Some Cool Stuff

Goethe Institut KL invites you to the Official Launch of "OUT OF BERLIN"...

Thu 27 Mar 2008, 8pm (damn, missed it...)

The Annexe Gallery

2nd Floor, Central Market Annexe, KL.

Officiated by Dr Andreas Radtke,

First Secretary, German Embassy

It began with a group of 10 foreigners who came together for 10 days in Berlin in September 2005; they were guests of the German Federal Foreign Office and the Goethe Institute at the "Berlin Photography Festival 2005". They spontaneously decided to produce their own exhibition in a round-robin-way – each photographer shoots a picture, then passes it on to the next, who based on his interpretation of the previous picture, shoots another and passes that on, and so forth... The project now has 50 images from around the world!

Exhibition Details
Dates: Wed 19 Mar - Sun 6 Apr, 2008 (It's been on for a while, they informed me late)
Hours: 11am - 7pm daily (Closed on Mondays)
Admission: FREE!

Enquiries: 03 2070 1137

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Album Launch

SAKRAT by MEOR

Indie music at its best :D~ One night of raw acoustic angst with guests Azmyl, SeiHon, Man Blues & Black

Meor, the dark knight of Malaysian folk, launches his new bleeding DIY home recorded album titled "Sakrat", based on poems by Amirul Fakir. The album was recorded in just 4 hours at Kamal Sabran's home studio in Ipoh on Feb 2008. Perak-born Meor has performed since 1984 and has had a major label recording release "Pesta Jiwa" (2000) before deciding to take the independent route and continued his craft as a busker in Kuala Lumpur. His critically acclaimed album "Itu Padang...Aku Disitu" (2003) is considered a classic in the non-mainstream music scene. The album is only RM10!

Dates: Sat 29 Mar, 2008
Hours: 8.30pm
Venue: Bau-bau Cafe, Central Market Annexe, KL
Admission: FREE!

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film X sound

Expanding Sound Design: Japan + Malaysia

Film X Sound is about seeing the sounds in film. Japanese film sound designer YASUHIRO MORINAGA + Malaysian composer HARDESH SINGH (Gubra, Lelaki Komunis Terakhir, etc) will give insight into film sound design and experimentation when merging sight and sound. After the discussion, a special live performance by both artists will be held showcasing their own personal aural sensibilities.

Dates: Fri 4 Apr, 2008
Hours: 8pm
Venue: The Former Disco, Central Market Annexe, KL
Admission: FREE!
Enquiries: 03 2070 1137

FA Career Week & Crit 4b

Just in case you don't know yet, from the 25th-27th March (Tuesday to Thursday this week), a bunch of companies are going to come and give talks (about their companies, the industry, the professions involved, or about their projects). It's a good time to get to know what's going on in our industry, and also to get to know some of these people (who you just might end up working with someday). It might be a good idea to bring along your reels/portfolio/resume - who knows, they might be accepting interns.

Here's the schedule of the companies participating:

Tuesday:

• 0900-1030 Hue Visualab

• 1030-1200 Codemasters

• 1400-1530 Young Jump

• 1530-1700 Vision Animation

Wednesday:

• 0900-1030 talk by TM

• 1030-1200 KRU Films

• 1400-1530 Moon FX

• 1530-1700 Shock 3D

Thursday:

• 0900-1030 Mdec CADC

• 1030-1200 Gamebrains

• 1400-1530 Igloo Studios

• 1530-1700 Big Bad Robots

Good news : We managed to secure a catering service from TM, so breakfast, lunch, and tea will be provided for all FA people over the 3 days.

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*as mentioned before, crit for this week is still on. As before, the schedule will be posted up next to the FAstudio by tomorrow.

CA -
Rig test video (playblasted or rendered, make sure your characters go through all their motions and extremes). GOLD MEDAL : Completely rigged, with facial expressions finished. Renders of character from different angles, properly lit.

MG -
Finished assets/props/elements. GOLD MEDAL : All finished elements are arranged/composited into an animatic video.

VFX -
Finished matchmoving, 3D props/dummies should be in position. Completely edited into one video. GOLD MEDAL : Properly edited, with low-quality rendered 3D objects composited on video.

You can come to an earlier slot if you want, and present if there's an empty spot.

Greenlight Pictures is looking for a few good interns

Hi guys,

It's Ming Jin. My production house, Greenlight Pictures, is looking for one or two interns in its new offices.

Greenlight Pictures is a small company that produces mostly television shows, telemovies, etc.

The position trains the intern in ALL aspects of TV production, from working on pre-production, the shooting and also some post production work, including minor FX. The applicant must be interested in video production and not just animation, as this is not purely a post production position. Greenlight will also be working on other "art" projects as well, so an interest in design/drawing is encouraged.

The positions are competitive and based on talent and applicant's demonstration of willingness to learn and be creative. You will NOT spend all your time serving coffee or making photocopies, or doing nothing. Applicant must be disciplined and hard working.

Position: Production Intern
Duration: 8-16 weeks
Pay: Yes, competitive intern rates, and bonus for additional work. (It will be more than most
companies)
Location: Shah Alam Seksyen 9 (close to Batu Tiga commuter rail- transport from train station
can be arranged if it is a problem).
Start date: April or May 2008

If you are interested and think you fit the description of what we are looking for, please drop me a line at greenlightpicture@gmail.com.

Thank you,

Ming Jin

Interested?

You're invited to the Exhibition Launch of

Soe Naing's

Line Expressions

The First Show in the Series

SEEKING TO CONNECT: Contemporary Art in Burma/Myanmar

Wed 19 Mar 2008, 7.30 pm
The Annexe Gallery,

2nd Floor, Central Market Annexe, KL

Featuring performance art by
Burmese artist Moe Satt & Malaysian artist Justin Lim

Seeking to Connect is an art series showcasing contemporary art works of artists working inside Burma/Myanmar. This series seeks to highlight expressions that are experimental and alternative to mainstream practices there, and to raise awareness and support for resource development activities inside the country.

The first show will present the works of artist Soe Naing whose virtuosity with line-work produces explicitly lively and expressive organic forms. It will feature over 100 pieces of Soe Naing's works executed in ink and paint on paper and canvas.

Sales proceeds will go to the artist as well as resource development projects and activities in Burma/Myanmar.

Series curator: Jay Koh. Project advisor: Chu Yuan

Presented by International Forum for Intermedia Art, with The Annexe and Central Market, KL.

EXHIBITION DETAILS
Dates: Wed 19 Mar - Sun 6 Apr, 2008
Hours: 11am - 7pm daily (Closed on Mondays)
Admission: FREE!

Enquiries: 03 2070 1137 / 012 914 5227 (Chu Yuan)

Talk: Sat 22 Apr, 4pm
By Jay Koh, on the effect of social cultural conditions
on artistic production in Burma/Myanmar

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Storytelling Objects

Artist Talk by Eric Van Hove - Algerian artist based in Tokyo This artist talk is part of the larger series of what the artist labels as "storytelling objects". Each uses a number of earlier works and interventions (some unfinished or never even shown) as the base for a display of ideas and ruminations believed to be more meaningfully conveyed through stories. Maybe here the travelling contemporary artist is in some way similar to the Kamishibai of Japan who, between the two world wars, was telling from the back of his bike different stories based on a number of picture cards. Eric Van Hove graduated from E>R>G> in Brussels, studied Traditional Japanese Calligraphy (MFA, Tokyo) and obtained his Doctor of Arts from Tokyo Geidai University of Fine Arts and Music. He is based between Europe, Africa and Japan. This talk is organized by Rumah Air Panas in collaboration with The Annexe Gallery. Dates: Wed 12 Mar, 2008 Hours: 8pm Venue: The Annexe Gallery, 2nd Flr, Central Market Annexe, KL Admission: FREE! Enquiries: 016 983 2916 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Talking about the MATAHATIs Panel Discussion In conjunction with the ongoing 4-galleries spanning retrospective of leading contemporary art collective MATAHATI, this panel discussion focuses on the five artists and the role they have played in the Malaysian arts scene. The discussion brings together some of the contributing writers to the catalogue accompanying the exhibition MATAHATI: For Your Pleasure. The panellists include: Exhibition curator June Yap, writers Wong Hoy Cheong, Adeline Ooi, Ahmad Mashadi, Hasnul J. Saidon and Carmen Nge. Comprising Ahmad Fuad Osman, Ahmad Shukri Mohamed, Bayu Utomo Radjikin, Hamir Soib @ Mohamed and Masnoor Ramli Mahmud, MATAHATI was formed in the late 1980s. Since then, the members of this collective have carved their names in the Malaysian art scene through their activities and practice, accomplished either individually or together. MATAHATI – For Your Pleasure tells the story of the artists' early development through to recent explorations in their practice, reflecting upon their insights and study of concerns regarding identity, representation, humanity, community, social responsibility and religion. Dates: Sat 15 Mar, 2008 Hours: 3pm Venue: The Annexe Gallery, 2nd Flr, Central Market Annexe, KL Admission: FREE! Enquiries: 03 2070 1137 Meanwhile, the exhibition goes on: ART & LIFE IN CONTEMPORARY MALAYSIA The Annexe Gallery, The Annexe, Central Market, KL Dates: Mon 3 - Sat 15 Mar, 2008 Time: 11am - 7pm daily (Closed on Mondays) Tel: 03 2070 1137 EARLY YEARS, DEVELOPMENTS & EXPLORATIONS, HUMANITY & COMMUNITY GALERI PETRONAS Level 3, Suria KLCC, 50088 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 2051 7770 29 February – 13 April 2008 Tuesday – Sunday, 10.00 am – 8.00 pm SELF & REPRESENTATION HOM (House of Matahati) 6A, Jalan Cempaka 16 Taman Cempaka 68000 Ampang Selangor 5 March – 13 April 2008 Monday – Sunday, 11.00 am – 6.00 pm ;">Tel: +6017 364 6004 TAKING ISSUE WITH ART 12 Art Space 12, Jalan Gombak Off Jalan Pahang, Setapak 53000 Kuala Lumpur 8 March – 13 April 2008 Monday – Friday, 11.00 am – 6.00 pm Tel: +603 4023 4128 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ART FOR GRABS Get your art to the masses! The Annexe is planning the next Art Bazaar on Sat 3 & Sun 4, May 2008. We are looking for arty vendors. ;font-size:100%;" >Each lot is 6 ft wide and 5 ft deep, plus the wall behind you, and costs RM100 for two days. (Please save us the headache and take both days lah!) Types of art you can sell: Paintings, Photos, Sketches, Sculptures, Films, Music, Books, T-shirts, handmade dolls, Recycled found objects, etc. Everything must be valued at RM100 or less. We are also planning to run workshops concurrently with the bazaar. Let us know if you wanna teach something arty for 90 minutes. Could be dance, acting, caricature, capoeira, yodelling, etc. Interested? Email pang.centralmarket@gmail.com with the heading: Art For Grabs Vendor. Please include: Your name(s), phone number, what you are selling, and how many lots you need. Please pay up the fee one week before the bazaar, by Apr 26. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

Crit - 5th March

Crit schedule is up on the yahoo group, check it out there (also gonna be pasted up on the FA Studio noticeboard).

CA people, reminder : BG modeled, textured, lit. 4 images from different perspectives (shaded wireframe) to show modeling, and 4 images from different perspectives (textured and lit). Also present the original design sketches of your BG. If you want to show more than that (more images, or video walkthroughs, or video turnaround of props, etc) up to you.