CTNX 2010
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20/20 Vision with Headless Productions Join this innovative creative group and hear first hand how they started collaborating, see some of their previous works, and find out how they went about creating Headless Productions and what their future goals are.. Watch Now >>> |
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A Glimpse into the Many Facets of a Career in the World of Animation with H.B. Buck Lewis Some focus getting a job while others focus on having a career. Take a privileged look with H.B. Lewis at the multi-faceted qualities, opportunities and transitions that will weave together to shape the what is known to be a “A Career in this Industry”. Watch Now >>> |
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Animation Insiders Andreas Deja was born 1957 in Gdańsk, Poland. Deja moved with his family to Dinslaken, Germany in 1958. After graduating from Theodor-Heuss Gymnasium (secondary school), he studied graphic design at the Folkwang-Schule in Essen, Germany. Watch Now >>> |
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Armand Serrano – The Power of Thumbnails Join Visual Development Artist from Sony Pictures Animation, Armand Serrano share why he uses thumbnails and why they are so powerful in the creative process. Filmed at the CTN animation eXpo November 19, 2010. Watch Now >>> |
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Boarders Without Borders: StoryboardArt.org Are you prepared to handle clients across the country, or even halfway across the world? In this fast changing world of digital art and social networking, it is more important than ever to be able to market yourself as versatile storyboard artist. Watch Now >>> |
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Broad Discussions of Animation Hear about the before, during and beyond a career in animation from these female icons in the industry. What were the expectations, the experiences and the reality of utilizing the various skills and talents that are required to be successful in this industry and beyond. Watch Now >>> |
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Challenge of the Looney Tunes Listen to these creative talents from Warner Bros as they discuss the challenges of bringing their legendary 2D cartoon series into the 21st Century and 3D. The wonderful characters from Warners Bros cartoons are heading into the future and beyond. Watch Now >>> |
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Character Building and Brand Licensing Jeanette Smith has more than 25 years experience in the marketing and licensing industries, including building the Dilbert™ brand from its infancy to a global corporate icon. Watch Now >>> |
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Character Designers: Creating identities Join feature film creators Chen Yi-Chang, Joe Moshier and Jean Gillmore together in this rare appearance outside the large studio walls while they share their passion for “creating identities”. Watch Now >>> |
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Clay Underneath My Nails An inside look at the past, present and future of being a sculptor and contributing maquettes in the animation and surrounding fields. Join legendary sculptors and Z-Brush artists and hear insights into how this process evolved? How do a sculptors skill set cross boundaries. Watch Now >>> |
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Creating a Pitch Bible with Heather Kenyon Heather Kenyon is the Vice President of Project Development and Sales for Starz Animation, a Division of Starz Media. She is the former senior director of development, original series at Cartoon Network Watch Now >>> |
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Creating Inside the Spiral with Dave Zaboski Animator and Creative Consultant Listen in on this inspirational discussion and learn the concepts behind the reality of employing “Spiral Creating” in your life and your work. Watch Now >>> |
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CTNX 2010 Wrap Up Amazing, One of a kind, better than ever, so needed in our industry. The CTN animation eXpo for the second year in a row is a smash success Watch Now >>> |
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Dragon’s Flight School Sumida will discuss his collaboration with Simon Otto and other animators at DreamWorks as they developed the real-life references for the flight of dragons in “How to Train Your Dragon” Watch Now >>> |
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Dynamic Dialogue Pilar Alessandra Learn quick and effective writing techniques to revive bland exchanges, tune up character voices, create relationship tension and bring life to the page. Unique writing tools and techniques help you create memorable lines of dialogue, engaging screen patter and monologues that make the page come alive. Watch Now >>> |
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From Balloon Guy to Bluesky – Interview Chris Wedge Join me in welcoming to the CTN animation eXpo in this rare exclusive opportunity to meet, see and hear about the amazing career of Oscar® winning film director, producer, and co-founder of Blue Sky Studios Chris Wedge. Watch Now >>> |
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Getting from Cal Arts to Directly Animation for Live Action Listen in on this rare exclusive opportunity to hear first hand from Cal Arts alumni Chris Bailey as he shares secrets and tips from his career in this candid interview moderated by Producer Frank Gladstone. Watch Now >>> |
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Getting Noticed: Social Networking for the Freelance Artists Bobby Chiu of Imaginism Studios and concept character designer for Sony Pictures Animation recent release “Alice” discusses the techniques of “getting noticed” as an artist and making a name for yourself. Watch Now >>> |
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Making a Short Film After Hours: How I Made ‘Leonardo’ ‘Leonardo’ is the award winning ten minute hand-drawn animated film by veteran story artist Jim Capobianco. In this presentation Jim will go through the top ten or so things he learned while making the short after hours and on weekends over the course of ten years while he held down a day job at Pixar Animation Studios. Watch Now >>> |
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Managing Talent by Steve Hickner Director/Producer Steve Hickner gives practical advice and hints on how to get into the animation industry and pitfalls to avoid once in it. Watch Now >>> |
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Mike Disa Director and Writer welcome animation Director and Writer Mike Disa to CTNX 2010. After working for over ten years as an animator/story artist at studios like Disney Feature Animation, Warner Feature, Marvel, Amblin, and Hanna Barbara, Mike struck out to become an independent Director/Writer. Watch Now >>> |
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One on One Career Interview with Tadahiro Uesugi CTN was proud to sponsor the visit of Tadahiro Uesugi to CTNx 2010. In a very rare appearance, this interview with animation critic Charles Solomon is an opportunity for you to hear, see the passion, the journey of this great designer and production designer. Watch Now >>> |
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One on One with Bobby Beck and Carlos Baena Meet the founders of one of if not the most successful animation schools in the world Animation Mentor. Listen to Bobby Beck and Carlos Baena as they share their philosophy, dedication and passion for education and training future animation artists worldwide. Watch Now >>> |
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Past Present and Future of Previsualization Join Third Floor Inc. founder Chris Edwards and Mark Austin, Head of Animation, in this AMAZing presentation of previsualization. Watch Now >>> |
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Portfolio Strategies for Success Robert St. Pierre is a Production Designer, Visual Development, Layout Artist and Key Note Speaker with 19 years experience in the animation industry. Originally born and raised in New England, Robert attended Paier College of Art, a private art school located in Hamden, Connecticut. Watch Now >>> |
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Single Frame Cinematography in The Digital World – Jamie Caliri Stop Motion director Jamie Caliri will show his work and demonstrate new approaches to capturing stop motion and visual effects using DSLR’s and Dragon Stop Motion Software. Watch Now >>> |
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Sergio Pablos and “Dispicable Me” Sergio Pablos is most recently known for his credited role as “Co-Creator” of the most recent smash success film “Despicable Me”. Watch Now >>> |
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The Thinking Behind Colorscripting Join Toy Story 3 Art Director Daisuke “Dice” Tsutsumi as he shares all the secrets of how he built the color and lighting design of the film Toy Story3. Watch Now >>> |
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They’ve Got the Look! Art Directors Discuss What it Takes They’ve Got the Look!” sponsred by Nucleus Gallery – Top painters and illustrators talk about how their skills translate into being an Art Director on a 2D, 3D or any feature film. Those skills and traits that come together to “create the look” that supports the story that is being told. Watch Now >>> |
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Tools of the Trade of a Successful Animator Yesterday Today and Beyond Find out the skill set and the tools of the trade yesterday, today and beyond of a successful animator with these 3 animators from Pixar in discussion led by Legendary Disney Animator Andreas Deja. Watch Now >>> |
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Two in One Interview: NY Illustrators – Character Designers Two in One Interview with Carter Goodric Acclaimed artist and Annie Award winner Carter Goodrich has illustrated sixteen New Yorker covers and has worked as a character designer on many beloved animated films, including Ratatouille; Monsters, Inc.; Finding Nemo, etc. Watch Now >>> |
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Untangling the Look of Tangled Join the creators from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest animated achievement, “Tangled.” Hear first hand from the Art Director, Visual Development artists and Technical Supervisors about how they went about creating an exciting new three-dimensional approach building upon the celebrated Disney style. Watch Now >>> |
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What New Talent Need to Know If you want a career in this business join Master Disney Animator and Animation instructor in this rare opportunity to see and hear about “What New Talent Need to Know” and join him for Shop Talk directly after the session. Watch Now >>> |
