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Adobe Paintcan

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Today Adobe released an interesting lil’ experiment for iOS called PaintCan and I have to say I like where Adobe is going with these ‘experiments’. Especially when they’re aimed at us artists!

From the Adobe blog:
Today we’re previewing one of our latest experiments, PaintCan (now available on the App Store). PaintCan allows anybody, regardless of skill level, to sit down with their iPad, select a picture, and create a painting within minutes. Powerful brushes adjust themselves to the underlying image, making every stroke look beautiful, so that users can create novel and expressive artworks. PaintCan explores the space between automatic photo filters (which makes pictures look cool, but isn’t all that personal or fun) and manual art tools. With PaintCan, I really am in control, I decide where to paint, where to reveal details, where to obscure them. The app makes sure that all my paint strokes look great, but I’m still the painter.

While I do not own an iOS device, you might so if you choose to download it, let us know what you  thought in the comments! You can read the full article here.

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Adobe Webinar: The Future of Flash Animation

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Listen to Ajay Shukla, Sr. Product Manager, Flash CC talk about where Flash is headed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwezcicTlUU#t=125

Ajay is a Senior Product Manager at Adobe. He manages Flash CC. He has an MBA from the Chicago Booth school of Business, an MS from the University of Minnesota and a BE from the Indian Institute of Technology. He also holds the CFA charter. Prior to joining Adobe, Ajay worked on various mobile/wireless technologies at Qualcomm and Motorola. He can be reached at ajshukla@adobe.com

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Jobs: 3D Generalist- Stereo D

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Jobs: 3D Generalist

About this position:
As a company focused on stereoscopic conversion, the 3D Depth Artist is at the center of it all. We are looking for individuals who have the ability and background experience to execute a broad range of VFX tasks including modeling, rigging, animation and lighting. Working with a team, including a lead artist and supervisors, a Depth Artist must creatively interpret and apply stereo concepts. We’re looking for individuals with a good “stereo eye,” a strong understanding of 3-dimensional space (be it from previous stereo experience or from an artistic background), a working knowledge of Nuke and Maya, and a healthy dose of team spirit. Taking direction/critiques, interpreting notes and learning/applying new skills are key parts of everyday life in our studio.

Requirements & Preferences:

  • Knowledge and Experience with Nuke – Required
  • Knowledge and Experience with Windows (PC) Production Environment – Required
  • Previous working knowledge with Maya as a 3d Generalist or animator – required
  • Knowledge of Practical Filmmaking Techniques – Required
  • Excellent Artistic Ability/Aptitude – Required
  • Knowledge of Stereo-related Terminology – Preferred (but we’ll teach you OUR lingo!)
  • Previous Professional Experience in Stereoscopy or VFX – Preferred
  • Accredited Post-Secondary Degree or Related Coursework – Preferred

We’re looking for the best in the business. If this sounds like you, please apply!

 

Apply Via: http://stereod.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrderID=4791456

About Stereo D
Stereo D is the recognized leader in high-quality conversions of 2D theatrical content into stereoscopic 3D imagery. Formed in 2009 and acquired by Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc. in 2011, the company works with major motion picture studios, directors, cinematographers, and VFX supervisors to bring their vision of 3D storytelling to the screen. Stereo D has completed work for such films as GODZILLA, CAPTAIN AMERICA, NEED FOR SPEED, PACIFIC RIM, THE AVENGERS, JURASSIC PARK and TITANIC in 3D to name a few.  The company also provides end-to-end 3D production services on feature films, television productions and commercials.
Stereo D is a business run by filmmakers, valuing artistic excellence and speaking the language of film. Our production teams and artists are among the best in the business, driven by an innate passion for all things film. Our unique artist-centric environment enables our people the creative freedom to conceptually support the creative visions of directors, delivering the finest, most dynamic 3D imagery in entertainment.
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Disney TV Animation – Digital & Post Production Internship-Summer 2015

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Disney logoTo apply for the Disney Internship job for Summer 2015 click this link.
Disney TV Animation – Digital & Post Production Internship-Summer 2015

Job Description
Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for.

The Disney / ABC Television Group is one of today’s premier media entertainment companies, combining high-quality content with strategic use of technology to deliver compelling news and entertainment viewing experiences to hundreds of millions of people around the world. Our employees are leading, creating, and innovating, making bold moves in unexpected directions that redefine not just what a media company does, but what it can do. At the Disney / ABC Television Group, you can be part of media’s evolution, helping us create what’s next.

For a summary of our different business areas visit www.disneyabctv.com

Responsibilities
The Digital & Post Production team is involved in animation, visual effects, editorial, and post production aspects of animated series production.

This internship position will be involved with helping during the post/finishing end of the production of episodes.  Assisting the effects artist and animators to track work, as well as assisting the post supervisors in the finishing of episodes.

• Organize and track notes on shots
• Assist with publicity requests, routing artwork to partners
• Assist tracking of elements, through post process to mastering.
Basic Qualifications
• All students must be eligible to work in the US
• All students must be at least 18 years old
• You must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class – OR – be a recent graduate of an accredited college or university within the last six (6) months – OR – be currently participating in the Disney College Program, Disney Culinary Program or Disney Professional Internship Program in order to qualify for this internship.
• All students must be available to work up to 40 hours/week.
• All students must be available during the months of May/June through August/September for the 12-15 week program.
All students must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
• Strong interest in film/television production
• Proven strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects and Photoshop
• Background in coding, Python preferred
• Understanding of animation production.

This position is with: WD Pict. Television Prod.-TVA

Application Procedures: Submit a resume online. A cover letter is not required, but preferred. The cover letter should contain your professional areas of interest, experience and how you would benefit from an internship with The Disney ABC Television Group.

The deadline to apply for this internship is February 27, 2015

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability

To apply for the Disney Internship job for Summer 2015 click this link.

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Microsoft’s 84-inch pen display for the office

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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMicrosoft had a BIG news day yesterday, among those details about the next version of Windows, and a GIANT 84″ wall screen called the Surface Hub which is essentially a humungous Surface Pro you hang on your conference room wall complete with pressure sensitive pen which magnetically attaches to the side of the screen allowing you erase etc. It’s essentially made to work with One Note but is also a full fledged PC which means you could open Maya, Harmony or Flash with it as well. Strategically placed cameras on the device allow Skype to make it appear as though everyone is speaking at eye level so you can brainstorm on a file as though your entire team was in the room even though they may be abroad. The one flaw seems to be that you do not save files on the device but rather are presented with an email address to send them to your own computer. I’m sure they’ll change that because that seems ridiculous. No word on price or release date yet, but I’m sure it’s gonna cost as much as a small car!

You can read the full article and more pics here!

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HP’s new Slates Let You Draw Ultrasonically and Transfer to Digital

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hp-pro-slate-8-pen-pressAndroid Central is reporting on HP’s newest slates the HP PRo 12″ and the HP Pro 8″ and the craziest thing is it’s ability to draw what it sees on paper and transfer it to the tablet through ultrasonic emitters! That’s right, you can draw on paper and the tablet will pick up what you draw and transfer it to the tablet without wires.

The pen here supports both on-screen and ink-on-paper writing/drawing/what-have-you, and with the HP Paper Folio case you can literally write on a piece of paper and have that data transferred over to the tablet. How? With an array of four microphones on the tablet that pick up the super-high-pitched sounds emitted by ultrasonic emitters built into the pen. Qualcomm’s been showing off the technology for years, and HP’s tablets are the first to actually implement it.

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You can read the whole article here.