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exhibiting and showcasing some of the vibrant works created by current
Platt College San Diego,Originally posted on: 2012-01-02
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They will cover the Jedi Academy Program, a summer internship program at LucasFilms. Qualified individuals will be flown up to LucasFilm and receive invaluable real world experience for one entire summer. Did we mention this is a PAID internship?
Dreamworks visits Platt College San Diego in February! Dreamworks representatives will inspire current students with a 30 minute demonstration on molding techniques and studio strategies. Following is a portfolio review session where current Platt College digital media designers will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a Dreamworks recruiter.
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On March 15th, Platt College San Diego invites our students and graduates to come and get an inside look at the art and design behind one of the most successful MMO’s of 2011, Sony Online Entertainment’s DC Universe Online! Platt students and graduates will get an in-depth look at the design process as well as the conceptual artwork of our beloved iconic superheroes of our time.
With a turnout of approximately 400,000 spectators, the 31st annual U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition took place this past weekend in Imperial Beach, California. Among the 32 teams who competed at the Sunday event was our very own Platt College Sandcastle Team!!
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Originally posted on: 2011-07-20
Maya is such a beautiful software package. With it, you can build video games, make short films, animate South Park, or create cinema magic. In my experience, there’s more prestige in cinema. The gaming industry is more like a vacation from the movie industry. At the moment, I prefer working in cinema.
Current R&H projects include Yogi Bear 3D, Hop, X-Men: First Class and Life of Pi. Recent projects include Knight and Day, The A-Team Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Squeakuel, and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. On the web:
Cantuawill also be live at the event to perform some of the most memorable theme songs fromThe Legend of Zeldaseries.Cosplayers are also encouraged to join the festivities. Live entertainment, snackes, and raffles throughout the night!
UPDATE! If you missed out on our Tron Legacy: The Artist Behind The Science Event, here is a quick rundown…
Sony Online Entertainment will be hosting a unique workshop, detailing all the key elements to create a successful game and the brand that surrounds it. This one hour long workshop will be led by three Art Directors from the SOE Studios, so come with your questions!
Reception at 7:30PM
Thursday,Sept. 30, 2010 at 6PM
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Arrive earlyto get the best seat in the house!
Students may bring your works and/or portfolios for professional feedback.
Our third annual Winter Art Festivities has come and gone. But it went out
Join The Force This Nov. 19th as LucasFilm/LucasArts/ILM will be on campus to give a in-depth look at what happens behind-the-scenes, what takes to become part of the force, and some other awesome surprises by the Empire!
Industry experts included:
Thankyou for taking the time out of your busy schedule to speak with us at PlattBlog. So let us we start out and maybe if you can give us a rundownabout what is it like being Fabio Sasso and where did everything start?
This event will be catered.
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Behind The Scenes stories of working on a DreamWorks Animation film
Recently, Platt College had the privilege to traverse the grid with Digital Domain, the folks behind Disney’s VFX powerhouse movie, Tron Legacy. Their visit enthralled the campus, packing the presentation to its limits while leaving just enough breathing room for the students to catch their breath from spectacles of the event.
Rhythm & Hues Studios is an Academy Award-winning animation and visual effects production company whose reputation extends worldwide for its work on more than 140 feature films, hundreds of commercial campaigns, several theme park attractions. R&H is a two time Oscar recipient for Achievement in Visual Effects, (for The Golden Compass in 2008 and Babe in 1995). It has also received three Scientific & Technical Academy Awards. The studio is headquartered in Los Angeles, with additional production cilities located in India and Malaysia.
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This event is OPEN to all students and alumni of Platt College San Diego.
Taking various cues from their past work on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the team at Digital Domain was able to render an uncanny image of Jeff Bridges similar to his appearance in the 1982 film Tron. Using some of the latest camera techniques, Platt and Wittmann explained the intricate steps they took to develop more than 350 cial motions and over 165 animation scenes of CLU to match Jeff Bridges’ motions. Platt and Wittmann were also responsible for some of the digital versions of Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), Quorra (Olivia Wilde), and Tron (Bruce Boxleitner) within the film as well.
The presentation started with a bang as Daft Punk’s heart-thumping beats hyped all attendees for the wonders to come. Inspiration radiated forth as Dan Platt, Lead Modeler at Digital Domain, and Matthias Wittmann, Lead Animator at Digital Domain, showcased an eight minute documentary, detailing some of the visual effects composition and modeling treatment Digital Domain bestowed onto the film. From there, our presenters delivered a two hour tour de force break down of the film’s antagonist, CLU.
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Animation/Modeling Processes
Keep learningand practicing doing personal work to evolve, however the most important adviceI could give is that you must share your work and knowledge. Make sure you putyourself out there using services like Flickr, Behance, Deviantart, Dribbbleand others, that is the easiest way to get into graphic design and to promoteyourself.
It has been a crazy journey indeed. I do recommend internships for anyone who is able. Three months is the usual length, and at the end you might get a contract. If not, you’ve gained three months of on the job experience that can go a long way in your next job interview. Platt played a big role in my career as well, mostly due to people I went to class with. It was my network of friends that threw me leads for gigs here and there. Also Platt’s curriculum prepared me for what was to come.
They will also discuss their apprentices and internship programs for students hoping to get real world experience prior to graduation!
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LucasFilms and Platt College will be combining forces one day to offer students a chance of a life time…
Everyone is invited to attend the opening reception at 7:30PM!
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Although our talented team design their sculpture on ahead of time, the true challenge begins on the sand when only ten team members must coordinate their efforts, communicate well and keep their big picture vision in mind to finish successfully. On the day of the event, with the judges and the ever-constant crowd watching, the sand sculpture must be completed within the allotted 5 hour time frame. This year the team sculpted a giant octopus which had taken a boat captive breaking it in half. The sculpture and boat was dubbed the USS Drowning Man.
A Day in the Life as an Animator/Modeler at DreamWorks Animation
Victor and his amazing team welcome all Platt students who would like to offer support at the 2012 competition. In addition to the team, we will be looking for enthusiastic students to be our cheerleaders, water bearers and general helpers. If you are interested in participating on the sculpting team, watch for next year’s sign up as we near the 2012 event. As a friendly reminder the Platt sculpting team consists of only 10 members and spots fill up st. So whether you make the 2012 team of sculptors, general supports and just come out to watch the team in action, let’s all participate in 2012 and help the Platt College team take the competition to the next level and win FIRST PLACE in 2012!
We are extremely proud of the cohesive effort our Platt Students put forth during the competition. Headed by Victor Silva, his team led us into Second Place victory two years in a row. In viewing their amazing results you can tell their Digital Media Design training and Bachelor Degrees in Media Arts, definitely paid off!
Some students called this ensemble cast The Avengers and all felt in awe and inspired. Various topics were discussed throughout the summit, ranging from the development of resumes to the importance of an industry internship. Portfolio dialogue was the core topic of the summit, where panelists discussed presentations of student portfolios and relating it towards the variety of digital media design industry backgrounds present at the summit. They stressed the importance of displaying only the best work when presenting a portfolio and always exhibiting a professional demeanor. Furthermore, the guest panelist spoke frankly about what to avoid when showcasing and provided great insight into the common mistakes often made by new comers to the industry.
Originally posted on: 2010-02-21
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Presented by the kind folks at Sony Online Entertainment, the Art & Design of DC Universe Online presentation was not to be missed. Visual Director, Mat Broome gave a digital guided tour of what it took to create an immersive massive multiplayer online title that lived up to the DC Comics brand. The presentation showcased various concept sketches of what Metropolis would look like in a game environment versus the comic form. Broome explained that the world they created had never really been shown in comics. So the task was to design specific details of everything in the city, from railways, government buildings to a burger shack.
I have neverthought that Abduzeedo would grow or get popular, that is the reality. My onlygoal was to share things that inspire me and also things that I learn along theway. I believe that is why the blog grew so much. The goal was never to be bigbut to be useful at least to myself.
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Avatar, Skyline, Battle: Los Angeles 2011, Jonah Hex, 2012 & X-Men Origins: Wolverine
A greatdesigner in my opinion is the one that understands that we are designing somethingwith a target audience in mind and not to other designers or ourselves, we arenot artists in this matter, we do not express ourselves in our designs. We aresimply the middleman between the client and the consumer, and our goal is tomake the communication between them as clear and efficient as possible.
Due to the nature of the event, RSVP is required.
Platt CollegeSan Diego will be hosting one of the best designers in the world, Fabio Sasso(Founder obduzeedo), to discuss andshowcase his work, career stories and real world tips. This will mark his firsttime visiting San Diego, so we are going to share this one night experiencewith professionals and students from all over Southern California for FREE.
Platt College San Diego is pleased to welcome the artists behind some of the most beloved 3D animation films such as How To Train Your Dragon, Megamind, and the upcoming feature film, Puss In Boots.
Originally posted on: 2010-02-19
Developing a unique look and atmosphere in one of the most popular MMO, Massively Multiplayer Online, titles of this year has to be the challenge of a lifetime. Utilizing the latest technology and creating a fun game is one thing, but to create a game that does justice to the legendary characters of DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc.), is another.&8232;&8232;
Come and join us onNovember 18th (Friday), 2011as Platt College San Diego celebrates the 25th Anniversary of The Legend of Zelda. This exclusive event will call upon the talents of Platt College San Diego students/alumni, local artist, and industry professionals within San Diego community to showcase artwork that pays tribute toThe Legend of Zelda.
December of 2006, he began his blog, (Abduzeedo), a design blog that draws inmore than a hundred thousand design enthusiasts a day and almost three milliona month. Platt Blog also had the chance to get a quick chat session with Fabiohimself…
Platt College would like to thank Dan Platt and Matthias Wittmann for taking time out of their hectic schedules to come and share their wondrous world with us!
May The Force Be With You…
Originally posted on: 2011-07-20
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Inyour opinion, what do you think are the important fundamentals of being a greatdesigner?
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Fabio Sasso began as designer in 1995-96. He obtained his degree in graphicdesign and continued to work professionally since 1998 in Brazil. He and hisfriend, Fabiano Meneghetti, currently run a small web design studio named Zee.In
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It depends on the discipline, I guess. If you’re a modeler, you better know Photoshop and know it well. Zbrush, Vue, and Mudbox are definite pluses. Maybe some knowledge of UV unwrap software will come in handy. For animators, I’ve seen Motion Builder being used, but usually it’s just Maya animation. realFlow for dynamics people goes a long way. Also, for any discipline, it’s good to know how to slap a composite together either in After Effects, Shake, or any available composite program.
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Presenters of this event will be Platt Alumni, Tyler Phillips (B.S. Media Arts – 3D Animation) and former Platt 3D Animation professor, Craig Dowsett. Both will be covering various topics such as:
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Before I even get to the office, I know exactly what I’m going to tackle that first few hours. I work in a room with 6 other artists. There is never a dull moment in there. During work, I have a task list that I try to get done. Sometimes things come up, also known as fires, and someone has to put them out. Sometimes, they’re small fires, other times they can be big. They can happen at any moment and are to be avoided! Usually I’ll just joke with the guys as I get work done as the day goes on. Most studios will buy lunches and dinners for the artists during projects that run long. So throughout the day we’ll take breaks, chill, and eat.
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The Platt College Sandcastle team is no stranger to winning; in ct, this is the second year in a row that the students placed in the Creatures of the Sea event. That’s right…we are the 2010 and the 2011 second place champions for this category!
Concept sketches of Jim Lee’s vision of the characters were shown for the first time to the public, with two amazing cinematic trailers, developed by Blur Studios, shown to cap the event off. Did we mention giveaways were handed out at the end of this event?
November 18th, 2011 (Friday)
Join us on May 5th and 6th 2011 on Platt College Campus at 12:30PM. Both presentations will be held in the General Education, Purple Room.
Diego! The event goes from 10am to 5pm and it’s free to register at
Due to the nature of this exclusive event, RSVP is STRONGLY encouraged.
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the artistry of Platt, all the while enjoying the Christmas cheers...
Congratulations to the Platt College Sandcastle Team for winning 2nd place in the Creatures of the Sea category at the 2011 U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition. Job well done to the team: Victor Silva, Otto Lai, Janie Johnson, Carrie Ann Caranci, Krystiana Brzuza, Geoff Canady, Alana Brannon, Adriana Aguilar, Erica Miller, David Wagner, Gloria Aguilar. The Platt College team is comprised of digital media designers from Graphic Design, Web Design, Digital Video Production and 3D Animation backgrounds.
This exclusive Platt College San Diegoevent will be very unique, as our campus guests will be presenting for two days! The presentations will differ both Thursday and Friday, but both will be tailored to inspire and motivate the minds of any artist.
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Developing the perfect portfolio/demo reel to land that DREAM job
You can also contact your Career Services to reserve a spot.
IfI was a student trying to get into graphic design, what is the one piece odvice you would offer that would not forget?
Overall, the consensus throughout the event was to keep motivated to reach the desired goal, no matter the odds. Students left the event with clarity, important insight and a renewed inspiration to make their dreams come true!
Platt College would like to thank our expert panelists for taking the time to share their knowledge, encouragement and experiences from the Web Design, Video Game, Hollywood Movie and Graphic Design industry.
Do’s and Don’ts when a portfolio/demo reel
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Character animators are at the mercy of the client. Whatever the client wants is what the animation supervisor is going to tell you to do. For the most part, there is little freedom for animators, Motion Capture (mocap) being one of them. Some projects are mocap driven, which means animators might be cleaning up motion capture. Also, it can be a real bummer when the client doesn’t like what you like.
Join us on October 26th as we welcome one of the leading studios behind popular films such as A-Team, The Incredible Hulk, Lord of the Rings Saga, Chronicles of Narnia, and the upcoming X-Men First Class!Rhythm & Hues Studios will be presenting studio info, demo reels (do and don’ts), portfolio overviews, and most importantly what you have to do to get hired!
Originally posted on: 2009-12-22
For starters, I am a native San Diegan who loves the Chargers, super sad about LT. After a comment by my sister, I checked out Platt and totally dug the environment. I broke into the industry by becoming an awesome video game tester. A tip by a peer at Platt pointed me in the direction of game testing for Sony Computer Entertainment America San Diego in Sorrento Mesa. I did that for a couple of months then moved across the street to the development division. After a referral from a classmate, I interviewed for an internship that led to working with veterans from the movie business. Later on, they called me up to Los Angeles for my first Visual Effects job. There were some challenges early on with contract work ending and having months of down time. I recommend the every artist to save their dough after their first gig. That job can be gone at any moment if you’re a contractor. Life as a freelancer can be tough.
Platt College San Diego is proud to present the Legend of Zelda Art Exhibition in downtown San Diego!
First off Iwould like to thank you for the opportunity to do this interview and PlattCollege for inviting me to visit the college and talk to the students, I amstoked!
For any beginning artist, understand that there will be a lot of on-the-job training and learning. On your first job, your employer knows you’re fresh out of college and knows what to expect.
Yourblog Abduzeedo is truly remarkable site, what this something you were hopingto achieve?
To yourquestion, I am just a regular Brazilian guy who loves design; I have alwaysbeen like that. However, since the end of 2006 when I started Abduzeedo, Idecided that I would share pretty much everything I know and learn when itcomes to design. That decision has changed my life.
weather, students, staff, and loyal guest came out in flocks to gaze upon
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Printing Industries Association Expo (PIA Expo)! Platt College will be
866.752.8826 Classes startFeb. 6th&10th. Choose from Morning (8AM-12Noon), Afternoon (1PM-5PM) or Evening (6PM-10PM).
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students! Join us on February 25th at the San Diego Convention Center in Downtown San
Event kicks off at 12PM in the Purple Room on campus. Don’t get left out on this great opportunity!
During theweek of Valentines Day, Platt College San Diego students and culty united asone and celebrated Solidarity. The event was to not just celebratemankind but a celebration of the human spirit, a spirit that allows us to riseup whenever despair exists. So when Platt College students and culty wereasked to rise to the challenge and help out Haiti, they answered. The answer?$1000 raised in less than two hours. Touched and awed by the outcome, Presidentof Platt College, Meg Leiker, decided to add the final touch on this inspiringevent by doubling the amount raised to $2000!
If you have any particular needs, please feel free to contact Career Services for additional information.
Originally posted on: 2010-03-03
Platt College San Diego would like to thank Sony Online Entertainment for the exciting behind-the-scenes look at the of DC Universe Online.
Platt College San Diegois proud to team up withIndustry ShowRoomfor this exclusive event. Located within the Gaslamp District of downtown San Diego, the Legend of Zelda Art Exhibition is minutes away from the San Diego convention center, Petco Park Stadium, and footsteps away from parking and bustling downtown eateries.
Platt College San Diegois proud to team up withIndustry ShowRoomfor this exclusive event. Located within the Gaslamp District of downtown San Diego, the Legend of Zelda Art Exhibition is minutes away from the San Diego convention center, Petco Park Stadium, and footsteps away from parking and bustling downtown eateries.
To RSVP, please email careerservices@platt.edu
Like all good things, the event ended with thunderous applause as various students took advantage of the following Q&A session. Many left the event enthused at the career path they had chosen while some were inspired to look further in the 3D animation field. In either case, the event left a lasting experience thagraphic design adult ed long beacht will keep all of us on the grid.
Want to meet up with some of the folks at Platt College? Now you can at the
Originally posted on: 2010-10-28
Once Avatar was over, there was a small break of about a month before we ramped back up for multiple feature films. The VFX house I work at would agree that working on Avatar is great for business.
This unique workshop will take place on Tuesday, Jan 25th, in the GE Purple Room. Everything kicks off at 3:30PM, so please arrive promptly.
Everyone is invited to attend the opening reception at 7:30PM
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Jedi Academy Program is open to all students from all practices ( graphic design, web design, web development, visual effects, animation, information systems, marketing, licensing, and technology.) and is ranked one of the top PAID internship programs nationwide.
Life of a design student is a never ending cycle of studying, researching and continuing to hone ones creative skill sets. A huge part of a Digital Media Designer’s journey is to receive important, industry information and feedback from those that are successful in their given fields. On July 14th, 2011, the students of Platt College San Diego – Digital Media Design had the pleasure to receive just that…
Join us on both days and get insider tips on how to obtain your dream job.
Please also arrive early as seating will be on a first come, first served basis.
Haveyou ever run into a muse block, sort of like a writers block?
successfully as our attendance rose from previous years! Despite the wet
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Tomorrow, starting at5:40A.M., FOX5 MORNING NEWS and Heather Ford will be LIVE on campus filmingfour, three minute segments about Platt College and what goes into the creationof todays blockbuster CG films.Our own veteran 3D Artists, Instructor David Bittorf and Steve Schultzwill be doing live demonstrations for FOX5 News, covering character creation,texturing, rigging, dynamics, motion tracking and the latest 3D Stereoscopiceffects that are all the rage in movies such as Avatar and Alice in Wonderland!Grab some Joe, make some Moand check us out LIVE on Fox5, starting at 5:40A.M.![ Direct Link ]
Since I canremember, like when I was kid, I was always drawing and creating things, thenwhen I got my first computer I fell in love, especially when I discoveredPhotoshop and other graphic applications. That passion is what drives me to dowhat I do, there are always new things to learn and evolve as a professionaland human being, and with the Internet this process has become much easier so wecan exchange information with people from all over the world.
It is that time of the year again where the whimsical arts and culture completely shine: Comic-Con International This is a week of celebration that is known the world over. With thousands of tickets sold out a year in advance, it is an event that dreams are made of.
On March 15, 2011, Platt College San Diego students were given the exclusive opportunity to embark on another incredible journey. Last time the journey took them to the land of Tron: Legacy. This time, our students were immersed in the world of DC Universe Online.
For the student body of Platt College San Diego – Digital Media Design, their dreams will become a reality as they descend upon the madness that we humbly call Comic-Con International! Be on the lookout for students wearing Platt College’s black T-shirt as they scour the convention floors looking for their next inspiration or impressing their next employer at a Portfolio review event. So if you are one of those lucky individuals that landed the elusive Comic-Con tickets, high five a Platt College student when you see one on the show floor – you might be touching the next Steven Spielberg.
The competition originated in 1981 when a group of Imperial Beach residents formed the first Sandcastle Days Committee. The U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition Committee is a nonprofit group and part of the proceeds from the event goes to benefit the Boys & Girls Club. Over the years, the event has grown to attract more than 325,000 spectators. – Wikipedia
Yeah, that ispart of our lives as creators right, however I believe most of the times thatwe have this writers block is because we do not have enoughinformation about what we have to do.
Recognizability is the glue that holds an IP together. Ideally every element in a game from the smallest plants to creatures to the user inter…ce should have a distinct style that players will associate with the title even when viewed outside the game world. This kind of recognizability requires a strong consistent visual style and a commitment from all stakeholders to continually uphold it. The development of the style begins with the core game, encompassing characters, environments, UI and FX. It then extends into cross departmental collaboration between the Developers, Marketing, PR, Web presence and all outsourcing. Doing this successfully requires attention to key elements that will be discussed in this presentation.
To RSVP, email: careerservices@platt.edu with subject header: I WANT A DREAM JOB!
On Platt College’s – DMD campus students attended the 2nd Annual Portfolio Summit. This exclusive event included a star-studded cast of industry experts, detailing various ways to obtain that perfect position for which they are being trained.
