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Newsletter: August 2004
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NEWS:
1. CALL FOR ENTRIES: NICKTOONS FILM FEST
EVENTS:
2. PORTLAND INDY ANIMATION FEST [Portland, OR]
3. ONE REEL FILM FEST [Seattle, WA]
4. YOUTH ANIMATION FEST [Bainbridge Island, WA]
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS:
5. MIXED-MEDIA ANIMATION INTENSIVES WEEKEND [Seattle, WA]
6. MESMER 3D ANIMATION COURSES [Seattle, WA]
7. OREGON3D COMPUTER ANIMATION COURSES [Portland, OR]
8. COYOTE ANIMATION [Seattle, WA]
9. NW FILM CENTER ANIMATION CAMPS [Portland, OR]
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News
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1. CALL FOR ENTRIES:NICKTOONS FILM FEST
Deadline: September 10, 2004
Nicktoons is teaming up with Animation Magazine and Frederator Studios for
First-Ever Nicktoons Film Festival, a new program on the new Nicktoons
digital cable network. Films are now being selected for over six hours of
films to be shown starting October 24. Animators from around the world can
download entry forms on www.nicktoons.com and entries will be accepted
through Sept. 10. Submissions should be animated shorts no longer than 7
minutes that combine a unique look, great character designs and a funny
plot. One winner will be chosen by a grand jury and awarded a $10,000
(USD) prize. “There's so much great talent in the world of animation and
we're excited to give people the opportunity to have their work seen by
experts and on Nicktoons’ air,” said Keith Dawkins, Vice President and
General Manager, Nicktoons. “Nicktoons is the place to be for animation
lovers, which is why we're forming a sort of 'creative lab' for a new
generation of cartoon hits.” More info: www.nicktoons.com
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Events
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2. PORTLAND INDY ANIMATION FEST [Portland, OR]
August 11-14
The Portland Indy Animation Festival 2004 is a showcase for indie 3D, 2D,
machinima, stop motion, filmed puppetry, interpretations of the art of
animation and even animated trailers for works in progress. Tickets will
be available at the door and are $3 for all venues, except for Holocene
which is $5. Please note that Holocene is a 21+ venue only.
Showtimes & Locations are as follows:
11th August, 8pm
The Know, 2026 NE Alberta, Portland, OR 97211
503-BUG-NEWS
www.theknow.info
info@theknow.info
12th August, 8pm
Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97214
503-239-7639
www.holocene.org
contact@holocene.org
13th August, 8pm
New Space
1632 SE 10th Ave. Portland, OR 97214
503-963-1935
www.newspacephoto.com
info@newspacephoto.com
14th August, 8pm
Nocturnal, 1800 E Burnside, Portland, OR
503-239-5900
www.nocturnalpdx.com
contact@nocturnalpdx.com
More Info: pdxanimation.com; piaf2004@pdxanimation.com
3. ONE REEL FILM FEST [Seattle, WA]
September 3-6
Seattle's mega-arts festival, Bumbershoot, will feature many short films
in the 9th annual One Reel Film Festival. Animation films are peppered
throughtout the themed programs. One program is devoted to animation and
features films by local animators Anouck Iyer of Portland (Hike Hike Hike)
and Gary Parrish of Seattle (It's About Time).
Program info: Saturday Morning Cartoons on Saturday September 4th from 12-1pm.
"Hanna-Barbera. Looney Tunes. Schoolhouse Rock. These shows and snippets
shaped generations. This year, we're attempting the same. Oddball animated
shorts mingle with "educational" messages for the young at heart and the
emotionally immature." Featuring: Rhythm; Heaven's Web; Alphabet Pam; Rich
Land; Paprika; Alphabet Zelda; Sabong Spell; Gingerbread Man; Rent's Due;
Suss; It's About Time; The Metaphizzies; Hike Hike Hike; At Wit's Vend.
Location: Seattle Center More info: www.bumbershoot.org/Film.htm
4. YOUTH ANIMATION FEST [Bainbridge Island, WA]
Friday, September 10th @ 8pm
A free outdoor screening of the animated films created by students in
summer workshops run by Animated Adventures. Location: Waterfront Park,
Bjune Dr., Bainbridge Island. Walkable from ferry. More info:
www.animatedadventures.com
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Classes/Workshops
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5. MIXED-MEDIA ANIMATION INTENSIVES WEEKEND [Seattle, WA]
Animation I - Sat., Aug. 7, 10am-5pm
Animation II - Sun., Aug. 8, 10am-5pm
instructor - Wendy Jackson Hall
member cost - $ 85
non member cost - $ 95
Course fee includes a total of 5 hours of
independent lab time upon completion of class.
(Both sessions includes 5 hours of independent lab time)
Take both Animation I and Animation II sessions
for $145 (911 members)/$175 (non-members)
Location: 911 Media Arts Center, 117 Yale Ave. N (between Denny and John), Seattle
More info: www.911media.org or 206-682-6552.
Animation I
In this intensive one-day workshop, you will learn all about the fine art
of frame-by-frame filmmaking in our Hands-On Animation Lab using our Video
Lunchbox system. We will explore various animation techniques, including
cameraless animation, drawing on film, flipbooks, stop-motion, pixelation and
rotoscoping. Bring a bag lunch to eat while we enjoy a screening of animated
films that will introduce you to the fascinating history of animation.
After taking this course you will be certified to rent time in our animation
studio to work on your independent animation projects. Class limit: 8
Animation II
This class takes off where Animation I ends, delving into additional
features of the Video Lunchbox system and exploring advanced animation
techniques. The course will cover the use of audio for lip-synch dialogue
and animation timed to music and alternative animation techniques such as
multi-plane, replacement, sand, paint-on-glass and time-lapse. Bring a bag
lunch to eat while we enjoy a screening of animated films that will
highlight the course content as well as make parallels between mixed-media
and digital animation. Prerequisites: Animation I. Class limit: 8
6. MESMER 3D ANIMATION COURSES [Seattle, WA]
Ongoing courses in Softimage XSI, Maya and 3D Studio Max.
More info: www.mesmer.com
7. OREGON3D COMPUTER ANIMATION COURSES [Portland, OR]
Ongoing courses in 3D Studio Max, Flint, Flame, Maya, Combustion and
other 3D computer animation and visual effects programs.
More info: www.oregon3d.com
8. COYOTE ANIMATION [Seattle, WA]
Coyote Junior High and 911 Media Arts offer the Coyote Animation
Workshop several times per year. These on-going Saturday-morning
workshops are for young animators ages 10 and up. Working in 911
Media Arts Center's Hands-On Animation Lab, students produce
personalized animations using drawing, clay, clip-art, sand, found-
objects, stop-motion and more!
More info: www.911media.org or Call Coyote Jr. High for more
information/registration: 206-323-7276.
9. NW FILM CENTER ANIMATION CAMPS [Portland, OR]
The NW Film Center continues its summer youth programs with 4
animation workshops taught by Sharon Niemczyk. Offered in
cooperation with Saturday Academy. To register, call 503-725-2330
or visit www.saturdayacademy.org. Tuition assistance is available.
ADVANCED ANIMATION FOR TEENS COURSE #026 (GRADES 7-12)
MONDAY-THURSDAY, AUG 9-12, 9am-noon, PLUS FRIDAY, AUG 13, either
9am-12:30pm or 1:30-5pm.
Make your animated characters talk! Those with previous animation
experience, such as ANIMATION FOR TEENS above, are invited to
further develop their expertise by creating short animated films
with synchronized dialogue and sound effects. Please note that on
the last day of class (Friday), students will attend either a
morning or afternoon session for filmmaking their projects.
Enrollment limit: 10.
5 SESSIONS. TUITION: $255
ANIMATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE COURSE # 022 (GRADES 4-6)
SECTION 2: MONDAY-THURSDAY, AUG 16-19, 9am-1pm, PLUS FRIDAY,
AUG 20, EITHER 9am-1pm OR 1-5pm.
Bring your drawings and sculpture to life! Learn about the history
of animation and practice animation techniques with drawings, cut-
outs and flipbooks with a view to completing a short animated film.
No previous experience necessary, though ANIMATION FUN, above, is a
recommended introduction. Please note that on the last day of class
(Friday), students will attend either a morning or afternoon session
for filmming their projects. Families and friends are invited to a
screening of completed work after the class. Enrollment limit: 10.
Select one of two identical sections.
5 SESSIONS. TUITION: $255
ANIMATION FUN COURSE #021 (GRADES 4-6)
SECTION 3: MONDAY-FRIDAY, AUG 23-27, 9am-NOON
Have you wondered how the pros make cartoon characters come to life?
Through short exercises designed to spark creativity, students will
expand their understanding of how animation motion works and its
potential. This course covers the basics of cartoon cut-out and stop-
motion animation and is an excellent class to prepare students for the
more directed ANIMATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE class below. Enrollment limit:
10. Select one of three identical sections. 5 SESSIONS (except section 2:
4 sessions) . TUITION: $205
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