VFXTalk.com, the leading visual effects and computer graphics community, is pleased to announce the return of the popular VFXChallenge Series. Now into its fourth season the competition is co-sponsored by Sputnik7.com and returns on a grander scale with some incredible prizes.
Throughout the course of 2010, VFXTalk will host a series of ten challenges to be focused on the theme of popular VFX films. The challenges allow independent film and digital artists to showcase their talents and put their skills to the test.
The VFXChallenges provide an initiative to stretch artistic skills and encourage an environment for learning and collaboration. The top ten submissions every month are to be chosen by the VFXTalk community, and the winners will be selected by a panel of industry professionals.
About the Challenges
Each challenge has a specific focus and is geared towards particular skills and special effects. VFXTalk will supply video footage for use as the basis of each challenge, and participants will have 30 days to create entries in the form of 30 second HD video clips.
The first challenge, Star Trek Soldier of Fortune, is based around a storyline spinoff from the latest in the Star Trek franchise. Entrants are challenged to create an imaginary scene set in a snow blizzard on the mythical ice planet Delta Vega.
For more information see:
www.vfxtalk.com/forum/vfx401-star-trek-soldier-fortune
Prizes and Awards!
Each month winners will be rewarded with some awesome prizes, including a Mac Mini, thousands of dollars worth of pre-keyed video footage, and a subscription to the Eyeon SWAT program.
The coveted grand prize, awarded to the winner of the series, includes an Apple Mac Pro workstation loaded with the latest versions of both Eyeon Fusion and The Foundry’s Nuke software packages!
Sponsors
The VFXChallenge Series 4 is sponsored by:
Ribbit Films
Ribbit Films is the industry leader in pre-keyed green screen stock footage. The Ribbit Films library features sports , business and lifestyle footage for use in broadcast, 3D or web design projects. www.ribbitfilms.com
eyeon
eyeon is a global leader in compositing and digital creation technology and offers a worldwide distribution channel that services film, broadcast and multimedia professionals. www.eyeonline.com
The Foundry
The Foundry is a world leading innovator of visual effects and image processing technologies that boost productivity in motion picture and video post production. www.thefoundry.co.uk
cmiVFX
cmiVFX is the leading provider of technological training for visual effects artists. The cmiVFX training library includes over 60 individual courses providing thousands of real world demonstrations and projects. www.cmivfx.com
Silversoft
Silversoft is an industry leading provider of corporate productivity solutions. Silversoft products are easy-to-use, cost effective, powerful and are built to adapt to the modern ever changing workplace. www.silversoft.com
About Sputnik7
Sputnik7 is an online, independent film site that is dedicated to showcasing broadband content for today’s digital media marketplace. Sputnik7 is home to some of the industry’s leading independent film producers, digital artists and post production facilities and is leveraging the power of its community to redefine the film and television industries as they embrace the digital world. www.sputnik7.com
About VFXTalk
VFXTalk is a popular open online community dedicated to digital compositing, 3D Animation and visual effects. The site hosts industry leading forums, monitored by professionals, which are a source of vital information for anyone working within the world of computer graphics.
For more information visit: www.vfxtalk.com or contact Anna Browell on: anna@cgnews.com
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