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Welcome to “the Radar,” our event calendar.  Now we’re cookin’ with technology!  The functionality is in place below to view the upcoming VFX & Animation events – or better yet, you can try the subscription system (still in beta!) and automatically have listings added to your personal calendar.  Subscription links:
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Submit new or missing event listings (or any errors) to J Bills.

Apr
18
Mon
Reel Review + Alphabest Animation Screening @ Artist Repertory Theater
Apr 18 @ 6:30 pm

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Alphabest & Reel Review 2016

Alphabest is an invitational collaborative show where local individuals or teams of talented animators & video artists make a creation (15 – 60 seconds long) based on a word that begins with a randomly assigned letter from the alphabet. The 26 created pieces will be assembled for an amazing presentation.

Reel Review 2016 will be a showcase of the best reels of local talent in motion, 3d and vfx. Reels will be judged and critiqued by some of Portland’s very own seasoned professionals.  Prizes!

Details and tix:
https://2016.designweekportland.com/events/alphabest-reel-review-2016

Apr
20
Wed
9iFX Studio Open House for Design Week Portland 2016 @ 9iFX Studio
Apr 20 @ 4:00 pm

9iFX hosts an open house for Design Week Portland 2016

9iFX is a visual effects and post production studio located in Portland’s SE waterfront, specializing in high-end VFX and motion graphics for top-tier brands, digital video campaigns, event visuals, film, TV and internal corporate videos. Our services include everything from creative and design to production and post-production or any combination therein.

9iFX works directly with both brands and creative agencies. We’ve collaborated with a number of creative teams around the Portland area and beyond, working on a variety of projects for big name brands like Puma, ESPN, Mountain Dew, The Syfy Channel, Adidas, and Nike to name a few. Whether you need high-end motion graphics, 3D animation, digital environment creation, or “fix-it-in-post” repairs, we can help.

Our open house will feature an impressive cheese platter (because, cheese) with local micro-brews to wash it down and a showcase of our collective works projected onto our 14′ green screen wall. Come check out our space, and let’s chat about how we can help you create stunning visual content for your next project or campaign.

Click here for more information about 9iFX, this event, and to RSVP

Bent Design Lab Open House @ Bent Image Lab
Apr 20 @ 4:00 pm

Local VFX Industry is Making a splash at Design Week Portland 2016Bent Design Lab is a newly launched brand from the creative folks at Bent Image Lab. Bent is a long- time pillar in the film industry in Portland, and this latest venture is already producing stunning projects. Their headquarters is located on Division St. in SE Portland. They’ll have a gallery of work samples projected on a 25’ screen and a dance party starting at 7pm.

RSVP: https://2016.designweekportland.com/openhouses/bent-design-lab

Apr
21
Thu
Wacom Experience Center Open House
Apr 21 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Local VFX Industry is Making a splash at Design Week Portland 2016Vancouver-based tech company, Wacom, is making inroads into downtown with their new experience center. Wacom is the leader in digital drawing hardware and the company behind industry tools, like the renowned Cintiq and the ever-useful Intuos. Their new space in The Pearl aims to become the living room for Portland’s creative community. Their open house will feature an exhibition of local artists and product testing, as well as some snacks and local brews.

RSVP: https://2016.designweekportland.com/openhouses/wacom-experience-center

Apr
22
Fri
Hinge Digital Open House
Apr 22 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Local VFX Industry is Making a splash at Design Week Portland 2016Hinge Digital is an award-winning production-studio-gone-creative-agency based in SW Portland. Their specialties include live action, animation, and visual effects, and they have worked with big brands like Bayer, Amazon, and Microsoft. Their open house will feature facility tours, snacks, drinks, and friendly conversation.

RSVP: https://2016.designweekportland.com/openhouses/hinge-digital