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NZ film takes a chill pill
New Zealand film will finally relax and look on the bright side of life thanks to a new funding initiative Blue Harvest Shorts.
- Filed under: General, 3D Animation
The Witcher unleashed
Media Design School was honoured to host Maciej Jackiewicz CG Supervisor from Platige Image, Poland who shared all of the gory details of The Witcher 2 with spellbound students.
- Filed under: General, 3D Animation, Game Dev
Graduates going places
Josh Ruha wasn't sure what he wanted to do for a career - today he is a lead motion graphics artist. It all started with Diploma of Digital Creativity. He shares his journey in his own words.
- Filed under: General, 3D Animation, VFX Motion Design
Rotting Hill makes a million
It looks like we are not the only ones in love with zombies....
- Filed under: General, 3D Animation
The new frontier in animation
Gerrard Southam has been at the forefront of the pre-visualisation (pre-vis) area for the last eight years - saving time, money and stress for Hollywood filmmakers. He shared some insights into the emerging field on a recent visit.
- Filed under: General, 3D Animation, VFX Motion Design
We are waging war
In the global YouTube Film Festival, three Kiwi films are battling for a spot in the top ten - the only thing standing in their way are six entries from across the ditch.
- Filed under: General, 3D Animation
Could he be any awesomer?
John Stevenson has helped to bring some of cinema’s best-loved characters to life including The Muppets, Count Duckula and Kung Fu Panda. He recently visited Media Design School to share his experiences in the industry with students.
- Filed under: General, 3D Animation
Richard Taylor ‘thrilled’ with film success
New Zealander of the Year Sir Richard Taylor has thrown his weight behind Media Design School’s bid to conquer the film world.
- Filed under: General, 3D Animation, VFX Motion Design
Our films represent NZ on YouTube
Media Design School is proud to announce that student short films Dr Grordborts Presents: The Deadliest Game and Das Tub will represent New Zealand on the YouTube Your Film Festival channel and is calling on Kiwis to boost the films into the final 10.
- Filed under: General, 3D Animation
VIP Guest: Jason Galeon
Weta Digital senior lighting technical director Jason Galeon recently visited Media Design School, sharing his insights and experience with students. He also took the time to visit classes and check out the current projects underway.
- Filed under: General, 3D Animation, VFX Motion Design