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News: Autodesk Announces CAVE

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Autodesk announced its first ever digital design conference, which will take place in Las Vegas December 1-3, 2013. Autodesk CAVE will bring together a spectrum of artists, designers and storytellers to explore and celebrate the fundamental spirit that traverses these creative domains and disciplines.

CAVE logoMore than a creativity conference, CAVE will deliver a full day of keynote speeches, seminars and networking sessions from world renown artists and designers sharing their methods and sources of creativity. With speakers ranging from Syd Mead to Neil Gaiman and John Cleese, this is not an event to miss.

The primary conference is $399 with an early bird offering when registration opens that will be $299. There are also two optional days called CAVE Plus that go deeper with master classes that focus on expert techniques with products & processes.

 

Website: http://www.autodeskcave.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CAVEConference

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autodeskcave

 

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Model Sheet Monday: The Tazmanian Devil by Chris Buck

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Back in 1990 I started my L.A. animation career working on on an old forgotten show called Tazmania doing the now more-or-less defunct job called Character Layout. This was the model sheet we used and I can clearly remember us all drooling over this sheet. So crisp, so well drafted and so cool! This model sheet was drawn by Chris Buck who is now directing Disney’s Frozen. Click on the model sheet to see an larger version.

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Jobs: Storyboard Artist wanted for Beast of Burden

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Job Summary

 

We are currently looking for experienced storyboard artists to join our Santa Monica “Beast of Burden” production.

“Beasts of Burden” is an animated adventure about the baffling behavior (tail chasing, barking at “nothing” at all) of our favorite four-legged friends. In the charming town of Burden Hill, there might be more to these animal antics than meets the eye. The town is inhabited by the supernatural, and when its paranormal activity becomes even more abnormal than usual, it’s up to a group of fearless canines called the Watch Dogs to protect its citizens – and humanity – from the mysterious things that go “bump” in the night.

Shane Acker (9) will direct the CG Animated feature based on the Dark Horse Comics series Beasts of Burden.

The Storyboard Artist is responsible for the creation of 2D artwork and storyboards used as the basis for all creative projects in the studio. The Storyboard Artist is also responsible for collaborating with the Director, Editor and the layout department to develop look and pacing of a project.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

• To use his/her skills to interpret the film’s script to create storyboard panels creating a full story reel.
• Working with the Director and the Producer, to create rough camera blocking through drawn fields of view in all storyboard panels.
• To visualize and conceptualize the story before drawing it, using different angles and maintaining continuity among drawn panels.
• Create multiple drawings and paintings to be used as layers or backgrounds in composite images.
• After a first pass of the entire film, to continue to clean up and revise drawn panels taking direction from the Director and Producer.
• Perform visual and analytical problem solving in 2 dimensional space.

 

Education and Experience Requirements

 

• Bachelors degree in Computer Graphics, Fine Art, Architectural/Industrial Design, Computer Science or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Requires 2 years minimum experience in Feature Film, Commercial and/or Video Game production with and emphasis on drawing and painting
• Following a style, cutting and pasting, drawing and quick sketching, basic backgrounds (buildings, landscapes), perspective and composition, cartoon and realistic drawing styles, story development and interpretation, conceptualization, understanding the animation process (script timing, next step layout)
• Technical Skills: Basic computer literacy plus, storyboard software, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Extremely strong pre-visualization and artistic drawing skills
• Organizational Skills: Following directions, completing tasks independently, management/delegation (as you advance in job level).
• Feature Film Storyboarding experience would be an extreme asset.
• Able to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas
• Able to multi-task and prioritize
• Able to thrive in a high pressure, deadline oriented environment
• Enjoy working in teams
• Able to follow directions well

 

 

 

Note: This job description is not meant to be all inclusive. Employee may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

You can read more and apply here for the Sr. Storyboard Artist job here.

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Promote Yourself: Frank Detrano premieres an original animation series called PALOOKAS.

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Courtney Madison, an LA reporter, visits a witness protection mob informant known only as Deep Fish, 
and learns that the new Godfather for the Candella mob is Henry Candle, a long lost relative and bungling,
naive hillbilly now living in Iowa.
The Candellas succeed in bringing Henry back east to groom him as the Don all on the pretense that he’s
been promoted as the next CEO of a waste management company.
However, his wife’s family (which includes a bunch of moonshine rejects from Deliverance) also follow him
back and this culture clash of two stereotypical families provides the comedy during Henry’s transformation.
Every time the Candellas pull Henry to their side of the fence, his in-laws pull him right back in.
But, hey, they’re cartoons….you got a problem with that?
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Jobs: Nickelodeon Seeks Storyboard Artist

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Nickelodeon is looking for a storyboard artist!

  • Meet with creative supervisors to discuss objectives of storyboard; what is desired or to be achieved.
  • Create storyboards by implementing storytelling objectives.
  • Follow instructions of creative supervisors.
  • Address any problems with creative supervisors; ask necessary questions.
  • Communicate progress of work to creative supervisors and to appropriate production staff.
  • Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in storyboard work.
  • Follow proper document management requirements (i.e., file naming and storage) according to the production’s guidelines.
  • Meet all deadlines as determined by Line Producer or Production Manager.
  • Attend and contribute to relevant meetings and pitches as needed.
  • Maybe be required to pitch Storyboards.
  • Ensure all storyboard notes are added.
  • Assist with special projects.

Job Requirements

  • Looking for a good draftsman, with strong storytelling skill.
  • Proficient in Photoshop.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show.
  • Strong staging and composition skills.
  • Strong drawing and mechanical skills.
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable design software and hardware.
  • Strong time-management skills.
  • Work well under pressure.
  • Ability to multitask a plus.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Preschool knowledge a plus.
  • Relevant drawing experience necessary.
  • BA/BS preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year storyboard experience and/or training on a similar show; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PLEASE NOTE:  Will require a test.

HOW TO APPLY
You MUST submit a portfolio in order to be considered for artistic positions!

– See more at: http://jobs.awn.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=500&jb=14285266#sthash.NVxYNSbV.dpuf

You can apply for the Nickelodeon Storyboarding job here.

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Jobs: Sr. Storyboard Artist

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Sr. Story Board Artist wanted

The Sr. Storyboard Artist works with the head of Story and the film’s director to work out complex staging, acting and action sequences.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Possesses the ability to take a sequence from conception to completion as directed by Director
• Able to not only interpret the Writer/Director vision, but also embellish it, furthering the theme of the movie.
• Capable of adapting to different styles of productions and handle a wide variety of sequences, from action to comedy to drama
• Is an accomplished draftsman and capable of creating images that support the needs of the sequence.
• Able to capture the scope and depth required of modern stereoscopic movies, and has the ability to express character emotion through facial expression and acting.
• Able to pitch their sequences with clarity, and have the ability to articulate their ideas through images as well as verbally.
• Well versed in cinematic terminology and able to use film language at a level that allows them to communicate clearly with the director.
• Possess a deep knowledge of cinematography and the ability to incorporate that knowledge into their story boards.
• Is supportive of the team, and understands that they have the responsibility to act as role models and promote a good work ethic in the department.
• Ensures the team is productive by answering questions that arise and providing mentoring and training
• Assists/guides Storyboard team in the execution of their assignments
• File management ” organize work/files efficiently
• Ensures the Supervisor/Directors instructions are clearly carried out by providing specific guidelines and framework for the given production.
Education and Experience Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Animation, Cinematography, or related field; or equivalent professional experience
• Requires 5 years minimum experience in Feature Film and/or Commercial production with an emphasis on story
• Strong draftsmanship skills
• Ability to create broads in a variety of styles
• Proficient with Photoshop and/or equivalent program
• Ability to work in a team environment and take direction
• Ability to provide feedback to other artists
Note: This job description is not meant to be all inclusive. Employee may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

 

You can apply for the Sr. Storyboard Artist job here.