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 Alias MasterClasses at SIGGRAPH 2005 Posted by: amigo
Source: Press Release
Date: Wed May 25 2005
Toronto, ON – May 25, 2005 – Film and game industry experts from companies such as Digital Domain®, Inc., Sony® Pictures Imageworks Inc., Turner Studios and Weta Digital Ltd. are scheduled to present Alias® MasterClasses™ at SIGGRAPH®, August 1-5, 2005 in Los Angeles. May 31 is the early bird deadline to receive 20 per cent off the cost of classes. Getting in early guarantees the opportunity to learn techniques that push the boundaries of creativity and improve production workflows.
Now in its seventh year, the program offers 15 Maya® MasterClasses and five Alias MotionBuilder® MasterClasses. Just a few of the classes are: Jeff Unay and Rudy Grossman from Weta Digital presenting hyper-real advanced facial blend shape techniques and tools for production; Chad Moore from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. presenting character animation with Alias MotionBuilder; and Derald Hunt and Chris Higgins from Turner Studios presenting tips, tricks, cheats, and a variety of techniques for getting stunning results quickly and efficiently.
“Teaching a MasterClass like this is a great way to download production-proven techniques and ideas to an open-minded and captive audience,” says Erick Miller, a senior/lead character technical director at Sony Pictures Imageworks. “This year, I'm totally amped for our all new hyper-real sessions, which feature seriously gifted high-end professionals from around the globe for a jam-packed day of total mind-blowing Maya CG creature magic,” added Miller. He will be presenting a hyper-real session on facial rigging.
“Bundling classes is the way to go to get the most out of your investment and out of the unique experiences MasterClasses provide,” said Danielle Lamothe, product manager for learning tools and training at Alias. “The connections you will make will be invaluable, so will the conference DVD you receive with a bundle class purchase.” The DVD includes notes from all of the sessions presented over the course of the week and enables learning long after the summer has ended.
Pricing
Early bird pricing is in effect until May 31, 2005 and classes are available to purchase in bundles of five, 10, 15 or 20. Five and 10 bundles come with a Class Kit and cost $420US* and $800US* respectively. Fifteen and 20 bundles come with a MasterClass Kit and cost $1,160US* and $1,500US* respectively. After May 31, prices will increase by 20 per cent. * International pricing may vary
For more information on courses and professors, and purchase information is available at www.alias.com/masterclasses. Maya MasterClass sizes are limited - book your session now for the best availability.
About Alias
As the world's leading innovator of 3D graphics technology, Alias develops software for the film and video, games, web, interactive media, industrial design, automotive, architecture and visualization markets. Alias has headquarters in Toronto and a custom development center in Santa Barbara with offices worldwide. Please visit the Alias web site at http://www.alias.com or call 1-800-447-2542 in North America. International contact numbers include: Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa, +44 (0) 1494 441273; Germany, East & Southeast Europe, 0049 89 31 70 20; France, Spain and Portugal, +33 1 44 92 81 60; Italy, 39 039 6340011; Japan and other parts of Asia Pacific, 81 3 5797 3500 and Latin America, 770 393 1881.
Related Links: Alias Inc website
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