Next Major Event we will be heading to
CARTOON CONNECTION ASIA
Meetings between European & Asian professionals
27 – 30 Apr 15
Jeju Island (South Korea)
See who is going here
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
Tiny Island and It's Beginning
Tiny Island Productions is featured in Cartoons Underground. Check the link here to read the article
EU-ASIA CARTOON CONNECTION 2015
2012 was the year I was invited as a speaker. Now the event is getting more exciting. It will be a good platform to connection Asian and European companies.
EU-ASIA CARTOON CONNECTION 2015.
Meetings between European & Asian professionals
27 – 30 Apr 15 Jeju Island (South Korea)
Details are here
Who will be attending
Monday, 30 March 2015
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"CG Production with 3ds Max" Course
Ever wished you could create characters and creatures and bring them to life on your screen? Explore the world of 3D and CGI in the upcoming "CG Production with 3ds Max" course! Learn the fundamentals of 3ds Max, a program used widely in the animation and gaming industry for modelling, animation and digital visual effects. Intake starts soon!
Find out more about the course here.
If you are interested, please call 64737502 or drop us an email to admin@cgprotege.com
Work by CG Protege student Jeremy G. Olanda
Tuesday, 17 March 2015
Word from our CEO, David Kwok
When I was in the US, several of my friends lost their jobs because companies are moving to Canada for the tax credits. MNC will continue to move to where the money is. Hence it is important that we must never take what we have for granted. This is true especially in Singapore where many are used to permanent employment. An artist need to prepare him / herself and one should do this while you are still young and employed.
So what must one do? Build your own fans!
For example: A good friend of mine is doing very well in the industry. Though he is doing well, he never takes what he has for granted. Everyday, he will take time 30mins time off, where he creates a beautiful image and share on his facebook. He does this everyday. Now he has more than 3000 images. At the sametime, he has 200k plus fans. So he started a kickstarter campaign and raise funds for his books. At the sametime, he started licensing his images for royalty. He also goes around the world to give talks and share his experience. Slowly, he is creating fans and IP. This creates a security for his own future.
Another good friend who is working for a major studio. At the sametime, he has been building his fans on facebook. Sharing art he did daily. Sharing his knowledge through training DVD, web portal etc. Going around the world giving talks. Working on his designs and engaging 3d printing firms to create collectibles for him.
I met another friend in the US. He was a TD but was let go because the studio closed down and went to Canada. So he and a few friends started developing an application and an IP for a TV series at home. But he wasn't sure how to market it. So I am trying to help him.
Another friend who is working for a major studio in San Francisco. He is a story artist. He has developed a concept and went to Kidscreen to pitch it.
Being an artist, besides being good in your artistic skill. In my opinion, it is important to understand how business function as this is the key component that drives everything around you. Rather than letting your drawings and designs buried in your sketch book. One should learn how to monetise it. One should build your fans and relations. No one can help you secure your future. Only you can do it yourself.
And that is what we hope to share in our class.
(Today is the last day for the registration)
Know Your IP
The Story of Tiny Island Productions.
We gave a talk at IPOS to share our story of our humble beginnings. How did we struggle through the good and bad times to build Tiny Island Productions? How did we bring Dream Defenders to the international audience? Hope our journey inspire you.
With this, we launch a program to share our experience in hope to help more artists build their dream.
(Today is the last day for the registration)
Game Developers Conference
Shared from Media Development Authority, Singapore
Photo credit MDA facebook page. Check out more about this event on MDA facebook page.
Photo credit MDA facebook page. Check out more about this event on MDA facebook page.
Dominic Qwek, Blizzard Entertainment in Singapore
So good to be able to catch up with Dominic Qwek (our course consultant who is currently working at Blizzard) and Catherine.
Explore the world of 3D and CGI in the upcoming "CG Production with 3ds Max" course!
Work by CG Protege student Jeremy G. Olanda
Ever wished you could create characters and creatures and bring them to life on your screen? Explore the world of 3D and CGI in the upcoming "CG Production with 3ds Max" course! Learn the fundamentals of 3ds Max, a program used widely in the animation and gaming industry for modelling, animation and digital visual effects. Intake starts soon!
Find out more about the course here
If you are interested, please call 64737502 or drop us an email to admin@cgprotege.com
New Student work : Benita
Benita's Special Industry Assignment to test for speed and quality. This is before dirt was added.
This is after dirt was added.
Details on pipe
Details on Tyre
Details on Engine
Tuesday, 10 March 2015
Double Negative is Hiring
photo credit
Dneg look for Studio Assistant. Fresh graduates are welcome. Only Local and PRs only.
Apply online http://www.dneg.com/jobs/
Select Singapore - Studio Assistant
Studio Assistant
Key Purpose of the Job:
To carry out all Studio duties to support smooth running of the facility. Working closely with artists and Producers to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of data into the facility, and at the end of the job to the clients in whatever format they desire.
Needs to Do:
Input of digital image data. Responsible for the accurate renaming and reading of supplied data onto the facility servers, from any media such as tape, firewire and disk.
Output of digital image data. Responsible for the accurate dispatch of data to outside facilities as required.
Administration of Studio Resources. To ensure that all studio records and databases are accurate and up to date.
Needs to Know:
Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, preferably Linux.
Working knowledge of modern digital cameras; Arri Alexa, RED One, Varicam etc.
Desirable to have experience of basic film and negative handling procedures, including the loading and unloading of 35mm motion picture cameras, as Studio terminology is based on film techniques.
Needs to Be:
Natural problem solver.
Pro-active.
Committed to achieving targets.
Deadline driven.
Team oriented.
Adaptable.
Accept change.
Double Negative is hiring
photo credit : double negative
Double Negative Singapore is hiring;
2D Supervisor
Compositor
FX Supervisor
Generalist TD
Lighting TD
Producer
Technical Colourist
Studio Assistant
Roto Artist
Matchmove Artist
Check out more here
CG Production with 3ds Max Course
Explore the world of 3D and CGI in the upcoming "CG Production with 3ds Max" course! Learn the fundamentals of 3ds Max, a 3D program used widely in the animation and gaming industry for 3D modelling, 3D animation and digital visual effects. Intake starts soon!
Find out more about the course here
If you are interested, please call 64737502 or drop us an email to admin@cgprotege.com
Work Progression by CG Protege student Yan Ho
Friday, 6 March 2015
Lucasfilm Singapore hiring
Photo credit : website
The FX Supervisor’s primary responsibility is to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Visual Effects team, ensuring that all the Effects and Simulations are created according to the designs and visual style of the animated feature. This will require partnering with the Character, Environment, and Lighting Supervisors, and Production Manager. Check out their webpage here
Workshop on IP
For the last 10 years, Singapore has been focusing on building its animation production workforce. Moving forward, its important for us to nurture animation business leadership in IP creation to bring Singapore to the next 10 years.
Objective:
To help indie producers to move into the area of IP creations.
To help individuals acquire business knowledge in animation.
To help indie producers to move into the area of IP creations.
To help individuals acquire business knowledge in animation.
We will be sharing our experience and knowledge in how we manage to bring a Singapore Created IP to the world stage.
https://www.youtube.com/user/DreamDefendersTV
https://www.youtube.com/user/DreamDefendersTV
The workshop will have lectures and brainstorming / case study sessions.
For those who has an IP, we will be happy to offer you free consultation.
We are planning to set up an entity later to represent good IP in the West. We hope to introduce them to distributors and broadcasters. Hopefully this will help you expand your IP further.
The course will be divided into Part One and Two.
We will start with Part One first.
The following are the details of Part Two which we will run later.
• Negotiation practice and contracts
• Development Process and Risk Management
• Financing Models
• Market Trends
• Strategy / PR / Branding / Campaign / Monetization
• Development Process and Risk Management
• Financing Models
• Market Trends
• Strategy / PR / Branding / Campaign / Monetization
Course Outcome:
By the end of the module, students will have gained a stronger
understanding of the animation market as well as the steps needed to
bring an IP from development to monetization.
By the end of the module, students will have gained a stronger
understanding of the animation market as well as the steps needed to
bring an IP from development to monetization.
1) COURSE TITLE: "How to bring your IP from ideas to development? Part One"
Start Date: 24th March 2015
Every Tues and Thurs.
Time: 7pm to 10pm.
Course Duration: 30 hrs
Every Tues and Thurs.
Time: 7pm to 10pm.
Course Duration: 30 hrs
Fee: $275 (Before GST) * <GST is $192.50 based on original price of $2750>
* MDA Subsidy applies to Singaporean and PR who is in THE media related field
2) APPLICATION FOR SUBSIDY:
You need to apply to SIX degree for the MDA grant first. (It takes 2 weeks)
The instructions are here.
http://www.sixdegrees.asia/…/click_here_talent_assistance_g…
The instructions are here.
http://www.sixdegrees.asia/…/click_here_talent_assistance_g…
At the same time, drop a mail to admin@cgprotege.com
Subject Heading : Application to "How to bring your IP from ideas to development? Part One"
Give us your name:
Introduce yourself:
Current Profession:
Email:
Contact Number:
Introduce yourself:
Current Profession:
Email:
Contact Number:
3) COURSE OUTLINE:
• Over View - Case Study
• Understanding of the market and the key players
• How to protect your work?
• Content Format and Practice?
• How to prepare your pitch bible?
• Understanding of the market and the key players
• How to protect your work?
• Content Format and Practice?
• How to prepare your pitch bible?
Outcome:
By the end of the module, students will have gained a stronger understanding of the animation market as well as the steps needed to bring an IP from ideas to development.
New Course Alert : How to Monetize your IP Part One
Be prepared to take an in-depth look into at how to create a successful Intellectual Property. This course give teach aspiring artists and entrepreneurs a greater understanding of trends and needs of the international animation marketplace as well as teach them them how they can transform their ideas into an actual pitch that they can use to approach potential investors and production partners, as well as how to safeguard and protect their ideas.
Speakers include one of Singapore's leaders in Animation, industry veteran David Kwok, who will shares his knowledge and experience with lessons from Tiny Island Production Studio's own journey of developing and bringing Dream Defenders to over 60 countries around the world.
Course Details here
If you are interested, please call 64737502 or drop us an email to admin@cgprotege.com
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