If I had a camera mounted on my computer monitor and had it streaming a few seconds ago, you would have seen a very happy girl grinning from ear to ear with excitement. What could possibly be so awesome? Spark FX that’s what!
ACM Siggraph is back with another year of awesome movies celebrating special effects and wow, what a line-up. As per last year’s run (where I managed to see Tron and Close Encounters of the Third Kind on the big screen), this year’s line-up is even more outstanding – hard to believe but true! So what’s on offer? Here’s a taste: E.T., the original classic The Day the Earth Stood Still, Peter Jackson’s King Kong, The Wizard of Oz and to top it all off, the awesomeness of Jaws (I can already hear the music!).
Along with the films, there’s also a great line-up of speakers and presentations from industry professionals, including one on creating the aliens for District 9.
If you’re in Vancouver (or area) and want in, check out the official website for details on screenings and to buy tickets. These sell quick so get them while you can!
Speaking of local events….it’s kinda killing me that I’m missing the Week of Maddin series of ‘lectures’ at Innis Town Hall in Toronto.
I would be dropping everything to check that out. Don’t tell Leeny!
Maddin needs to spend some time out here on the Wet coast!
Maddin at Innis has been great so far, I am hoping to finally catch Brand Upon the Brain friday.
I haven’t looked but I know one person was filming his lecture series May I blow My Bugle Now? where he shares some of his favorite movie clips and talks about them as they relate to his style of filmmaking. It was awesome, highly recommend trying to find it on youtube or elsewhere if you can.