555 Hosts Film Screenings- Call for Entries

555 Studio is hosting a screening of Independent, Experimental, Video Animation shorts on December 13. The Film Festival is...

Michigan Vue=Good News!

Open the newspaper or scan the internet and it seems like all you see is bad news – bankruptcies, stocks falling, plant...

Illustration Nation Movie Premiere- Nov 20

Detroit artist Matt Busch will be debuting his next independent movie, ILLUSTRATION NATION, at the Main Art Movie Theater in Royal...

Michigan Film Office- Director's Report for MFOAC

MFO Director's Report for MFOAC presented by Janet Lockwood November 7, 2008 Thanks to the unswerving work of people like Rep Bill Huizenga,...

Mary Donnelly Speaks at Website Accessibility Event

Meeting: November 19, 2008 Website Accessibility in the Real World (http://refresh-detroit.org/2008/11/06/meeting-november-19-2008-website-accessibility-in-the-real-world/) By: Deborah Edwards-Onoro @ 8:53 am Where:...

Our Deepest Fear

Our Deepest Fear By Marianne Williamson Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are...

Volt To Get 'Sound Effects'

General Motors Corp. is working on several sound effects for its upcoming Chevrolet Volt electric car so that pedestrians can hear it...

"The Woods" Concert Series

“The Woods” is a fresh, bi-monthly concert series and art fair dedicated to the advancement of the arts in the Metro-Detroit...

Chrysler supports CGI Education; Offers free 3D geometry of vehicles

Chrysler has announced that they are now offering FREE downloads of some of Chrysler's popular vehicles, as 3D data sets...

Celebrate Michigan Design Event

AIGA Detroit proudly presents the Celebrate Michigan Design Lecture and reception; celebrating the past, present and future of graphic design...

Motion Graphics Artist Opening

Seeking Entry level or Student Motion Graphics Artists 3D animators for paid project. A pilot video project needs animated...

SEMAFX Network Hosts Travelling Siggraph "SpaceTime" Show at Schoolcraft

Dec. 9th SEMAFX Special Event: SIGGRAPH Student SPACETIME traveling show, Schoolcraft College An evening to celebrate the best...

New Camtasia Software From TechSmith

New Camtasia Software From TechSmith Okemos-based TechSmith Corp. Wednesday announced the availability of Camtasia Studio 6, software that allows customers to create professional...

Is That a Recording Studio in Your Pocket,or Are You Just Glad to See Me?

Sonoma Wireworks has come up with a very cool new app for the iPhone and iPod Touch! An app that records...

Stardock Announces New Fantasy Strategy Game

Stardock Announces New Fantasy Strategy Game Plymouth-based Stardock Corp. Tuesday announced its next major PC game, Elemental: War of Magic....

Film Act Could Launch Games

Photo by Mark Bialek Game Developer Matt Toschlog, president of Reactor Zero, applied for Michigan's film incentives to boost video game production. Michigan's film...

November 24 SEMAFX Network Meeting

Come join top area digital designers, animators and FX gurus, as they share their latest work! Please bring yours...

PULITZER-PRIZE WINNING PLAYWRIGHT TO PEN SPIDER-MAN 4

David Lindsay-Abaire, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his play RABBIT HOLE, is in final negotiations to write Columbia's SPIDER-MAN...

MARVEL HOOKS DOWNEY JR. FOR IRON MAN 2, 3 AND AVENGERS.

Robert Downey Jr. has agreed to appear as billionaire Tony Stark/crime fighter Iron Man in IRON MAN 2 and 3...

VES Announced First-ever Student Award

The VISUAL EFFECTS SOCIETY is now accepting entries for its first-ever Student Award. The deadline for submissions is December 5,...

Flash Programmer- Freelance

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Casting Call: The Rain Chronicles

From the producers of the HBO film HellMaster and Thinkfilmʼs Dark Heaven comes the third and final installment of the 35mm feature...

Call for Teaching Artists

Work in Special Education Classrooms, Detroit VSA Arts of Michigan Deadline: Ongoing VSA Arts of Michigan is seeking dance, drama, music and visual...

DIA Film Theatre Matinee Starts Oct. 19

The DFT presents five matinee programs of films by directors who were contemporaries of the 20th century artists represented...

Adobe®Photoshop CS4 Creativity Tour with Bert Monroy

At long last, you can spend a day with the photo realist genius of our times, Bert Monroy. While you may...

Maya Designer

MSX International seeks Maya Designer

Rainbow CGI, has a need for a Compositing Supervisor in our Rome location

Rainbow CGI established to tackle the great production needs of Rainbow S.p.A. is the last to arrive within the Rainbow Group, the company intends to become its production factory and along with setting out and managing its technical and artistic decisions.

Ferris State University- Grand Rapids hosting Midway Games Art Director

Marty Murphy, an Art Director for Midway Games will be speaking at Ferris State University Grand Rapids on Friday, April 25th, 2008 at 1:30 PM. The event will take place in the Applied Technology Center Auditorium (ATC 168) located at 151 Fountain St. Grand Rapids. All are welcome. Please RSVP by calling (616) 451-4777. Click here to view flier

Come support the Film Culturel and Passion of Detroit Arts!

HEY SEMAFX! Come Party with the DWIFF and the Media! The Detroit Windsor International Film Festival is hosting a huge PARTY this Tuesday, Feb. 12th at 8pm-2am at the Magic Stick on Woodward Ave (The Majestic Complex). I really am asking everyone in the sound of this blurb to come and support the community of film, art, animation, storytelling, digital art and music!

Casting "Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat"

Auditions: Sunday, February 10, 2008 from 5:30 to 7pm Monday, February 11, 2008 from 7 to 9pm Call Backs Wednesday, February 13, 2008 from 8:00 to 9:30pm At the Starlight Theater. Auditions for main roles are for Adults and Teens, including a youth chorus made up of young people 8 to 14. Joseph will run from April 11 to 27, 2008 Music Auditions: Bring a song to sing, preferably one from the show, including sheet music for the pianist. Dance Auditions: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes Directed by Thomas L. Logan Music Director: Matthew Croft The Starlight Theater is located inside the Summit Place Mall between the Kohl's and Claire's stores. The Summit Place Mall is at 315 N. Telrgraph Rd, Waterford MI 48328. www.starlighttheater.net

WDIV Channel 4 is looking for a part-time "on-air" Designer

WDIV Channel 4 is looking for a part-time "on-air" Designer. The ideal candidate should possess: Conceive, design and execute designs for on-air television broadcasts.

Video Game Design Conference for Middle and High School Students

The Other Side of the Screen: A Video Game Design Conference for Middle and High School Students. The conference will be held at Wayne State UniversityÂ’s Community Arts Auditorium, from 2-6pm. For tickets and more information please call: John Wolff, (313) 874-5832. Presented by Urban Electronics Game Developers Association (UEGDA)

SEMAFX members to present at Retooling Michigan: 2007 MCDA Conference

Jake Pollak and Randy Rockafellow will be presenting at the 2007 Michigan Career Development Association Conference on Oct. 4th. They will speaking on the topic of Educating and Networking the Creative Technology Workforce. To learn more about this event visit http://www.mi-mcda.org/

Jobs at With A Twist Studio

We are expanding our creative team.

Metro Detroit Group promotes Michigan's Creative Technology Community at SIGGRAPH 2007 Computer Graphics Conference

The Southeast Michigan Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH (SEMAFX) is promoting Michigan's creative technology community for the third year in a row at SIGGRAPH the largest international computer graphics conference in the world being held August 5th through 9th 2007 in San Diego,CA. This year’s campaign will feature T-shirts with the slogans “Get Pure Talent” and “Get Raw Talent” and websites www.getpuretalent.com and www.getrawtalent.com.

SIGGRAPH JOB- Pays with $$$ and Free Conference PASS!

Rick Barry, Chair of the Education Committee, has an immediate need to fill the open position of Education Committee Administrator! Rick is requesting recommendations for the Admin position. This position gets contributor recognition of a Conference Access pass, plus up to $600 in travel-related expenses (for conference/meeting attendance). Duties involve general administrative assistance, most of which is devoted to summertime conference/meeting prep and onsite conference/meeting logistics. Candidates should be reliable and responsive. Let Scott, Jake or Randy know immediately if you're interested in this position!!!

Flash Designer

Build flash components or all flash promotions. Create content ranging from simple “click and wins” to full advergames and micro sites. Responsibilities include integrating creative assets and sounds, creating animation, and focusing on interactive design/usability.

Flash Engineer

Build reusable Flash/Flex components or complete framework for promotion applications. Create content ranging from simple click and wins structures to full video galleries or other interactive applications. Responsibilities include integrating with promotion back-end, create consistent communication with Flash/Flex animation, sound and interactivity.

Flash Artist needed to put together Movie trailer

Weam and Dave a couple of filmmakers are creating the marketing materials to pitch their film idea and need a Flash artist to take their storyboard and generate a Flash movie trailer. If your interested you can contact Weam, weamn@hotmail.com, 586-212/4490, www.greencardwedding.com

Flash Designer

Vectorform is a full service provider of multimedia design, custom applications and strategic consulting for national and international clients. From sports promotions to automotive financing Vectorform has used its combined intellectual capital to empower customers to redefine the way our clients do business. VectorformÂ’s market experience fosters a fresh approach to a growing list of core competencies, including Web design, rich internet applications, motion graphics, 3D animation, ecommerce, brand strategy and custom software development. In a market where intellectual capital is bought and sold everyday, we appreciate the value of talented, motivated individuals. We seek individuals with innovation and vision to shape our company, individuals committed to becoming the best. If you want to work in a creative environment with a portfolio of A-list clients, please see the job description below. If you believe you meet the requirements please send bnicholson@vectorform.com a copy of your most current resume and links to your portfolio.

Senior Web Designer

Are you a multitalented designer looking to expand your creative horizon? Maybe you are an accomplished design professional with enough “agency” time to last two lifetimes? If this sounds like your resume, Vectorform is looking for you. Vectorform is a full service provider of multimedia design, custom applications and strategic consulting for national and international clients. From sports promotions to automotive financing Vectorform has used its combined intellectual capital to empower customers to redefine the way they do business. Vectorform’s market experience fosters a fresh approach to a growing list of core competencies, including Web design, rich internet applications, motion graphics, 3D animation, ecommerce, brand strategy and custom software development. In a market where intellectual capital is bought and sold everyday, we appreciate the value of talented, motivated individuals. We seek individuals with innovation and vision to shape our company, individuals committed to becoming the best. If you want to work in a creative environment with a portfolio of A-list clients, please see the job description below. If you believe you meet the requirements please send bnicholson@vectorform.com a copy of your most current resume and links to your portfolio.

Motion Graphics Designer

Are you a multitalented designer looking to expand your creative horizon? Maybe you are an accomplished design professional with enough “agency” experience to last two lifetimes? Vectorform is looking for you. We are a full service provider of multimedia design, custom applications, and strategic consulting for national and international clients. Currently, we are seeking motion graphics designers in the Metro Detroit Area. Qualified candidates MUST HAVE an online portfolio of work that showcases technical and artistic ability. The Motion Graphics Designer is responsible for the creation of animated visual design for delivery on the Internet and interactive platforms. Please send work samples and resume to bnicholson@vectorform.com

WMU profs' film screened at Waterfront Festival

KALAMAZOO--A short film by two Western Michigan University professors was recently screened at the Waterfront Film Festival. "Vol. 3. Illegal Art," a short film by two faculty members in the WMU School of Communication, was shown Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10, at the four-day festival in Saugatuck, Mich., in the Michigan Film Lodge, which features Michigan filmmakers.

Photoshop Users Group starting!

Share Photopshop tips and ask questions while having fun with other members!

Senior 3D Maya Artists needed - RTT

To support their fast growing 3D print and film department, RTT is looking for Senior 3D Maya Artists. They are searching for colleagues that are team-oriented and self-motivated.

Compositor/ VFX Artist needed - RTT

To support their fast growing 3D print and film department, RTT is looking for a Compositor / VFX Artist. They are searching for colleagues that are team-oriented and self-motivated.

3D Maya Artists needed - RTT

To support their fast growing 3D print and film department, RTT is looking for 3D Maya Artists. They are searching for colleagues that are team-oriented and self-motivated.

Flash Developer Needed Immediately!

Creative services and web site/application development firm seeks an experienced Flash Designer/Developer to create compelling, original designs for interactive platforms ranging from Web sites to Web-based application systems. This person is able to translate client business requirements, user needs, and technical capabilities into designs that are appealing, easy to use and engaging. This person will have to work directly with the development team and be able to successfully communicate conceptual ideas, detailed design and functionality.

Game Designer

Game Designer Reactor Zero Ann Arbor, Michigan - United States

2D Artist or Compositing Supervisor

2D Artist or Compositing Supervisor Speedshape, Inc Birmingham, Michigan - United States