An extended conversation (more than 140 characters) with our Twitter followers. Five questions finding out more about them and what they feel about the industry, with @TobyJOYdigital our Social Media Manager.
California Film Production Incentives Bill in Works
I have been meaning to write about this for some days now, but I’ll admit to having been somewhat distracted by long haul flights and the ensuing jetlag over the last couple of weeks. Still, I hope you won’t hold it against me…
Admissions 101: What About Facebook Excesses?
Did any of you read an article entitled “Admissions 101: Do parents need special tools to hide their children's Facebook excesses?”, published last week in the Washington Post? It makes for very interesting reading.
News Round-Up: Monday 14 Nov, 2011
Here is my usual Weekly Round-Up of News, with stories that I have picked up over the past week. If you have suggestions for stories I missed, just drop me a line or post a comment.
VES Career Fair and Workshops for VFX Job Seekers
The Visual Effects Society and Creative Heads have teamed up to present the VES Career Fair & Workshop, which will be held Saturday June 25th at the Renaissance Hotel Hollywood. Join this 1-day event that brings together the best in the VFX industry.
Q&A With New US Advisory Board Member, Mike O'Neal of Rhythm and Hues Studios
Mike O'Neal is currently with Rhythm & Hues Studios in Los Angeles, California where he serves as both Digital and Visual Effects Supervisor and is involved in several R&D activities. His recent work includes Yogi Bear, The Golden Compass, Happy Feet, Superman Returns, X-Men II, and Alvin and the Chipmunks 3. Mike recently joined our Advisory Board and will be sharing his insights and experience with us from time to time.
How Do You Structure Your Deal?
Let's say you've finally gotten the job offer of your dreams. What do you do next? According to Scott Squires, you make sure your deal memo contains enough information to prevent any misunderstandings on anyone's part.
Opportunities for CG Artists With Digital Jobs On the Rise
I think it is safe to say that many of us have been affected by the decline of the economy and downfall of the US job market the past few years. However, times are changing. I wanted to share my recent discovery of this article highlighting the demand for new grads to go digital.
Jobs in VFX Help Make the World Go ‘Round
Cracked.com wrote an interesting article--The 5 Miserable VFX Jobs That Make Movies Possible. I read the article and thought that I’d offer an opinion on what they have to say.
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