University of Hertfordshire Digital Animation Exposé, Monday 24th May 2010 - Join the Facebook Group

About the event:
The event is divided into two halves. In the morning there is a great line up of industry speakers form leading Film visual effects, Games and TV, also a panel discussion of distinguished industry professionals.

About the event:
The event is divided into two halves. In the morning there is a great line up of industry speakers form leading Film visual effects, Games and TV industries.

Last year’s speakers included Graham Ralph CEO of Silver Fox Films, Louise Ridgeway Head of Animations at Rare Games, Anthony CG Supervisor on Headcases at Red Vision, Mike Bambury Lead Artist at Sony Entertainment Europe, Framestore VFX Supervisor on the Golden Compass and Jon Taylor Lead Artist at KUJU.

The afternoon holds our prestigious animation film showcase, containing the very best 3D, Games and 2D animated movies from our graduating class. These films are in stiff competition with each other to win top prizes decided upon by a distinguished panel of industry judges. Last year the audience was over 400 people and close to capacity, the day is free to all but seats in high demand so arrive on time to avoid disappointment, and having to watch on the large screen outside.

Click here to see last years winners.

Timetable:
• 09:30 – Coffee reception and registration
• 10:00 – TBC
• 10:50 – TBC
• 11:30 – Break
• 11:50 – TBC
• 12:30 – TBC
• 13:00 – Lunch
• 14:30 – Industry Panel Q&A Session
• 15:30 – Animation Short Film Showcase
• 16:30 – Break
• 17:00 – Awards Presentation

• 17:30 – Event close, Industry & Guests move to private exhibition at the UH CCI 2010 Graduate Exhibition

• 19:00 – Afterparty at The Forum Style Bar good music and animation until midnight!

Food & drinks during and at the after party event.

The exhibition afterwards is a chance for all industry professionals and recruiters to meet the very best of our 2010 graduating animation students over nibbles and a glass of bubbly. At the same time there will also be all the other UH Art & Design / Film Music and Media graduates exhibiting their final degree pieces, Fine artists, Graphic designers, through to Model Design students.

Location:
The event is held in the Weston Auditorium on the Hatfield DeHavilland Campus; with seating for 450 people. Very close to London.
Nearest train station is ‘Hatfield’ (only 20 min’s from London Kings Cross)
Driving – Junction 23 of the M25, 4 Miles up the A1M (SatNav AL10 9EU)
Link to detailed google map

For more information please contact: s.rogers@herts.ac.uk the event organiser.

One Man Army- Games Art Trailer @ University Of Hertfordshire 2009 from Digital Animation Herts Uni UK on Vimeo.

One Man Army was created by Ben Lloyd, Tom Daly and Joe Talbot for their final degree project whilst studying Games Art Digital Animation at the University Of Hertfordshire.

Ben Lloyd portfolio:
benloyd.co.uk/

Tom Daly portfolio:
tomlukedaly.com

Joe Talbot portfolio:
joetalbot.co.uk/

This showreel contains work from all of the the University Of Hertfordshire digital animation programmes Bachelor of Arts degree strands:

(Click below to findout official information)

Ba (Hons) 2D Digital Animation | Ba (Hons) Games Art

Ba (Hons) 3D Digital Animation | Ba (Hons) Visual Effects

The digital animation programme equips students with the high level of skills needed to succeed in today’s animation industry. It emphasizes creativity, character design, story, cinematography, VFX and compositing 3D and Games Art; all channelled through the advanced software skills needed to achieve inventive and engaging animation. These programmes develop digital modelling and character animation skills, virtual lighting and virtual camera work, exposing students to the latest professional 3D animation practices. The students create short animated final films or fully playable games levels. Employment opportunities include computer animation companies, work with games, TV and film special effects companies. Our graduated students have worked and freelanced with some of the world’s best known production and post production houses.

A collection of 2009 graduate showreels from the University of Hertfordshire Digital Animation degrees:
2D Animation | 3D Animation

Games Art | Digital Visual Effects

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2D Animators ————————————————————-

Sam Miller Graduate Showreel

3D Modellers ————————————————————-

Nicholas He Graduate Showreel

James Pavitt Graduate Showreel

Tom Daly Graduate Showreel

Matthew Beech Graduate Showreel

Ashley Sparling Graduate Showreel

3D Animators ————————————————————-

Mulenga Agley Graduate Showreel

Satwinder Dhariwal Graduate Showreel

Boran Chen Graduate Showreel

for his final degree project whilst studying 3D Animation at the University Of Hertfordshire.

Vincent Chai portfolio:
vincentch20.co.uk/

Veni Vidi Vici was created by Will Burdett, David Bryan for their final degree project whilst studying 3D Animation at the University Of Hertfordshire.

Will Burdett portfolio:
willburdett.com

David Bryan portfolio:
davidmarcbryan.com

Hit! was created by Xi Gong for his final degree project whilst studying 3D Animation at the University Of Hertfordshire.

Contact Xi Gong:
http://gxlex@hotmail.com

Annabelle was created by Caroline Symonds, Ian White and Nick Macmillan for their final degree project whilst studying 3D Animation at the University Of Hertfordshire 2008.

Caroline Symonds portfolio:
carolinesymonds.co.uk

Ian White portfolio:
ianjohnwhite.com

Nick Macmillan portfolio:

Clouds was created by Sam Miller for his second year extended project whilst studying 2D Animation at the University Of Hertfordshire in 2008

Sam Miller portfolio:
fargalex.co.uk/

Watch Diversion in HD on the Digital Animation Herts Uni Vimeo Channel

Diversion was produced at the University of Hertfordshire by Simon Reeves and Aidan Gibbons.

Diversion one Best Visual Effects film at the “Global Student Animation Awards” presentd by Stash in 2006

Offical Website: www.simonreeves.co.uk/diversion-film/
Aidan Gibbons Portfolio: www.aidangibbons.com
Simon Reeves Portfolio: www.simonreeves.co.uk