PIXAR classes - Fall '13

Just in case you hadn't noticed the plethora of advertising already present around campus...

Borderlands Animation Collaborative!

The Borderlands Animation project class is now listed for the summer semester under the following name: 

1360_ANM_498_01: COLLABORATIVE PROJECT: ANIMATION IN PRODUCTION

David Latour be teaching the class with Chris Armstrong. You don't have to take the class to pick up shots for borderlands animation, but only folks enrolled in the class will be guaranteed to get work. This class does not have a portfolio requirement but it will require that the instructors see your ten second reel in our first module to help determine how to divide up the initial shots.

This will be a great opportunity to work on a popular franchise in a collaborative learning environment. Space is limited, so sign up right away!

Spring Semester's First Meeting

Lana, Frank and Cody at the AAU Club Mixer

With a surprising amount of room to spare in our new home of room 349, the first meeting of the spring semester went off without a hitch. Although we covered a lot of the basics,we also brushed up on a few of the principles while getting to know each other a little better. (Lots more where that came from, so stay tuned.)

So what's in store for next week? That's right -- our very first guest speaker! Mike Midlock most recently finishing up some work on ILM's Pacific Rim will be joining us in club this Friday. Don't miss this opportunity to listen, take notes and get your questions answered.

Finally, in the wake of the meeting, there were a few, quick, tutorials I thought could use a bump for those who haven't been to tea time before. Check them out, and feel free to ask any questions:

Weighted Tangents and Motion Trails 
Digital Tutors
Exporting from Quicktime Pro

Kyle Balda: A "Broad Strokes" 10 minute tutorial on YouTube