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jobby: 3D Character Modeller, Ottawa University, Ottawa/Gatineau

By Mike Valiquette

For the production of an interactive 3D Lab (Rat Dissection) coproduced with the University of Ottawa, the CFORP and the Ontario Ministry of Education of Ontario, the School of EECS is looking for a 3D character modeller (for approx. 5 weeks of 3D modelling) The 3D character modeller need for realistic external and internal animal… »

(bump)from the internets: cast your vote on Ithentic’s latest Golden Play

By Mike Valiquette

Just a quick bump, as today’s the last day to vote. A while back, we drove some traffic over to a Canadian short film that was up for the top prize on iThentic’s Golden Play contest.  As a result, Death By Lemonade got a boost… »

a conversation about unpaid internships

By Mike Valiquette

A few days ago, we posted openings at Toronto’s guru studios for unpaid internships in various positions.  We received an above average number of comments in response to those posts. First of all, thank you for your response.  We get next to no discussion in… »


jobby: Production Coordinator, Cookie Jar Entertainment, Toronto

By Mike Valiquette

January 27th, 2012 Position: Production Coordinator Department: Production Division: Cookie Jar Entertainment Location: Toronto (King St. West) Description: This position will provide administrative support to producers in the Toronto office and communicate schedules internally,… »

jobby: Animation Department – Lead Instructor, Centre for Arts and Technology, Kelowna BC

By Mike Valiquette

Animation Department – Lead Instructor The Centre for Arts and Technology Kelowna seeks a full-time Instructor for our Animation for Games, Film & Visual Effects diploma program.  We are seeking… »

press release: guru inks development deal for Nemesis

By Mike Valiquette

TORONTO, ON (January 19, 2012) – TELETOON launches development on Guru’s innovative new half hour animated kids series, Nemesis, where each episode tells one story, two unbelievably different ways. Nemesis … »

showcase: Wait For Me Under the Lamp Post, by Luis Gadea

By Mike Valiquette

Another film from VFS.  This one’s by Luis Gadea.  He’s an actual… »

events: Family Stay-Cation, NFB Mediatheque, Toronto

By Mike Valiquette

FAMILY STAY-CATION at the NFB Mediatheque SIGN UP EARLY Hands-On Animation Workshops at our biggest Family Day program ever! Choose from 3 workshops daily at 10 AM, 12:30 PM and 3… »

press release: Goodwin vs Badwin on Mondo Media

By Mike Valiquette

Co-creators Joshua Bowen (Style 5) and Peter Burton (Former Development Executive, Adult Animation 20th Century Fox) are excited to announce the launch of the animated adult comedy web series, “Goodwin… »

press release: Andrew Kerr heading up Consumer Products, Nelvana Enterprises

By Mike Valiquette

Toronto, Canada — Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana Enterprises announced the appointment of respected industry veteran Andrew Kerr to Head of Consumer Products, The Americas and Australasia, effective immediately. Kerr brings over 14… »

press release: Siggraph events, 2013 and 2014

By Mike Valiquette

(Chicago, IL) –SIGGRAPH, the world’s premier conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques, announces site selections for its 2013 and 2014 North American conferences. SIGGRAPH 2013 plans to return to Anaheim, California,… »

showcase: Satori

By Mike Valiquette

Here’s Satori, by Sheridan grad, Abhilasha Dewan, here’s her… »

coolest beans: new trailer for Nick Cross’ “Black Sunrise”

By Mike Valiquette

you must watch this. I’ve written about Nick and his work extensively on here before.  So I’m just going to urge you to watch this and form your own… »

jobby: Multiple Positions (Animators, Compositors, Character Builds, Scene Assemblers, Production Staff), Big Jump Productions, Ottawa

By Mike Valiquette

January 17th, 2012 A little bit about BigJump: BIG JUMP Productions is a privately owned, independent, 2D hybrid animation production facility that specializes in the seamless combination of traditional and… »

press release: YTV and Cartoon Network on board for season 3 of Almost Naked Animals

By Mike Valiquette

Toronto, Canada – January 17, 2012 – 9 Story Entertainment’s announces its animated comedy series Almost Naked Animals has been re-upped by YTV (Canada) and Cartoon Network (U.S.) for a third… »

jobby: Production Software Engineer, Pixar Canada, Vancouver

By Mike Valiquette

January 16, 2012 About Pixar Canada Pixar Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pixar Animation Studios, the world leader in animated films.  The Vancouver studio produces short-form animation focusing on legacy Pixar… »

jobby: Rendering TD, Pixar Canada, Vancouver

By Mike Valiquette

January 13th, 2012 Summary of Position The Rendering TDs (Technical Artists) are responsible for producing the final images that make up each of our animated films. These technical artists use the render… »

jobby: Animator, RocketOwl Inc, Ottawa

By Mike Valiquette

January 12, 2012 RocketOwl Inc. is a funded Startup based out of Ottawa, ON. We are focused on building competitive social games for the next generation of mobile and web… »

jobby: Environment/Vue Artists, Arc Productions, Toronto

By Mike Valiquette

January 12, 2012 Position Title: Environment/Vue Artists Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for Environment/Vue… »

jobby: Effects Artist, Arc Productions, Toronto

By Mike Valiquette

January 12, 2012 Position Title: Effects Artist Reports to: Effects Supervisor/Head of Effects Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Description: Arc Productions Ltd. (formerly Starz Media Canada Co.) is hiring an Effects… »

jobby: Matte Painter, Arc Productions, Toronto

By Mike Valiquette

January 12, 2012 Position Title: Matte Painter Reports to: Art Director/Head of Art Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Description: Arc Productions Ltd. (formerly Starz Media Canada Co.) is hiring a Matte… »

showcase: Kevin Hearn’s “Monsters Anonymous”, directed by Chris Minzzz

By Mike Valiquette

Kevin Hearn, of the Barenaked Ladies, just released a music video for his song, “Monsters Anonymous”.  There’s all kinds of great voice talent on the record (can I call it… »

Showcase: Tough West, by Henrique Barone

By Mike Valiquette

There have been quite a few noteworthy little films popping up online out of Vancouver Film School’s classical animation program.  VFS has pretty quick turnaround, and a lot of their… »

jobby: Unity Developer, 3D Artist, Game Designer,Ratrod Studio, Ottawa

By Mike Valiquette

January 10th, 2012 Ratrod Studio: We are hiring! Unity Developer, 3D Artist, Game Designer (Salary based / full time) Founded in 2009, Ratrod Studio Inc. is an entertainment software company that specializes… »

Press Release: NFB’s Highrise installations hit TTC, Toronto

By Mike Valiquette

Pattison Onestop, Art for Commuters (A4C) and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) present HIGHRISE/One Millionth Tower on the TTC, seen on subway platforms across the city from January… »

showcase shortie: What Does Conan Have in His Hair, by Jon Izen

By Mike Valiquette

Jon Izen is always making something, and for the last little while, between paying gigs, he’s been making these: I’ll post more over the next little while. Thanks… »

Press Release: Slap Happy nabs YTV deal for “Nerds and Monsters”

By Mike Valiquette

SLAP HAPPY CARTOONS ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT DEAL WITH YTV FOR ANIMATED SERIES NERDS AND MONSTERS. Vancouver-based animation studio Slap Happy Cartoons Inc. has signed a development deal with Corus Entertainment’s YTV… »

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    Hey! So I've got a few backgrounds here for "A Gritty Western". Lighting is important in this film to create the mood. It's fun to see how it can help bring out story. In the last image, I put in the characters from the storyboard to see how they would look with the background and lighting set up. […]

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