INDUSTRY GIANTS 2014: Visual Effects, Animation and Game Conference

Presented by A Bunch of Short Guys

September 6, 2014

DALLAS/FORT WORTH: 13th annual Industry Giants conference presented by the nonprofit animators' group, A Bunch of Short Guys, offers one full day of master classes, discussions and networking. Industry Giants 2014: Visual Effects, Animation and Game Forum features a distinctive lineup of industry professionals working in animation and visual effects for film, television, and games. This year A Bunch of Short Guys have teamed up again with Big Design and the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) to have a joint conference focused on art, animation, games and interactive development all under one roof with joint keynote speaker being VFX legend, Phil Tippett.

Industry Giants 2014 will be a one-day event with the forum and MasterClasses taking place on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 14315 Midway Rd, Addison, TX 75001. Masterclasses instructors include Raul Aparicio (Hammer and Chisel), Tom Bancroft (Taught by a Pro), Steve Emmerson (Liaka), Mike Mattesi (Author “Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators”), Michael Mentler (Society of Figurative Arts), Austin Meyers (The Molicule), Terryl Whitlatch (Character Designer) and more to be announced soon.

Tickets for Industry Giants can be purchased in advance at IndustryGiants.org or at the venue the day of the event, space permitting. Ticket quantity is limited, so be sure to get your tickets early! Your ticket price includes lunch on Saturday. Ticket pricing is as follows:

Standard Pricing
Full Day Pass and Lunch $150
Life Drawing MasterClass Only *(no admission to other rooms and no lunch provided) $30

Early Bird Pricing (through AUGUST 23, 2014)
Full Day Pass and Lunch $75
Life Drawing MasterClass Only *(no admission to other rooms and no lunch provided) $20

A Bunch of Short Guys (ABOSG) is a non-profit organization that fosters education and career development for students and professionals in the animation and visual effects industry. The group hosts free monthly meetings on the third or fourth Saturday of the month. In addition, ABOSG presents Industry Insights, an ongoing series featuring industry artists, as well as various training workshops. Meeting information, a members’ online forum, event information and more can be found at www.abunchofshortguys.com.

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