Archive for October, 2009

Position: Director Start Date: January 2010 Job Requirements: Interpreting the script/storyboard into images and sounds that will best convey the story and characters presented by the writer while maintaining a quality consistent with the respective series/production; plan and coordinate all the images that make up the show Manage animation team effectively and efficiently in order… »

Instructors, Non-Regular China Partnership Programs This position is open to any qualified candidate Duties: Animation instruction in animation, design, modelling, rigging, after effects, ZBrush. Date of Workload: ASAP to February 2010 Amt. of Workload: Up to 10 sections available (1 section is equal to a four hour class per week for 15 weeks) Location: Harbin… »

I had a chance a couple of weeks back to catch all three screenings of the Teletoon Detour Pilots at the Ottawa International Animation Festival.  I wrote about the first night here. So, apparently I didn’t like the Wireless Family.  But I did like Angora Napkin, which should come as no surprise to my friends… »

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Intelligent Creatures is seeking VFX artists! Intelligent Creatures Toronto is looking for intermediate and senior level VFX artists for feature film work: – Compositors – 3D Artists, Modelers/Texture Artists, Lighters – VFX Artists and TDs – Matte Painters – Rendering and Pipeline TDs – VFX interns More info and application details can be found on… »

I opened my mailbox tonight, just one last time before shuffling off to bed, and what do I find? Justin’s final report on his Ottawa Festival experience. In this installment, J-Dog(he loves it when you call him that) picks his favourites, shares some experiences, and thanks me profusely. And now it’s my turn. Justin, you… »

NFB launches iPhone app. kind of a big deal. Corus year-end: “We’re still making money.” (paraphrasing) New technology to track tv viewership. Kinda cool. Real numbers are changing the ratings landscape. Mom’s a little cross with Teletoon Jerry Beck at Cartoon Brew liked the other posters for OIAF… »

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Justin’s still filing his reports. Day 5 was Sunday, and despite a hectic pace and a late night party the night before, Justin made it out to a bunch of events. Here’s his take on it.Justin has been a great member of the team this past week.  I’ve really been enjoying his daily reports and… »

Job Description We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals with strong skills in 3D modeling and texturing for television broadcast. The successful candidates will be an integral part of our modeling team, creating visually captivating character and environment models while at the same time meeting production deadlines. Job Requirements Interpreting the script/storyboard into images… »

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Ottawa’s own Janet Heatherington share’s her festival experience at awn.com. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day… »

I promise I’ll get to new stuff soon.  There’s just so much from this past week to pass on.  Like the signal film.  This year’s was produced by Toronto’s Head Gear Animation.  I can’t embed it, but they have it up on their site as a Quicktime.  Here’s the link. I like… »

I came across these clips on YouTube today and figured I’d pass them on. I didn’t get to this event last week, so it’s great to get a chance to see what I missed. Hopefully you guys feel the same way. I’ll embed the clips below. Sadly, there’s no part… »

Hi guys. If you’re not taking the time to watch these, I’d encourage you to do so. Justin won my contest a while back and scored himself a pass to this year’s Ottawa festival. In doing so he also became my indentured slave. This is Justin’s second last bit of coverage that he signed on… »

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Studio B’s Kid VS Kat gets second season from Disney XD Intermedium, by Alain Huynh, in competition for the third annual enRoute Film Festival.  Sounds cool, the films are all screened on airplanes. Cinar legal legacy just won’t fade.  Now it’s turning into a political scandal. Almost Naked Animals entering production at 9 Story Entertainment. … »

I’m just in from the closing ceremonies and will give you guys a proper recap after I get some rest.  It’s been a busy week, and maybe my best festival experience since I started attending back in 1990. For now, here are this year’s award winners: MARY AND MAX WINS GRAND PRIZE, FRENCH ANIMATORS SCORE… »

Apparently, day 3 was really fun. Check… »

Dave Cooper and Nick Cross at the Ottawa International Animation Festival Joel Crary makes his first attempt at covering the Festival.  He discusses “Life Without Gabriella Ferri”, by Priit Parn and Olga Parn, and “Entering the Mind Through the Mouth”, by Jin Sung Choi. Asterisk Animation blog covering the Ottawa Festival experience.  Day 2 coverage… »

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1. Guru studio seeks a Background Designer for their brand new original show Justin Time. Justin Time is a “2d/3d Hybrid” production with a unique look. Visually, it pulls design influences from the likes of Mary Blair, Golden Book Illustrations and Samurai Jack. The Character designs are bright, colourful and highly refined using simple graphic… »

One of the highlights so far of the 2009 Ottawa International Animation Festival was last night’s screening of Angora Napkin, the pilot by Troy Little and Nick Cross. It was commissioned as part of Teletoon’s Detour Pilot Project and will finally be available for viewing shortly. Teletoon is rolling the pilots out at the festival… »

Everybody join me in welcoming our contest winner, Justin Daniel Murphy, to the site and to the Ottawa International Animation Festival. I finally met Justin today and am grateful to have him reporting to you all on behalf of Canadian Animation Resources. Take it away Justin: unique, unique,… »

Animator Fran Krause posted this to his blog some time ago, I’m going to reprint it here without his permission and hope he doesn’t mind. For the last several years, I’ve sent an email to all my students at the end of the Spring semester explaining the easiest and cheapest ways to attend the Ottawa… »

I’m really looking forward to this: The Story of Pixar’s UP with Ronnie del Carmen Saturday, October 17, 6:30 pm, Museum of Civilization “Where do you get your ideas?” is an often asked question that Ronnie del Carmen, story supervisor for Up, will answer on behalf of Pete Docter and his fellow Pixar storytellers. Ronnie… »

Despite an announcemnt a few months back that the company was no more, it seems Boomstone Entertainment isn’t quite done yet.  I got a message from Lee Williams today, looking for some fresh blood for a pilot.  Here’s the post: Boomstone Entertainment Inc. seeking Canadian talent…. 1.        a Flash illustrator/Animator to create… »

Tomorrow, Wednesday, is the opening of the 2009 edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival, which is a big deal. The Ottawa festival is the premiere industry event in Canada for our community.  It brings together a vast collection of Canadian and International talent the likes of which you just won’t see anywhere else. I’ve… »

NFB has 9 films at the Ottawa International Animation Festival this year. Crush animates Douglas Coupland. Crash Canyon comes to Teletoon. Cameron Archer discusses the Rocket Robin Hood DVD release over on… »

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With the debut of his new film, Yellowcake, Animator Nick Cross has been getting some well-deserved attention. Here’s an interview that he posted to his blog from Slow Decade. And here’s the film again for those who haven’t seen it yet. Yellow Cake from Nick Cross on… »

Dang, lots going on, and I’m playing catch up.  Here’s the latest roundup: People are getting excited about OIAF ’09 next week.  Random bits here, here, here, here, here “Mr. Moon“. Some of it’s being done in Canada. Bob Bowen, Canadian, directing American Dad. Canada is top producer of animation made for TV, at least… »

Job Description IMAX Corporation is looking for a number of talented Sr. and Jr. VFX Artists to work on the exciting production of Hubble 3D. We offer a dynamic and creative work environment with the potential for future opportunities. Senior Compositing Artists: You will create high quality seamless 3D scenes from digital elements and produce… »