PMC Drawing Challenge!

PMC Fall 2010!

The 10th Anniversary PMC Film Festival: You're Invited!

The tenth annual PMC Film Festival is this Saturday, May 15th. The reception begins at 6:00 PM in VA-184. It IS a potluck, so be sure to bring food! We'll have cameras on hand to record the event for future generations of the PMC.

The festival begins at 7:30 in VA-113, and remember, we will have 10th Anniversary PMC Film Festival Commemorative Sketchbooks on hand for those of you that pre-ordered them, and there are still some left for purchase!

Here is a map for everyone who isn't familiar with the CSUF campus:

Drawing Challenge April 2010: Dragons

Vote for your favorite dragon! Winners will be announced next week. The poll is on the top right.

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CSUF/PMC Alumni Panel: Thanks for coming!

We had a great turnout this Saturday for our three speakers - Josh Pruett, Justin Ridge, and Mike Roush. Thank you everyone for coming!

TenNapel - TONIGHT!!!!

Doug TenNapel: TONIGHT - DON'T MISS IT!






In celebration of Arts Week here at Cal State Fullerton, Doug TenNapel, creator of Cat Scratch, Neverhood, Earthworm Jim, and others, is coming to CSUF Wednesday, April 14th at 7PM. The event will be held at the Ruby Gerontology Center, so please consult the attached map to find it, as it's tucked away near the dorms.












But that's not all!! The PMC will also be holding a BBQ from 4PM - 6:30PM in front of the dorms, which is walking distance from RGC13. The only caveat is that you have to bringsomething - drinks, chips, cookies, etc. - to get a delicious hamburger or hot dog.

See you there!

PMC Alumni Panel: Set Your Calendars!

The Pencil Mileage Club proudly presents three outstanding CSUF (and PMC!) alumni, Mike Roush, Justin Ridge, and Josh Pruett, who will talk about their individual paths as they have built their careers and reputations in the animation business. The event will be held on Saturday, April 24th at 6:30 PM in the lecture hall VA-113 in the Visual Arts department at CSU Fullerton and is open to the public. For more details contact dlamb@fullerton.edu.

Andreas Deja Sketchbook Signing this Saturday, April 17th

Andreas Deja will be in Sherman Oaks this Saturday, April 17th, and will be signing his new sketchbook. The event will run from 4-7pm at the Van Eaton Gallery. More information can be found at Cartoon Brew.

Drawing Challenge: March 2010 Voting!

As always, one vote per person. We'll announce the winner next Wednesday (the 15th). Voting is on the top-right of the website.

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Doug TenNapel: Get Ready!

In celebration of Arts Week here at Cal State Fullerton, Doug TenNapel, creator of Cat Scratch, Neverhood, Earthworm Jim, and others, is coming to CSUF Wednesday, April 14th at 7PM. The event will be held at the Ruby Gerontology Center, so please consult the attached map to find it, as it's tucked away near the dorms.

But that's not all!! The PMC will also be holding a BBQ from 4PM - 6:30PM in front of the dorms, which is walking distance from RGC13. The only caveat is that you have to bringsomething - drinks, chips, cookies, etc. - to get a delicious hamburger or hot dog.

See you there!

Doug TenNapel speaks at CSUF April 14

Come out and hear Doug TenNapel speak on story. Doug is the creator of Earthworm Jim, The Neverhood, Creature Tech, Cat Scratch and many many many more. He crosses over many genres - including video games, animation, comics and film. DO NOT MISS this event.

When? April 14th, 7:00 PM
Where? Ruby Gerontology Center RGC 13

Sketchbooks: Going Fast!

If you haven't yet picked up a 10th Anniversary Sketchbook, your time is running out! Don't miss your opportunity to own this limited-run sketchbook full of alumni and faculty sketches!

Remember, $5 of your purchase goes to finding a cure for Machado-Josephs disease.

You can buy one through the the link in the top-right of our blog.

PSA: Avatar Panel @ Gnomon

Gnomon School of Visual Effects is proud to be hosting several of the artists responsible for the ground breaking film Avatar! This full day event will cover design and technology with a wide array of never before scene artwork, shot breakdowns and Q&A. This event is free but seats are limited so RSVP now.
Saturday, April 3, 2010 10 AM to 5 PM

Design: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Topics covered during the Design portion will include the design of various elements of Avatar, including characters, creatures, vehicles, props, sets and the world of Pandora.

Robert Stromberg
Production Designer

Neville Page
Lead Creature Designer

Tully Summers
Creature Designer

Jordu Schell
Lead Character Designer

Yuri Bartoli
Supervising Virtual Art Director

Alex Alvarez
Creature Artist

Sofia Vale Cruz
Creature Artist

Daphne Yap
Concept Artist

Ben Proctor
Art Director

Craig Shoji
Concept Artist


Dylan Cole
Concept Artist

Steve Messing
Digital Artist

Ryan Church
Concept Artist

John Rosengrant
Character Effects Coordinator
(Stan Winston Studio)

Joe Pepe
Lead Character Designer (Stan Winston Studio)

Joey Orosco
Artist

Chris Swift
Key Character Designer (Stan Winston Studio)

Scott Patton
Concept Artist

Lunch: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

A free lunch will be provided.

Technology: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Presenters will discuss the technology used in creating Avatar. Topics will include motion capture and animation and integration techniques, real-time virtual filmmaking, and live action/augmented reality integration. Each presenter will cover their responsibilities and show behind the scenes footage related to their work.

Richard Baneham
Oscar Winner
Animation Supervisor

Glenn Derry
Virtual Production Supervisor


Stephen Rosenbaum
Oscar Winner
Visual Effects Supervisor

Nolan Murtha
Digital Effects Supervisor

RSVP Now, Seats Are Limited!

This event is free of charge, but seats are limited. The first 700 people to RSVP will receive a confirmation email verifying admittance to the event. Confirmation emails will be sent out on Wednesday, March 31st.

February 2010's Drawing Challenge has a winner!

Congrats to Ashleigh-Lauren Perez for winning last month's drawing challenge! She'll pick up a copy of the Movie of the Month as well as some PMC swag!

Last Minute Update: 13 Hour Comic

The 13 Hour Comic has changed room from VA180 to VA275 (same building but upstairs).