CTNX 2012 Participant Welcome Kit

NOTE: If you try to book your reservation at the Burbank Marriott hotel with the CTN Group rate code and you get an error message or are told there are no rooms available not to worry. It is a glitch and simply email registration@ctnanimationexpo.com or call 800 604 2238 and we’ll get you set up at the group rate.

File naming format: firstname.lastname.jpg | firstname.lastname.doc

IMPORTANT DATES

NOTE: This badge gives you privileged access to all the panel sessions. You do not have to wait in any line for any presentations. But you do need to get their before the line is let in so it’s best to show up early.

EXHIBITORS: If you did not register your badge names upon purchase then simply fill out this form. CLICK HERE and input them.

You can also purchase Additional Staff Only Passes in your account.

SPEAKERS / DEMO ARTISTS / WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS:
CLICK HERE

2. Sellers Permit: DOWNLOAD SELLERS PERMIT HERE

Note: If you are selling you need to fill both of these forms. Both are at no cost to you. Additionally if you do not already have a sellers permit you will need to register through the California Board of Equalization either in person, online or by mail. http://www.boe.ca.gov/info/reg.htm

1. Demonstration Stations:
Artist Demonstrators. CLICK HERE.

2. Breakfast with the Pros:
Artist Pros CLICK HERE

3. Portfolio Review and Critique Session:
Artist Pros Critique Students CLICK HERE

You will be notified by September 30th with your day and time.

1. Event Sketchbook Brochure:
• Tables 1/2 page
• Booths 1/2 page
• Sponsors and upgrades to full page.
• NOTE: This booklet is landscape format.
SKETCHBOOK DESIGN TEMPLATE CLICK HERE

2. Air Time Demo Reel
• Our monitors are widescreen format with a 16:9 aspect ratio
• 16:9 aspect ratio with a max 1280 x 720 and a min of 640 x 360
• 4:3 aspect ratio with a max of 1024 x 768 and min of 720 x 540 and including black bars on either side.
• Format should be data .mov files using naming convention
companyname_reel01.mov, companyname_reel02.mov

3. Sponsor Banner Delivery

Deliver to:
The Creative Talent Network
3500 West Olive Suite #300
Burbank, CA 91505

4. Screening Material Delivery (Call to make arrangements)

Attendee Gift Bag Inserts
Provide up to 3000 printed flyers or products to be inserted into the event show bag.

By Oct 30th Deliver or mail to:
The Creative Talent Network
3500 West Olive Suite #300
Burbank, CA 91505

Invite your guests to CTNx @ night.
Tables receive 2 guest party only passes for each Friday and Saturday.
Booths receive 4 guest party only passes for each Friday and Saturday.

Share your CTNx Spirit
1. Get your discount code CLICK HERE.
2. Get your CTNx Share the Spirit Badge CLICK HERE.
3. Tag your tweets with #ctn expo

CTN W-9 Form
CTNx is a for profit company. If you have made any purchases from CTN that exceed $600.00 and need to issue a 1099 to the Creative Talent Network at the end of the year. Please download the CTN w-9 form. - Download Here.

Schedule CLICK HERE.

There will be a Technical Director and Audio Video Techs available to assist you at all times.

You will be supplied with a laptop hookup to the screen, an Elmo or Downshooter, four (4) hand held microphones or Lav Mics. The stage is set with either  (2) 8’ couches in an “L” configuration, (1) 42” round Charlie Rose style table, and chairs and a tall table if you are a single presenter. This stage setup will be used for both solo speakers and panels.

Should you have any questions regarding the equipment or panel room set up, please check in at the Speaker/Exhibitor Lounge at the east pool area prior to the event.

TECH CHECK will be scheduled for your session. We ask that you bring all your media to the tech check. It will be loaded onto the shared PC in the room and also you will be able to hook up your PC as well if you want to. It is recommended to share the PC during your presentation and access your files in your “show folder” from the desktop.

NOTE: This badge gives you privileged access to all the panel sessions. You do not have to wait in any line for any presentations. But you do need to get their before the line is let in so it’s best to show up early.

Click on “Demonstrations” at the top and look for your name.  If you have any limitations on timing, you can let us know when completing the above sign up form. Once on show site, please check in at the Speaker/Exhibitor Lounge so we know you’re here.

• 2 Traditional Drawing Stations: the artist will draw/animate live so that attendees can watch technique and see the decisions one makes while working. A camera will project live onto an adjacent flat screen . We ask that each artist supply their own drawing instruments and materials as we will only have limited supplies on hand.

• 2 Digital Stations: the artist will paint or sculpt digitally using a Cintiq tablet provided by CTN-X. We ask that the artist let us know what type of software/operating system you prefer to work in when signing up. We will do our best to accommodate each request.

• 1 Sculpting Station: the artist will sculpt live and a camera will project onto an adjacent flat screen. There will be sculpting stands available. However, we ask that each artist supply their own sculpting instruments and supplies.

- No exhibit may block or interfere with a neighboring exhibit. Be a good neighbor.

- With regards to “adult content” we love and respect our First Amendment rights as much as the next artist, but in order to make this a safe and enjoyable event for everyone, please don’t exhibit anything you wouldn’t want your kids to see.

- And all exhibitors have cleared any existing copyrights for all displays.

- CTN is providing music in the hall and any additional “loud” conflicting sound will NOT BE ALLOWED IN both the Talent Marketplace and / or Opportunity Alley.