A very comprehensive Interview with Mr. Jeff Wike, DreamWorks Animation & Mr. Ray Gilmartin, HP

We bring to you a very comprehensive interview of Mr. Jeff Wike, Director of R&D, California Studio, DreamWorks Animation and Mr. Ray Gilmartin, Worldwide Marketing Manager, Media and Entertainment, HP Workstations. Read More...

Magic of Technology - The Magicians HP, Dreamworks & Nvidia

What would you miss if HP technology did not come to Dreamworks’ rescue? ...hmm say, the very handsome and charming Ogre; Shrek, the escapades of Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman in Madagascar, the very lean and sleek Kung Fu Panda, the flying joy ride of Hiccup on his trained dragon and of course the many dreams that Dreamworks continues to weave, one of them being Megamind. Read More...

Autodesk's Digital Entertainment Solutions 2011

To give the audience a head start into the new ways of technology Mr. Chetan Jain, Business Head, Tasaa Netcom Pvt. Ltd. spoke of the end to end solutions they provide. By end to end it means from software to hardware, training and orientations committed to high level supports. Business domains of Tasaa cover product solutions like Autodesk, Adobe, Corel, Wacom, Plugins , Apple and Business application development (ERP & CRM Solution). Read More...

Industry Speaks its Mind on CGTExpo & CGTantra Community Awards 2010

Having CGTExpo’10 over we did not want to continue blowing our own trumpet, we wanted to know the opinion of our speakers and CCA jury also the opinion of winners. We know it’s too much to ask for, one of the speakers might have commented “Oh! Please give me a break”, but nevertheless they conceded in giving us some credit. Let us take this opportunity to again thank our speakers and judges and associates and of course the audience for making this event a grand success. A BIG THANK YOU GUYS! Read More...

FX School and FXPHD collaboration surfing the New Waves of Today’s Age

FX School is making waves with its progress. Now it has grabbed more eyeballs since its collaboration with FXPHD. An interview with Mr. David Edgar, Mr. Leonard Coster, Mr. Abhyudaya Morarka and Mr. CB Arunkumar gives us a clear view of FX School and FXPHD’s tie-up, vision, horizon and skies beyond. Read More...

An Interview with Raj Naiksatam - The Man behind Story Vision Magic

CGTantra Team recently caught up with Raj Naiksatam, the Man behind Story Vision Magic, a Visual Effects veteran who after a successful career in Los Angeles has set his base in India to explore the best of the talent here. It is our immense pleasure to feature you on CGTantra.
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Digital Tutor - Largest Summer Training Release

For the past few months, the team at Digital-Tutors has been planning a special Summer Training Release. June and July are synonymous with full schedules and holidays, so Digital-Tutors decided to provide all active members with their largest training release to date; making it convenient for artists to learn something new during their action-packed days. Read More...

CGTantra Community Awards 2010 - A Review

A family of 250 sat together on the Jade Terrace Gardens, Nehru centre, Worli on 29th May, 2010. They are a family belonging to artists. They enjoyed themselves over good music, cocktails and sumptuous food. Oh! I forgot to add CGTantra also gave away exciting prizes to winners of the CGTantra Community Awards. Read More...

Mothership’s David Rosenbaum & Dael Oates Direct Domino Effect for Sprint 4G Phone

Venice, CA—June 3, 2010—Mothership directors Dael Oates and David Rosenbaum have teamed up with Goodby Silverstein & Partners to roll out the world’s first 4G mobile phone, the Sprint HTC EVO. Titled “Firsts,” the :30 cinematic TV and in-theater commercial (with an extended :60) broke June 2nd, and showcases an elaborately choreographed domino effect toppling the world’s technological and cultural Read More...

Alioscopy & Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute's Strategic Partnership at InfoComm

Companies Unveil First Conversion Service that Interpolates Stereoscopic 3D Footage to Multi-View, Auto-stereoscopic ‘no-glasses’ 3D. Read More...

Houdini 11 Sneak Peek

One of my favorite times of the year is when we first reveal a new version of Houdini. Last week in Los Angeles, we hosted a forum with a number of top studios to review the new tools in Houdini 11 and to discuss ongoing development initiatives. This is an annual event and the feedback we get has had a big impact on the development of Houdini 11 as well as future versions.Now it is my pleasure to bring you a quick look at the key Houdini 11 features being released this summer. Read More...

The theory of relativity’s meaning sunk in when CGTExpo’10 was over. Today we are reliving the moments by watching the photographs again and again, waiting for the next season to start soon.
Two days the 29th and the 30th of May saw many eager students with very curious eyes, entering the Nehru Centre. They waited to experience the magic of the industry they worship. The days unfolded as a story, a story of action, fun and admiration. Read More

Frameboxx Presents Frameflixx 2 @ Goa - A Review

Speak of Goa and one thing that comes to your very creative mind is FUN, scenic beaches and FUN again. To add to the excitement was the Frameboxx‘ Frameflixx Awards. The animation community was spirited about viewing and awarding the very original “flixx” meted out by the students and their equally hard working faculty. Read More...

CGT Newsletter May 2010 :: Register now for CGTExpo 2010, Vote for Frameflixx 2 short films & more...

Maac Indore presents "Paarkhi 3d & VFX Awards" - A Review

Connoisseur of animation commemorate the apprentice

5th Annual Day celebration of Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics successfully held.
Indore, 30th April 2010: Renowned 3D Animation training institute Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics celebrated their 5th Annual Day Celebration at Ravindra Natya Auditorium. Read More..

RamSinghKumaresh Module 1 - A Review

It was on a sleepy Saturday morning this IPL season that RamSinghKumaresh™, the animation master-class, opened to bat their debut innings. The first of a three-module-master-class was held at Whistling Woods before an eager audience of eighty five (85) participants from across the country. Read More...

Shrek Forever After: Watch the Final Trailer!

An Interview with Director of Toonpur ka Superrhero - Mr. Kireet Khurana

CGTantra Team recently caught up with Mr.Kireet Khurana- Director of Toonpur Ka Superrhero in a candid conversation with us. He was generous enough to give us a sneak-peak into what’s cooking up behind the scenes as he takes out time from his ongoing busy schedule.
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An Interview with Aaron Sims - Production design, Character Design, Visual FX

Here is a man for whom any introduction would fall short! His creatures speak for him. He is the genius behind many of today's most memorable movie monsters. Currently working as "character designer on Green Lantern", "fantasy world designer on Sucker Punch" and "production designer on Castelvania", Aaron Sims is one of the most innovative and versatile concept artists working in films today. Read More...

CGTantrik Interview - Akash Abhishek Karmakar

Everything around us is inspiring but a single ray of hope and encouragement is enough to bring out the creative sense hidden within. CGTantrik Akash Abhishek Karmakar - CG supervisor, PRANA Studios is one of his kind.With passing time Akash matured as an artist and now has amazing work like Tinkerbell, Unstable Fables & Delhi 6 in his basket. We have him on board to share his experiences and unfold the secrets behind his success and achievements. Read More...