Monday, January 12, 2009

Entries wanted - get your work out there !

The Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF) is one of the
largest animation festivals in the world. It usually screens 350+ films
each year in competitive, student, curated & retrospective programs. The
festival aims to challenge and inspire audiences with thematic, aesthetic
and technical diversity from award winners, outstanding industry veterans
and those wonderful newcomers who are exploring their talent on screen for
the very first time.

MIAF generates a smaller touring festival called the Australian
International Animation Festival, is the submissions base for UTS Sydney
International Animation Festival, London International Animation Festival
and provides specific programming advice to the New Zealand Film Festival.

When you submit your film to MIAF, your film is automatically considered
for each of these festivals although these other events will send you
separate and specific invitations if they wish to screen your film.

Entry is free and to be considered eligible, films should have been
completed AFTER 1 January 2007.

Submission deadline: 16 January

To read full festival guidelines and download your entry form please
visit: http://www.miaf.net/2009/entries.html

Friday, November 07, 2008

WANTED: WEB DESIGNER, INTERNET SAVVY CREATIVE

• A CLEAR THINKING, CREATIVE DESIGNER TO HELP ME PUT TOGETHER
AN IMAGE AND IDENTITY, ACROSS SEVERAL WEBSITES OVER THE NEXT TWO TO THREE WEEKS.

• IT COULD START OUT AS WORK EXPERIENCE, A PROJECT, OR A WAY TO BUILD UP A PORTFOLIO OF WORKING SITES.
I AM INTERESTED IN THE SAME PERSON MAINTAINING THE SITES AND UPLOADING ARTICLES AND INFO ON A LONGER TERM BASIS, IF POSSIBLE, THEREFORE IT CAN GROW INTO AN ATTRACTIVE PROPOSITION.

• LET US TALK AND SEE IF THE PROJECT SUITS YOU. We can also speak of remuneration.
MY NAME IS MARY ANN GHAFFURIAN
PHONE NUMBER: 0425 794949 OR 9863 7734, MELBOURNE

• BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE A LOOK AT THE HOLOGENESIS WEBSITE. http://117hol.cyril.hostingrails.com/widgets
SEE ALSO http://www.sacredearthmusic.com
• CAN YOU DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS (IN LOOK)?
• I SUPPLY THE IMAGES, THE CONTENT, MUSIC.
• CAN YOU DO FLASH? • CAN YOU EMBED VIDEOS?
• CAN YOU TRANSFER PARKED DOMAIN NAMES?
• RUN IN HOST PACKAGED TEMPLATE MODE OR OVER THE TOP OF THEM? (THE ONES I PURCHASED DO NOT NEED HTML SKILLS).
• MAKE A HIGHLY INTERACTIVE SITE AND PUT IT ALL TOGETHER?

I VALUE A SENSE OF COLOUR, ENJOYMENT, RAPTURE, GROWTH.
ONE SITE WILL BE DEDICATED TO WHAT I CALL THE “SEARCH FOR ORIGIN”, RICH IN SYMBOLIC FORMS.

CALL ME ASAP IF YOU WANT TO EXPLORE THIS FURTHER.
Thanks for taking the time to consider.

I started off as a designer and ended up back at uni studying the psychology of art, culture, and consciousness. I am writing a book. One of the sites will be dedicated to this. If you have marketing skills it would be a bonus.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Web Designer wanted

Want to join a young, dynamic team at a leading online digital marketing agency located in Melbourne’s inner north? Do you want to expand your design skills and work on some exciting new website and web application developments? Do you like working in a team environment, where getting the job done and having fun are both priorities?
We are looking to hire a talented web designer to work closely with our current web design team on a variety of website and web application projects. We envisage the role will evolve into a full time web design role in the near future.

Our requirements are:
At least 2 years commercial experience as a Web Designer;
Outstanding interface design, conceptual and usability skills;
A solid understanding of HTML, CSS and related web presentation technologies
Advanced with the Adobe Suite – expert in the use of Photoshop;
Preferably experience with the use of FLASH and ActionScript
Preferably an ability to implement your designs in working HTML & CSS files
A strong portfolio showcasing your past work
In return you will work with a company who is growing at a rapid pace with a fun and dynamic culture. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with skilled software engineers to learn about the unique requirements of producing web designs which integrate well with content management systems and eCommerce frameworks.

Approximate hours per week
25
Date Posted
19/09/2008
Date Expires
19/10/2008
Position Type
Part-time
Experience
Required
Address
208 Lygon St
Brunswick East Vic 3057
Australia
Sectors
Professional / Advertising & Media
IT & Telecomms / Multimedia Design
IT & Telecomms / Website Design

Thursday, August 07, 2008

Staying in touch

Hi all
how does a get together over a meal and a glass of your favorite beverage sound? It would be a good opportunity for everyone to stay in touch. If you're interested send me an email to w@olinda.com.
Cheers,
Werner

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Jobs for 3D animators (melb / brisbane)

Ok got some jobs for experienced Game Animators in Melbourne, a Film/Cinematic/Game mid-level Animator in Brisbane and a Junior Animator in Brisbane. Anyone interested? Please send portfolio/cv to celestea@ccjobs.com.au stating which location, level of job you are looking for.

Experienced Character Animators (x2) Melbourne

Requirements:
- Proficient knowledge of 3D animation software, especially 3D Studio Max or Maya.
- Proficient animation skills (especially bipedal, quadruped characters).
- An ability to create natural motion
- Familiarity with technical concepts of real time rendering
- Passion for games and achieving excellence – someone who always strives to improve
- A team player who has a disciplined and professional work ethic
- Tertiary education in animation or demonstrated equivalent.
- 2 years games industry experience

Responsibilities:
- Setting up and creating animations as required by the lead animator.
- Character animation.
- Critter animation.
- Skin weighting of existing models.
- Creating animations for organic and inorganic models.
- Lip synching and facial animation for scripted sequences.
- Constructing bone rigs and painting skins
- Reporting to Lead Animator, Lead Artist, and Producer
- Assist junior Animators where possible

Thursday, April 03, 2008

Job opportunity

I spoke with you a couple of months back regarding helping me advertise to your 2007 graduates.

I have a position available here atSportcolourfor a graduate student from the Advanced Diploma of Multimedia course.

In short, Sportscolour is a Live Outside Broadcasting Company servicing the racing industry.

The applicant I’m looking for needs a rather broad range of skills. They need to be creative and motivated to express this in differing media. Their position will eventually require them to dabble in screen design, animation, print design, web design and technical function, DVD authoring and possibly 3dmodelling.

I need somebody who can bring a new dimension to our graphics department.

Their position will also involve them becoming part of the onsite OBproduction team as a graphics operator.

I’m very grateful for your offer to help me pursue a successful applicant and hope to hear from you or rather your students very soon.

If you require any further information please feel free to contact me.

I’ve attached a copy of the advert for you to forward.

Thanks heaps


Regards,

Jason Conduit
Graphic Design /EquitimeSupervisor
Sportscolour Pty Ltd
www.sportscolour.com.au
Mob: 0408 335 686


Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Jobs posted here!

http://www.digitalministry.com.au/component/option,com_jobline/Itemid,72/ is a good place to explore opprunities in Australia as well as overseas.
Tell the others where you're working right now!
Werner

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

CASUAL EMPLOYMENT – PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS - IMAGING

CASUAL EMPLOYMENT – PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS - IMAGING

ROLE:

1. Enhancement of digital images – stills and panoramic
2. Creation of eBrochures and Interactive Floorplans
3. Creation of new Agent templates
4. Web development tasks (including updates of web pages, links and support notes)
5. Management of server-side space and content. Includes FTP folders and tokens, active webpages and eBrochures, proofing and email
6. Management of client-side digital files, folders and directories
7. Regular schedule of computer backups and systems administration

BASIS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Casual. Initially, no set days or hours of work – if there is work to be done, we will phone/SMS or email you either the previous day or in the morning, if afternoon work is available. We will endeavour to work around your available days and times.

Initially, all work will be carried out at Internet Pictures’ North Ringwood Office (located close to Eastland). Later, you may be permitted to produce some (if not most) of the images at your home and transfer the completed images back to us via Internet.

The primary function of the position is to assist the business owner achieve a fast-turnaround and despatch of quality digital images and Internet presentation solutions.

Pay starts at $22.00 per hour and could be higher, depending on your experience and performance. Where you have to do the work at our Office, we will pay you a minimum of two hours work.

Once you have graduated to producing our images at your home, payment will be based on a “per acceptable completed image” basis. However, some home-based work would continue to be paid on a ‘time’-basis.

These arrangements should provide flexibility as to when you fit our imaging work into your day, provided the completed images get back to us by our deadlines and are of the quality we require.

Work is available for an immediate start.

Contact Werner on 9210 1268 for details

Monday, March 17, 2008

"Motor" Exhibition

Hi all
have a look if you're in the area!
Cheers,
Werner

Friday, November 30, 2007

Job: Web Developer - Melbourne

Working Three is a young group of passionate, creative thinkers who need to grow.

We are currently after a full time Web developer, with a minimum of 2-3 years commercial experience to work on a range of exciting Actionscript 3 projects including online games and cutting edge Flash and Flex sites.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Create complex Flash Animations, Games and Applications that are of a world class standard.
• To bring designs to life and be there to influence the design process.
• Work with and push our internal development standards and come up with new ways of streamlining our production and development efforts.
• Collaborate with a highly professional team of Designers, Developers, Account Managers to achieve great results for our clients on time and to budget.
Qualifications

• Good Knowledge of Flash / Actionscript (2 & 3) / XML / PHP / Photoshop
• Experience with Object Oriented Programming and Flash Game Development

Working Three Benefits

• Training, Mentorship and Conferences
• Growth opportunities
• Fun Environment
• Free Beer
• A role in shaping next generation internet
A good attitude, team player and a desire to go that extra mile are key factors we'll be looking for in applicants. Attractive remuneration package, excellent working conditions, and exciting clients.


Mark Cameron ||| Creative Director
mc@workingthree.com

Job: Freelance Web Developers - Oktobor, NZ

Freelance Web Developers  Oktobor NZ

Oktobors award winning interactive division is currently seeking innovative freelance web developers. The ideal candidate will have intermediate to senior experience in developing media rich flash applications and working with complex PHP based systems. A strong understanding of MySQL and database functionality with high grade CSS skills would be preferable. Strong Action Script 3 abilities  preferably with Lowra knowledge - or someone clever in Action Script 2 with Pixlib knowledge would be ideal.

Experience of the following would be beneficial:

ᄋ Javascript

ᄋ Flash 9

ᄋ HTML (Including XHTML & DHTML)

ᄋ Linux

For further information on the role and Oktobor please refer to the website:

www.oktobor.com/#company

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

The 2007 ADIMM Graduate Exhibition



Please come to the exhibition!


or check it out online at www.pa-pow.com


Cheers,
Werner

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Message from an ex student (Cam Padlock)

hi all,

1 week till uni is forever finished and cam needs your help. My thesis for honours is based on virals and youtube. i want to start the viral advertising i have applied to youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GETxGWnwZgk
john howard is satan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhsxJ9V-kwA
kevin rudd is a posh cat

ok so take 2 mins out to watch these and please please please, comment on the video, give it a 5/5 and favourite it, even embed onto your myspace or sumthin if you're really narlly.
But yeh by starting off with all your comments will boost the youtube video up the search rank and thus starting the viral advert. after that it should spread.

doesnt take long and each reply i see from you guys will make me smileeeee.

now the main thing about a viral is to send it off to other people and then they send it on. this isnt gay chain mail stuff but i will haunt you or sumthin if u pay no attention to this and yeh i will take all the romance out of your life somehow.

also these 2 videos are in the chasers sledging competition, so the more comments and votes the better. could win me own show!

thankyou
Cam

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Job: Compositors / Colourists - Melbourne + Sydney

Cinevex our film processing laboratory in Melbourne joined the digital
revolution in film two years ago when we established Cinevex Digital there
in response to market need. Since then we have continued to expand our
services and are about to add even more in the coming year.

So we are again in the position of looking for people for new positions and
evolving positions at the facility.

Specifically we are looking for:

Compositors: Applicants should have a good few films in their CV as
compositors, and have worked in a variety of media and formats. We are not
looking for people who want to be compositors or might be at a junior level
now. Those experienced compositors who might like to be settling into a
stable position for a career commitment and possible advancement in future
would best fit with our requirments for the role.

Colourist: Applicants to this role would be expected to have worked in a
long form grading environment, within Film or Television. We will ensure
training in traditional film colour grading and would also be seeking their
skills within the long form areas in video and television.

Cinevex has always maintained excellent client service and the applicants
will need to have good client interaction skills as well as technical, and
artistic abilities within their field.


References and CV's need to be provided to myself at the address following:

Robert Sandeman
Digital Services Manager
Atlab Australia
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Unit 3 706 Mowbray Rd., LANE COVE 2066
*Direct: +61 (0)2-9429-6522
* Fax: +61 (0)2-9429-6598
*Cell: +61 (0)4-1947-8024

robert@efilm.com.au

Potential animation gig:

This came through one of my regular email lists - It sounds like a good thing to have in a reel, and it also sounds like there will be a lot of exposure - so if your bored, or not gainfully employed at the moment get crackin!
-matt


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I have animation work available on a live music project.
I have several videos to make for a electronic music band for their live visuals.

Each video will be a series of loops that cover sections of a song.
Loops built to the beats and rhythms of the music. All timings provided.

Each video is based upon an icon / character that has been designed in 2D.
Animators can adapt the character into 3D, 2D, line drawing, flash or stop motion and adapt the style.
I expect most of the animation to be the character simply on a white or black background.

Budget is limited for each video but creative freedom is large.
The videos will be seen throughout Australia at large music festivals.
Animators will be fully credited in publicity.

Project due at the end of November.
Contact me for more information.
I would like to see examples of animation work.
But a good chance to do some character animation work.

Regards

James Littlemore

james@jameslittlemore.com

Jobs: Web/Interactive - Melbourne

I have two 10 week gigs (or thereabouts) for a web/interactive designer/s.

The roles ask for designers of mid level experience that can demonstrate a reasonable number of web builds.

In both cases the roles will require the designer to work in my client’s office for the duration of the assignment.

Maybe a good way to round off the year.


Regards


Denis Masseni - Director
NEWMEDIA PEOPLE

denis@newmediapeople.com.au

McPhersons Building, The Basement
546 Collins St Melbourne, 3000
Victoria Australia
P 61 3 8610 8380
F 61 3 8610 8388
M 0418 583520
W newmediapeople.com.au

Monday, October 15, 2007

Jobs: Iloura Internships!

Applications requested for 3D & 2D Internships

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Iloura is calling for new applicants for our 2008/09 Internship Program.

As part of our desire to invest in the ongoing quality of skills, creativity and technical excellence at Iloura, we have an annual intake of interns that may come through schools, tertiary education or self taught.

Iloura Internship Required Skills:
For the 2008/09 intake, we are interested in applicants who specialise in 3D animation, compositing and/or matte painting.

Applicants must have at least 2 years learning and/or working in one or more of the following programs:

Animation 3D Studio Max or Maya

Matte painting Photoshop, After Effects, Shake
& Compositing Shake, Combustion, Digital Fusion, Boujou

Applications close Friday 16th November, 2007 at 7pm.
Victorian locals only considered.

Please send details including a cover letter, written application, resume, demo reel and shot breakdown to:

Iloura Internships
1 Claremont Place
South Melbourne, Victoria, 3205
Australia
Ph: +61 (3) 9251 1888
www.iloura.com.au

Digital applications may be submitted by emailing:
jobs@iloura.com.au

Monday, October 08, 2007

short film VFX

This came through one of my regular email lists a few days ago - I have no additional info so dont bother asking! Though from reading the proficiencies that they are looking for, it seems to me like it would be a good gig to cut your teeth on VFX wise and also have in your showreel!



"Sword" is a short film about loneliness and the futility of many of the
things we do to escape it. It tells of one man's trip through Heaven and
Hell through his visit to 'The Cross' - a nightclub / hardcore-rave in a
massive cathedral.

The film will be approximately 8min duration and will be shot on HD
(although options are being examined for shooting on 4k) and finished on HD.
The shoot is planned for early 2008.

The shoot will take place entirely against Greenscreen - the environment and
associated effects will all be created digitally (out of photographic
elements wherever possible). The final look of the film will also be
heavily stylised. Because of this shooting approach, the film will require
a significant amount of planning and post production for the plates that
need to be shot.

The film is partially funded and further funding options are currently being
examined although it is anticipated that cast & crew roles will largely be
on a deferred fee basis (expenses covered) to get the highest possible
production value in to the finished image. This project is recommended for
experienced and passionate individuals seeking to gain a credit in an
advanced position on a high-quality film to showcase your work.

The producers are currently seeking expressions of interest from people with
skills in:
- Visual Effects planning and supervision
- Greenscreen extraction
- Rotoscoping
- Camera matching
- 3D modelling (architectural elements), lighting and texturing
- Compositing
- Grading

Interested parties should send CVs to sword@devjak.com

Friday, August 17, 2007

Please join us!

Freelance Developer Opportunity

The Bachelor of Digital Innovation at Central Queensland University is
looking to contract someone to develop online course materials for a
course on gaming for mobile devices. The contractor would need to have
knowledge of the mobile content industry, be proficient in Actionscript
and Flashlite, and would also need to be experienced in developing
materials for distance education. Anyone interested, please contact me
at g.cooke@cqu.edu.au.

Thanks,
Grayson Cooke



Dr Grayson Cooke
Lecturer in Multimedia
CQU Bundaberg Campus
University Drive
Bundaberg QLD 4670
PH: (07) 4150 7136
FAX: (07) 4150 7090