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4TH ANNUAL NM MEDIA INDUSTRIES CONFERENCE:

MEDIA INDUSTRIES 4 NEW MEXICO'S FUTURE

Each year, over 300 participants from New Mexico's media related worlds (including film, animation, games, education, research and technology development) come together for the annual media industries conference at UNM's Student Union Building in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This year's conference features presentations and workshops on Digital Media 101, Indie Filmmaking Essentials, Making New Mexico's Incentives work for You, Animation and Game Development, along with a special presentation from Symbol and Design Expert Maggie Macnab of Macnab Design. Join representatives from Albuquerque IGDA, DFI, NMAUG, NMFO, NMITSA, and more for the latest in New Mexico media, and strategizing ways to continue to move New Mexico's Media Industries Strategic Plan forward (For more information about MISP, visit: http://www.altmedianm.org ).

WHEN: Satuday, January 12th 9:00AM - 5:00PM

WHERE: UNM's Student Union Building (Main Campus, near Central & Cornell)

For more information about the Media Industries Summit, visit HERE.

View some Photos of the Events Right HERE.

Additional information at the MISP Site and the Media Industries Google Group.

INTRODUCTORY SESSION (9:00 - 9:30 | Ballroom B)

Introduction & recap of the state's Media Industries Strategic Plan, update from the Media Industries Summit, and Overview of the day's events.

MORNING SESSION I (9:35 - 10:30 AM)

Digital Media 101: "Considering an Exciting Career in Visual Effects and Animation" (Ballroom A)

  • Sande Scoredos, Executive Director, Technical Training and Artist Development, Sony Pictures Imageworks

Supercomputing, Advanced Graphics & Visualization (Santa Ana A & B)

  • David Beining, UNM ARTS Lab
  • Peter Rogina, Worldscape
  • Steve Stringer, Los Alamos National Laboratories

Making New Mexico's Film Rebate Program Work For You: Overview and Q&A with the NM Film Office (Lobo A & B)

 

MORNING SESSION II (10:35 - 11:30 AM)

Animation 101: Intro to 2D Character Animation and 3D Animation (Presented by the Art Center Design College) (Ballroom A)

Modeling, Simulation & Serious Games (Santa Ana A & B)

Indie Filmmaking Essentials (Presented by DFI, producers of the Duke City Shootout) (Lobo A & B)

MORNING SESSION III (11:35 AM - 12:30 PM)

Understanding and Using Symbols in Visual Communication (Ballroom B)
with Maggie Macnab (Macnab Design -- and author of the forthcoming Decoding Design: Undersanding and Using Symbols in Visual Communication )
This presentation explores natural patterns and the energetic principles they are associated with, how they relate to number and shape, and how incorporating these qualities can create more effective, enduring and aesthetic visual communications—particularly in the area of identity design, but relative to anyone who works within the visual arts. Communicating deeply with substance rather than superficial style increases a communication’s life span and value, is widely and immediately understood to a cross-cultural audience, and supports creative professionals by actively using the time-tested template of nature.

LUNCH: $15 for pre-registered attendees (12:30 - 1:45 | Ballroom C)

SPECIAL LUNCHTIME SESSION -- JUST ADDED (12:40 - 1:30)

Getting an XNA Development Community going in Albuquerque (Ballroom A)

  • Luke Nihlen
  • Curtis Bennett

AFTERNOON SESSION I (1:45 - 3:00 PM)

Trends in Web and Software Development (Ballroom A)

Education & Media: Summer and After School Programs (Lobo A & B)

  • Marcos Baca, YDI Mi Voz
  • Grubb Graebner, CNM/FTTP/DFI
  • Miriam Langer, NMHU
  • Mimi Roberts, DCA

WGA & The Writers' Strike: What's at Stake (Santa Ana A & B)

  • Terry Borst
  • Kirk Ellis
  • Matt McDuffie
  • Carolyn Miller
  • Moderated by: Gene Grant, KNME, Albuquerque Journal

AFTERNOON SESSION II (3:15 - 4:30 PM)

Building New Mexico's Animation Community (Ballroom A)

  • Teri Farley, Art Center Design College
  • Becky Padilla, Zocoloco/Best in the SW/NM Adobe Users Group
  • Jeff LaFlamme, Flamdoodle Animation
  • Laura Gutman, Rocket Laura, UNM DCE

Games, Training & Education (Lobo A & B)

  • Terry Borst
  • Barbara Chamberlin, NMSU
  • Greg Malone, Desert Academy
  • Elaine Raybourn, Sandia National Labs

 

TBD

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NM MEDIA INDUSTRIES SUMMIT:

The Media Industries Strategic Plan (MISP) led by Governor Richardson has resulted in unprecedented success. The NM Media Industries Summit is an invitation-only working session to develop strategies and recommendations for continuing to build New Mexico's Media Industries Cluster. For more information about MISP, visit: http://www.altmedianm.org

WHEN: Friday, January 11th 9:00AM - 5:00PM at UNM

REGISTER: This is an invitation only event. For more information, email artslab@unm.edu or call us at 505-277-2253.

BUILDING NEW MEXICO BASED PRODUCTION

Continued growth of New Mexico's media industries depends on a balance of visiting productions and an active local community that produces its own work. Local production builds infrastructure and an ongoing job base; when the property is created in state, profits, jobs and related infrastructure are retained here in New Mexico.

What do we need to do to foster more locally developed and produced media production (film, animation, documentaries, games, etc.)? How can we support the full cycle of a production, from pre-production through post and distribution?

What areas should we focus on developing? This working session will identify priorities and suggest strategies to make them work.

  • Incentives for local production
  • Post-Production Opportunities
  • Sound Composition, Design and Production Opportunities
  • Game & Animation Development

EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Every company looking to move or grow in New Mexico is concerned about having a pool of qualified potential employees to draw from -- and we want to prepare enough of New Mexico's youth to take these highly skilled high wage jobs. Additionally, literacy in today's rich media environment requires not only the ability to read and write, but a broader set of communication skills and knowledge about presenting information through video and other media. Addressing these needs is an ongoing effort; this session picks up from the "New Media, New Needs" session at Governor Richardson's NM Higher Education Summit.

What kind of education and training will New Mexicans need? What kinds of pathways do we need to build from K-12 to two and four year institutions — and beyond— to insure media business will have the employees it needs for continued growth?

This working session will continue the dialog and address the following topics:

  • Higher Education Programs
    • Gap Analysis
    • Opportunities for Collaboration
  • Working with K-12: Programs for Film, Animation, Games and STEM
    • Relationships with Higher Education
    • Building Relationships with Business and Professional Organizations
  • Networking and Information Sharing for Educators

NEW MEXICO MEDIA NEXT

The world of media is experiencing more rapid change than ever before, with new formats and technologies transforming not only entertainment but the infrastructure that underlies business and every aspect of our lives.

While we rely on more established models for much of our planning, what are the disruptive trends and technologies that present us with new opportunities? Which opportunities seem most suited to New Mexico? As we continue to grow, how do we involve the arts and culture of New Mexico? Where are the gaps we can (and can't) fill and recommended areas for targeted investment?

  • This working session will identify trends and recommend a portfolio of strategies for addressing them.
  • What are the most Interesting/Disruptive trends we see today?
  • Which areas do we (or will we) have the critical mass of available programs and assets necessary to make something happen?
  • What other NM Industries/Priorities could be linked?
  • What are the Infrastructure & Education Needs to move forward?