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Rhein-MAIN Event 2009: The Starting Signal Has Been Given
Following last year's great success, Rhein-MAIN-EVENT, Germany's broadcast trade fair, is taking place again in 2009.
The Programme for the animago CONFERENCE Is Set!
Look forward to top-class talks and masterclasses as part of the animago CONFERENCE 2009 on Thursday, 29.10.09 and Friday, 30.10.2009.
3rd International VDT Symposium
A Focus on Hearing: Audio Technology, Quality, Perception; October 30–November 1, 2009, at the Schloss Hohenkammer seminar centre
FilmerCamp.de—the Camp Conference by and for Indie Filmmakers!
On August 7, 8 and 9, 2009, in Mainz.
Bavaria Film: Seminar Series for Film and Television Professionals
Following last year’s successful launch, Bavaria Film, in cooperation with Münchner Filmwerkstatt e.V., is offering a new seminar programme for film and television professionals.
3D Product Visualisation in Cinema 4D Seminar at AEP in Hamburg
On September 1, 2009, the part-time “3D Product Visualisation” seminar using Maxon Cinema 4D begins at AEP in Hamburg-Altona. It is aimed at graphic designers, media designers, photographers, designers and architects, and seeks to implement sophisticated 3D projects.
Seminar on Software User Interfaces
Design & Usability seminar “Designing Successful User Interfaces,” 15–16 July in Munich.
European Cinema: Summit in Brussels
To help shape and influence the future of cinema and film, the International Union of Cinemas, UNIC, has created a new event taking place in Belgium for the first time in 2009.
Multi-Platform Business School Workshop, August 4–8, 2009
Modern digital technologies allow content to move across many media and formats. But where should it go? This workshop for producers, designers and directors offers answers, new perspectives and targeted expert advice for participants’ current projects.
Practical Workshops on Stereoscopic Film Production
MHMK offered practical stereoscopic-production workshops with Alaric Hamacher of Virtual Experience.
Tapeless Production: File-Based Workflow Part 1
A Potsdam seminar covered pre-shoot HD workflow decisions, camera formats, delivery standards and HDCAM.
Doll making for stop-motion animation
From the character skeleton to a finished stop-motion figure, this workshop explains effective figure-building fundamentals.
Photoshop workshop at Macromedia
The Macromedia Academy of Media is offering a free short workshop on two special Photoshop topics. The renowned photographer and author Karsten Rose (Digital Face & Body Styling, Addison-Wesley) will demonstrate the possibilities of digital face and body styling and introduce the automation and workflow of Photoshop. The workshop starts at 6 pm and lasts approx. 2 hours.
Karsten Rose is an internationally renowned photographer and image composer. For years he has been researching and perfecting the use of Adobe Photoshop in the professional post-processing of people images. He is the author of numerous specialised books, such as "Digital Face & Body Styling (Addison-Wesley)" and a sought-after speaker at conferences (Photoshop Convention).
Synopsys Defines a New Era of Rapid Prototyping
Expanded hardware-assisted verification offering addresses the economics of embedded-software development and system validation.
Avid DS v10 Workshop in Berlin
A live workshop covers Avid DS v10 hardware, DPX conforming, color correction, multilayer compositing and stereoscopic containers.
dc days Talk: “3D as a Tool for B2B, Product and Trade Marketing”
Michael Kratzer has been confirmed as a speaker at dc days.
gamearea at the Book Fair
In cooperation with Frankfurt Economic Development GmbH, gamearea FRANKFURTRHEINMAIN is organising an expert workshop on interactive storytelling.
Digital Creation Days Workshop Programme Now Online
The second digital creation days will show what is currently possible in digital visualisation at the Karlsruhe Congress Centre from 12 to 13 November 2008. Leading figures from film, television, advertising, architecture and industry will present current trends in the accompanying exhibition and comprehensive workshop programme on both days.
dc days: Workshop Programme Now Online
The second digital creation days at the Karlsruhe Congress Centre on 12–13 November 2008 show everything that is currently possible in digital visualisation.
dc days: Talk on “3D as a Tool for B2B, Product and Trade Marketing”
Michael Kratzer has been confirmed as a speaker for dc days.
6th Hands on HD Workshop & Conference
The Hands on HD Workshop & Conference provides knowledge about the high-definition film and TV format. The programme is aimed at practitioners and decision-makers in the audiovisual media industry. nordmedia, the media company of the states of Lower Saxony and Bremen, and Band Pro Munich are offering this event, unique in Europe, for the sixth time.
From capture to projection: in up to twenty equipment-specific classes, workshop participants from camera, sound and postproduction learn how to use HD technology. Alongside familiar models, new camera systems XD-CAM 4:2:2, Red One, SI-2K and Ikegami make their debut at the HD workshop. Due to high demand, there will be a 3D and crossover class for the first time in 2008. The full programme and registration are available on the redesigned website www.handsonhd.de. The venue is the Expo grounds in Hanover.
The Hands on HD conference on 24 and 25.7.08 is aimed at media professionals in directing, production, distribution and purchasing. Strategy seminars and accounts of practical experience provide skills in all relevant topics, such as HD & Broadcast, HD & Cinema or HD & Workflow. Registration is via www.handsonhd.de, where a programme overview is also available.
Photo Gallery from the DPIntensiv Seminar in Cologne
Last weekend, July 5 and 6, participants successfully learned about on-air design and production workflows in C4D
DP Intensive Seminar: On Air Design and Production Workflow in Cinema 4D
The first seminar day "Motion Graphics and On Air Design" provides a detailed overview of the conception and production steps through to finished on-air design and motion graphics projects using practical and real production examples. The workflow within the production plays an important role. Cinema 4D and After Effects are predominantly used.
Speakers: Klemens Ehret and Christian Roggy
On the second day of the seminar, the individual work processes (including Mograph, BodyPaint), the project organisation and, of course, the production workflow will be described using a real production (BMW Spot).
Speakers: Björn Kowalski and Christoph Skamierski
Date: 2-day seminar: Saturday, 5 July from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and
Sunday, 6 July from 9 am to 4 pm, SAE Institute Cologne, Carlswerkstr. 7-13; 51063 Cologne
Costs: 99,- EURO (for students 79,- EURO)
VFX Tips and Tricks
At the DPIntensiv seminar "VFX Concept Development, Costing, and Planning," held in Munich from June 21 to 22, participants received insider information first-hand.
3ds Max Workshop in the Current DIGITAL PRODUCTION
A dynamic simulation can automate the animation of a car driving over rough terrain. The reactor simulation program in 3ds Max provides Toy Car for this purpose.
Native Instruments: KORE 2 Workshop Tour
At eight stops in Germany and Austria, workshop expert Holger Steinbrink will explain how KORE 2’s “musical” workflow functions.
HD at Work – academy
At the HD Academy, industry experts share their knowledge of the new high-definition format HD. Training on HD production technology and practical workshops make HD tangible.
On 23.4., a workshop on "HD Colour Grading" takes place. Cost: 120 euros/reduced rate 90 euros.
Visualising with Cinema 4D: Two Workshops in the Current DIGITAL PRODUCTION
Visualisations have become an important source of income for many artists. In two workshops, DP explains how architecture can be presented simply but impressively
Combustion 2008 Review and Workshop in the Current DIGITAL PRODUCTION
Combustion now sports the current year and Flame's award-winning Color Warper. Read what else the upgraded compositing application offers in the review in the current DP. A workshop helps you get started
Mannheim Workshops Cover HDRI and Monochrome
Foto Media Academy Mannheim and dpunkt.verlag offer full-day workshops for photographers.
Munich Gaming – media and games industries in dialogue: April 5–8, 2008
At the opening of the “Munich Gaming” specialist congress on April 7, participants from politics, industry and design will set out their fundamental positions: the opening speech by Bavarian Minister-President Dr. Günther Beckstein - who tends to take a critical view of games - will be followed by an introduction by Olaf Wolters, Managing Director of the Bundesverband Interaktive Unterhaltungssoftware (BIU).
Two Months in Hollywood for Emerging Talent
MedienCampus Bayern is offering three emerging filmmakers the opportunity to spend two months learning about the film industry in Los Angeles.
DPIntensiv seminars: professional tips in March and April
Whether Disney, Dreamworks or Scanline - the speakers have worked on major blockbuster productions and offer seminar participants insights behind the scenes.
HD at Work – academy
At the HD Academy, industry experts share their knowledge of the new high-resolution HD format. Training on HD production equipment and practical workshops make HD tangible.
On March 5, there will be HD camera training and an HD camera comparison. Cost: 120 euros/reduced rate 90 euros.
DIGITAL PRODUCTION 02/08 Reaches Newsstands
DIGITAL PRODUCTION 02/08 goes on sale on 29 February 2008 for €14.95, with a focus on 3D artists and architecture.
Schavan: “Use the Internet of the future for education”
Ministry provides 30 million euros to support the further development and use of Web 2.0 technologies in vocational training.
Further Apple Pro Series events in Hamburg (March 11) and Munich (March 13)
Owing to the great success, Apple is offering two further free events in Hamburg and Munich.
Secure a copy of the “DPWorkshop 3ds Max” special issue now
Anyone who still wants to secure a copy of the "DPWorkshop 3ds Max" special issue should hurry; only a few copies remain. Anyone who can no longer find one at the newsstand can still order online.
Tandberg and ENO Establish Distribution Partnership
A new distribution channel for Tandberg Codian infrastructure products is intended to create additional sales opportunities.
RED Camera Workshop Scheduled in Berlin
A hands-on RED camera workshop will take place on 11 March at Studio 1 of Berliner Union Film.
Registration for FileMaker DevCon is under way
FileMaker is now opening registration for the FileMaker Developer Conference, which will take place this year from July 13 to 17 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. Quick decision-makers can register now at www.filemaker.com/devcon2008_pr and save 200 US dollars when booking by May 16. In addition, all participants will receive a full version of FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced, worth 499 US dollars, as a DevCon bonus.
Innovative and practical: the new HD AT WORK academy with workshops on the high-resolution HD format in Potsdam and Berlin
Under the proven HD AT WORK label, the non-profit Medien Bildungsgesellschaft Babelsberg is launching its new ‘academy’ on March 5, 2008.
Berlinale Talent Campus 6 Concludes
Berlinale Talent Campus 6 concluded with a closing ceremony and the Volkswagen Score Competition awards.
New Camera School Opens in Berlin
The View camera school has been established in Berlin for camera operators, assistants, media designers and aspiring professionals.
Erlangen Comic Salon: Focus on China
Every two years, the comic world meets in Erlangen. In more than 20 years, Germany’s largest and most important comic festival has contributed substantially to comics becoming accepted not only as a mass medium but also as an art form — one that, like hardly any other, mirrors society and measures social change — and becoming fit for the ‘salon’. The hallmark of the Erlangen Salon is that it brings art and commerce, mainstream and avant-garde together in an event representing every variety of the ‘Ninth Art’. More than 20,000 visitors are expected in Erlangen from May 22 to 25, 2008.
Apple Pro Series Event
From web design to 3D animations, from broadcasting to podcasting - creative professionals need to be familiar with a wide range of media. In Berlin, interested parties have the opportunity to find out about the tools they need at free lectures, workshops and training sessions.
More variety – MCI Open House 2008
Following last year’s successful debut, we invite you to another Open House in Hamburg on March 6 under the motto "More Variety 2008". From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Studio Hamburg site, you can inspect, discuss and try out solutions for broadcast and media, from products and systems to studio equipment.
Avid Supports Young Filmmaking Talent at the Berlinale
Young filmmakers and Avid form a powerful combination at the Berlinale: as in previous years, Avid is once again supporting young filmmaking talent at the 2008 Berlinale Talent Campus through a series of interesting workshops.
CANCOM invites you to the Adobe Masters Tour
The event on the subject of cross-media workflow is suitable for anyone implementing innovative ideas for design, web and video.
Adobe Masters Tour: Innovative ideas for design, web and video
From February 19 to 27, three Adobe evangelists will tour Germany and Austria and present cross-media workflows on the Adobe Masters Tour.
Date change for dc days
The digital creation days will take place this year from Wednesday, November 12, to Thursday, November 13.
Insight Out Examines Digital Production Workflows
Workshop from 10 to 15 March 2008 at the Konrad Wolf University of Film and Television in Potsdam.
3D-NorthEast 2007
10. application-oriented workshop on the acquisition, modelling, processing and evaluation of 3D data. The 3D NordOst workshop series aims to promote the transfer of current expertise in 3D data and image processing to industrial, cultural and medical sectors and to provide a platform for the discussion of current 3D topics.
Hands-on Workshops “NOVA” and “HD Technology”
In the "NOVA" workshop, participants can design three-dimensional LED sculptures from NOVA voxels and create their own dynamic visual effects for NOVA.
The "HD Technology" workshop offers the opportunity to test the latest HD broadcast equipment, such as Sony's HDC-1500 HD camera or the Kahuna Production Switcher.
New in Stores Now: Special Issue “DPWorkshop 3ds Max”
With the issue on Autodesk 3ds Max, DIGITAL PRODUCTION launches a new series of special issues that provide bundled know-how on important topics in the DCC industry.
Good start for the first digital creation days with many photos
The first digital creation days, which took place from November 8 to 9, focused on computer-generated images for film, Internet, advertising, computer games, industry and architecture. 1,400 professional visitors from all over Germany met at the networking event at the Karlsruhe Convention Center to learn about and exchange views on trends in computer graphics and animation. In around 50 workshops and presentations, industry experts primarily examined developments in the German-speaking region. The most important prize for computer graphics and animation, the animago AWARD, was presented for the first time as part of a ceremonial evening event on the occasion of the digital creation days.
digital creation days 2007 final report
Around 1,400 professional visitors came to Karlsruhe / animago AWARD presented in Karlsruhe for the first time / Nearly 50 workshops examined trends in computer graphics and animation / 25 companies presented their digital solutions and products
Make an Impression
Presentation of the new Autodesk Media&Entertainment product line as well as other new developments from the world of computer graphics as part of the digital creation days.
DC Days opens
The first digital creation days have just opened in Karlsruhe. The most important networking event in the DCC industry is being received fantastically.
Special issue “DPWORKSHOP 3DS MAX” in stores
NEW: "3ds Max Workshops" begins a special-issue series that provides you with first-hand professional knowledge in self-contained workshops.
DIGITAL PRODUCTION holds intensive seminar “Image aesthetics in camera work and storytelling by Hitchcock”
The seminar "Image aesthetics in camera work and storytelling by Hitchcock" on Sunday, December 9, 2007 at the Presse Club München e.V. explains in the field of image aesthetics how certain moods can be created and the story supported with the aid of the right camera settings.
Metricminds celebrates House Warming Week in Frankfurt
After four months of conversion work, the new metricminds studio is ready for use. To duly inaugurate the new location of the Frankfurt motion capture studio, the “HouseWarmingWeek” will be celebrated from October 29, 2007 – November 2, 2007. Customers, colleagues and interested people from the media landscape are invited to heat things up in Frankfurt.
Mobile Movie School with Grimme Award winner Oktay Özdemir comes to Munich
In the Germany-wide draw for a Mobile Movie School, the University of Television and Film Munich (HFF) wins a one-day workshop for ten students
Further training Mobile Animation Content
Creative content for mobile distribution is rapidly gaining in importance with increasing sales and the dynamic development of mobile devices. Multimedia entertainment no longer takes place exclusively on the computer, in the living room or at the cinema. Viewers are increasingly deciding for themselves when they want to watch which programmes and, above all, where. Networking with thousands of other viewers turns media consumption into a communal experience.
The International Film School Cologne offers an in-service training programme that provides an overview of opportunities and business models.
Focal points:
Made for Mobile - Case Studies
Story Development
Location Based Services
Mobile Games
Mobile Marketing
Business models and value chains
Basics of mobile technologies and standards
Basics of series development
Mobile TV
Stages of production and workflows
Project/concept development
Presentation training
Mobile rights: Copyright protection, rights ownership
Media impact research
Mobile 2.0 - mobile social communities?
Excursion to Helsinki:
Innovation Network Forum Virium /
Nokia Research Centre
Structure:
In 8 workshops of 2 to 3 days each (Wednesday to Friday), needs and basics of production for mobile devices are taught in the form of presentations and papers and implemented in project work.
dc days: Autodesk Toxik 2008 – VFX Artist Workshop
In cooperation with Dreamwalks, Autodesk gives VFX artists a deep insight into Toxik 2008
Digital editing fair
In addition to innovations from IFA and IBC, the trade fairs will focus on Adobe CS3 Production Premium software for HD video production with output to Blu-ray. Once again this year, specialist presentations and practical reports from professionals will provide interesting insights into the latest editing techniques. In addition to these all-day workshops and presentations, visitors can ask questions to the participating companies in the accompanying exhibition. Exhibitors include: Adobe, JVC Professional, MainConcept, Matrox, ProDAD, PNY, Sony, Wacom and others.
The organisers of the digital editing fair are the authorised Adobe Video Partners magic multi media, Weskamp & Partner and Picture Tools. Admission is free, but registration is required.
Extension of the early-booking discount until 17.10.
Until next Wednesday, October 17, early bookers can still secure their tickets at favorable conditions.
dc days: Real-Time Production with Quest 3D Version 4
Robert Mayer from Weltenbauer reports on exciting productions.
dc days: Form-Finding and Individualized Prefabrication
Design specialist Florian Steinbächer from Hausmarke Berlin offers practical tips.
Business Angels at the dc days
At the dc days in Karlsruhe, visitors can learn about the subject of "Venture capital for young companies".
dc days: Seminar on Children’s Media Projects
Viola Gabrielli from the Akademie der Kindermedien e.V. was won over for this topic.
dc days: Broadcast Seminar
Expert speaker Gert Zimmermann from filmmtoolsConsult takes over the seminar on the broadcast topic
dc days: Workshop Offering for Freelancers
Tahar Jaber from the artist agency Die Kolonie was won over as a speaker for the workshop "Working as a Freelancer".
DP Intensive Seminar: Last Chance to Participate
Only a few places are still available for the DP Intensive Seminars. The seminars on ANIMATED CHARACTERS - DESIGN & ANIMATION PRINCIPLES take place on Saturday, 6.10. in Cologne, and on Sunday, 7.10. in Hamburg.
dc days – a Completely Coherent Event Package!
Gerald Böse, Managing Director of Karlsruher Messe- und Kongress-GmbH (KMK), speaks at a press conference about the digital creation days.
mental ray workshop
The aim of this training workshop in Berlin is to provide participants with the know-how to significantly improve the quality of their renderings with mental ray, to save a lot of time with the right settings and also to show that additional renderers in Autodesk 3ds Max are not even necessary. The clearly structured topic blocks cover the basics through to professional applications such as industrial and architectural visualisation or programming your own shaders. Participants will be able to create images of outstanding quality and unrivalled realism with mental ray. The high quality is ensured by the fact that both the training content and the written (German) tutorials have been coordinated with mental images GmbH. Both individual days and the entire workshop can be booked. Those who complete the entire workshop will receive a certificate from mental images GmbH. During the workshop, each participant works on an HP high-end workstation, which can also be purchased at special conditions.
Moderators Wanted
In the spirit of “Connecting Ideas”, KMK offers female and male students the opportunity to distinguish themselves as moderators in the workshop program of the digital creation days.
Further Training Mobile Animation Content
New continuing education offering from the International Film School Cologne.
Secure Early-Booking Discount Until 30.09.
Anyone who decides by September 30 can secure the early-booking discount for the DC Days.
Siggraph 2008: Submit Entries!
Interested parties can now submit entries for Siggraph 2008, which takes place next year from August 11 to 15 in Los Angeles
Attractive Program Offering for Visitors to the First Adobe MAX in Europe
Agenda for sessions and workshops of the premiere from October 15 to 18, 2007 in Barcelona is set
eDIT Festival Opens Media Career Programme
eDIT: eDucation will offer free workshops, talks, and recruitment contacts for newcomers to film, games, VFX, and postproduction.
Free Online Training and More
With MEIN VIDEO2BRAIN, the provider of video training now offers its customers a personalised area on the company’s website.
Flashforum Conference 2007 in Cologne
On September 24, 25 and 26, 2007, Sascha Wolter and Marc Thiele are organising the leading German-language conference on web technologies and web design with a focus on the Flash and Flex platform.
First German Photoshop Convention from October 11 – 13 in Munich
Adobe Systems and Macromedia Akademie der Medien announce a high-profile specialist event.
Maxon User Meeting 2007 on September 8 and 9 in Cologne
For one weekend, everything in the Media Park revolves around Cinema 4D
Digital Editing Fair 2007: Dates and cities are set
Information events begin in mid-October / For the first time also in Austria
The networking event for the digital-creation industry in the German-speaking region
From Thursday, November 8, to Friday, November 9, Karlsruher Messe- und Kongress-GmbH (KMK), together with the leading specialist magazine DIGITAL PRODUCTION, is holding the first digital creation days.
Adobe invites users to the Creative Suite 3 Summer School
For design and web professionals, Adobe Systems is holding the Summer School tour from August 28 to September 13 in Hamburg, Berlin, Vienna, Munich, Stuttgart and Zurich. Professional designers, web professionals and developers can now get to know the new tricks and functions of Creative Suite 3 (CS3) – free of charge.
Maestro Roadshow
From 9.30 to 18.00, visitors will have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the new features of Maestro and 3DPlay during a workshop at Plazamedia TV & Film Produktion.
Two DP INTENSIV Seminars: Places Still Available
There are still a few places left for the two DP intensive seminars taking place this Friday and Saturday in Munich. The topics are "Lighting and Camera" and "Character Design and Storyboarding".
Maestro Roadshow
From 9.30 to 18.00, visitors will have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the new features of Maestro and 3DPlay during a workshop at Wellen & Nöthen.
Maestro Roadshow
From 9.30 to 18.00, visitors will have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the new features of Maestro and 3DPlay during a workshop at Nobeo GmbH.
“Hands on HD”: Workshop and Networking in Hanover
Training in camera, sound and post / Michael Ballhaus leads masterclass
14th International Festival of Animated Film Stuttgart Ends
Main prize winners come from neighboring Ludwigsburg and from Italy / Organizers draw a positive conclusion
Quo Vadis 2007
The 5th German game developer conference Quo Vadis is taking place in Berlin for the first time this year and forms the centrepiece of the first "Gamestage Berlin-Brandenburg" (18-21 April). Aruba Studios has been organising the developer conference, which focuses on workshops, since 2003. The conference aims to provide a platform for all computer and console game developers. Game developers talk about new methods and technological innovations. The conference will be accompanied by presentations by renowned industry representatives from the German and European developer scene.
NAB: Seminar Helps with Podcasting
A good example of NAB's extensive seminar and conference program was David Lawrence's “Audio Podcasting Essentials” workshop