Two speakers from Rhythm & Hues, the Academy Award winning studio known for its high-end character animation and visual effects capabilities, will host an informative event tailored for both experienced and aspiring professionals at Ex'Pression Center for New Media in Emeryville, California on Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. Check-in/networking begins at 9 a.m.

Topics include:

-How do you make it look so real? - Techniques for suspending audience disbelief and seamlessly blending CG Character animation and Visual Effects with Live Action as seen in 'X-Men 2' and 'Daredevil.'

Also:
-Making CG Stars - a closer look into the creation of virtual leading players from Coca-Cola's Polar Bears to 'Babe' to 'Cats & Dogs' and 'Scooby-Doo.'
-What software packages do you use? - An overview of the proprietary and off-the-shelf applications in use at the studio and more

The two presenters - Jude Adamson, a senior lighting technical director, and Anjelica Casillas, Character Development/Producer, R&D - will explore the pipeline and procedures used by the artists at Rhythm & Hues Studios to produce a wide range of recent Hollywood films including 'Scooby-Doo,' 'The Sum of All Fears,' 'Men in Black 2,' 'Daredevil' and 'X-Men 2.'

In addition, a recruiter from Rhythm & Hues will be present to answer questions.

R.S.V.P. via Acteva here (http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=48973)

For more info, go to: www.rhythm.com/opportunities

For Directions to Ex'Pression Center, go to: www.expression.edu