VanArts presents Pixar RenderMan Workshop
May 12th, 2010
VanArts students have the exciting opportunity to attend a RenderMan Workshop; they will see how Pixar combines creativity with technology to make feature films during a special presentation of shading and lighting for Pixar's Up, with a focus on Pixar's RenderMan.
THE RENDERMAN WORKSHOP:
Shading and Lighting for Pixar's Up (Part 1)
William (Bill) Dwelly’s film credits include multiple Oscar-winning Avatar (as Lead Technical Director) at WETA Digital; I Robot & King Kong (as Senior Animation Technical Director) and Oscar-winning animated short Ryan.
Bill has worked in the film and entertainment industry since the late 1980’s as a Theatrical Lighting Designer, a Cameraman, Pipeline Developer and CG Supervisor. In addition to his production experience, William was Head of the Maya program at Seneca College in Ontario and is the author of two books; Modeling in Maya and Character Rigging in Maya.
New Part-Time Art Courses
February 24th, 2010
We are pleased to announce a series of new part-time courses starting up in May 2010! All of these courses meet in evenings during the week and are taught by local animator & concept artist Stephen Pearce. Click on the links below for more information.
Intro to Basic Anatomical Drawing
Intro to Basic Color Theory and Painting
Digital Painting Workshop by Former Student
February 22nd, 2010
Former VanArts student Daryl Mandryk is offering a workshop in Digital Painting through the Daisho Workshop program, on March 19 in Vancouver. Daryl currently works at Propaganda Games (Disney Interactive).
More information at daisho.ca
Houdini Software Workshops Updated Bundle Price
February 15th, 2010
Houdini "How Did They Do That?"
Case Study Series Workshop
UPDATE: The remaining 3 sessions on March 6, 13 & 20 are available for a bundle package price of $750! (Savings of $75)
VanArts is proud to present a special pro-level Houdini Software Workshop, delivered by expert CG artist Raymond Corbett.
VanArts Grads work on Oscar nominated films
February 4th, 2010Several VanArts graduates have worked on Oscar nominated films this year, they include:
Scott Eade
Mark Pullyblank
Aaron Brown
Grant Wilson
WETA's William Dwelly visits VanArts
January 19th, 2010
Students in our Entertainment Art and Visual Effects programs received a visit from William Dwelly, who was most recently lead layout technical director on Avatar, at WETA Digital. He spoke to students about his work and how to break into the industry.
