Digistor Boosts Training Opportunities for Content Creators

Digital media integration specialist Digistor has expanded its Sydney
Training Centre, led by a new manager and running software courses
for editors and 3D and motion graphics artists.

FMX 2013 Gears Up for Animation, FX, Games & Transmedia

The FMX 2013 program focuses on adaptive and flexible approaches to
animation, FX, games and transmedia projects, and includes presentations
by artists and developers.

Metro Screen Boosts Editing Courses, Light and Sound

Avid and FCP editors have new opportunities to expand their skills at
Metro Screen, and filmmakers gain some new options in production
and post.

AFTRS Open VFX Courses Move into Motion Graphics

The Australian Film Television and Radio School is opening up a wide choice
of short VFX and editing courses, including motion graphics skills in After
Effects and Cinema 4D.

Kodak Calls for Entries in 2013 Student Scholarship Program

Cinematographer John Bailey ASC will lead the judging panel for the
2013 Kodak student scholarship program, an annual competition
recognising talented student filmmakers.

Animation Mentor Builds a Professional Animation Pipeline

Animation Mentor have designed a distributed production pipeline, like those
used in working studios, to support their new and existing animation and
VFX courses

Cantemo Portal Manages Media for Broadcast & Post

Join a live webinar covering trends and approaches to managing the volumes
of media in modern digital content creation, using the Cantemo Portal MAM
for broadcast and post.

GCI Cinematography Course Expands for Future DPs

The ‘Expanded Cinematography’ course at the Global Cinematography
Institute will add new classes in 2013, including previs, video games,
virtual lighting, indie films and others.

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Bond University Launches into Digital Cinema with Sony F65s

Queensland’s Bond University recently purchased two Sony F65 CineAlta 4K
cameras as the digital acquisition component in its Bachelor of Film and
Television degree.

Pixar Artists Teach Story & Animation at VanArts Masterclass

VanArts Institute is touring a Masterclass for animators with stops in Australia and
New Zealand, covering professional skills taught by two artists from Pixar Animation.

JMC Academy Steps Up the Pace on 3D Animation Degree

JMC Academy’s new 2-year Bachelor degree in 3D Animation will be taught at the
new campus in central Sydney in two streams, 3D character animation and
games animation.

JMC Academy Graduate Goes from Studios to Emmy Nomination

JMC Academy graduate Scott Petts joined his nominated team from the
HBO studios in New York to the 2012 Emmy Awards in LA.

AFTRS Acquires First ARRI Alexa Training Cameras

The Australian Film, Television and Radio School has purchased two ARRI ALEXA
cameras, plus lenses and accessories for its cinematography training and courses.

CINEMA 4D Cineversity Launches Filmmaking for 3D Animators

MAXON and 3D animation expert Dr Sassi have released a 3D filmmaking
tutorial series for Cineversity online, fully documenting the creation of his
short film ‘JET’.

Gnomon School Launches New Live VFX Courses Online

The Gnomon School of Visual Effects launches 55 online VFX and animation
courses, held in a in a virtual interactive classroom with direct access to
working artists and peers.