CGS Newsletter: EXPOSE' 6, Dana Boadway, CGWorkshops, CGChallenge, Beautiful Art

Thu, 08 May 2008 05:41:00 +0000

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This week's highlights:

	Fear of the Dark
	Patrick Beaulieu has no fear!
	Dana
	Acting, animation, travel and teaching.
	NVArt Design Fusion
	Design the fusion of 2D and 3D.
	CGWorkshops galore
	What would you like to learn today?.
	CGChallenge XXII
	Quick! Submit your Aliens!
	Hot Jobs
	Hot CGPortfolios / Video
	Hot Threads on CGTalk
	Latest CGChoice Awards

From The Editor's Desk

EXPOSÉ 6, Ballistic Publishing's latest Digital Art book is now available to pre-order! The best in CG imagery will soon be available in luscious print. The book itself will be shipping world-wide in mid-June 2008. In the meantime, the first 300 customers who pre-order will receive a specially commissioned 15 minute video tutorial from Linda Bergkvist showing some of the detailing of the EXPOSÉ 6 cover art, 'Red Robin'. Eight limited edition prints are also included in these early-bird orders.

The caliber of CG work shown in games, cinema and TV spots shows the industry is swimming with talent. It is our aim to keep you abreast of the best, both online and in our beautiful Ballistic books.

The Entertainment Software Association has confirmed that both Activision and Vivendi have pulled out of the industry trade organization. An interesting move by two of the game industries heavy weights. It's the week of the movers and shakers, doing a lot of moving and shaking.

Our Server Administrator mibus has recently upgraded all the CGSociety servers so we'll have faster performance and less downtime. More freedom to move and shake perhaps. Read about it on his blog.

Want to see more of this vibrant industry? Check out the stories below!

	Fear of the Dark Master Artist Patrick Beaulieu takes us on his creature creation tour for the Strange Behavior and EXPOSÉ 6's "Fear of the Dark". more >
	Dana Boadway Mixing the talents of acting, animation and teaching has brought Dana Boadway an interesting life of traveling and jobs with variety. more >
	The NVArt: Design Fusion Check out the new NVArt competition, bring 2D and 3D together at last. more >
	CGWorkshops Galore CGSociety has banded multiple CGWorkshops to select from this week. Roger Cusson presents Architectural Visualization, starts 19th May. Steven Stahlberg returns with his ever-popular Cybergirl CGWorkshop, starts May 26th. And Todd Widup repeats his popular Maya CGWorkshop, Character Rigging in Maya, starting 2nd June. Educate yourself. There's all manner of disciplines to choose from. more >
	Hurry! "Uplift" Closing Soon The Image category submissions for the contest are closing on Monday 12th May, so gather up all your little green men and submit them to the contest before the end of this weekend! There is over US$100,000 in prizes being dished out, so get involved before it all gets zapped with a laser. more >

Have a great week, people!

Paul Hellard
Editor
CGSociety

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CGS Newsletter: Grand Theft Auto 4, Pixar Man, CGWorkshop, CGChallenge, Beautiful Art

Thu, 01 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000

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This week's highlights:

	PIXAR Man
	Andrew Gordon has a chat.
	NVArt Design Fusion
	Design the fusion of 2D and 3D..
	EXPOSÉ 6 is coming
	Check out Linda Bergkvist's cover!
	Architectural CGWorkshop
	Make buildings come alive.
	Cybergirl CGWorkshop
	Stahlberg brings back the girl..
	CGChallenge XXII
	Get to know aliens
	Hot Jobs
	Hot CGPortfolios / Video
	Hot Threads on CGTalk
	Latest CGChoice Awards

From The Editor's Desk

What's your worse nightmare? How about your game console blowing up moments before the release of 'Grand Theft Auto IV'! That's exactly what happened to CGSociety staffer, salmonmoose. At least he can look Under the Hood for the making of this Rockstar gem, while he waits for repairs.

When you get sick of driving around Liberty City, the CGSociety will always be here to welcome you back. Make robots in this mini-challenge, learn the latest 2D and 3D techniques, or have your say!

The image category of CGSociety's Uplift Universe CGChallenge XXII closes on Monday 12th May, so if you have an alien entry approaching perfection, set it free! Give it life in our Alien Relations contest now!

Want to see more of this vibrant industry? Check out the stories below!

	Andrew Gordon The man from PIXAR takes some time out to chat about animation, his blog project and life in general. more >
	The NVArt: Design Fusion Check out the new NVArt competition, bring 2D and 3D together at last. more >
	EXPOSÉ 6 even closer! The rumbling sound you may hear is that of a massive project approaching... EXPOSÉ 6! Our Digital Art Annual goes on pre-order next week. Limited Edition and the first 300 hardcover/softcover buyers will receive some very exclusive gifts. Stay tuned, as soon we will reveal all. more >
	Architectural Visualization with Roger Cusson CGSociety is adding Architectural Visualization to the line-up of CG Workshops with award winning guru Roger Cusson. This workshop is aimed at students interested in enhancing their existing skills. Starts 19th May. more >
	Cybergirl CGWorkshop Steven Stahlberg returns with his ever-popular Cybergirl CGWorkshop, and shows you how to make your own. Starts May 26th. more >
	Uplift Universe CGChallenge XXII There are already over 2,400 Alien/Human relationships starting up in the new CGChallenge. Have a look at what walrus is brewing, and the character from Fetus23 as well. Where do these people hang out to generate this stuff? With over US$100,000 in prizes up for grabs, it makes sense to get involved. more >

It's time to be creative! Right now!

Paul Hellard
Editor
CGSociety

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