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Reel Science: Labyrinth
Beware the Ides of MODO! In what seems like a natural progession following Brad Peebler’s visit last year, Portland’s CG community is about to see what MODO can *really* do. This is not a fluff session with canned marketing hype. Welcome to the deep end of the pool.
And with that, please be forewarned that this is for heavy CG heads and will be no holds barred, not for the squeamish. James Darknell, MODO’s Training Manager, makes for a formidable opening act for a headliner so big, we aren’t even allowed to say his name yet without getting approval in writing from a few more folks. With the short notice on this one, we decided to pull the trigger on the announcement and will have to update with more info ASAP. What more can we say, other than save the date and block out the time for the MODO Rigging Master Course author. (ahem, google is your friend)
Needless to say, if you’ve been waiting to see a more technical demo that shows off the intricacies and power of a deep 3d app like MODO when it comes to rigging complex animation, the wait is over.
Tickets: http://idesofmodo.eventbrite.com/
Saturday, March 14th from 1pm to (approx) 4pm
Venue: Splash Worldwide
419 NE 9th Ave, PDX
FREE
A joint production of PAMUG, 3DPDX and VFX/PDX, with help from 3DV.
7 Days 14 Films 1 Giant Screen
Entertaining. Inspirational. Thought-provoking. Science fiction cinema as both art and insight into popular thinking on the future is celebrated at OMSI’s 2015 Sci-Fi Film Festival.
For one week, the festival will showcase 14 of science fiction’s most memorable films on the Empirical Theater’s four-story tall screen. From 1950’s classics such as Forbidden Planet to more recent favorites like Serenity, the festival’s offerings are sure to appeal to science fiction fans of all ages and interests.
Festival Passes
Plan on attending multiple shows or events? Buy an exclusive Festival pass and save! Passholders receive access to all festival screenings and special events. Passes may be purchased at the OMSI front desk or by telephone at 503-797-4000.
$30 Adult
$25 Youth (3-13) & Senior (63+)
OMSI members receive $3 off
Please note: Festival passes are not transferrable. Only 1 use per show time. Tickets and event access are subject to availability. Not valid for online or telephone purchases. Photo ID must be presented with pass at time of ticket purchase. No advance ticketing more than one hour before show time.
Tickets
Tickets are also available for individual shows and may be purchased online at omsi.edu, at the OMSI front desk, or by telephone at 503-797-4000.
$7 Adult
$6 Youth (3-13) & Senior (63+)
OMSI members receive $1 off
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Festival Schedule
Monday, April 13
6:30pm Forbidden Planet
8:30pm The Matrix
Tuesday, April 14
6:30pm The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
8:30pm Serenity – with introduction “Big Sky Country: Reliving the American West in Serenity, Firefly and American Science Fiction” by Carl Abbott, author and emeritus professor, Urban Studies & Planning, PSU.
Wednesday, April 15
6:30pm Dark City (Directors Cut)
8:45pm Blade Runner (Final Cut)
Thursday, April 16
6:30pm Silent Running
8:30pm Alien – the first 60 Festival passholders (21+) to arrive will receive a complimentary 8oz glass of Ninkasi’s newly released space beer, Ground Control, an Imperial Stout fermented with space-traveled yeast. Be one of the first in Portland to sample their newest creation!
Friday, April 17
4:00pm Galaxy Quest
6:00pm Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
8:15pm Planet of the Apes (1968)
10:30pm 12 Monkeys
Saturday, April 18
12:00pm The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
1:45pm The Last Starfighter
3:45pm The Planet of the Apes (1968)
5:45pm The Matrix
8:30pm Children of Men
10:30pm Blade Runner (The Final Cut)
12-2pm Get your game on with Portland Retro Gaming Expo. Play classic video games (possibly the original Last Starfighter game, if it can be found) and check out some Last Starfighter collectables. Also, bring your cameras for selfies with the Cloud City Garrison.
Sunday, April 19
12:00pm Forbidden Planet
1:45pm Galaxy Quest
3:45pm Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
5:45pm Alien
8:00pm Serenity
Looking to make a living as a freelance animator? On Saturday, April 25th, join us at the Art Institute of Portland for a panel discussion about freelancing in the animation industry, followed by portfolio reviews from local animation professionals. The panel will tackle questions about finding work, keeping your artistic balance, handling contracts, and otherwise making it as a professional freelancer. Bring your portfolio and sign up for feedback and advice from an incredible range of creative professionals.
Confirmed speakers include industry stalwarts such as:
- Teresa Drilling
- Ben Luce
- Sam Neimann
- Chris Purdin
- Temris Ridge
- AJ DeFlaminis.
So bring your questions, and bring your demo reel/portfolio too! If you’d like to have your work reviewed after the panel discussion, just sign up at the door. It’s a great event for those working to gain or maintain a foothold in the animation industry or as freelancers, in general.
Saturday, April 25, 2:00-4:00 pm
Art Institute of Portland
1122 NW Davis Street
Second Floor Open Space
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Sponsored by ASIFA Portland and Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH
FREE and open to the public!
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