altbighead Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Hi there , I know there are a lot of od force's nanja in toronto so I am wondering did anyone have a chance to attend the event? I went there and from what I had seen I think WDFA is gonna rock in next few years . I think the look department is doing a pretty good job. Ohh and all the effect shots they mentioned use Houdini . Overall , it was a great event with some good infos and free desserts. :notworthy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Really? We must have saw each other and never knew it as it was relatively small esp. at the desserts afterwards. (crap, does this giveaway my AI status?). It was nice to know that there's effects done in Houdini in Chicken Little, the tornado effect. But then it's a recurring Houdini effects theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 what the hell...? when/where/why was this event? first I've heard of it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenong Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Exactly! What the ...? Please tell us more about the event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltuzar Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 there was one at San Francisco too... did they show u clips from their other movies and stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekenny Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Remember who else is on the list now...the EYE watches:) actually I didn't know about it either... -k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Remember who else is on the list now...the EYE watches:)actually I didn't know about it either... -k 17693[/snapback] What the? This forum is getting more cryptic by the moment. :euro: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altbighead Posted April 22, 2005 Author Share Posted April 22, 2005 Wow .. I guess the people who made the event didn't plan out very well. There were only like around 30 people who attended the event. It's pretty small group compares to the size of the room. I got a email from toronto siggraph mailing list. @edward didn't know you were there. damn , It will be nice to get intouch with you .hehe so that I can beg you to show some cool houdini tips and tricks for cave man .. Walt Disney Animation Event!Thursday, April 21th at 7:00PM at the University of Toronto On April 21th, Disney representatives will be giving a presentation to the Toronto Siggraph Chapter. The presentation will provide an in - depth view of the backend production departments at Walt Disney Feature Animation including Look Development, EFX, and Shot Finalling. Process evolution from legacy films to cutting edge technology used in current releases will be covered along with a comprehensive look at how our artists utilize creativity, problem solving skills, teamwork and a variety of software tools to create stunning images for Disney's animated films. Extra detail will be provided on a powerful tool set our group has developed for the creation of shaders and texture maps in the Look Development Department. In addition we will be giving you a sneak peak at some of our films currently in production. Please join us for this exciting event on: Thursday, April 21th at 7:00PM Dessert and coffee will be served following the presentation The event is being held at the University of Toronto 89 Chestnut Residence/Conference Centre Colony Grande Ballroom, second level 89 Chestnut, University of Toronto is located south of Dundas Street on the east side of Chestnut Street. Subway Routes >From Bloor/Yonge Station or St. George Station Take the train southbound to Dundas Station or St. Patrick Station. >From Union Station Take the train northbound to St. Patrick Station or Dundas Station. Dundas Station Walking west on Dundas Street, Chestnut Street is at the 2nd set of lights west of Yonge Street. Time: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 pppfffffft.... thanks for the info.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altbighead Posted April 22, 2005 Author Share Posted April 22, 2005 pppfffffft....thanks for the info.... 17699[/snapback] I know I should have posted this before the event. but then again, you guys should be the first to know this sort of thing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 oh I wasn't saying that I just got a mail from a Disney exec here who said that /he/ didn't even hear about it until Wed night...LOL silly Disney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 It's not like you guys are working on a Disney movie or anything like that.... why should you get advance notice??... sheesh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 get back to that Houdini training you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltuzar Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 wow! another mod fight!..... over Disney invitations....urm pretty stupid no? ps:- marc, I loved ur previous signature... 'tis sad u changed it :cry2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Don't worry. It will return as soon as I'm done with my Houdini basic training and have returned to Houdini User - Ninja Class! haaaya! Marc edit: Besides, it's never stupid to fight over Disney invitations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltuzar Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 well one thing I found seriously wrong when they said they houdini is used only for particle simulation- WHICH IS WRONG. I wished they used it for their animation pipeline, would have opened doors to a lot of possibilies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcronin Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Everyone knows you can't animate characters in Houdini. I tried it once and Houdini said: Bwah, Bwaah! Segfault == very yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 This is the first that I've heard of it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altbighead Posted April 23, 2005 Author Share Posted April 23, 2005 17712[/snapback] @Mcronin , your avatar kicks ass. Would you like my assistance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altbighead Posted May 11, 2005 Author Share Posted May 11, 2005 haha.. disney loves T.O. If you missed the last event in April, the folks at Disney Feature Animation just sent us a message to let us know that they will be coming back next week. I'm attaching the message below.--Alain Walt Disney Feature Animation - We had so much fun in Toronto, we want to come back! We were recently in the Toronto area meeting folks for our upcoming theatrical releases (being produced in Southern California) and we had such a good time, we want to visit again! If you are a Visual Development, Story Artist, Character Designer, Look Dev TD, Look Painter, Modeler, Character TD, EFX Artist or Character Animator or Lighter/Compositor, we want to talk to you! Please join us for a look into our upcoming releases: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 7:00 p. m. - 10:00 p. m. University of Toronto Colony East & Centre 2nd Floor 89 Chestnut Street Toronto, Ontario M5G 1R1 Coffee and Deserts served RSVP required to: tiffany.herrington@disney.com or kevin.waldvogel@disney.com Please email your resume to Tiffany (in .doc format) at: wds.recruiter6@disney.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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