Massive Black/ConceptArt.org Workshop June 9-12 (Montreal)

#19

DVDs would be cool, and I would probably buy a couple myself, but after attending one of the workshops last year, I would say that a DVD of the event or some of the demonstrations would miss the point of what it’s all about. There’s lots to be learned for sure, but what is so great about it is the environment and the experience. The energy in the air of a few hundred folks gathered together who are really passionate about this stuff. Sitting in a dark, dingy basement of some building with the lights off, the windows busted out and a monsoon rainstorm going on outside and puddles forming on the floor, watching Andrew Jones (who was bed ridden with the flu, and I think in the hospital at some point) showing up and giving a demonstrtation on character design, was truly inspirational and totally badass. Although I learned alot of tips or tricks or whatever there, the most valuable thing I took home was simply inspiration. That might not seem like much, but really, what is an artist without inspiration? Absolutely worth the money, especially if you are just starting out.

#20

Hey fatkid, are you the same “that fat kid” from CA? :smiley:

#21

New instructors added to the workshop:
http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=64957

Fran Gaulin - Concept Artist: BIOWARE
Sasha Beliave - Concept Artist: BIOWARE
Matt Rhodes - Concept Artist: BIOWARE

#22

"Hey fatkid, are you the same “that fat kid” from CA? "

No, on the CA boards I’m just “fattkid”. I think “that fat kid” is my long lost evil twin though :slight_smile:

#23

hey peeps…thanks for the support. The workshop stuff is starting to pick up steam. Microsoft, Ubi, Bioware and a host of other studios are coming to recruit and some will present. it is going to be a great show. the new workshop site should go up this week if i can keep from being swamped with clients at mb. it is a busy time with e3 coming up.

as far as the dvds…we have begun production on 24 dvd titles (one series on game development through massive black and the other series will be boxed and sold through conceptart.org to support the non profit community). the first will be a character concept dvd by marko djurdjevic and a concept/maquette sculpture dvd by smellybug petey konig. these dvds have already been filmed and are in the patient stage of editing. We are pushing past the current standard/style of dvd’s on the market which put most of us to sleep …even though they are full of great info. we are hoping to have the first two on the market by workshop time and will release others as they are finalized. There are some heavy hitters on the dvd list and we are excited to be doing it. thanks for the interest.

We also have two art books in the works. One of which is near content complete and awaiting final layout. We simply need to choose a publisher at this point.

I hope to see you all at the workshop. Montreal is an awesome city and we have quite a lot planned for the event.

best,

Jason

#24

When will we be able to purchase these dvds and where?You got me all excited now haha.

Edit:Ah it will be at conceptart.org.Now how about a timeframe so I can get my wallet ready?

#25

Did you actually READ what he said? :slight_smile:

we are hoping to have the first two on the market by workshop time and will release others as they are finalized.

Which means the first two DVDs should be ready (hopefully) by June.

#26

*This is extreme droolage.I saw what Marko did to the xmen :smiley: :smiley:

#27

yeah marko actually picked up a bunch of work from marvel from doing those redesigns.

strange how small the world is that way.

dvd’s should begin to roll come june…barring natural disasters or plagues.

:slight_smile:

#28

Thanks for the updates Jason, it’s really appreciated!

Can’t wait to meet you guys in June!:bounce:

#29

Woah, woah, woah, Marko did work for Marvel? What did he do and where can we buy it? Who knew Marvel had great taste!

#30

Splendid news! I’d love to see a full blown Marko marvel comic, but he probably hasn’t got the time! :smiley:

#31

Awesome! Marko at Marvel!

#32

Marvelous Marko, really :smiley: Too bad I can’t afford the montreal workshop, I’ll do my best to attend the european one. By the looks of it, it was great last year.

#33

DVDs, Euro Massive Black, these will be excellent. You go Jason! :smiley:

#34

Anyone know about a recent thread on one of the forums featuring a large selection of MB’s work? There was one particular thread that was fantastic but I seem to have lost the link. I checked conceptart.org but couldn’t seem to locate it.

Thanks,
Devin

#35

or Romanian!!
:)))))

:frowning:

#36

The Massive Black art thread (a few pages, so flick through!):
http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=53087

Marko’s Xmen Redesigns:
http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=62701

#37

Thanks Erilaz!

#38

the mb thread above has been updated with tastey goodies from wes burt and noxizmad.

:slight_smile: