The VPG meets every other Thursday on the West side of Los Angeles to discuss labor issues in the VFX community and provide support for visual effects professionals, including support staff and human resources professionals. We fully support union conversation but are open to discussions about union alternatives. Above all we seek to workshop solutions to the problems inherent to the professional VFX community. Part support group, part hangout, and part think tank, our primary goal is to disr …

This is just our MeetUp face.  The membership here doesn't reflect our size (see photo gallery).  Most of our members are part of our ADOBE GROUP or just come to the meetings as they like.  Tickets are moderated by Eventbrite (even the free ones). Hollywood Motion Graphics Designers & Animators, and Visual Effects artists meet to discuss their work, new software, and network.

How "Technology is Changing Fashion" is creating a community of Techies coming together to meet like-minded Fashionista's and Designers to exchange ideas and best practices in the evolving Techno Fashion scene in LA. Within this community we are promoting mentoring from the Design Community along with professional development within a general forum for the Software Engineers to share their experiences. And we plan to have fun doing it. Software engineers are encouraged to join this group to gain …

If you are a Parent who has kids in 5th grade through College and want to pursue a career in the Digital Arts and Entertainment Industry or simply just want to know more about it, then this MeetUp is for them. The Artist’s Room: Digital Art Mentoring MeetUp provides digital art literacy, education, professionalism, and personal development for students 5th Grade through College. Courses in Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, 2D/3D Art and Animation, Visual Effects/Compositing, Film Editing, and Gam …

We are a group of character animation professionals and students who gather regularly to share our work and critique it, discuss animation workflow and technique, and just have an excuse to get away from our computers for a while. If you are working professionally, studying animation, freelancing and between jobs, creating new work and want feedback (and are tired of receiving it through the internet), or just want to join the discussion and improve your animation, you should join us! If you've …

South Bay Filmmakers is a networking and support organization for filmmakers and industry business professionals based in Los Angeles’ South Bay area comprised of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and surrounding cities. Our members are passionate creatives with a roster of success in their respective fields representing writers, directors, producers, editors, colorists, visual effects artists, cinematographers, camera operators, composers, sound editors, stunts, wardrob …

Color Correction for Indie Filmmaking About Color Correction: Color correcting is both a technical process and an art form that relies on an individual’s skill, experience and good taste. Color correction or color grading can elevate the production value significantly and even turn video captured with lower grade cameras into stunning looking images. Almost every TV program, documentary, music video, movie, etc. is color corrected these days. The difference between a graded and uncorrected image …

We're people who like to put on a real production for Halloween, featuring props, lighting, sound and other visual effects. If your current situation doesn't permit you to set up your own, you can find others who need help with theirs! We'll share ideas, teach eachother techniques and technologies, and scare those kids so much they really earn their candy!

Los Angeles Animation Studios is creating a community of Animation Software Engineers coming together to meet like-minded Software Engineers and exchange ideas and best practices in the evolving Animation scene in Greater Los Angeles. Within this community we are promoting mentoring along with professional development within a general forum for Animation Software Engineers to share their experiences. And we plan to have fun doing it. Fellow Animators are also welcomed to join this group to gain …

SUBJECT: PUBLIC ISSUE ABOUT SOME EVIL CULT LEADERS UNDER THE BUDDHIST ROBE SEX AND CORRUPTION THREAT OF KARMA VS TRUE DHARMA CHAN, AND LAW TO SUE FOR FRAUD! THIS IS MY PUBLIC FORUM AND I WELCOME ANYONE'S ARGUMENT. THIS MEETUP WILL LEAD YOU TO THE TRUTH ABOUT BUDDHISM AND CORRECT YOUR MISUNDERSTANDING ABOUT KARMA, CHAN, AMITA, REBIRTH, EMPTINESS,  CAUSE AND ,EFFECT ! PUBLIC ISSUE WORLDWIDE! SINCE THIS IS MY DEBATE FORUM, ANY MEMBER CAN MODIFY THIS ESSAY. WE WILL DISCUSS WITH LOGICS! IF YOU SU …

Welcome to the I Liq Chuan Long Beach practice group (for people LA and Orange County). The training is intented for students of all levels interested in learning the art. I Liq Chuan, martial art of awareness, is an art of cultivating consciousness based on Tai Chi and Zen principles, in other words the practice of moving meditation. "The philosophy underlying I Liq Chuan involves the very simple concept of making an active choice to be fully aware of the present moment, by being aware of the s …

This group's intention is to help you manifest your heart's desires. It is: • Fun & Interactive • Effective & Easy • Safe & Confidential YOU WILL RECEIVE GUIDANCE & SUPPORT IN: • Manifesting the Finances and Career That You Desire • Improving Your Physical Fitness, Appearance or Overall Health • Attracting Your Life Partner and/or Soul Friends • Energizing Your Close Relationships and/or Home Environment • Creating Congruency Between Your Spirituality, Ethics, Home and Career There are 1 …

Welcome to the I Liq Chuan Los Angeles practice group. I Liq Chuan, Martial Art of Awareness, is an art of cultivating consciousness based on Tai Chi and Zen principles. Students of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to join. In practice sessions we are going to: LEARN - learn principles and philosophy of the art - start with some chi gong to warm up the body and let energy flow - do solo practice learning to unify one's body and increase body awareness - learn I Liq Chuan 21 form to feel t …