Nickelodeon, Oktobor and Mini-mash up! at AnimfxNZ 2010

AnimfxNZ is delighted to announce the confirmation of three animation superstars! for AnimfxNZ 2010:

·Dean Hoff, Director of GC Production at the Nickelodeon Animation Studio
·David Knott, Supervising Director of Penguins of Madagascar
·Rusty Tracy, CG Supervisor for Nickelodeon Animation Studios

On Thursday November 4th we bring you a workshop with David Knott, Supervising Director of Penguins of Madagascar. David will give a review of the principles of animation followed by a hands on workshop on creating your very own animated flip book!

On conference day on Thursday November 5th we bring you The Birth of Auckland's Newest Animation Studio, Oktobor Animation session.

This is a Q&A session with Joseph Olin interviewing Dean Hoff and Chris Waters (Oktobor Animation) as they recount the mad dash to build a studio and bring Nickelodeon to New Zealand. 

Friday November 5th there is a morning Masterclass with: Rusty Tracy, CG Supervisor for Nickelodeon Animation Studios, and Dean Hoff who will give a general "state of the union" for CG animation. Here you’ll learn how Nickelodeon is pushing the boundaries of what viewers can expect from television production as well as discussing where they see the industry going creatively and what skills will be essential for artists and studios.

And finally, as an unofficial, but rather cool, kick-off to AnimfxNZ, Webstock are running a Webstock Mini on the evening of Wednesday 3 November. Called "The Mix and Mash Mini" it's based around the themes of remixing content and mashing up data. For a well-spent $18, you'll see great speakers and have a most excellent time!

So register now to secure your place at Australasia's most prestigious animation, games and visual effects event!

For more information contact visit www.animfxnz.com

or call Siobhan on +64 21 510 669 or ssebulfin@gmail.com