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SUMMARY:Panel: VFX Solutions to Covid Problems - Part I
DESCRIPTION:Join the Visual Effects Society and the Post NY Alliance for a two-part event Post Break: VFX Solutions to Covid problems Part I & Part II. How can Visual Effects help production & post in a post-covid Landscape? These two panels will join Visual effects experts and have conversations geared towards post production. The initial panel will be an overall view of what is being asked of Visual Effects and what that means for production and post. The second panel would be covering and discussing new technology and new tools Visual Effects can offer. \nPanel I: Thursday\, July 9th at 4pm ET via ZOOM \nRegister here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcu-urj4tH9fPVcxuS8-1kNK-CjJ9Zj_s \n**You must register in order to attend the event. \n  \nPANEL I:\nJim Rider\, Visual Effects Supervisor \n \nJim Rider is a NYC-based visual effects supervisor with 30 years of experience in the industry. After starting his career in New York in commercial production\, Jim moved to Los Angeles in the ’90s\, where he specialized in motion control camera work and models/miniatures\, shooting fun things like spaceships for Star Trek and submarines for Titanic. As the industry moved toward more digital visual effects\, Jim transitioned to Flame and Nuke compositing\, working as an artist and VFX supervisor at facilities such as Method\, Gravity and The Mill. As an independent visual effects supervisor\, Jim is able to bring his extensive on-set experience as well as post-production knowledge to help clients solve problems and bring their projects to life. Jim’s recent credits include The Plot Against America\, The Deuce and Fahrenheit 451. \n  \nJulie Long\, Visual Effects Producer \n \nJulie Long is an award-winning Visual Effects Producer for Film and Television. After graduating from NYU’s Tisch\, she began her career at CHRLX\, an animation and design studio in New York. She went on to join the initial VFX team at Shade New York\, where she discovered her passion for producing. In her four years at Shade\, she led her team to Emmy nominations and awards for their work on Marvel / Netflix’s Daredevil and HBO’s Westworld. Following Shade\, Julie explored working production side\, joining the VFX production team for Sci-Fi’s Happy! Season 2. Missing direct collaboration with the artists and working on multiple projects at a time\, she decided to return back to the vendor side and helped establish the Episodic Department at Framestore New York\, alongside Creative Director\, John Kilshaw. Julie’s passion for visual effects is deepened by her team’s enthusiasm for the work and collaborating with creatives to help realize their vision \n  \nGreg Anderson\, Sr. VFX Supervisor/Head of Studio \n \nGreg Anderson is currently Sr. VFX Supervisor and Head of Studio for the New York office of FuseFX\, a global visual effects studio for television\, features and commercials. He started the office in 2014 and since then\, it has grown to over 70 employees. In his role as VFX Supervisor\, most recently\, he supervised the visual effects for the Netflix limited series\, When They See Us\, written and directed by Ava DuVernay. He has directly supervised the visual effects for several hit Marvel television shows as well; Luke Cage\, The Punisher and Iron Fist. In addition\, he has overseen the work on several other award-winning shows like The Blacklist\, The Get Down and Mr. Robot; the last of which\, he and his team were nominated in 2018 for an Emmy in the category of Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role.  Originally from St. Louis\, Greg attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology and earned a B.S. in Art and Design and an M.S. with a focus in Design and Computation\, both from the School of Architecture and Planning. He started his career at Sony Pictures Imageworks designing the visual effects for several blockbuster\, Oscar-nominated features including Starship Troopers\, Hollow Man\, Spider-Man and Matrix Revolutions. He then transitioned into advertising as a visual effects supervisor and director of campaigns for Target\, Nissan\, Microsoft\, and many others. In 2009\, he co-founded his own design/vfx studio called burn.crash.repeat.\, producing promos for MTV\, Comedy Central and OWN. This experience led to his current position with FuseFX.  Greg is a member of both the Television Academy and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. \n  \nLotta Forssman\, VFX Supervisor / VESNY Board Member \n \nLotta Forssman is a VFX supervisor at The Molecule VFX. She grew up in Sweden prior to graduating College at Ohio University with a major in Video Production and minor in film.  She was introduced to the world of Post-production at her first internship on a Swedish Game Show. She started as a PA then got experience as an Assistant Editor and Motion Graphics Artist before making a move into Visual Effects. In 2009 she moved to New York and in 2010\, joined The Molecule team as an artist. From there she transitioned to a VFX editor and worked her way up to a Visual Effects Producer and now\, Visual Effects Supervisor. Experience being the best teacher\, Lotta credits her understanding of the full process to her having had many seats within the company.\nSome of the projects Lotta has overseen as VFX Supervisor have been Ballers for HBO\, Good Cop\, Master of None & Gypsy for Netflix\, Red Oaks for Amazon and most recently the Apple series Dickinson. \n  \nModerated by:\nLeah Orsini – Visual Effects Producer / VESNY Secretary \n \nLeah has 15 years of TV/Film Production experience beginning her career in production for commercials in 2005 before moving to post in 2008\, then finding her passion for visual effects in 2011. She has worked as a VFX Producer on TV\, Feature Films and commercials for several companies including Framestore\, Method\, Alkemy X and Zoic where she was nominated for a Creative Arts Emmy. For the past 2.5 years Leah has been working as a VFX Producer on the show side recently completing 2 seasons of WARRIOR for Cinemax. Once shooting resumes\, she will be in production for HBO’s\, The Gilded Age. In her spare time\, Leah enjoys photography\, music and spending time with her family\, including her new 10-month old baby boy\, her husband & their rescue dog\, Clark. \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/panel-vfx-solutions-to-covid-problems-part-i/
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SUMMARY:VFX Pros Home Edition: Unconscious Bias
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URL:https://vesglobal.org/vfx-pros-home-edition/
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SUMMARY:Photoreal Texturing
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Chun Chun Yang \nCAVE Academy are extremely excited to have Chun Chun Yang join us to run a masterclass on photoreal texturing. Observation\, analysis and execution are pivotal to creating an asset that both captures the essence and looks the part. In this session\, Chun Chun will discuss her approach to texturing and demonstrate some of the tools and techniques she employs on a regular basis to create believable assets. \nFor more information on Chun Chun and to see her amazing work and tutorials\, make sure to check out her website. \nWebsite: https://artruismdigital.com/ \nSign up here!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/photoreal-texturing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200714T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200625T201007Z
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SUMMARY:VFX Pros Home Edition: Inside The VES Handbook of Visual Effects
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URL:https://vesglobal.org/vfx-pros-home-edition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
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SUMMARY:Panel: VFX Solutions to Covid Problems - Part II
DESCRIPTION:Join the Visual Effects Society and the Post NY Alliance for a two-part event Post Break: VFX Solutions to Covid problems Part I & Part II.  How can Visual Effects help production & post in a post-covid Landscape? These two panels will join Visual effects experts and have conversations geared towards post production. The initial panel will be an overall view of what is being asked of Visual Effects and what that means for production and post. The second panel would be covering and discussing new technology and new tools Visual Effects can offer. \n  \nPanel II: Thursday\, July 16th at 4pm via ZOOM \nRegister here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvf-mrrz0iEtbZtPlRvXnh0QwmnongvGht \n  \n*You must register to attend event \n  \nLeslie Chung\, VFX Supervisor \n  \nLeslie’s dreams of being an artist began when she was three years old\, drawing on the walls and furniture of her childhood home in New York City. In time\, her artistic pursuits led her to the School of Visual Arts\, where she majored in computer art before landing in the world of VFX. Now a 12 year veteran of the industry\, the roster of studios she has worked for is numerous. Some highlights include several years at Psyop\, Look FX\, MPC\, and now Crafty Apes. Leslie has worked on commercials\, game cinematics\, films and TV shows as a compositor\, producer\, and supervisor\, with credits including VFX designer for The Knick\, Midsommar\, Deadpool 2\, Boardwalk Empire\, Marvel Runaways and most recently 3 seasons of Star Trek Discovery. In addition to her day job\, she has also spent the last six years helping to grow the VFX community in New York\, and has been heavily involved on the VES New York board as a past chair officer. But she still makes time for her artistic passions\, including illustration\, painting\, and photography\, along with taking care of her three adorable pet rats. \n  \nDavid Eschrich\, CG Supervisor / On-Set Supervisor / VESNY Co-Chair \n  \nDavid Eschrich is a seasoned CG supervisor with extensive experience across episodic\, feature film and commercial. A self-taught artist\, he built his own portfolio and left a career in finance to become a highly sought after artist and now supervisor in the NYC VFX industry. He has worked for top NYC shops including The Mill\, Look Effects\, Brainstorm Digital\, The Molecule and Alkemy X\, and is currently at Zoic studios. His credits include work on films and episodics such as Noah\, Warrior\, Iron Fist\, The Walking Dead\, Game of Thrones\, Homeland and The Lost City of Z. David is an active member of the visual effects community and currently serves on the VES New York board as Co-Chair. \n  \nRobert Keyghobad\, Virtual Productions Producer \nRobert Keyghobad began his career in Hollywood working for former Sony Pictures \nEntertainment CEO Peter Guber. Over the past 20 years\, Robert set up several major studio \ndeals including the acclaimed HBO series “Carnivále\,” and the detective comedy “Honey \nVicarro” with Jenny McCarthy at 20th Century Fox and Fox Broadcasting Corporation. Robert \nhas also worked on numerous projects with artists such as screenwriter-producer David S. \nGoyer (Man of Steel)\, pilot director David Nutter (Game of Thrones)\, and producer David \nHeyman (Harry Potter). \nAfter working on director Robert Zemeckis’ “A Christmas Carol\,” and Disney’s “Tron Legacy\,” \nRobert took a position with video game developer Electronic Arts (EA) at its worldwide virtual \nproduction studio in Vancouver\, Canada. In this role\, Robert oversaw all aspects of EA’s \nworldwide physical and virtual production. From there he worked as Consultant/UPM on the \nStarz sci-fi drama series “Incursion\,” created by Steven DeKnight (Spartacus); as Virtual \nProduction Producer for Legendary and Universal Studios on “Warcraft”; and as Production \nConsultant/UPM on Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s virtual reality short\, “Carne y Arena” for \nPrada/Legendary Entertainment. \nRobert then took an executive consulting position at Netflix\, and in that capacity covered over \n50 International Original series. He returned to the freelance market and is currently consulting \nfor Amazon Studios. \n  \nDan Pack\, Managing Director \n  \nDan Pack has been working in NY production and post for nearly the past 20 years. As a founding partner and Managing Director of Brooklyn-based Silver Spoon\, Dan Pack oversees all production\, client relationships and R&D\, notably in the ever expanding field of virtual production. Dan and his team have contributed their motion capture and animation services to numerous commercials\, video games\, television shows\, and features\, with recent innovations in real-time character animation\, broadcast AR and LED wall production. Prior to Silver Spoon\, he held the position of Director of Business Development for Click 3X\, and served as an Executive Producer for ASB\, a global 3D previz shop. He began his career as a production assistant at Aero Film before joining Grey NY as a producer.  \n  \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/panel-vfx-solutions-to-covid-problems-part-ii/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200707T005124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T004258Z
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SUMMARY:Modelling Digi-Doubles with Scan Data
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Jan Jinda \nAbstract\nWorking from actor scan data is now a common task in the VFX and gaming industry. In this masterclass\, Jan Jinda will give you a quick but complete tour on how to go from a rough scan to a clean production-ready model. \nJan will first cover prepping the model and scan alignment by wrapping a base mesh to the scan data. He’ll then continue to make model tweaks to bring the geometry to a ready state for texturing and rigging. He’ll also cover testing the model with a series of FACS expression shapes to ensure it is fit for deformation and animation. \nCreating a production-ready model from a scan may seem easy\, but without a solid workflow in place\, it can be tricky to get right. Join us for this ‘digi-double’ workflow fly-through where you’ll be able to see industry techniques at play\, and worthy tips and tricks to help push your assets to the next level. \nSign up here!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/modelling-digi-doubles-with-scan-data/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200721T130000
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CREATED:20200714T183935Z
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SUMMARY:VFX Pros: Home Edition – Celebrating the Ray Harryhausen Centenary
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URL:https://vesglobal.org/vfx-pros-home-edition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200723T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200723T213000
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SUMMARY:BTS: Battlesuit
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Hasraf ‘HaZ’ Dulull \nCAVE Academy and VES London are very happy to have Hasraf ‘HaZ’ Dulull – the director of  feature films The Beyond and 2036 Origin Unknown\, and the Disney series – Fast Layne\,  join us to discuss his process to bringing to life his latest animated project\, Battlesuit. HaZ will cover how he created the project with Unreal Engine and how real-time workflows are changing the landscape of filmmaking and storytelling from a Director’s point of view\, and he will start the session by discussing how he made the transition from VFX to feature film & TV directing. \nTrailer: https://vimeo.com/410714629 \nSign up here!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/bts-battlesuit/
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="London":MAILTO:info@ves.london
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200729T190000
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SUMMARY:LA Section Happy Hour & Handbook Giveaway!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for your chance to WIN a copy of the newly released third edition of the VES Handbook of Visual Effects: Industry Standard VFX Practices and Procedures! \nVES LA Happy Hour\nWednesday\, July 29th 6:00-7:00pm \nHave a great recipe to share?\nBest new show to binge watch?\nHookup for comfy corona masks?\nIt’s time to fraternize\, chat & connect! \nJoin the Zoom as you can!\nSimply click the link below on July 29th 6-7pm:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89278854759
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/la-section-happy-hour-handbook-giveaway/
CATEGORIES:Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200729T203000
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SUMMARY:VES West Coast Netflix Party
DESCRIPTION:WHAT MOVIE WON? JOIN US TONIGHT TO FIND OUT! \nHere’s your VES Netflix Party URL for tonight’s 7:00 pm screening: \nhttps://www.netflix.com/watch/70117312?npSessionId=17c3bfa8c8238a2a&npServerId=s63 \nTo join THIS party\, use Chrome desktop browser (with the Netflix Party extension installed) and click on the party URL above\, which will redirect to Netflix’s website. You must click on the “NP” button next to the address bar to automatically join the party. The Chat will start around 7:00 pm with screening to begin @ 7:10 pm. \nFor more instructions\, go to netflix party.com \nFINE PRINT: NETFLIX SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE. DON’T HAVE AN ACCOUNT? SIGN UP AT NETFLIX.COM FOR A FREE 30 DAY SUBSCRIPTION. NETFLIX PARTY CHROME EXTENSION REQUIRED TO BE INSTALLED. THIS IS AN UNMODERATED EVENT. PLEASE BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER. \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-west-coast-netflix-party/
CATEGORIES:Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T210000
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CREATED:20200727T153303Z
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SUMMARY:VES Georgia Exclusive - Capturing the Power of the Cloud - Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Wednesday\, July 29\, from 8pm-9pm EDT for the exclusive VES Georgia-based presentation of “Capturing the Power of the Cloud”. \nAmazon’s very own Mark Stephens will be sharing his insight into how cloud-based solutions are revolutionizing how the VFX industry operates. This hour-long ZOOM discussion will touch on the following topics: \n\nIndustry trends\nExpanding your studio’s creative potential\nCollaborative workflow solutions\nCloud-based render solutions\nHow to create a studio in the cloud\n\nJoin in this exciting discussion to learn how our industry is evolving and how we\, as an industry\, can work more effectively together. \nVES Georgia Board of Managers
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-georgia-exclusive-capturing-the-power-of-the-cloud-virtual-event/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200730T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200707T005927Z
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SUMMARY:Face the FACS
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Melinda Ozel \nAbstract\nMelinda specializes in the art and science of facial expressions. Using the Facial Action Coding System (FACS) as a descriptive device\, she teaches artists\, engineers\, and researchers how to build and break down facial movements and emotions. \nShe’s passionate about sharing her knowledge\, mitigating false face news\, and giving people the tools they need to create or track salient expressions. Her expertise applies to any level of realism and stylization as well as any type of face – from human to creature or object.\nOn the tech side\, she’s been working on real-time face tracking since 2016 for applications such as expression tracking for avatar puppeteering and emotion detection technology. \nWebsite: https://melindaozel.com/ \nSign up here!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/face-the-facs/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200804T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200728T185730Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Changing Landscape of Virtual Production (Free Webinar)
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URL:https://vesglobal.org/navigating-virtual-production/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200804T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200804T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
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SUMMARY:VES Australia - ACS Victoria Presents 'Relic' Q&A with Charlie Sarroff + Natalie Erika James
DESCRIPTION:VES Members in Australia are invited to a special ACS Q&A Event. \nWe are excited to present a Q&A discussion with Cinematographer Charlie Sarroff and Director Natalie Erika James on their debut feature film relic. \nRelic is a 2020 horror drama film directed by Natalie Erika James in her directorial debut\, from a screenplay by James and Christian White. It stars Emily Mortimer\, Robyn Nevin and Bella Heathcote. \nThe film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25\, 2020\, and was released July 10 in Australia on streaming service Stan. \nCharlie will be joining us for the event from LA. This will be a Q&A event hosted by ACS Victoria Vice President Gerald Wiblin. \nWe highly recommend checking Relic out on Stan beforehand and also having a squizz at Charlie’s impressive range of music videos and short films. \nYou can register for this Webinar here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mYE6Pe5HSwObpAne0tznBw
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-australia-acs-victoria-presents-relic-qa-with-charlie-sarroff-natalie-erika-james/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200720T190308Z
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SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: VFX Pros Tell All - Michelle Grady (Free Webinar)
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URL:https://vesglobal.org/ama/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200807T200630Z
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SUMMARY:VFX Pros: Inside the Visual Effects of Amazon Prime Video’s Second Season of TOM CLANCY’S JACK RYAN
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vesglobal.org/vfx-pros-home-edition/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/jack-ryan-season-2-poster.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200813T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200807T200932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T200932Z
UID:10009949-1597323600-1597329000@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VFX Pros: Home Edition – Inside the Visual Effects of HBO’s WESTWORLD
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vesglobal.org/vfx-pros-home-edition/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/lg-westworld-season-3-poster-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200814T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200728T203525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T203846Z
UID:10009944-1597402800-1597406400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VFX Pros: Home Edition – At Home with a VFX Super Collector (Free Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vesglobal.org/vfx-pros-home-edition/
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Bonestell_Matte-01.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200817T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200807T202852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T202852Z
UID:10008485-1597662000-1597667400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VFX Pros: Inside the Visual Effects of THE MANDALORIAN with Richard Bluff
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vesglobal.org/vfx-pros-home-edition/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/md-mandalorian-poster-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200818T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200812T220700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T220700Z
UID:10008491-1597752000-1597757400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VFX Pros: Inside the Visual Effects of TALES FROM THE LOOP
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vesglobal.org/vfx-pros-home-edition/
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tales-from-the-loop-poster.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200820T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200817T024904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T024904Z
UID:10008493-1597921200-1597926600@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VFX Pros: Home Edition – Inside the Visual Effects of HBO’s WATCHMEN
DESCRIPTION:
URL:
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/lg-watchmen.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200830
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200811T191504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T192123Z
UID:10008487-1598241600-1598673599@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:SIGGRAPH 2020 - VES Members Receive $50 Registration Discount (Online)
DESCRIPTION:VES members receive a $50 discount off online registration to SIGGRAPH 2020\, which includes FREE access to exhibits. Exhibit passes showcase the newest hardware systems\, software tools\, and creative services from hundreds of companies as well as FREE access to the SIGGRAPH Job Board. \nSIGGRAPH is the forum where inspiration creates progress. Collaborate with the forward-thinking community to find the most transformative advancements across computer graphics and interactive techniques. SIGGRAPH pushes the boundaries of educational and hands-on experiences\, with programs and events that will ask you to think beyond the industry’s current landscape. \nOn-demand content becomes available beginning 17 August. Scheduled sessions take place 24-28 August. Click here for more information. VES members must login in order to see discount code.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/siggraph-2020-ves-members-receive-50-registration-discount-online/
CATEGORIES:Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/siggraph-2020-logo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200824T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200822T052144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T004456Z
UID:10008501-1598292000-1598297400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES Toronto Speaker Series with Ian Hunter
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-toronto-speaker-series-with-ian-hunter/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200811T235225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T193604Z
UID:10009947-1598464800-1598468400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:West Coast United Happy Hour!
DESCRIPTION:Bay Area\, Washington\, Vancouver and Los Angeles Sections present: \nWest Coast Happy Hour\nWednesday\, August 26th\n6:00-7:00pm (PST – Of Course!) \nIt’s time for all of the VES’ West Coast Members to step up and mingle: \n* Have a great recipe to share?\n* Recommendation on new shows to binge?\n* Who has the cutest cat\, doggie or turtle? \nPrizes too! Have a chance to WIN a copy of the newly released third edition of the VES Handbook of Visual Effects: Industry Standard VFX Practices and Procedures! \nJoin the Zoom as you can!\nSimply click the link below on August 26th\, 6-7pm:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84286449125
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/west-coast-united/
CATEGORIES:Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/West-Coast-Happy-Hour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200827T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200811T192932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T221325Z
UID:10008489-1598529600-1598536800@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VFX Pros: Home Edition – Celebrating the Ray Harryhausen Centenary
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vesglobal.org/vfx-pros-home-edition/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lg-ray-harryhausen-skeletons-500.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200827T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200821T115541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T004456Z
UID:10008499-1598544000-1598547600@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Technicolor Pulse Demo
DESCRIPTION:Technicolor PULSE is a software solution for centralised and collaborative content management\, storage and delivery from anywhere in the world. It has been used on over 100 shows around the world\, with over 10PB of data stored worldwide and over 3bn frames rendered in VFX and DI Pulls and returns. \nRecent PULSE Credits: The Old Guard\, Brave New World\, Avenue 5\, His Dark Materials\, Midway\, Greyhound \nJoin us on Thursday 27th August at 4:00pm (BST) for an engaging presentation\, demo\,  panel discussion and Q&A on PULSE features and benefits for your next production. \nSpeakers\n\nJeremy Stapleton\, Global Head of Software\, Technicolor\nJason T. Morrow\, Senior Producer\, Front End Services\, Technicolor\nSimon Frame\, VFX Producer\nCristi Stoica\, VFX Editor\n\nAgenda\n\nAn introduction to PULSE – Jason T. Morrow\nPULSE Demo – Jeremy Stapleton\nPanel Discussion with Simon Frame and Cristi Stoica\nQ&A\n\n>> Sign up Here << \nFor enquires please contact Matt Adams\, Director of Sales matt.adams@technicolor.com
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/technicolor-pulse-demo/
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="London":MAILTO:info@ves.london
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200829T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200823T085638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T004456Z
UID:10008502-1598695200-1598698800@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:The Sound of VFX Panel
DESCRIPTION:VES Los Angeles Section & Formosa Group present \nTHE SOUND OF VFX PANEL \nSat. Aug 29th\n10:00am – 11:00am \nREGISTER HERE \nFeaturing Emmy-nominated talent for Outstanding Sound Editing from What We Do in the Shadows “The Return”. \nWhat does a CG bat fight sound like?  \nHow do you create troll footsteps when you’ve never seen a troll? \nJoin us for an engaging discussion about how VFX & sound inform each other in on-screen storytelling\, and help create a show that’s half supernatural\, half documentary\, and 100% hilarious. \nPanelists include:\n* Steffan Falesitch\, Supervising Sound Editor\n* Jackie Jones\, SVP Broadcast Formosa Group\n* Diego Gat\, Re-Recording Mixer\n* David Barbee\, FX Editor\n* Sam Ejnes\, Re-Recording Mixer\n* Sara McGrail\, VES L.A. Board Co-Chair
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/the-sound-of-vfx-panel/
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/The-Sound-of-VFX-Panel_v003-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200825T223001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200825T224050Z
UID:10009951-1599076800-1599085800@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES Georgia - New Member Netflix Party - Wed\, Sept 2\, 8PM
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the VES Georgia Netflix Party Virtual Screening of JURASSIC PARK\, Wednesday\, September 2 @ 8pm et. \nLook for your VES email one hour before showtime with your custom URL for the party. Be sure to invite a colleague interested in joining VES! \n \nFINE PRINT: NETFLIX SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE. DON’T HAVE AN ACCOUNT? SIGN UP AT NETFLIX.COM FOR A FREE 30 DAY SUBSCRIPTION. NETFLIX PARTY CHROME EXTENSION REQUIRED TO BE INSTALLED. THIS IS AN UNMODERATED EVENT. PLEASE BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER. \n  \nVES Georgia Board of Managers
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-georgia-new-member-netflix-party-wed-sept-2-8pm/
CATEGORIES:Party,Screening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Jurassic_Park_poster.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200902T201500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200902T224600
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200824T191455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T235931Z
UID:10009950-1599077700-1599086760@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - TENET (New Zealand)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests in New Zealand are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ TENET \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events. \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)\nWednesday\, September 2\, 2020 at 8:15PM
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-tenet-new-zealand/
LOCATION:Roxy Cinema\, 5 Park Road\, Miramar\, Wellington\, 6022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Screening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tenet.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200908T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200908T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151714
CREATED:20200902T044550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T211527Z
UID:10009954-1599589800-1599600600@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - THE EIGHT HUNDRED (Adelaide\, South Australia)
DESCRIPTION:VES members and a guest in Adelaide\, South Australia are invited to a screening of THE EIGHT HUNDRED\, hosted by Rising Sun Pictures.  \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events. \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-the-eight-hundred-adelaide-south-australia/
LOCATION:Palace Nova Eastend Cinema\, 3 Cinema Place\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/800.jpeg
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END:VCALENDAR