Improve Efficiency with Nuke Mari Bridge

Join us for this Free webcast on September 8 at 1pm PST and learn how you can integrate Mari into your Nuke workflow to save time and frustration with 3D Projections and painting. Learn how the Nuke <> Mari Bridge uses a quick and simple method for exchanging files between Nuke and Mari and how you can increase your productivity by using it.

What Is It?

The NUKE <> MARI Bridge delivers a focused workflow to provide NUKE artists with MARI's dedicated 3D paint tools, making digital environment and projection work more efficient and final composited scenes more believable. The workflow allows compositing artists to address common challenges faced when using 3D projection techniques to build digital environments.

Concepts we will be covering in this sesssion:

• Setting up the bridge between Nuke & Mari


• Basic paint features of Mari for compositors that are not familiar with the product


• Setting up a camera projection environment in Nuke for matte painters


• Sending projection setups to Mari for paint fix work


• Round trip back to Nuke for the final composite

Who Should Attend?

This class is ideal for any compositor looking at how to use MARI for projection and matte painting in combination with NUKE. We'll get you up and running in no time!

Presented By Deke Kincaid, Creative Specialist

Deke Kincaid is a Creative Specialist at the Foundry. He has worked in feature film and commercial production for 12 years. Originating from the east coast of the US, he lives in Los Angeles California and has worked at a wide variety of visual effects and creative studios including Motion Theory, Weta Digital, Rhythm & Hues, Method, Technicolor and Asylum VFX

The Details

Date & Time: September 8th, 1pm PST
Where: Online

Autodesk SIGGRAPH 2011 VANCOUVER free guest expo passes

SIGGRAPH is around the corner with 46 days left until it begins.

Autodesk is kind enough to offer free expo passes to the event!

Send an email or contact your Motion Media account Representative to get your free Exhibits pass  Code.

We at Motion Media are excited about SIGGRAPH 2011 and  can’t wait see everyone at the show in Vancouver!

Motion Media is Donating 1% of sales in June to Red Cross

June is Red Cross month at Motion Media. We want to give back to the American Red Cross for all of their hard work not only in Japan, but all over the world.  So in June, we are raising funds for the Red Cross via a Comedy Night & Auction for VFX, Animation, Film & TV Professionals as well as donating 1% of sales in June. We believe that, with the help of our customers and community, we can raise $35,000 to donate.

On June 9th, we're having a Comedy Night & Auction Fundraiser at the Hollywood Improv with all benefits going to the American Red Cross and their relief efforts in Japan. We currently have over $54,000 worth of vfx/animation software & hardware donated from our amazing sponsors like Adobe, Autodesk & AJA, with more to come. If you're interested in attending this free event, click here to RSVP.

Also, all of June, we will be donating 1% of all sales from our vendors that donated gear for our auction.  So 1% of anything purchased during June, 2011 from the following list of vendors will be donated to the American Red Cross.

• 3D Connexion


• Adobe


• AJA


• Autodesk


• Axceleon


• Blackmagic Design


• ChaosGroup


• E-on Software


• G-Technology


• Luxology


• Maxon


• PipelineFX


• Pixologic


• PNY Nvidia


• Red Giant Software


• The Foundry


• Thinkbox Software


• Tiger Technology


• Vicon


• Wacom

Together with your help, we hope to knock this out of the park! Hopefully we'll see you on June 9th!

Autodesk 2012 Product Launch

 



 

 

 

 

On April 20, 2011, Autodesk will host a live virtual event, showcasing the entire line of 2012 Autodesk products.

Accelerate your film, television, or game projects. Find new ways of exploring, refining, and presenting your ideas. Discover a range of world-class new creative tools.

It all starts when you Register for the Autodesk Virtual Event.

Date: April 20, 2011

Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm PT

See how the new Autodesk Digital Entertainment Creation (DEC) solutions – including the comprehensive Entertainment Creation Suites – can help you create and deliver your most innovative work. You’ll have the chance to hear how leading Autodesk customers such as LOOK Effects, Eidos-Montréal, and SWAY Studio use Autodesk Digital Entertainment Solutions to take their work to the next level.

At the Autodesk Virtual Event, you attend sessions right from your desktop. These presentations will help you:

• Position yourself for your next big opportunity


• Explore the tools used by leading artists and animators


• Take advantage of hardware advances to finish projects faster

Don’t miss this chance to learn how Autodesk Digital Entertainment Creation solutions can help you bring your best ideas to life.

Get the NEW Autodesk Media & Entertainment 2012 products at the Motion Media Online shop.

The Foundry STORM Launch at RED STUDIOS, Hollywood - 10th March 2011

 



 

 

 

STORM 1.0 - AVAILABLE NOW!

The STORM has now officially hit and to celebrate, you are invited to an exclusive event.

Join The Foundry at RED Studios in Los Angeles for an exclusive event to celebrate the release of STORM.

DATE: THURSDAY 10TH MARCH
TIME: 6PM - 9.30PM
WHERE:  RED Studios - Stage 4,
846 North Cahuenga
Boulevard, Los Angeles
CA 90038 - 3704

Places are limited, so REGISTER NOW
to ensure you don't miss out.

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS RARE CHANCE TO VISIT RED STUDIOS AND
HEAR FIRST HAND ABOUT RED AND STORM DEVELOPMENTS

More information on The Foundry's Storm Event at Red Studios or Buy The Foundry's Storm Now from Motion Media's online shop.

Autodesk at GDC 2011

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is  here!

GDC will be held at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA from February 28th thru March 4th 2011.

Autodesk will be attending the show floor at GDC and have posted their Theater schedule .

View the Autodesk GDC 2011 theater schedule

If you can't make it the show floor, Autodesk will also be streaming their theatre online.

Autodesk GDC information and online theater

Game Developers Conference

Autodesk Game developers tools

The Foundry's Stereo MasterClasses in February 2011

Taking on stereoscopic Film or Commercials projects?

Come to our FREE full day event to see how The Foundry's products can offer a helping hand and how your peers have been successful using them in production.

LA MASTERCLASS : THURSDAY 3RD FEBRUARY REGISTER HERE
NYC  MASTERCLASS :  MONDAY 7TH FEBRUARY REGISTER HERE
LONDON MASTERCLASS : THURSDAY 10TH FEBRUARY REGISTER HERE

Due to limited space, if you are a student and want to attend one of these events please email marketing@thefoundry.co.uk and we will put you on a waiting list for registration.

Click here for more information about The Foundry's Stereo MasterClasses

We at Motion Media are also holding a 3-Day Nuke Training course with renowned NUKE Trainer Steve Wright

Register for the 3 day NUKE class and more information

3 Day NUKE Training with Steve Wright

3-DAY NUKE CLASS

Motion Media & renowned NUKE Trainer Steve Wright bring you this unique Friday, Saturday and Sunday class on Feb.11-13th, 2011,  that will explore and demonstrate the key features of Nuke and equip attending artists with a basic understanding of Nuke’s powerful workflow. Prerequisites for the class are a solid background in compositing visual effects using programs such as Shake, Combustion, Digital Fusion, Motion, Flame, Toxik or After Effects.

Free Mocha Pro Webinar Tomorrow

Free mocha Pro webinar tomorrow
Register now:
VFX techniques with mocha Pro webinar
What: a free live online webinar with instructor, Ben Brownlee of Curious Turtle Training
When: December 16, 2010 @ 10:00 AM PST to 11:30 AM PST - Convert Timezone
Register: New Media Webinars

AGENDA

• * How is planar tracker different from other types of tracking?
  * Identifying the best planes to track - even when they are not directly linked to our target.
  * When to split tracking data from the shapes you want to work on.
  * The principle behind removing elements from a shot.
  * Removing a lens flare from footage shot with a moving camera.
  * Stabilizing shots with the Stabilize module.

DURATION

90 Minutes

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Visual Effects Artists, Video Editors, After Effects Users, Final Cut Studio Users, Online Editors, Compositors, VFX Producers, Mocha Users, Mokey Users

PREREQUISITE

Understanding some of the basics of compositing (layers, motion tracking, masks) would be useful as would a basic understanding of the Mocha interface.

Learn How You Can Save Cash on Software Purchases in 2010

Learn how Section 179 Can Increase Your Bottom Line in 2010

Join Motion Media and Jacob Lager of Zuber & Taillieu for a free webinar explaining the details of Section 179, and how you can best use this tax deduction to your advantage. This is not a complicated tax, and it is much easier than you might think to deduct your software & even other purchases as well.

Jacob will go over:

• Section 179 overview


• What you can write off


• How it works


• How financing software this year can actually make you money in 2010


• What other purchase you can deduct with Section 179


• Q&A - Get all of your questions answered.

The Details

Who Should Attend: Anyone who has purchased any software in 2010, or is planning on purchasing before year's end.

When: Thursday, December 9th - 1pm-2pm

Where: Online

Cost: Free

The Foundry MARI release event Los Angeles

The Foundry Celebrates the release of Mari with an event in Hollywood, CA.

Join them to celebrate the release of MARI 1.1 on Windows and Linux.

1 December 2010, 7pm to 9.30pm

Gnomon School of VFX

1015 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, 90038

Register for the event at the link below.

MARI is Coming to LA

Webinar: Camera Tracking with 3ds Max & SynthEyes

Motion Media Presents "Camera Tracking with SynthEyes & 3ds Max".
This tutorial is based on the opening sequence of a just released
snowboard video called Cheers, and will be presented by the Animation
Director and Supervisor, Dean Fowler.

See the camera tracking
process on a working production, from the inside. See how Dean worked
with the Director of Photography to create a shot and camera match that
looks realistic and unique.

In this tutorial you will see:

    * Setting up the shot for a Camera Track
    * Tracking using SynthEyes
    * Incorporating a 3d Model into the shot
    * Realistic Lighting and Rendering
    * Animation - (Post Production)

Real Cities Real Fast - Create Urban Environments in Minutes

Learn How to Create Real Cities Real Fast with CityScape Pro from PixelActive.

Motion Media has teamed up with PixelActive to bring you a live webinar designed to show you just what you can accomplish with CityScape and to show you how easy it is to use. You can literally sit down and have a city built within minutes. For more information about CityScape Pro, see below, or check out www.pixelactive3d.com.

What you will see:

• Shape and Layer Terrain


• Create Complex Road Networks with Overpasses and Roundabouts


• Creating Lakes, Rivers and Other Bodies of Water


• Import and Place Custom Props


• Texture Terrain in a Variety of Ways


• Controlling Weather & Time of Day in Your City


• Simulating Traffic in Your City


• Simulating Driving or Flying in Your City

The Details
When: Thursday October 28th, 1pm.
Where: Online - Register Here
Who Should Attend: Architects, City Planners, Game Developers, Animators, Designers, Construction Developers.



What exactly is CityScape Pro?
CityScape was created to reduce the tedious, labor intensive process of building and modifying urban environments, empowering the interactive world builders of tomorrow.

CityScape Pro enables small teams to create and distribute large-scale digital city models, so clients and coworkers can better visualize design ideas and concepts. Maximize existing software and data resources by combining geospatial and CAD data, custom models, and PixelActive’s proprietary parametric modeling and Active Adjustment technologies. Export your terrain to a variety of industry standard file formats or distribute your terrain with the free CityScape Viewer. Experience the joy of building cities today with PixelActive CityScape Pro.

NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference!

The conference has started , but some of  us couldn't make it to the event.

We are glad that there is plenty of online Media to get a taste of the happenings at the GPU Technology Conference.

Links:

Tuesdays and Wednesdays Key note recording available.

NVIDIA GPU Tech Page

NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference – Day 1 Video Recap and blog

Advanced Planar Tracking and Roto in mocha Seminar

Motion Media and Imagineer Systems have teamed up to bring you an advanced Planar Tracking and Roto seminar live at Motion Media in Santa Monica.

Motion Media invites you to this advanced VFX training seminar presented by Imagineer Systems Product Specialist, Martin Brennand.

Martin will showing advanced techniques using mocha to solve the most difficult tracking and roto challenges found in post production. Learn how mocha's planar tracker tools work within compositing & finishing environments such as: After Effects, Nuke, and more to save time and money.

Additionally, Imagineer will be showcasing an exciting technology preview of their new product: mocha Pro.

About mocha:
mocha v2 is a stand alone tracking & roto utility designed to complement any compositing and finishing environment. mocha's planar tracker allows artists to easily track shots where point trackers fail.

As a rotoscoping station, mocha's ability to accurately track and render external mattes saves hours of manual labor for articulate matte creation. Create & render mattes with less keyframes!

mocha v2 supports export to: After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Flame, Smoke, Combustion, Avid|DS, Quantel, Shake, Digital Fusion and Nuke.

Click Here for Location, Times and to Sign Up.

Zbrush 4.0 Unveiled at Siggraph 2010!

Pixologic unveils ZBrush Version 4.0 (for Win and Mac) at Siggraph 2010!

Booth #709 Los Angeles Convention Center
27th-29th July

Pixologic, Inc., makers of the award winning ZBrush is pleased to announce that it will be unveiling the latest software in the Pixologic line - ZBrush Version 4.0 (for Win and Mac) at Siggraph 2010 show Los Angeles Convention Center
27th-29th July 2010.

Pixologic also announced that following the 'sneak preview' at Siggraph 2010, ZBrush 4.0 will be available to the public for purchase and download on 8/9/10 (Monday 9th August 2010).

Those visiting the Siggraph exhibition floor will have the opportunity to pre- purchase a special edition package of ZBrush 4.0 at the Pixologic Booth!

ZBrush is the leading 2D/3D digital sculpting application for artists today and is used extensively in the film, game, toy and collectible industries as well as scientific illustration.

Pixologic will be hosting hourly demonstrations at Booth #709 where attendees, users and newcomers will see and explore the latest exciting ZBrush 4.0 features, presented live by industry renowned character modeling artists and supervisors- from Disney Animation Studios, Blur Studios, Naughty Dog and other top film and gaming studios.

Jimmy Golding, Marketing Director at Pixologic commented:

''This is the 10th anniversary year of ZBrush! We are looking forward to a very exciting show and the opportunity to reveal the latest features of ZB4 to our fans, community, newcomers and future talent.''

Win Free Tickets to the BLUR Party at Siggraph 2010

Motion Media is giving away two tickets to the BLUR party at Siggraph featuring the Crystal Method and more. 

Sign Up Here

List of Parties at Siggraph 2010

Check out the list below for information on getting into some of the best parties at Siggraph 2010. We will update the list as information comes in, but if your having a party or know of a party that we don't have listed, let us know here.

Be sure to bookmark this page as it will be updated daily from now until Siggraph!

BLUR 2010 - The Ultimate Siggraph Party - SPONSORED BY MOTION MEDIA
Wednesday July 28th 9pm-2am
Music Box Theater
Invite/Wristbands Only - You can register for a chance to win a free ticket here.

It will be featuring a new dancing/performance act in between the DJ set and the Crystal Method gig.

Unofficial Siggraph CGI Beach Party
Sunday July 25th - noon to sunset
Venice Beach Pier (at the end of Washington St.)
Join us for the second annual LA Siggraph CGI Beach Party. The party officially starts at noon and is open to all CGI students and professionals who love sun and surf.
Click Here for more info and directions

Pipeline FX, Shotgun and Tweak Software Party
Tuesday July 27th 9pm-Midnight
Where: Seven Grande
Invite/Wristbands Only
More Info Here

ACM Siggraph Chapter Party
Monday July 26th, 8:30pm - 2am
At Club 740 In downtown LA.

The Foundry GeekFest
This event is FREE, but places are limited and fill fast, so don't miss out REGISTER NOW.
Follow the link for more info: http://beta.thefoundry.co.uk/articles/2010/07/06/68/the-foundry-geekfest-at-siggraph-2010/

SIGGRAPH Reception
Wednesday 8-10pm at the Westin Bonaventure Ballroom

Mingle with the movers and synergize with the shakers as the international computer graphics community gathers for its biggest social event of the year. Bring your business cards. SIGGRAPH 2010 provides food, beverages, and a legendary LA location: The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, which has starred in many feature films: “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century”, “This is Spinal Tap”, “In the Line of Fire”, “Nick of Time”, “True Lies”, “Midnight Madness”, “Hard to Kill”, and “Chuck”. In “Escape From LA” and “Epicenter”, it was destroyed by visual effects.

Animation Mentor Happy Hour
This event is only open to Animation Mentor Students and Alumni

• When: 10 PM - 2 AM
• Where: Boardners, Downtown Los Angeles
• Website: http://www.boardners.com
• RSVP: Email Grace@AnimationMentor.com by July 22nd to reserve your spot
• Kick off Siggraph with Animation Mentor students and alumni for an 80's night. Must arrive before 10:30 PM. Drinks $8 - $10. Must be 21 or older to attend, tickets required at the door.

23rd Anniversary CG Show/SAKE Barrel Opening Party
6PM on Wednesday July, 28
JW Marriot, Salon C

Siggraph After Party - 3D Production

July 27, 2010 5-8pm
ESPN Zone at L.A. Live
19th Hole Bar
1011 S. Figueroa St, Ste. B101
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Join us on for an exclusive Siggraph after party. Isilon, Integrated Media Technologies (IMT), Atempo, and Southpaw present an evening of fun, food, and drinks with the creative minds behind some of today's hottest 3D Productions.

Guest speakers and topics will include:

• Wayne Miller, President and Chief Creative Officer of Action 3D – How he shot live concerts like Dave Matthews, Phish, and JayZ in 3D
• David Kenneth, Executive Producer of IE Effects – How his firm developed the 3D exhibit for the World Fair in China and the work they did on Michael Jackson's This Is It in 3D

Register for this event here.

NYU-SCPS CADA Alumni Networking Event
Wednesday July 28, 2010 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Hotel Figueroa Terrace & Pool 939 S. Figueroa Street
Open to all as a networking event.

Join CADA Alumni, Students, and Siggraph Friends for a few hours of socializing and networking.

RSVP cada.alumni@nyu.edu CADA Siggraph Booth #1131

 

20th anniversary 3ds Max Siggraph T-shirts

Looking for cool schwag to add to your collection of 3dsmax gear?

Autodesk is giving away limited 20th anniversary T-shirts at Siggraph 2010.

Link with details here

8 hour Vray Training Event at Siggraph 2010

If you’ll be in LA for SIGGRAPH2010, you should definitely check out the Chaos Group’s 8-hour training event on VRay.  It looks like it will be a great event with a lot going on and chances to win some great prizes as well.