http://forums.cgsociety.org CGTalk, the CGSociety's official forum for digital artists 120 en-us http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=980733 Posted By: GnomonSchool
Post Time: 05-19-2011 at 02:00 AM
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Get prepared for an inside look at the work of the talented artists from Legacy Effects, including Scott Patton, Ian Joyner and Simon Webber. This exhibit features images, maquettes and previously unseen props from some of our favorite movies. From concept to camera-ready, Legacy Effects is one of Hollywood’s premiere and most inspiring visual effects shops.

Some of the feature films that have been contributed to by Legacy Effects include:

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Avatar
Iron Man
Thor
I Am Number Four
Cowboys and Aliens
The Avengers
John Carter of Mars

When

Saturday, May 28th 2011
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Where

Gnomon Gallery
1015 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90038]]> Wed, 18 May 2011 21:00:06 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=974331 Posted By: GnomonSchool
Post Time: 04-22-2011 at 08:58 PM
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Join Clay Kaytis (Animation Supervisor), Mohit Kallianpur (Look and Lighting Director), Dave Goetz (Art Director), Frank Hanner (Character Supervisor) and Michael Kaschalk (EFX Animator) in the making of Disney Animation's 2010 critically acclaimed computer animated blockbuster, Tangled.

This panel will provide an inside look at the challenges and triumphs faced from character creation through final composite. Starting with the establishment of ambitious and hopeful objectives, the story continues with hair-raising tales of experimentation, trial and error, and breakthroughs during the course of bringing "Tangled," the Studio’s 50th full-length animated feature, to the big screen.

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Post Time: 02-08-2011 at 07:25 PM
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One of the biggest challenges a production team can face is redesigning the look of an iconic cult film. Come meet the artists and supervisors behind the modernized look and feel of a reboot that changed the face of a classic. These artists maintained Tron's heart and soul while exercising the freedom to create something new, sexy and relevant.

Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at the production art and design of TRON: Legacy, as well as the opportunity to engage in a Q&A segment with the entire design team. Guest speakers will span various creative disciplines, covering the design of vehicles, props, characters, costumes and the challenge of designing elaborate sets to be translated to a 3D world.

RSVP now or check out the event page for more information!]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:25:02 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=954120 Posted By: GnomonSchool
Post Time: 02-01-2011 at 10:19 PM
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This exhibit highlights the work of five concept artists from High Moon Studios, showcasing their artwork from the new Transformers: War for Cybertron video game saga, as well as their individual personal artwork.

While their production work is bound together by a childhood appreciation for Generation One of the Transformers universe, the artists' personal works are distinguished by their widely varying backgrounds and influences. Whether originating from illustration, fine art, industrial design, comic books, or animation, these artists work together as a team to design new worlds where anything is possible.

Artists

Aaron Limonick
James Daly III
Jose Emroca Flores
Billy King
Norwood Cole

When

Saturday, March 5th 2011
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Where

Gnomon Gallery
1015 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90038]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:19:57 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=939187 Posted By: GnomonSchool
Post Time: 11-30-2010 at 10:21 PM
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Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
7:00 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.

Join The Foundry and Gnomon School of Visual Effects and celebrate the release of MARI 1.1 on Windows and Linux.

About MARI

MARI is a creative texture-painting tool that can handle extreme projects. MARI was developed at Weta Digital to handle the massively complex, highly detailed look development work demanded of the texture department by projects such as District 9, The Lovely Bones, and Avatar.

MARI has a creative toolset which puts many stand-alone 2D paint systems to shame, allowing artists to concentrate on painting.

The Presenters

We’ve got three fantastic guest presenters to show us how they’ve been putting MARI through it’s paces in the real world of production. Gnomon Alumni Brandon Fayette & Jake Raymor from Bad Robot Productions will show us their hard surface and organic structure painting techniques live. Scott Metzger from Method Studios showing how MARI was used on the latest Lexus Commercial and Brad deCaussin from Digital Domain.

Brad used MARI extensively on Avatar at Weta Digital. Now at Digital Domain, one of the first studios to adopt MARI, Brad will be showing us some past and present uses of MARI in production. We’ll give you a sneak peek at the MARI product road map too.

Event Details

When: Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
Meet & Greet: 6:00PM
Presentation: 7:00PM – 9:30PM
Place: Gnomon School of Visual Effects
1015 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038
Stage 15

This event is FREE of charge!

Please RSVP]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:21:55 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=939181 Posted By: GnomonSchool
Post Time: 11-30-2010 at 10:09 PM
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Master Classes 2011 is on its way. Last year's event was a huge success and we're excited to introduce a new set of classes for this year! Check out the Master Classes website for the full list of courses, instructors, and more information.]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:09:59 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=930385 Posted By: GnomonSchool
Post Time: 10-28-2010 at 12:28 AM
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Hey guys — we've put together a brand new compilation of some of the best work from Gnomon students over the past year. We're very proud of the work our students produce and would love for you to take a look:



You can watch the video on YouTube or Vimeo . More student work is available in the Student Work section of our website at gnomonschool.com. Don't forget we're on Facebook as well!]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:28:03 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=918993 Posted By: GnomonSchool
Post Time: 09-14-2010 at 12:29 AM
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Join us for an exclusive opportunity to learn about Gnomon School and take a guided tour of our campus. Our Open Houses are designed to give the student a glimpse into Gnomon School life.

What is Open House?

Open house is a monthly event that takes place to help prospective students get acquainted with the facilities and find out more about enrolling. We also provide a presentation outlining the history and benefits of coming to Gnomon.

Agenda:
• First half: Guided Tour of Gnomon Campus
• Second half: Presentation and Q &amp A

RSVP on our website if you wish to attend.
http://www.gnomonschool.com/open_house/]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:29:43 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=914397 Posted By: GnomonSchool
Post Time: 08-27-2010 at 07:06 PM
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We have a new show opening at the Gnomon Gallery! Some details:

The Gnomon School of Visual Effects opened its doors in 1997 and has since prepared hundreds of artists for careers in the entertainment industry. Gnomon alumni contribute design, animation, effects, characters, creatures, models, matte paintings and more to many of your favorite films, TV shows and games.

Join us in celebrating the best work of our current students and recent graduates who today work at such studios as Industrial Light and Magic, Sony Imageworks, Digital Domain and Blizzard Entertainment.

When:

Saturday, September 11th, 2010
7:00 pm — 11:00 pm

Where:

Gnomon Gallery
1015 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90038]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:06:05 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=910189 Posted By: GnomonSchool
Post Time: 08-12-2010 at 08:13 PM
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010
6:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.

Gnomon School of Visual Effects is proud to be hosting The Making of The effects for “Lost,” the final season, and “Chuck” with nine presenters from Look Effects.

Lost
LOOK Effects presentation will address how a different vfx production studio comes onto a show after five seasons of production, where characters, storylines and expectations were well established. Panelists will discuss how LOOK provided full-service visual effects, from on-set supervision through delivery of broadcast-ready sequences for well over 1000 shots across 16 episodes – over 350 for the final episode alone, within television time frames and on a TV budget.

View the list of speakers

Chuck
How do you do high-quality, high-volume visual effects for a network tv show on a shoestring budget? The panel from the visual effects crew on Chuck will let you in on their process and secrets.

View the list of speakers

Event Details:

When: Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Meet & Greet: 6:00PM
Presentation: 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Place: Gnomon School of Visual Effects
1015 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038
Stage 15

This event is FREE of charge!
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Post Time: 05-11-2010 at 10:08 PM
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Join us at the Gnomon Gallery on Saturday, May 29th at 7:00 pm for the opening reception of our next show, The Art of God of War III. Showcasing the dark brutal world of ancient Greece, this exhibit features the imaginative concept paintings and impressive 3D assets created for the hit Playstation 3 video game, God of War III, and provides an opportunity to meet the artists that make the world of Kratos come alive. Visit www.gnomongallery.com/next.php for more details.

1015 N Cahuenga Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90038
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Post Time: 03-18-2010 at 12:01 AM
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Gnomon is proud to host a free, full-day event with several of the artists responsible for the ground breaking film Avatar! This event will cover design and technology with a wide array of never before seen artwork, shot breakdowns and Q&A.

The schedule for the day will be as follows:

Design: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Topics covered during the Design portion will include the design of various elements of Avatar, including characters, creatures, vehicles, props, sets and the world of Pandora.

View the list of speakers

Lunch: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
A free lunch will be provided.

Technology: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Presenters will discuss the technology used in creating Avatar. Topics will include motion capture and animation and integration techniques, real-time virtual filmmaking, and live action/augmented reality integration. Each presenter will cover their responsibilities and show behind the scenes footage related to their work.

View the list of speakers

This event is free of charge, but seats are limited. The first 700 people to RSVP will receive a confirmation email verifying admittance to the event. Confirmation emails will be sent out on Wednesday, March 31st. RSVP now!

Event Details:

When: Saturday, April 3rd, 2010
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Place: Gnomon School of Visual Effects
1015 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038 (Map)]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:01:04 +0000 http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=854748 Posted By: GnomonSchool
Post Time: 02-16-2010 at 10:21 PM
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Alien Invasions. Cities ripped apart by catastrophic disasters. Super heroes locked in mortal combat with super powered villains. Does this sound like another summer blockbuster? No, it’s just a typical night on television.

Learn about the rigors of how to create feature film effects on a broadcast budget and schedule from the VFX crews of two of the most ambitious visual effects shows on television:’Heroes’ and ‘V’. Supervisors, producers, and artists from these two hit shows will take us step-by-step through planning, shooting, and executing thousands of shots per season, sometimes working on six episodes simultaneously. Using examples from some of their most complex sequences, you will learn how storyboarding, pre-vis, and the ability to adapt quickly are the keys to success in creating stunning visuals on a shoe-string budget. You will also see practical examples of realtime on-set compositing, which many believe to be the future of our industry.

The program will be followed up by group Q&A session.
Presenters:

Mark Spatny
Supervising Producer, Stargate Studios

As Supervising Producer for Stargate Studios, Mark Spatny acts as head of production for the company, as well as personally producing and supervising effects for NBC’s Heroes.

Within the entertainment industry, Mark has worked hard to bring recognition to the artists behind the scenes by helping create The Visual Effects Society Awards, and is currently serving as its co-chair. He is also a Governor for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. His work has been honored with two Emmys and one VES Award.

Eric Grenaudier
Senior Visual Effects Supervisor, Stargate Studios

As Senior VFX Supervisor for Stargate, Eric travels the world representing the company on its biggest projects. Whether shooting in the jungles of South America, the beaches of Malta, or locally in Los Angeles, Eric puts his talent to work creating some of the most visually stunning effects seen on television.

Eric has won two Emmy Awards and two Visual Effects Society Awards, as well as the Hollywood Post Alliance Award, and Canada’s Leo Award.

Andrew Orloff
Executive Creative Director, Zoic Studios

Andrew Orloff is Zoic Studios’ Creative Director and has been with the company since its inception. He leads Zoic’s award-winning episodic television division and the dynamic and ever-expanding work in the videogame and mobile realm.

His wealth of television credits include VFX Supervisor for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (three seasons), VFX Supervisor for CSI: Miami (season 2), and VFX Supervisor for the pilots for NYPD 2069 and Global Frequency. With over 100 motion control shoots to his name, Orloff was instrumental in setting up Zoic’s insert stage used for both episodic and commercial projects.

Event Details:

When: Thursday, February 25, 2010
Meet & Greet: 6:00PM
Presentation: 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Place: Gnomon School of Visual Effects
1015 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038

This event is FREE of charge!

The Gnomon Store will be open for extended hours during this special evening.

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Post Time: 01-25-2010 at 11:37 PM
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Join us at the Gnomon Gallery on Saturday, March 6th at 7:00 pm for the opening reception of our next show, Unleashed: The Art of Naughty Dog. This show will feature personal artwork from the artists at game developer Naughty Dog, makers of Uncharted and Uncharted 2.



Artist List

Nichol Norman
Robh Ruppel
Ryan McGeary
Tate Mosesian
Melissa Altobello
Christophe Desse
Khanh Nguyen
Genesis Prado
Bryan Wynia
Brian Beppu
Hong Ly
Andrew Kim
Shaddy Safadi
Simon Craghead
David Witters
Iki Ikram
Adam Marquis
David Ballard
Kion Phillips
Reuben Shah

www.gnomongallery.com
www.naughtydog.com

1015 N Cahuenga Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90038
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Post Time: 01-21-2010 at 06:54 AM
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What are the newest Gnomon events for 2010? Please send me updates guys. Let's make this forum active aagain.]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:54:17 +0000