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Members Get your 10% discount to Autodesk Products
Nov 18, 2009 Posted by randy.rockafellow ( 750 Reads)
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IC Technology is offering members a 10% discount to Autodesk products until Dec 31 2009.
Dear SE Michigan ACM SIGGRAPH,
I look forward to working closely with Randy Rockafellow and the SE Michigan ACM SIGGRAPH chapter. For those of you who do not know us, we are a new addition to the Detroit Media & Entertainment scene, but we have been in the business for over 20 years helping many a company in Toronto with their technology needs.
As the newest Authorized Autodesk Reseller in Michigan, I’d like to start things off right by offering all current SE Michigan ACM SIGGRAPH members a 10% discount on all Autodesk products, such as Maya, 3ds Max, and Softimage until the end of this year. Our way of supporting the membership and hopefully encouraging you to give us a shout. :-)
Feel free to contact me via the info below.
Cheers,
Bert
Bert Silva
IC Technology
Detroit Office (313) 483-1123 x1001
Toronto Office (416) 869-0001 x 250
C. 416-903-6056 F. (888) 259-3126
E. bert@ictech.ca W. www.ICTech.ca
DETROIT | 440 Burroughs Street, Suite 100 | MI 48202
TORONTO | 3049 Universal Drive | ON L4X 2E2
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Come support the DWIFF and our Emerging Film Industry!
Feb 06, 2008 Posted by scott ( 2130 Reads)
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On Sunday, February 22, come celebrate our film culture and the premiere film event in Southeast Michigan- the DWIFF! The Detroit Windsor International Film Festival is back in 2009, with all of the fun and exciting events and activities that made last year's event a huge success.
We're hosting a Kickoff party at Niki's in Greektown called the "ImpOscar Night Party"! This fundraiser will have food, live music and a great crowd full of industry professionals and fans of film!
You SEMAFX members need to come and represent the post, animation and effects part of this business!
The cost is $10 and every dime goes to making the DWIFF a world class event we'll all be proud of. Tickets at the door only. 21 and over please.
is a Player in this industry.. so come and represent!
We're featuring "Reggie Smith and the Afterparty", up on stage, and we'll have the Oscar Ceremony up on the TV monitors...
Come dressed as your favorite movie character- you might win a prize!
Hope to see you there.
You can find more info out there in facebook- or at the www.dwiff.org website.
Happy Filmmaking!
Scott
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Casting "Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Feb 06, 2008 Posted by scott ( 2466 Reads)
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Auditions:
Sunday, February 10, 2008 from 5:30 to 7pm
Monday, February 11, 2008 from 7 to 9pm
Call Backs Wednesday, February 13, 2008 from 8:00 to 9:30pm
At the Starlight Theater. Auditions for main roles are for Adults and Teens, including a youth chorus made up of young people 8 to 14.
Joseph will run from April 11 to 27, 2008
Music Auditions: Bring a song to sing, preferably one from the show, including sheet music for the pianist.
Dance Auditions: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
Directed by Thomas L. Logan
Music Director: Matthew Croft
The Starlight Theater is located inside the Summit Place Mall between the Kohl's and Claire's stores. The Summit Place Mall is at 315 N. Telrgraph Rd, Waterford MI 48328.
www.starlighttheater.net
<http://www.vendini.com/e/rd.php?id=4818260&cid=6088&u=http://www.starlighttheater.net>
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Video Game Design Conference for Middle and High School Students
Oct 01, 2007 Posted by randy.rockafellow ( 7176 Reads)
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The Other Side of the Screen: A Video Game Design Conference for Middle and High School Students. The conference will be held at Wayne State University’s Community Arts Auditorium, from 2-6pm. For tickets and more information please call: John Wolff, (313) 874-5832. Presented by Urban Electronics Game Developers Association (UEGDA)
On Sunday, October 21, 2007 Urban Electronics Game Developers Association
(UEGDA) will present their first conference for students who are interested in
learning more about video game design. John Wolff, a senior at Detroit Country
Day High School started UEGDA last year, after being encouraged by his father to
learn more about the industry. “My father thought that I spent too much time in
front of the screen playing video games, and suggested that I learn a little more
about the other side of the screen”, laughed Wolff who has been designing video
games ever since.
His interests in game design lead him to a conference in Chicago where he came
into contact with the International Game Developers Association (IGDA). He
attended a chapter meeting on the campus of U of M and knew that he wanted to
get a group of his friends together to explore the industry. (See link below:
http://www.thedetroiter.com/b_city/blogs/index.php?blog=2&title=teenaged_game_developers_urban_ele
ctroni&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1) UEGDA has met on Sundays for the past year; this
conference is the next step in its evolution.
The conference will be held at Wayne State University’s Community Arts
Auditorium, from 2-6pm. The focus of the conference will be on the three basic
elements of game design, and how to take a game from being an idea to market.
Students will be able to stroll through exhibits which contain information about
the industry and profession. The cost is nominal: $3 per person; $5 for a team of
two; and $2 per person for groups of ten or more. All are welcome! The
Midtown Detroit Kumon Math and Reading Center is the major sponsor of this
event. The Center is located at 1100 St. Aubin in Detroit’s Lafayette Park area. For
tickets and more information please call: John Wolff, (313) 874-5832.
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Jobs at With A Twist Studio
Aug 16, 2007 Posted by dave.burton ( 1861 Reads)
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We are expanding our creative team.
We are reviewing reels for modelers, color/lighting artists, and compositors. We work hard, and play harder. No clock punchers, egos, or whiners. Must have experience in a major 3D package like Max, Maya, Mudbox, but your work will do the most talking. Full time and contract positions are available.
Working in our Venice Studio from time to time is a possibility, and there are no contracts or
non-competes to sign at With A Twist.
check out our site
http://www.withatwiststudio.com
If you like what you see, send your stuff to jobs@withatwiststudio.com
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Metro Detroit Group promotes Michigan's Creative Technology Community at SIGGRAPH 2007 Computer Graphics Conference
Aug 02, 2007 Posted by randy.rockafellow ( 1936 Reads)
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The Southeast Michigan Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH (SEMAFX) is promoting Michigan's creative technology community for the third year in a row at SIGGRAPH the largest international computer graphics conference in the world being held August 5th through 9th 2007 in San Diego,CA.
This year’s campaign will feature T-shirts with the slogans “Get Pure Talent” and “Get Raw Talent” and websites www.getpuretalent.com and www.getrawtalent.com.
Southeast Michigan ACM SIGGRAPH ( SEMAFX)
Randy Rockafellow
Past Chair
248-930-3911(mobile)
randy@semafx.com
www.semafx.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Michigan Group Markets Pure Michigan Creative Talent at SIGGRAPH Computer Graphics Convention
Detroit, MI, August 3, 2007 — The Southeast Michigan Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH (SEMAFX) is promoting Michigan's creative technology industry for the third year in a row at SIGGRAPH the largest international computer graphics conference in the world being held August 5th through 9th 2007 in San Diego,CA. This marketing campaign follows last year’s successful “Great American Road Trip” where a motor coach covered in advertisements for Michigan creative companies and organizations along with the slogan “Digital Artists Onboard” toured the conference area. This year’s campaign will feature T-shirts with the slogans “Get Pure Talent” and “Get Raw Talent” and websites www.getpuretalent.com and www.getrawtalent.com.
At SIGGRAPH, we want the outstanding message to be that you can count on the creative companies and talent in Michigan to perform the work. Michigan has a strong creative technology industry that can handle a variety of projects ranging from film and video, animation, audio, architectural visualization, video game development, multimedia, motion capture, mobile media, and Internet development. However, many people, including those in Michigan, don't realize how much we have to offer and we have the potential right now for significant growth to be internationally known as a creative TechTown.
There will be many Michigan Creative Technology ambassadors providing information and news about Michigan's capabilities. Those who are unable to attend will have an opportunity to share the experience through the podcasts SEMAFX will be creating using G-cast enabled technology during the San Diego conference by visiting: www.semafx.com. Conference attendees will receive T-shirts and buttons featuring the campaign’s slogans.
Supporters of the campaign welcome the opportunity to help build awareness of Michigan's creative technology industry and how it can fuel Michigan's economic recovery. These companies include: Chrysler Group, Armstrong White, RTT, LaDriere, Right Hemisphere, Bunkspeed, Badittoi Photographic, Detroit Creative Group, Npower Software and Autodesk.
If you would like learn more please visit www.semafx.com, www.getpuretalent.com, www.getrawtalent.com or contact:
Randy Rockafellow
SE Michigan ACM SIGGRAPH (SEMAFX) – Past Chair
248-930-3911(mobile)
randy@semafx.com
www.semafx.com
SEMAFX
The ACM SIGGRAPH Professional Chapter of Southeast Michigan (SEMAFX) is a non-profit computer graphics community of creative professionals, teachers, students and hobbyists involved in the digital arts and related media fields. SEMAFX's mission is to enhance the local digital arts industry, encourage communication, educate and network the workforce, and increase awareness of the capabilities of Michigan's digital creative resources. Since its inception in 1998, SEMAFX has held monthly events, supported charities and scholarships, mentored kids, and built relationships with area colleges and digital media and technology companies. Members gather at events to share ideas, tips and techniques- and to discuss issues facing our local and national markets. SEMAFX was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the mayor of Detroit for organizing the 2006 Creative Congress. For more info about SEMAFX visit: www.semafx.com.
SIGGRAPH 2007
Annual conference on computer graphics convened by the ACM SIGGRAPH organization. The first SIGGRAPH conference was in 1974. The conference is attended by tens of thousands of computer professionals, and has most recently been held in Boston. Past SIGGRAPH conferences have been held in Dallas, Boston, Seattle, New Orleans, San Diego and elsewhere across the United States.
The SIGGRAPH 2007 website is: www.siggraph.org/s2007
ACM SIGGRAPH
SIGGRAPH is the Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques, an interdisciplinary community interested in research, technology, and applications in computer graphics and interactive techniques. For more information about ACM SIGGRAPH, visit their Web site at www.siggraph.org.
ACM
Founded in 1947, ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to advancing the arts, sciences, and applications of information technology. The world¹s first and largest educational and scientific computing society, ACM serves a membership of more than 80,000 computing professionals in more than 100 countries. www.acm.org
Chrysler Group
The Chrysler Group is leading the development of Automotive CGI with the use of their virtual fleet. They are launching a website, www.thecgizone.com to extol the virtues and significant cost savings of repurposing their digital assets for a variety of marketing and branding applications.
Armstrong White
Armstrong White is a visual communications company that has evolved from a high-end retouching and special effects group to a brand driven design studio to one of the most capable visual 3D entities in the country. They specialize in rendering reality out of automotive 2D and 3D assets and digital landscapes for print, broadcast and interactive mediums.
Realtime Technology AG (RTT)
Realtime Technology's main activities arise directly from the use of virtual reality applications in industry for the automobile, aviation and engineering core markets.
LaDriere
LaDriere is a CG studio providing retouching and 3D CGI and animation.
Detroit Creative Group
The Detroit Creative Group seeks to provide marketing based multimedia solutions by focusing on building strong brands and relationships with customers, employees, and partners. For more information visit: ww.detroitcreative.com
Right Hemisphere
Right Hemisphere is the leading provider of enterprise product communication and collaboration solutions enabling manufacturers to optimize their global product development launch and support processes
Bunkspeed
Bunkspeed was founded in November of 2002 with the philosophy that visualization software should be easy to learn and simple to use, which they have delivered in UDRIVE. They are privately owned and financed. At the core, they are a passionate software development team dedicated to solving specific challenges in the automotive design industry.
Badittoi Photographic
Badittoi Photographic has over 30 years of experience shooting custom photos and providing finished photographic imagery for custom publishers, design firms and magazines. Badittoi Photographic provides images to the creative world to satisfy the insatiable appetite for quality custom photographic eye candy.
Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc., a Fortune 1000 company, is a software and services company for the manufacturing, infrastructure, building, media and entertainment and wireless data services fields.
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Flash Designer
Jun 26, 2007 Posted by brett.nicholson ( 1298 Reads)
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Vectorform is a full service provider of multimedia design, custom applications and strategic consulting for national and international clients. From sports promotions to automotive financing Vectorform has used its combined intellectual capital to empower customers to redefine the way our clients do business.
Vectorform’s market experience fosters a fresh approach to a growing list of core competencies, including Web design, rich internet applications, motion graphics, 3D animation, ecommerce, brand strategy and custom software development.
In a market where intellectual capital is bought and sold everyday, we appreciate the value of talented, motivated individuals. We seek individuals with innovation and vision to shape our company, individuals committed to becoming the best. If you want to work in a creative environment with a portfolio of A-list clients, please see the job description below. If you believe you meet the requirements please send bnicholson@vectorform.com a copy of your most current resume and links to your portfolio.
Vectorform is currently seeking motivated Flash professionals to join our creative team in production of animations, interfaces and games. Qualified candidates must have an online portfolio of work that showcases technical and artistic ability. Responsibilities include creative concept development, implementation, technical integration and client interaction.
-Job is located in Royal Oak, MI
-Position: Full Time
-Premium Benefits Package Available
Required
• Online Portfolio
• Strong experience in Flash development
• Strong experience in Action Scripting
• Fluent in advanced Photoshop and Illustrator techniques
• Web Development/Production and HTML abilities
• Strong conception and Art Direction skills
• Strong knowledge of basic design principles
• Experience with CSS, XHTML, JavaScript and Web Standards
• Experience with server-side scripting languages; ASP, PHP
• Experience with database development and integration
• Exceptional written and verbal skills
Experience and Education
• Three to five years experience in the production and development of corporate and large-scale websites
• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year University or similar training – ideally focused on art and/or design
• List of URLs/online portfolio. Please give SPECIFIC details about your level of involvement (concept, art, code, programming, etc.) on each project
• Familiarity with current trends in web design and online environments
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Senior Web Designer
Jun 26, 2007 Posted by brett.nicholson ( 1268 Reads)
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Are you a multitalented designer looking to expand your creative horizon? Maybe you are an accomplished design professional with enough “agency” time to last two lifetimes?
If this sounds like your resume, Vectorform is looking for you. Vectorform is a full service provider of multimedia design, custom applications and strategic consulting for national and international clients. From sports promotions to automotive financing Vectorform has used its combined intellectual capital to empower customers to redefine the way they do business.
Vectorform’s market experience fosters a fresh approach to a growing list of core competencies, including Web design, rich internet applications, motion graphics, 3D animation, ecommerce, brand strategy and custom software development.
In a market where intellectual capital is bought and sold everyday, we appreciate the value of talented, motivated individuals. We seek individuals with innovation and vision to shape our company, individuals committed to becoming the best. If you want to work in a creative environment with a portfolio of A-list clients, please see the job description below. If you believe you meet the requirements please send bnicholson@vectorform.com a copy of your most current resume and links to your portfolio.
Vectorform is currently seeking a senior web designer to join our creative team. Qualified candidates must have an online portfolio of work that showcases technical and artistic ability.
The Sr. Web Designer is responsible for the creation of online visual design, including typography, visual concept, logo and icon design for the Internet and interactive platforms. They effectively communicate and coordinate with the information architect, writer and production artists to ensure that the visual design communicates the desired message, and functions successfully for varying technical and performance specifications. The Sr. Web Designer must be able to lead and monitor implementation of design assets, and communicate effectively with creative/production teams.
-Position: Full Time
-Premium Benefits Package Available
Job Responsibilities
• Optimizes visual design and concept in the Internet or multimedia environment.
• Visually expresses and integrates with information architect and editorial deliverables and technical specs from development and production groups.
• Understands concept of complete project and is able to convey it to the client.
• Adheres to agreed upon delivery schedule coordinated with Project Manager. Keeps Project Manager notified of any changes in schedule.
• Communicates with the project team throughout all stages of design.
• Signs-off that site has been correctly implemented by development to reflect final approved visual design.
• Ability to work with a large variety of clients.
• Ability to communicate and inform the project team members.
• Solid understanding of client deliverables, and the ability to take responsibility for them.
• Specific knowledge of design tools for the online environment.
• Ability to create superior, original designs for the Web.
• Work in concert with creative team to design web applications that enrich client brand experience
• Develop elegant web solutions that perform appropriately and degrade gracefully in multiple browsers, platforms, and media types.
• Review information architecture and creative designs for feasibility.
• Adapt visual designs into dynamic websites and website templates.
• Deadline-oriented with the ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple projects within tight timeframes
• Adhere to and help develop best practices.
• Contribute to the development of various concept-driven projects.
Required
• Online Portfolio
• Must demonstrate ability to deliver projects to client specifications, within timeline and budget
• Ability to create exceptional designs under strict deadline
• Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Thorough understanding of web standards
Experience and Education
• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year University or similar training – ideally focused on art and/or design
• Minimum five years as a senior web designer for a creative firm
• List of URLs/online portfolio. Please give SPECIFIC details about your level of involvement (concept, art, code, programming, etc.) on each project
• Familiarity with current trends in web design and online environments
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Motion Graphics Designer
Jun 26, 2007 Posted by brett.nicholson ( 1432 Reads)
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Are you a multitalented designer looking to expand your creative horizon? Maybe you are an accomplished design professional with enough “agency” experience to last two lifetimes? Vectorform is looking for you. We are a full service provider of multimedia design, custom applications, and strategic consulting for national and international clients.
Currently, we are seeking motion graphics designers in the Metro Detroit Area. Qualified candidates MUST HAVE an online portfolio of work that showcases technical and artistic ability. The Motion Graphics Designer is responsible for the creation of animated visual design for delivery on the Internet and interactive platforms. Please send work samples and resume to bnicholson@vectorform.com
-Position: Full Time/Pay Commensurate with Experience
-Transportation and lodging supplied
Job Responsibilities
• Staying informed of the latest motion graphics technologies
• Ability to create under pressure
• Solid understanding of client deliverables, and the ability to take responsibility for them.
• Deadline-oriented with the ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple projects within tight timelines
Required
• Online Portfolio (including an accessible online reel or Flash movie clips)
• Must demonstrate ability to deliver projects to client specifications, within timeline and budget
• Ability to create exceptional designs under strict deadline
• Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash
• Thorough understanding of editing and optimization of motion graphics work, specific to delivery in Interactive applications.
Experience and Education
• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year University or similar training – ideally focused on art and/or design
• Minimum five years as a motion graphics professional for a creative firm
• List of URLs/online portfolio. Please give SPECIFIC details about your level of involvement (concept, art, code, programming, etc.) on each project
• Familiarity with current trends in web design and online environments
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WMU profs' film screened at Waterfront Festival
Jun 17, 2007 Posted by scott ( 1326 Reads)
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KALAMAZOO--A short film by two Western Michigan University professors was recently screened at the Waterfront Film Festival.
"Vol. 3. Illegal Art," a short film by two faculty members in the WMU School of Communication, was shown Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10, at the four-day festival in Saugatuck, Mich., in the Michigan Film Lodge, which features Michigan filmmakers.
Now in its ninth year celebrating independent film and filmmakers, the Waterfront Film Festival is one of the leading destination film festivals in the Midwest, regularly hosting Midwest premieres of Academy Award-winning and nominated documentaries.
Drs. Rebekah Farrugia and Jennifer Machiorlatti, WMU assistant professor and associate professor of communication, respectively, produced "Illegal Art" as part of the "Copyright, Culture (remixed)" series. The series is a volume set of short films that explore the impact that increasingly restrictive copyright laws have on fair use and the creation of culture. They underline the ways in which creativity is, and will continue to be, hindered if current, excessive intellectual property policy continues.
The "Illegal Art" episode features the traveling art show "Illegal Art: Freedom of Expression in the Corporate Age" during an exhibit at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood in Hollywood, Fla. Curated by Carrie McLaren, the multimedia show illustrates the gray areas of U.S. copyright law and "fair use" which is essential to artists' abilities to both critique and create culture. Works in the exhibit include remixed CNN footage of George W. Bush and the Teletubbies, Barbie Dolls in blenders and Heidi Cody's "American Alphabet."
"We were especially proud of being selected to be part of the Michigan Film Lodge, because it allows Michigan filmmakers to gather and exchange ideas about our productions, the state of the film industry in Michigan and recent efforts to attract more film production from out of state to boost the economy," Machiorlatti says.
Other screenings of "Illegal Art" include the Can Indie Film Festival in Toronto, the Hawaii Arts and Humanities Conference in Honolulu and the University Film and Video Association conference in Orange, Calif. It was selected as one of six finalists to launch Docupyx on the Pyxix Documentary Web channel at www.docupyx.com.
Farrugia researches gender and popular music and was recently invited to submit an essay on music sampling for Vague Terrain, a digital arts quarterly with monthly audience of more than 10,000 viewers. Her work has appeared in "The Journal of Popular Music Studies."
Machiorlatti has screened films at the Dallas Video Festival, the International Women's Festival and the Big Muddy Film Festival. She researches women in film and video and is in production on a feature documentary on indigenous women in film and video.
Farrugia and Machiorlatti's multimedia installation "Outsider Outside/her" was exhibited in the Photon Flow exhibit at the Glass Curtain Gallery in Chicago in summer 2005.
Media contact: Mark Schwerin, (269) 387-8400, mark.schwerin@wmich.edu
WMU News
Office of University Relations
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5433 USA
(269) 387-8400
www.wmich.edu/wmu/news
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Senior 3D Maya Artists needed - RTT
Apr 30, 2007 Posted by jake ( 1921 Reads)
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To support their fast growing 3D print and film department, RTT is looking for Senior 3D Maya Artists. They are searching for colleagues that are team-oriented and self-motivated.
From RTT's Job Posting:
Senior 3D Maya Artists
RTT is the leading provider of realtime 3D visualization solutions for product design, marketing and sales. RTT USA is based in Pasadena, California and Royal Oak, Michigan with its holding company RTT AG in Munich (Germany). We operate internationally and are primarily focused on the automotive industry.
To support our fast growing 3D print and film department, we are looking for 3D Maya Artists. We are searching for colleagues that are team-oriented and self-motivated.
Your profile:
- Rendering with Maya and Mental Ray
- Strong skills in lighting & illumination (HDRI)
- Texturing
- Strong skills in 2D packages as Photoshop, After FX, Shake, etc.
- Camera flights / Cinematography
- Knowledge in camera animation and environment modeling is a plus
- Two or more years of relevant experience in the field
Proven background in traditional art is a definite plus. Please note that character modelling and animation is not required.
Our company offers a stable and fun working environment with career growth opportunities in both US and international offices in Europe and Asia. The company, founded in 1999, now employs more than 160 people worldwide.
Please send your cover letter and resume with a non-returnable portfolio and/or demo reel (e.g. Hardcopy, CD, VHS, DVD). Online portfolio/demo also accepted.
Please reference "Senior 3D Artist" in subject heading.
Send all correspondence to:
jobs@rttusa.com
or
RTT USA, Inc.
423 N. Main Street, Suite 300
Royal Oak, MI 48067
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Compositor/ VFX Artist needed - RTT
Apr 30, 2007 Posted by jake ( 2705 Reads)
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To support their fast growing 3D print and film department, RTT is looking for a Compositor / VFX Artist. They are searching for colleagues that are team-oriented and self-motivated.
From RTT's job posting:
Compositor / VFX Artist
RTT is the leading provider of realtime 3D visualization solutions for product design, marketing and sales. RTT USA is based in Pasadena, California and Royal Oak, Michigan with its holding company RTT AG in Munich (Germany). We operate internationally and are primarily focused on the automotive industry.
To support our fast growing 3D print and film department, we are looking for a Compositor / VFX Artist. We are searching for colleagues that are team-oriented and self-motivated.
Your profile:
- Compositing with Photoshop, After FX and Shake or Fusion
- Understanding of 3D concepts and workflows
- Ability to coordinate with our 3D artists
- Ability to use extensive post effects to turn shots into high quality visuals
- Ability to develop high quality grading and finishing techniques
- Develop and integrate particle / visual effects
Our company offers a stable and fun working environment with career growth opportunities in both US and international offices in Europe and Asia. The company, founded in 1999, now employs more than 160 people worldwide. Visit our website at http://www.rttusa.com or view some of our recent projects at:
http://www.porsche.com/all/originmotorsport/germany.aspx
www.thenewis.com
http://www.toyota.com/rav4/3dtours.html
Please send your cover letter and resume with a non-returnable portfolio and/or demo reel (e.g. Hardcopy, CD, VHS, DVD). Online portfolio/demo also accepted.
Please reference "Compositor /VFX Artist" in subject heading.
Send all correspondence to:
jobs@rttusa.com
or
RTT USA, Inc.
1377 Ashford Ct.
Troy, MI 48084
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3D Maya Artists needed - RTT
Apr 30, 2007 Posted by jake ( 2061 Reads)
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To support their fast growing 3D print and film department, RTT is looking for 3D Maya Artists. They are searching for colleagues that are team-oriented and self-motivated.
From the job posting:
RTT is the leading provider of realtime 3D visualization solutions for product design, marketing and sales. RTT USA is based in Pasadena, California and Royal Oak, Michigan with its holding company RTT AG in Munich (Germany). We operate internationally and are primarily focused on the automotive industry.
To support our fast growing 3D print and film department, we are looking for 3D Maya Artists. We are searching for colleagues that are team-oriented and self-motivated.
Your profile:
- Rendering with Maya and Mental Ray
- Strong skills in lighting & illumination (HDRI)
- Texturing
- Strong skills in 2D packages as Photoshop, After FX, Shake, etc.
- Camera flights / Cinematography
- Knowledge in camera animation and environment modeling is a plus
Proven background in traditional art is a definite plus. Please note that character modelling and animation is not required.
Our company offers a stable and fun working environment with career growth opportunities in both US and international offices in Europe and Asia. The company, founded in 1999, now employs more than 160 people worldwide.
Please send your cover letter and resume with a non-returnable portfolio and/or demo reel (e.g. Hardcopy, CD, VHS, DVD). Online portfolio/demo also accepted.
Please reference "3D Artist – Pasadena or Michigan" in subject heading.
Send all correspondence to:
jobs@rttusa.com
or
RTT USA, Inc.
1377 Ashford Court
Troy, MI 48084
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Flash Developer Needed Immediately!
Apr 09, 2007 Posted by jenean.mason ( 1629 Reads)
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Creative services and web site/application development firm seeks an experienced Flash Designer/Developer to create compelling, original designs for interactive platforms ranging from Web sites to Web-based application systems. This person is able to translate client business requirements, user needs, and technical capabilities into designs that are appealing, easy to use and engaging. This person will have to work directly with the development team and be able to successfully communicate conceptual ideas, detailed design and functionality.
Qualifications necessary:
•Experience designing motion graphics with Flash (minimum 4 years)
•Qualified candidates will have at least three years of professional and design/ development experience
•Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Photo Shop, Illustrator, and Dream weaver is required.
•Solid understanding of Internet technologies (JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, CGI, etc.)
•Client communications a must
•Ability to interpret client needs/expectations
•Able to balance great design with meeting short deadlines
•Bachelor's degree in graphics design, interaction design, fine arts, or a related discipline
The “right” person can become a part time employee or be an independent who is available to work 20-24 hours per week.
To apply for a position on the team please send your resume with a cover letter and samples explaining why you would be “the” right person to:
Stephanie Davis
Stano Enterprises
221 South Main Street
Suite 300
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
Careers@trilliumteam.com
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2D Artist or Compositing Supervisor
Mar 29, 2007 Posted by Tom ( 1683 Reads)
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2D Artist or Compositing Supervisor
Speedshape, Inc
Birmingham, Michigan - United States
Required Experience:
* 3-5 years Compositing supervisor or * 2-3 years Compositor
* Understanding of color, contrast and lighting design
* Working knowledge of a node-based compositing system (i.e. Nuke) required
* Strong problem solving skills and a good eye for color required
* Performing tasks such as tracking, matte extraction, color correction, paint fixes, roto and assembly of live action and 3D elements
* Strong communication skills required
* Candidate must be able to work within a team environment, taking direction and exercising attention to detail in a fast paced production environment
* Producing a final overall look that far exceeds client expectations
* Must be authorized to work in the United States
Send your resume with a non-returnable portfolio and/or demo reel (e.g. CD, DVD) include a shot breakdown of work produced. Online portfolio/demo also accepted.
Please submit resume, and portfolio/samples to:
New Talent c/o
Speedshape
280 N. Old Woodward
Suite 300
Birmingham MI 48009
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KAFI Film Festival coming up on May 17-21 in K'Zoo!
Feb 11, 2007 Posted by scott ( 1314 Reads)
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On May 17-21, the Kalamazoo Animation Festival International (KAFI) will return as the premier animation festival of the Midwest and one of the top 20 animation festivals in the world.
One of the featured attractions of KAFI 2007 will be a comedy writer who has been involved with “The Simpsons” for more than half of its 20-year run. Mike Reiss, a four-time Emmy winner for co-producing more than 200 episodes and penning a dozen "Simpson" scripts, will be featured on Friday, May 18, at 7 p.m. in the State Theater.
And is your team ready? The 2007 KAFI Cartoon Challenge™ entry opens January 2nd and closed on Feb 9th. So I hope you got in! The Challenge pits ten teams of animation students from college and art schools across the continent, who will spend four intense days and nights on the campus of Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Their mission is to create a 30-second animated public service announcement (PSA) for television broadcast.
Over the years, KAFI has welcomed animators and industry veterans from such companies as Pixar, Disney, Nickelodeon, Hanna Barbera, Electronic Arts, Cartoon Network, Adobe, Dreamworks, Animation World Network, PBSKids, and Alias (now Autodesk).
Additionally, we’ve welcomed animators and educators from Sheridan College, College for Creative Studies, Art Institute, Max the Mutt Animation School, Columbia College, Bowling Green State University, San Jose State University, and others.
KAFI has been privileged to screen many Academy Award winning and nominated films for such as “Ryan” (2004) by Chris Landreth, “The Moon and the Sun” (2005) by John Canemaker, “Guard Dog” (2004) by Bill Plympton and “Das Rad” (2003) by Chris Stenner and Heidi Wittlinger.
KAFI is preparing for their biggest and greatest festival ever. With each festival, KAFI continues to bring the highest quality and commitment to the arts and education for entrants, attendees and special guests.
I'd like to see lots of participation by SEMAFX members. Anyone already planning to go? There are screenings, workshops, lectures, contests and more! Let's be there in force!
Plan now to attend this exciting event!
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Animation & Film Night at Atom's
Feb 11, 2007 Posted by scott ( 1199 Reads)
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On Tuesday, March 20th, Atom's Java & Juice invites you to their 2nd night of local animation and film! Come enjoy a friendly, casual night of entertainment, along with healthy beverages and snacks that Atom's is famous for!
This event is sponsored by The SEMAFX Network, a local community of digital artists who promote our region's creative resources. This is part of their new "Showcase on the Road" series, where we show local artists' work to help promote and celebrate our area's creative resources.
I encourage SEMAFX members to come and be a part of this event. Call and let Scott know if you'll be coming. We'll start showing films around 7pm-9... and if we can get some of the filmmakers/animators to join us, we can also have a discussion about their work and the craft in general! There is no charge for this event.
The Animation & Film night is part of a new series provided at Atom's. Entertainment will vary from acoustic music nights, poetry readings, speakers and more. Stay tuned!
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Volunteer for the East Lansing Children's Film Festival
Feb 11, 2007 Posted by scott ( 1024 Reads)
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Hello SEMAFX'ers!
Competing for your time requires some really strong pull these days! Well, I submit to you that working with kids and inspiring them to appreciate art, animation and film- is a WORTHY endeavor where you can spend your valuable time!
And The East Lansing Children's Film Festival is just the place! On Feb 23-March 1, the ELCFF takes place. This is their 10th Year! And SEMAFX has been volunteering for 4 years now. We need you, on Saturday or Sunday (or Both), to help run the "Animation Station", a hallway workshop for little kids, teaching them about animation and showing them how to do flipbooks and zoetrope animations! This is a rewarding event! Please call Scott today to sign up! Deadline is Thurday, Feb 15th!
Read more, to hear from Christine, the Volunteers coordinator:
Greetings!
I am the volunteer coordinator for the 10th Annual East Lansing Children's Film Festival to be held Friday, February 23rd - Thursday, March 1, 2007, and would love to have you on board for the first time or as a returning volunteer. Many positions are available in 4-hour shifts in the area of box office, usher, setup, takedown, concession, photographer, etc. The shifts break down as follows:
Friday, February 23, 2007
Hannah Community Center
5:30-9:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday, February 24-25, 2007
South Kedzie Hall on the MSU Campus
8:30-12:30 pm
12:30-4:30 pm
Saturday, February 24, 2007
NCG Eastwood Cinema
5:30-9:30 pm
Sunday, February 25 - Thursday, March 1, 2007
NCG Eastwood Cinema
5:30-8:30 pm
There will not be a volunteer training session prior to the Festival. Simply arrive a few minutes before your scheduled time. Also, a new requirement this year is that anyone 16 or older must complete a Confidential Waiver form prior to volunteering. As an organization that serves young children and their families, we must take every precaution to ensure that our volunteers are held to the same high standards as the Festival staff. The few pieces of information that you provide on the Waiver will allow us to conduct a criminal background check. After the Festival, the Waiver form containing your personal information will be destroyed.
If you enjoy children and unique, international films, please call me to volunteer at 517-896-9595 or email at christinenichols12@yahoo.com. Include your preferred date and time as well as your contact information. Tell your friends, family, and colleagues about this fun volunteer opportunity!
Thank you in advance,
Christine Nichols
Volunteer Coordinator
East Lansing Children's Film Festival
February 23 - March 1, 2007
films from around the world for children of all ages
300 Bailey Street
East Lansing, MI 48823
www.elcff.com
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