) DESCRIPTION:VES Members are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild’s Education Expedition Weekend \nClick here to RSVP\n Saturday and Sunday\, February 7 and 8\, 2015 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM\n Registration begins at 9:00AM\, and refreshments will be provided.\n ADG Headquarters Office\n (Free parking in the ADG lot or street parking.)\n 11969 Ventura Blvd.\, Studio City\, CA 91604\n Click here for a map. \nJoin the ADG for two days of free exhibits and presentations on the latest and greatest tools\, technology and processes for production. This intimate weekend will feature talks and demonstrations geared to give you up-to-date information on subjects which will include drones\, 3D scanning\, multi-monitor displays\, 3D printers\, stereo viewers\, alternative input devices and education sources. \n \n \n\n  URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/event-adg-education-expedition-los-angeles-2/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ben_012815_0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150129T025024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150129T025024Z UID:10006423-1423389600-1423411200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Event - ADG Education Expedition (Los Angeles) DESCRIPTION:VES Members are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild’s Education Expedition Weekend \nClick here to RSVP\n Saturday and Sunday\, February 7 and 8\, 2015 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM\n Registration begins at 9:00AM\, and refreshments will be provided.\n ADG Headquarters Office\n (Free parking in the ADG lot or street parking.)\n 11969 Ventura Blvd.\, Studio City\, CA 91604\n Click here for a map. \nJoin the ADG for two days of free exhibits and presentations on the latest and greatest tools\, technology and processes for production. This intimate weekend will feature talks and demonstrations geared to give you up-to-date information on subjects which will include drones\, 3D scanning\, multi-monitor displays\, 3D printers\, stereo viewers\, alternative input devices and education sources. \n \n \n\n  URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/event-adg-education-expedition-los-angeles-4/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ben_012815_0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150205T112136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T112136Z UID:10006891-1423400400-1423411200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES- NZ Post Awards/Nominations BBQ DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the VES awards and to have a post-awards chinwag about the results\, on Sunday the 8th we are holding a post-awards BBQ at Worser Bay.\n\n This family friendly event will start at 1pm at the boat club end of Worser Bay.  We’ll be providing sausages\, bread\, condiments and a few other bits and pieces as well as some drinks\, so please BYO any particular drinks\, foods and extras you want. Don’t forget your sunscreen and bring your togs if it’s hot!\n\n  \nSunday the 8th\, 1pm to 4pm \nWorser Bay\, Wellington \n\n\n  \n\n It looks like it will be wind\, but if it turns out it’s too windy on the day (current forcast is for strong Northerlies)\, the bad weater plan is to meet at Gasworks instead.\n\n  \n  \nPlease RSVP below and see you there! URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-nz-post-awards-nominations-bbq/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150210T001001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150210T001001Z UID:10006912-1423591200-1423602000@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Event - Digital LA: Virtual Reality for Movies\, Games and Other World DESCRIPTION:Where: \nMarina del Rey Hotel \n13534 Bali Way \nMarina Del Rey\, CA 90292 \n[map] \n  \nVES Los Angeles section members get half off admission at Digital LA – Virtual Realty for Movies\, Games and Other Worlds. \n  \nThe event features two panels including VR Filmmaking with experts from Fox Studios and others discussing VR and film storytelling\, and a panel on VR developers showcasing new technologies and platforms.  If you’ve never tried Oculus / VR\, you can put on headgear goggles yourself in the Demo Arcade with several VR companies showcasing their projects. \nEnter promotional code “VES” for half off at dlavr.eventbrite.com. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/event-digital-la-virtual-reality-for-movies-games-and-other-world/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150210T001001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150210T001001Z UID:10006930-1423591200-1423602000@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Event - Digital LA: Virtual Reality for Movies\, Games and Other World DESCRIPTION:Where: \nMarina del Rey Hotel \n13534 Bali Way \nMarina Del Rey\, CA 90292 \n[map] \n  \nVES Los Angeles section members get half off admission at Digital LA – Virtual Realty for Movies\, Games and Other Worlds. \n  \nThe event features two panels including VR Filmmaking with experts from Fox Studios and others discussing VR and film storytelling\, and a panel on VR developers showcasing new technologies and platforms.  If you’ve never tried Oculus / VR\, you can put on headgear goggles yourself in the Demo Arcade with several VR companies showcasing their projects. \nEnter promotional code “VES” for half off at dlavr.eventbrite.com. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/event-digital-la-virtual-reality-for-movies-games-and-other-world-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150211T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150203T040228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150203T040228Z UID:10006431-1423681200-1423695600@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Visual Effects Master: An Evening with Joe Letteri and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes DESCRIPTION:Visual Effects Master: An Evening with Joe Letteri and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes\n   \nFive-time Academy Award winner Joe Letteri will give an exclusive behind-the-scenes presentation of his work on the Oscar-nominated Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Letteri is one of the world’s leading visual effects artists. The emotional richness and complexity of the apes in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is just the latest achievement\, along with his stunning work on The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies\, in a truly remarkable career that earned him his Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects on Avatar\, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers\, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King\, and King Kong. He also received a special Technical Achievement Award from the Academy for the subsurface scattering technique that brought Gollum to life. In this very special program\, Letteri will present work on Dawn and other films\, including content created exclusively for this event that will provide an inside look at the work of Weta Digital\, the New Zealand company that was founded by Peter Jackson and is widely considered to be the premier visual effects studio. This one-hour presentation will be followed by a screening of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes in 3-D (Dir. Matt Reeves. 2014\, 130 mins. Dolby Digital 3-D. With Gary Oldman\, Keri Russell\, Andy Serkis.) \nTickets: $20 ($12 members at Film Lover\, Dual\, and Family levels / free for Silver Screen members and above). Order tickets online. \nVisual Effects Society Members receive 20% off tickets with the code VFX \nMuseum of The Moving Image \n36-01 35 Ave\, Astoria\, NY 11106\n 718 777 6888 URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/visual-effects-master-an-evening-with-joe-letteri-and-dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150211T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150203T040228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150203T040228Z UID:10006905-1423681200-1423695600@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Visual Effects Master: An Evening with Joe Letteri and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes DESCRIPTION:Visual Effects Master: An Evening with Joe Letteri and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes\n   \nFive-time Academy Award winner Joe Letteri will give an exclusive behind-the-scenes presentation of his work on the Oscar-nominated Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Letteri is one of the world’s leading visual effects artists. The emotional richness and complexity of the apes in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is just the latest achievement\, along with his stunning work on The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies\, in a truly remarkable career that earned him his Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects on Avatar\, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers\, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King\, and King Kong. He also received a special Technical Achievement Award from the Academy for the subsurface scattering technique that brought Gollum to life. In this very special program\, Letteri will present work on Dawn and other films\, including content created exclusively for this event that will provide an inside look at the work of Weta Digital\, the New Zealand company that was founded by Peter Jackson and is widely considered to be the premier visual effects studio. This one-hour presentation will be followed by a screening of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes in 3-D (Dir. Matt Reeves. 2014\, 130 mins. Dolby Digital 3-D. With Gary Oldman\, Keri Russell\, Andy Serkis.) \nTickets: $20 ($12 members at Film Lover\, Dual\, and Family levels / free for Silver Screen members and above). Order tickets online. \nVisual Effects Society Members receive 20% off tickets with the code VFX \nMuseum of The Moving Image \n36-01 35 Ave\, Astoria\, NY 11106\n 718 777 6888 URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/visual-effects-master-an-evening-with-joe-letteri-and-dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150302T115723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150302T115723Z UID:10006401-1423767600-1423774800@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Event - Cool Things at Zoic (Los Angeles) DESCRIPTION:Where:\n Zoic Studios\n 3582 Eastham Drive\n Culver City\, CA 90232 \nVES Los Angeles Section Kickoff Event at Zoic Studios \nZoic Studios opened its doors and sponsored the first VES LA Section event:  a mixer in the “Cool Things” Series.  Each event in the series features a studio or visual effects facility hosting wine & beer with nibbles and showing “something cool.”   \n Zoic showcased some of their Mobile Virtual Production apps\, streamlined integration with Shotgun\, and pipeline related tools and techniques that they have built to meet the aggressive demands of production.  Their priority on research and constant creative growth has led Zoic to distinguish themselves as one of the leaders in technology and visual effects. \nMembers and non-members alike came out\, had a drink\, met the new LA Section Managers\, mingled with friends and saw something COOL! \nEvent photos are courtesy of Section member and volunteer\, Kathryn Brillhart. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/event-cool-things-at-zoic-los-angeles/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/zeus_scout_wine_med.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150213T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150213T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150127T032941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150127T032941Z UID:10006407-1423825200-1423834200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Toronto Previsualization Event with Chris Edwards DESCRIPTION:VES Members are invited to participate in The Past\, Present & Future of Visualization\, @ TIFF Bell Lightbox Friday\, February 13\, 2015\, \nChris Edwards\, CEO of The Third Floor\, will describe the humble beginnings of previsualization and demonstrate how modern previs techniques are being used to design innovative content for feature films\, commercials\, videogames\, and themed attractions all around the world. Chris’ presentation will feature a case study on Alfonso Cuaron’s Academy Award-winning film Gravity. The presentation will also feature a panel discussion with experts from Sheridan College and the Screen Industries Research and Training (SIRT) Centre and Toronto based VFX Supervisor\, Wesley Sewell representing the Visual Effects Society (VES) Toronto Section\, followed by a Q & A session with the audience. \nTo obtain a ticket for the Friday screening send an email to TIFF hlf@tiff.net to put a ticket aside. \nIf you are interested in attending an associated Previsualization Workshop with Chris Edwards on Saturday\, February 14th at Sheridan College’s Screen Industries Research and Training Centre\, located at Pinewood Studios in Toronto. Please contact Jean Desormeaux jean.desormeaux@sheridancollege.ca  $75 including lunch. 5 seats have been reserved for Toronto VES members. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/toronto-previsualization-event-with-chris-edwards-2/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/chrisedwards.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150213T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150213T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150127T032941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150127T032941Z UID:10006395-1423825200-1423834200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Toronto Previsualization Event with Chris Edwards DESCRIPTION:VES Members are invited to participate in The Past\, Present & Future of Visualization\, @ TIFF Bell Lightbox Friday\, February 13\, 2015\, \nChris Edwards\, CEO of The Third Floor\, will describe the humble beginnings of previsualization and demonstrate how modern previs techniques are being used to design innovative content for feature films\, commercials\, videogames\, and themed attractions all around the world. Chris’ presentation will feature a case study on Alfonso Cuaron’s Academy Award-winning film Gravity. The presentation will also feature a panel discussion with experts from Sheridan College and the Screen Industries Research and Training (SIRT) Centre and Toronto based VFX Supervisor\, Wesley Sewell representing the Visual Effects Society (VES) Toronto Section\, followed by a Q & A session with the audience. \nTo obtain a ticket for the Friday screening send an email to TIFF hlf@tiff.net to put a ticket aside. \nIf you are interested in attending an associated Previsualization Workshop with Chris Edwards on Saturday\, February 14th at Sheridan College’s Screen Industries Research and Training Centre\, located at Pinewood Studios in Toronto. Please contact Jean Desormeaux jean.desormeaux@sheridancollege.ca  $75 including lunch. 5 seats have been reserved for Toronto VES members. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/toronto-previsualization-event-with-chris-edwards/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/chrisedwards.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150219T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150219T213000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150219T061055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150219T061055Z UID:10006433-1424374200-1424381400@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:New Zealand Section AGM and Board Elections DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again! Pursuant to the VES Section bylaws\, the VES NZ section will be meeting on Thursday 19 February to elect our board members for 2014. All members are encouraged to attend! This meeting will also serve as the local section’s AGM. \nIf you have any thoughts about the VES or the NZ Section that you want to discuss at the meeting let us know and we can add it to the agenda. \nAnd if you would like to play a more active role in the Section’s activities over the coming year\, why not put yourself forward for a position on the board? If you would like to stand for election please let me know or just turn up on the night. \nWe will meet at 7:30 pm in the Camperdown Cinema. Wine and nibbles will be provided! We want this to be a fun social get-together as well as an opportunity to conduct some necessary board business. It would be great to get numbers in advance so please rsvp below. \n  \nVES NZ Section board member elections and AGM \n7:30 pm Thursday 19th February \nCamperdown Cinema \nAs always\, if you need directions to the cinema\, please email ves-nz-board@googlegroups.com URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/new-zealand-section-agm-and-board-elections-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150219T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150219T213000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150219T061055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150219T061055Z UID:10006907-1424374200-1424381400@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:New Zealand Section AGM and Board Elections DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again! Pursuant to the VES Section bylaws\, the VES NZ section will be meeting on Thursday 19 February to elect our board members for 2014. All members are encouraged to attend! This meeting will also serve as the local section’s AGM. \nIf you have any thoughts about the VES or the NZ Section that you want to discuss at the meeting let us know and we can add it to the agenda. \nAnd if you would like to play a more active role in the Section’s activities over the coming year\, why not put yourself forward for a position on the board? If you would like to stand for election please let me know or just turn up on the night. \nWe will meet at 7:30 pm in the Camperdown Cinema. Wine and nibbles will be provided! We want this to be a fun social get-together as well as an opportunity to conduct some necessary board business. It would be great to get numbers in advance so please rsvp below. \n  \nVES NZ Section board member elections and AGM \n7:30 pm Thursday 19th February \nCamperdown Cinema \nAs always\, if you need directions to the cinema\, please email ves-nz-board@googlegroups.com URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/new-zealand-section-agm-and-board-elections/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150223T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150223T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150217T213638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150217T213638Z UID:10006914-1424716200-1424728800@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - Kingsman: The Secret Service w/ Q&A (London) DESCRIPTION:The VES London Section invites all members and their guests to a screening of 20th Century Fox’s\n\n  \n\n  \n\n Kingsman: The Secret Service\n\n  \n\n This Monday the 23rd of February at The Ray Dolby Theatre\n\n Doors open and drinks served at 6:30pm\,\n\n the film starts promptly at 7pm\,\n\n to be followed by a Q&A with the VFX crew.\n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n Featuring Colin Firth\, Samuel L. Jackson\, Mark Strong\, Taron Egerton and Michael Caine with visual effects from Baseblack\, Nvizible\, Prime Focus World\, Jellyfish Pictures\, Panton Creative\, Doc & A Soc\, Peerless & BUF.\n\n  \n\n Based upon the acclaimed comic book and directed by Matthew Vaughn (Kick Ass\, X-Men First Class)\, Kingsman: The Secret Service tells the story of a super-secret spy organisation that recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into the agency’s ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius. \n\n  \n\n Screening room hire and drinks mixer made possible with the generous support of Chaos Group\, creators of V-Ray\, and Atomic Arts.\n\n  \n \n\n  \n\n Click here to RSVP URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-kingsman-the-secret-service-w-qa-london/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/movies-kingsman-secret-service-poster.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150226T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150224T083653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150224T083653Z UID:10006944-1424977200-1424991600@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES London Membership Social (London) DESCRIPTION:With the membership application deadline fast approaching\, we would like to invite all VES members and their colleagues to this year’s Membership Drive.\n\n  \n\n Instead of this month’s Pub Night\, we’ll be rocking it out (but not like at Ministry of Sound) at The Visual Effects Company on Warren Street. Drinks are on us!\n\n  \n\n If you have any friends or colleagues with at least five years of experience in the VFX industry\, please invite them over. We’ll show what the society is all about and how they can join.\n\n  \n\n Of course\, the VES is defined by you\, the members. Even if you’re not bringing anyone along\, please do come by and show everyone who we are. It’ll be a great chance to catch up with fellow members\, and to meet new people from all areas of the industry.\n\n  \n\n And did we mention free beer?\n\n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n Thursday\, 26 February 2015 at 7.00 pm\n\n The Visual Effects Company\n\n 38a Warren Street\n\n London\, W1T 6AE\n\n  \n\n\n Register Here URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-london-membership-social-london-2/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/membershipdrive2015films.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150226T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150224T083653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150224T083653Z UID:10006915-1424977200-1424991600@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES London Membership Social (London) DESCRIPTION:With the membership application deadline fast approaching\, we would like to invite all VES members and their colleagues to this year’s Membership Drive.\n\n  \n\n Instead of this month’s Pub Night\, we’ll be rocking it out (but not like at Ministry of Sound) at The Visual Effects Company on Warren Street. Drinks are on us!\n\n  \n\n If you have any friends or colleagues with at least five years of experience in the VFX industry\, please invite them over. We’ll show what the society is all about and how they can join.\n\n  \n\n Of course\, the VES is defined by you\, the members. Even if you’re not bringing anyone along\, please do come by and show everyone who we are. It’ll be a great chance to catch up with fellow members\, and to meet new people from all areas of the industry.\n\n  \n\n And did we mention free beer?\n\n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n Thursday\, 26 February 2015 at 7.00 pm\n\n The Visual Effects Company\n\n 38a Warren Street\n\n London\, W1T 6AE\n\n  \n\n\n Register Here URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-london-membership-social-london/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/membershipdrive2015films.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150227T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150227T223000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150213T032900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150213T032900Z UID:10006890-1425065400-1425076200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Event - New York VES Awards Celebration (New York) DESCRIPTION:Join the VES New York Section for the first ever VES Awards after-after party as we celebrate the finest achievements in visual effects artistry – from New York’s VFX community to the VES Award winners around the globe. \nCocktails * Food * Entertainment * VES Awards Highlights * Networking * Door Prizes \nHonoring: Randy Balsmeyer with the VES Empire Award \nWe’re proud to bestow this inaugural award to New York’s own Randy Balsmeyer\, the prolific entertainment industry professional who has made enormous contributions to visual arts and filmed entertainment. Throughout his 35 year career as an award winning titles designer and VFX supervisor\, Randy has become the go-to partner of choice for the world’s most acclaimed filmmakers like Woody Allen\, Spike Lee\, Joel and Ethan Coen and Martin Scorcese. \nFriday\, February 27\, 2015 from 7:30PM to 10:30PM \nThe Green Building\n 452 Union Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11231\n Click here for a map. \nCocktail attire URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/event-new-york-ves-awards-celebration-new-york/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150308T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150308T154500 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150212T051101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T051101Z UID:10006913-1425823200-1425829500@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - SONG OF THE SEA (Bay Area) DESCRIPTION:Bay Area VES Members and Their Families Are Invited to a Screening of the Academy Award Nominated Picture for Best Animated Feature SONG OF THE SEA \nPlease RSVP below\n Sunday\, March 8\, 2015 at 2:00PM\n (RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday\, March 6)\n 32TEN Studios\n 3210 Kerner Blvd.\, San Rafael\, CA 94901\n Click here for a map \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \n \n \n\n  URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-song-of-the-sea-bay-area/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/lg-song-sea.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150308T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150308T154500 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150212T051101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T051101Z UID:10006932-1425823200-1425829500@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - SONG OF THE SEA (Bay Area) DESCRIPTION:Bay Area VES Members and Their Families Are Invited to a Screening of the Academy Award Nominated Picture for Best Animated Feature SONG OF THE SEA \nPlease RSVP below\n Sunday\, March 8\, 2015 at 2:00PM\n (RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday\, March 6)\n 32TEN Studios\n 3210 Kerner Blvd.\, San Rafael\, CA 94901\n Click here for a map \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \n \n \n\n  URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-song-of-the-sea-bay-area-2/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/lg-song-sea.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150313T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150313T204500 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150306T062551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150306T062551Z UID:10006917-1426271400-1426279500@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - CHAPPIE (London) DESCRIPTION:London VES Members & Guests are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ CHAPPIE \nClick here to RSVP\n Friday\, March 13\, 2015 at 6:30PM\n Framestore\n 19-23 Wells Street\, London W1T 3PQ\n (Closest tube station\, Oxford Circus)\n Click here for a map \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-chappie-london/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/lg-chappie_0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150313T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150313T204500 DTSTAMP:20260405T151544 CREATED:20150306T062551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150306T062551Z UID:10006950-1426271400-1426279500@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - CHAPPIE (London) DESCRIPTION:London VES Members & Guests are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ CHAPPIE \nClick here to RSVP\n Friday\, March 13\, 2015 at 6:30PM\n Framestore\n 19-23 Wells Street\, London W1T 3PQ\n (Closest tube station\, Oxford Circus)\n Click here for a map \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-chappie-london-2/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/lg-chappie_0.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR