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Animation Conference - JHB

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The Technical Workplace Flow session in JHB is already booked up!

by asa_admin on May 25th, 2010

The Killing of the Imam: Q&A with director Khalid Shamis

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In 1969, Imam
Abdullah Haron was incarcerated and killed in detention under the terrorism act
of 1967 in Cape Town, South Africa. His was one of the early deaths in

by Clockwork Zoo on May 19th, 2010

World Cup provides platform for African game developers

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The upcoming FIFA World Cup is expected to raise the profile of Africa's game developers, as more companies invest in gaming platforms and more people go online to play.

by Antimator on April 28th, 2010

Khayelitsha school opens animation as a career path for township students

When he was still in primary school, Melumzi Nkomo would spend hours on end drawing cartoons just like they were on the TV programmes he loved to watch.

by Antimator on April 28th, 2010

Redefine Great Entertainment -Autodesk 2011 Media and Entertainment Software Roadshow

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Discover how Digital Entertainment Creation software from
Autodesk can open new opportunities for creativity, and give you a competitive

by Touchvision on May 20th, 2010

Job creation in SA animation industry

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Triggerfish, along with other prominent home-grown animation studios, is playing an integral role in what has become known as the Animation Industry Development Initiative (AIDI) with all five inte

by triggerfish on May 1st, 2010

Hit in the making

Johannesburg - Jock of the Bushveld, the animated 3D movie now in production in Johannesburg, could be a major step towards making South Africa a significant second-tier movie-making country.

by Antimator on April 28th, 2010

Technology Brings SA's First Animated Movie to Life

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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 7  The first-ever feature-length

by pferreira on April 24th, 2010
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Animation xChange is a community-driven initiative aimed at unifying the South African community. We hold social get-togethers on the second Thursday of every month in both Cape Town and Johannesburg. Animators with vastly varied levels of experience share their work, their experiences and a few drinks. Students are invited to show their projects and constructive criticism and input is given by all. Visit the website at www.animationxchange.org

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Cape Town Xchange Wants You!

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Hi everyone,

This month's event is postponed due to lack of manpower.

To continue the monthly tradition, AnimationXchange Cape Town is looking for dedicated volunteers to help run the event.

by Kerrin_Kokot on March 9th, 2010

Animation xChange Johannesurg - 25 March 2010

Our theme for this month is "Story & Storyboarding". Our speakers are Trish Malone, an international Script Development Consultant, and Daniel Snaddon, animation director at Bugbox.

by ninedegrees on March 8th, 2010

Animation xChange Johannesurg - 25 February 2010

The first Johannesburg Animation xChange for 2010 will be held on the evening of 25 November.

by ninedegrees on February 16th, 2010

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Events

animationXchange CT September 2010

09/09/2010 - 19:00
09/09/2010 - 21:00

Bring yourselves, your questions and your work. Free wine, free inspiration.

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Articles

Animated PSA competition

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Siyayinqoba Beat It! Is a youth oriented HIV/AIDS television show looking for innovative animated public service announcements to drive Siyayinqoba's viewers towards testing for HIV, being informed and always using condoms!

Toronto gives Cape Town the nod

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When Toper Taylor, President and COO of Cookie Jar, addressed the Cape Town animation industry a few months ago I couldn't gauge his actual impression of us. He seemed polite yet reserved.

Animation in Kenya comes of age

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Animation is an industry which has been dominated by the West. In Africa, the concept is relatively new, but this year nine animation films from Kenya will be screened at the prestigious Africa in Motion (AiM) festival that will run 23 October - 2 November 2008 in Edinburgh, UK.

The South African Game Development Scene: Past, Present, and Future

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A comprehensive and in-depth article written on the local gaming industry in August 2009 from http://www.gamasutra.com by

William Kentridge: History of the Main Complaint

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Art is often used as an outlet for political or societal expression. William Kentridge’s animated short film and associated series of charcoal drawings, entitled History of the Main Complaint, are precisely that:

Life Changing Blender Training in Nigeria

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Apart from the fact that Blender is extremely good software, I also view it as a very strong enabling technology: Blender is able to provide people – who would normally not be able to afford 3D t
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