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Next VFX/PDX Meeting – Thursday, September 20th

The Portland area visual effects user group – VFX/PDX – is pulling together their next meeting and intend to wrap up summer with a bang!

The talented and hard working artists & filmmakers from Hinge Digital are headlining this meeting, giving an in depth demo and breakdowns from their most ambitious project yet: a commercial campaign and character design stint for Carrington College.

We all know Portlanders love a good sandwich, and Mariana Acuña from The Foundry is in town and will sandwich software demos of Katana (Lighting/Look Dev) and Mari (3D Paint/Texturing) wrapped like Dave’s Killer Bread around the Hinge presentation.

“Why I Love Tryon Creek” Video Contest – Submissions Accepted through October 31st, 2012

The Friends of Tryon Creek are holding a video contest on the theme “Why I Love Tryon Creek State Natural Area” to promote Tryon Creek and the importance of connecting to the natural world. The contest is open to the public and a prize package valued at $370 featuring items from contest sponsors Columbia Sportswear, REI, Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, and Voodoo Doughnut will be awarded to the winner.

As we continually look for ways to connect people to this special place, the idea of a video contest seemed like a great way to include new voices in the mix and reinforce the community’s overwhelming commitment to Tryon Creek”, said David Cohen, Executive Director for the Friends.

The Premier of THE HAPPY MACHINE

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A short film by Jon Meyer will premier at Kelly’s Olympian Wednesday, September 26th at 8pm FREE. The premier will also include the brand new music video for HEY HEY HEY, the new single from THE QUICK AND EASY BOYS. Following the nights 20 minute program BRAIN CAPITOL will hit the stage for a live performance of fun Portland rock. See you there!

“Center of Gravity” in the 20th Raindance Film Festival in London

Portland based director Steven Richter’s feature film “Center of Gravity” is in the official selection for the 20th Raindance Film Festival in London (Sept.26 – Oct.7 2012).

The film was shot in five days in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with two cameras, a minimal crew and budget, starring Brazilian actors Julio Machado and Ana Carolina Lima. Based on a story by American writer David Plante, “Center of Gravity” deals with universal questions about love and our expectations toward the beloved, the thin line that simultaneously divides and unites one another.

Top Gear USA – Can You Get From Portland to San Francisco On Just One Tank Of Gas?

We will find out tonight if it’s possible to drive from Portland to San Fransisco on just one tank of gas. The History Channel’s Top Gear USA series, modeled after the UK BBC series of the same name, has a similar set up with weekly car challenges and rewards. Tonight’s challenge takes presenters, Tanner Foust, Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood from Portland to San Francisco without being allowed to fill up. Whomever makes it closest to San Francisco wins the chance to drive the “toughest off road machine in the world” in a race in the Colorado mountains.

Hinge Digital’s Campaign for Carrington College

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/48043254[/vimeo]Hinge Digital, the Portland-based animation and visual effects studio, has been working through the summer months on a brand new character-based campaign for Carrington College.

The studio expanded their core team with animation, design and production talent sourced from the animation mecca of Portland, as well as from the Bay Area and LA. They designed, developed and animated original 3D spokes-characters, “Blue” and “Goldie,”along with “Squirrel,” which are now prominently featured in Carrington’s broadcast, print, online, and social media campaigns, and will soon be available as toys and other collectibles at the college’s book stores.

Portland Digital eXperience Showcases Local Animation Talent

Portland has a reputation for creating world-class animation. Whether we’re making feature films or iconic commercials, using traditional stop-motion, CG or state of the art VFX, Portland is a hub for animation within the entertainment industry.

But what exactly do we mean when we refer to “animation”? Beyond movies and television, animation plays an increasing role in education, business solutions and interactive experiences of all kinds. Animation creates movement; it brings ideas to life.

On Thursday, Sept. 6 at 4:30pm Portland Digital eXperience presents Creative Technology in Portland: Local Innovators in Animation at Pure Space in Northwest Portland.

Come By “The Digits” Launch Party on September 6 and Visit other PDX “Start-Up Crawl” Events

As part of this year’s Portland Digital eXperience, there will be an awesome event that I recommend all of you check out. On September 6 roughly the same time as the usual First Thursday Events in the Pearl there will be a Start-Up Crawl. What is a Start-Up Crawl? Check out the initial information about the event that was put up on Rick Turoczy’s tech blog Silicon Florist. Why will this be such a cool event? Well first there are sure to be some great creative tech companies hosting parties on a nice Thursday evening.

Oregon Produced House of Last Things Gains Distribution

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August 28, 2012— Double Dutch International announced today that it has acquired the worldwide rights to the psychological thriller House of Last Things. The film– written, directed and produced in Portland,Oregon by Michael Bartlett– stars RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad), Lindsey Haun (True Blood) and Blake Berris (Days of our Lives). Cinematographer is Ken Kelsch (Bad Lieutenant, Big Night, Desert Flower). The world premiere festival has yet to be set.

“This is a film that grabs you and takes you through some exciting twists and turns,” said Jason Möring, President of Double Dutch.

Advanced Broadcast Solutions hosts the Media Technology Expo September 26,27

Are you a Broadcaster, House of Worship Facility, Government Agency, Education Institute, Corporation, Live Event Production, Post House, Cable Provider, Film Maker, Audio Studio, Student, or Professional that wants to keep up with the ever evolving professional technology field?

This is the forum for you!

Why Attend?

This free two-day event will feature educational sessions, networking opportunities, and an exhibit that showcases equipment from a large variety of manufacturers. Fresh from IBC 2012, NAB, InfoComm, and other interrelated events, knowledgeable representatives from across our industry will be in attendance to assist, educate, and empower you to understand the complexities required in today’s broadcast infrastructure.

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