Re: Softimage Production Challenge 2008: Getting started

["Byron Nash" <byronnash(at)gmail.com>]

Last year's Production Challenge was really good. The only wish list item I would add to the current list is some kind of live streaming of the event. Also, I thought it was really cool that Alex Lindsay was there as the MC, but I thought it would have been nice to hear a little more play-by-play to keep things lively.

On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 11:53 AM, Eric Thivierge <eric(at)xsidatabase.com> wrote:

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

   
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   *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. :-)

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Byron Nash