Re: Softimage Production Challenge 2008: Getting started

[Eric Thivierge <eric(at)xsidatabase.com>]

Hey Brad,

The only thing I kind of wish we saw last year was some of the 
compositing from Todd. I know you guys ran out of time and he had to do 
it over night / the next day but some of the rendering setup and comping 
would be nice to experience, especially when it is Todd that is doing it.

Any word if the same people from last year will be participating? Todd, 
Greg, Dave?

Thanks,

Eric Thivierge, XSI Database Admin
www.xsidatabase.com
eric(at)xsidatabase.com
Forum Username: EricTRocks


Bradley Gabe wrote:
> Thanks Jen!
>
> This thread isn't an official announcement of the event just yet. It's 
> purpose is to get a community discussion started in order to help 
> shape the actual event.
>
> So discuss, community, discuss!
>
> On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 9:39 AM, Jennifer Goldfinch 
> <jgoldfin(at)softimage.com <mailto:jgoldfin(at)softimage.com>> wrote:
>
>     Hi –
>
>      
>
>     The event is taking place in Los Angeles, at SIGGRAPH. Softimage
>     is planning on hosting the event at the Downtown Los Angeles
>     Sheraton on Sunday, August 10^th , from 11am-11pm. We'll have
>     food, etc, to keep everyone going, and of course systems etc for
>     the artists to work on. This event is open to all SIGGRAPH
>     attendees as well as local LA artists and students.
>
>      
>
>     We will also be doing as much as possible to capture the
>     information and bring it to the web.
>
>      
>
>     BUT – we cannot sponsor travel for those who want to participate.
>     I would if I could, but we have to keep this limited to people who
>     are planning on attending SIGGRAPH.
>
>      
>
>     If anyone is interested, please work with Brad.
>
>      
>
>     Thanks!
>
>      
>
>     jen
>
>      
>
>      
>
>      
>
>      
>
>     *From:* owner-xsi(at)Softimage.COM [mailto:owner-xsi(at)Softimage.COM
>     <mailto:owner-xsi(at)Softimage.COM>] *On Behalf Of *Francisco Argudin
>
>     *Sent:* Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:56 PM
>     *To:* XSI(at)Softimage.COM
>     *Subject:* RE: Softimage Production Challenge 2008: Getting started
>
>      
>
>     Hi Brad,
>
>      
>
>     I'm wondering how this works? the participants need to get to the
>     event or the sponsor fly them there? what is include and what not
>     in terms of expenses?
>
>      
>
>     Francisco
>
>      
>
>     ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>     *From:* owner-xsi(at)Softimage.COM on behalf of Bradley Gabe
>     *Sent:* Tue 4/29/2008 10:00 AM
>     *To:* xsi(at)Softimage.COM
>     *Subject:* Softimage Production Challenge 2008: Getting started
>
>     Greetings Fellow XSIers!
>
>     It's getting closer to SIGGRAPH, and it's time to start thinking
>     about what we're going to do for this year's Softimage Production
>     Challenge. Here's a quick review of last year's event:
>
>     time lapse: http://youtube.com/watch?v=WsRop2LFWSw
>     finished piece: http://youtube.com/watch?v=aBVBKI9pIcM
>
>     The basic gist of the event is, we get a few experienced XSI
>     production artists... people who are experienced both in
>     production and in doing presentations, and over the course of one
>     work day, create a production shot from scratch, from start to
>     finish. Along the way, we demonstrate real-world production
>     techniques, live problem solving, and non-linear workflow. This is
>     jazz for the CG artist.
>
>     This year, we hope to have more participants, bigger sponsorship,
>     and to get more done in less time. So before the event is
>     officially marked on the calendar, I am asking for community
>     input. What do you want to see in such an event? What was missing
>     from last year? What would get you excited for such an event this
>     year?
>
>     I'm going to start off with some of the ideas already in discussion:
>
>         * Better event documentation: Record everything that happens
>           and edit it down into training DVD
>         * Audience participation (on-site recruitment): Have open
>           seats on workstations connected to our network, and recruit
>           volunteers to help out with asset creation
>         * Community shot submissions: Hold a contest to get the best
>           shot design from community members.
>         * More view screens for displaying/switching on what the
>           presenters are doing.
>
>     Lastly, this year, there will be ICE! So whatever we do must
>     include some nifty effects to demo the new technology.
>
>     I look forward to your replies.
>
>     -Brad
>
>     PS - Feel free to reply on the lists. Any public attention we
>     gather will only help out with securing more sponsorships. :-)

---
Unsubscribe? Mail Majordomo(at)Softimage.COM with the following text in body:
unsubscribe xsi