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Saturday, March 13th, 2010When it comes to a movie like “Sherlock Holmes,” you might not think there would be that much room for CGI. It’s set in the fairly recent past, after all, and involves a very logical detective. Much of the action can be shot on location and it’s easy to dress up a set. Then again, […]
Adobe Users Group–sort of
Monday, October 13th, 2008This isn’t quite a user group, but it serves a similar purpose. And in some ways it is better, because it caters to business buyers and decision makers, not just users. Meaning that it has good networking value. The event is the Adobe Technology Exchange of Southern California Meeting, this Saturday, October 18th from 9-noon […]
The Art and Science of 3D Motion Pictures
Friday, October 10th, 2008There’s alot of action going on in 3D movies these days. Of course, there’s been lots of hype on-and-off for decades about 3D, but 3D seems to really be coming into its own nowadays.Recent movies like Beowulf and Polar Express and James Cameron’s upcoming (2009) Avatar lend credence to 3D’s ascent. So does the recent […]
Understanding Motion Graphics & Broadcast Design
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008My school has a challenge when it comes to helping people understand what our Motion Graphics & Effects certificate program is all about. “Motion graphics artist” is not as well known a career as “video editor” or “sound mixer.”
It seems obvious at first–just take graphics, add some motion, and stir until you have motion […]
Marrying Motion Graphics Design and Music Videos
Monday, May 5th, 2008Attending the annual TED Conference costs a bundle (up to $6,000 for the 4-day affair). TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design. It’s a high-powered networking and content presentation event established in 1984 by info architect Richard Saul Wurman. I started enjoying the fruits of one of Wurman’s earlier creations, the L.A. Access Guide, back […]
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