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Manchester, UKs 422 Ltd. used Cambridge Animation Systems' Inkworks software to achieve a traditional cel look in 3D for two recent projects. Mr. T is a 30-second commercial produced by Equinox Film & TV Productions and directed by Gary Cowan for the Accident Group, a compensation claims company. Mr. T was first modeled in Maya and prepared for animation using the software's set-driven keys and animation features. Once the pace of the animation was determined, Inkworks was used on the outlines and scenes were painted with the Maya renderer to achieve a cel look.

London, UKs Egmont Imagination has appointed Caroline Stephenson as their new territory manager for Southern Europe and Latin American markets, announced Tatiana Kober, managing director for Egmont Imagination UK Ltd. After starting her career as part of the international sales team at Hearst Entertainment, Stephenson joined Team Dandelion as manager of European broadcast sales.

This week's updates to the Calendar of Events includes: CalArtsCharacter Animation Student Screenings, Valencia, California USA,April 27 - May 12, 2001; Cartoon Network A Racket In Mexico, MexicoCity, Mexico, April 28 - May 13, 2001; Direct Animation Workshops AndScreenings, Seattle, Washington USA, May 04 - 12, 2001; AmericanCinematheque Presents: 2001 Skyy Vodka Short Film Award Winners &Finalists Marathon, Los Angeles California USA, May 16, 2001; RMCADand ASIFA-Colorado Present Edward Bakst, Denver Colorado, USA, May

LBA, Latin Business Association, the largest Latino entrepreneurscommunity, has contracted the services of Colombian animator EdwingSolórzano and Animateam, his 2D/3D animation company, for a 2 and ahalf minute promotional animated presentation for the 5th annualBusiness Expo (November 14-15, 2001, Los Angeles, California,U.S.A.). Discover Edwing Solórzano's work through his new gallery inthe Animation Showcase.

San Francisco, California's Academy of Art College is looking forANIMATION/VFX TEACHERS. Positions are part-time. . . Burbank,California's Alva Entertainment, an animation production company, islooking for a STORYBOARD ARTIST. . . Burbank, California'sAniManagement, a leading animation-centric management and productioncompany, is looking for an ASSISTANT. . . Digital Power is lookingfor a talented MAYA 3D CHARACTER ANIMATOR with modeling skills. . .New York's Cartoon Pizza, an animation production company, is looking

* Wednesday, May 30, 2001. Burbank, California, U.S.A.

The Webisode Academy is presenting a panel on animation production management, featuring a discussion about management training and resources, incorporating Catherine Winder & Zahra Dowlatabadis new book, PRODUCING ANIMATION. The event is sponsored by Women in Animation. The director of the Webisode Academy, Kellie-Bea Cooper, will serve as moderator. For more information: Tel.: (818) 508-TOON; E-mail: info@webisode-academy.com(link sends e-mail).

* Wednesday, May 23, 2001. Burbank, California, U.S.A.