One of the cool things about the animation/VFX industry is that it’s continually evolving beyond the established parameters. The artistry of a well generated scene or special effects sequence is now no longer confined to a piece of film, but has also begun to take on an interactive element as video games move closer to the cinematic boundary.
Pipeworks Software, based out of Eugene, is at the heart of this constantly shifting field. Ever turned on an Xbox or Xbox 360? Continue reading... “New Case Study Spotlights “Zumba Fitness” on Oregon Animation Blog”
(sub)Urban Projections invites artists from all over the Pacific NW to submit proposals for digital video work to be displayed in downtown Eugene’s inaugural projection art festival!
Planned as a free festival for November 2011, (sub)Urban Projections will serve as a forum for emerging artists to experiment and showcase their work, transforming back alleys of downtown into a stimulating experience for contemporary art and media, allowing the community to re-imagine and re-interpret the city’s public space.
For more information about the festival and to view the complete submission criteria please visit: suburbanprojections.wordpress.org Continue reading... “(sub)Urban Projections 2011: Call to Artists”
As Television aficionados know, nominations for the 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards were announced this morning and amongst the nominees were several Oregon based filmmakers and companies!
HBO’s acclaimed mini-series “Mildred Pierce” was the most recognized program with 21 nominations, including Outstanding Miniseries or Movie, Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special for Todd Haynes and Jon Raymond – both Oregon based writers/filmmakers – and Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special for Todd Haynes. Continue reading... “Oregon creatives recognized with 2011 Emmy Nominations”
Continue reading... “Broadercasting: Network With Oregon’s Media Professionals”
Two presentations are in store for the July 13th meeting of the Portland Final Cut Pro User Group (PDXFCPUG). First up is a visit with Red Giant‘s recently released Magic Bullet Suite 11. Demonstrations of “Looks 2” and “Cosmo” will be given.
There has been a lot of hubbub from editors around the world since the recent release of Final Cut Pro X. Warren Shultz of RVI Media and Dean McCrea of TRL Media will present a first look at FCP X. Continue reading... “A First Look at Final Cut Pro X and Red Giant’s Magic Bullet Suite 11”
Today NBC announced that its new series “Grimm” which is set to shoot in Oregon will premiere the pilot episode at the 2011 Comic-Con on July 23. The episode will screen with a Q&A session with Exec. Prods Jim Kauf and David Greenwalt as well as the series’ main cast. Given the subject matter of the show, it’s no surprise to hear that it made it into Comic-Con and it’s great to see that NBC is already beginning a promo push for the show. Continue reading... ““Grimm” To Premiere at Comic-Con on July 23”
Local Director Matt McCormick’s film “Some Days are Better Than Others” begins a run at the Living Room Theaters tonight in Portland. Here are some details about the film.
Some Days are Better Than Others is Matt McCormick’s poetic, character-driven debut feature-length film that asks why the good times slip by so fast while the difficult times seem so sticky. The film explores ideas of abundance, emptiness, human connection and abandonment while observing an interweaving web of awkward characters who maintain hope by inventing their own forms of communication and self-fulfillment. Continue reading... “Local Film “Some Days” at Living Room Theaters”
June 22, 2011 – Portland, OR – – Portland based Polluted Pictures debuted the feature film teaser trailer to “Cell Count” last week at the OMPA event focused on the state of the film industry in Portland Oregon. ”Cell Count” was the third of three feature films shot in 2011 utilizing the state iOPIF rebate program and was Written and Directed by Todd E. Freeman. Executive Produced by Roger and Jen Wood. Produced by The Bros. Freeman and Lara Cuddy. Continue reading... “First Look at Polluted Pictures “Cell Count””
Over the course of Oregon’s 103 year cinematic history, 300+ productions have made use of our diverse locations and home-grown talent pool. However, this summer will be the first time that we’ll be playing host to three television series shooting simultaneously – Leverage, Portlandia and Grimm – and all based in the Portland Metro area. It’s an incredibly exciting thing both for the city and Oregon’s film and television industry on the whole, but what does that mean for those of us not on set besides seeing an abundance of large trailers filling the streets near our office buildings? Continue reading... “Leverage and Portlandia and Grimm – Oh My!”
Now happening every last Monday of the month, beginning July 25th
DOORS OPEN 6:30PM, MEET & GREET 6:30-7:30PM, EVENT 7:30PM
The Video Gong Show is an opportunity for local filmmakers to share their newest projects, found footage, home videos, or favorite YouTube clips to be judged and jeered by their peers (all in good fun). Clips that fail to wow and entertain the crowd risk being “gonged.” The piece that stands up to crowd scrutiny the longest will be crowned Gong Champion and win a prize! Continue reading... “Open Call: The Video Gong Show Returns @ The Hollywood Theatre”
One of the cool things about the animation/VFX industry is that it’s continually evolving beyond the established parameters. The artistry of a well generated scene or special effects sequence is now no longer confined to a piece of film, but has also begun to take on an interactive element as video games move closer to the cinematic boundary.
As Television aficionados know, nominations for the 
Local Director Matt McCormick’s film “Some Days are Better Than Others” begins a run at the 
Over the course of Oregon’s 103 year cinematic history, 