[olblue]

Havent posted on 3dbuzz for a while - mainly because Im up to my knees in work as people who know 'palace probably allready know. Wanted to pop over to 3dbuzz though to let you all know about the Seminar we are running in August over in Amsterdam (beautiful place and it has cheap cigars!) on the 24th and 25th. To moderators / Zack and Buzz please if this post is in any way needing modification or moving just go ahead!

UPDATE! Due to my being able to get a discount from the training provider I can pass that to all people attending the course New price is 350 euro from the old 500 euro. Pretty nice saving (which will buy a lot of amsel!). All atendees who have paid in advance have now been refunded. Limited places left.

To summarise for people with ADHD, the course is a 2 day 9:30 to 5 classroom based max seminar showing modelling, procedural animation, materials and particle systems for swarming and also procedural modelling.

Brochure is here

Booking is here

A two day 3DS Max Seminar

Amsterdam, Thur 24th and Fri 25th of August 2006

Following the success of last year's course, this year we have decided to expand the content to cover more particle flow. The initial modelling phase on day one will cover showing how to create a semi-complex insectoid creature – we will cover polymodelling, use of primitives and splines and a few other techniques whilst we do this. The model is being build to be instanced in a swarm so we are going to build it accordingly. After the build we can use simple procedural textures as well as slightly more complexed ones to make a texture for the insectoid.

By the end of the course on day two we will have our insectoid in a swarm simulation – we will be making use of forces, deflectors and operators to make a complex flight pattern.

Finally if there is time we will look at procedural creation of geometry using Pflow and Mesher to create complex objects.

DAY ONE PLANNED AGENDA

Meet up at seminar rooms, introductions, coffee.
Looking over our reference piece, discussion over how it will be modelled as well as discussion of different types of modelling.
Start of build – getting all members of the group up to speed on the technique.
Lunch
Continuation of build, explanation of methods used. Some detailing work, setting up of controllers.

The end of Day one should leave us with a more or less finished model, ready for application of materials and as the base model for the swarm.

DAY TWO PLANNED AGENDA

Coffee and a discussion of the day's work ahead.
Building procedural materials
Initial introduction to Particle Flow
Simple Particle Flow demonstrations
Lunch
Building a swarm simulation in Pflow using the insectoid.
Time permitting, procedural modelling using pflow.
Handing out of certificates and DVDs.

At the end of day two we will have a completed swarm and you should have the ability and knowledge to create moderately complex particle flow systems to your own specifications.

All members of the seminar will receive their certificate from 3d-palace.com to show that they attended the course, as well as receiving over £200 worth of 3d-palace training DVDs;
The APU DVD Set
The Ultimax DVD Set
The Stormbringer DVD Set
The ATMT DVD Set
The Dreadnought 2 DVD Set
The Introduction to Game Character Dev Set
A special coursework reference DVD.

We will be available for questions during the course and if you want to have some extra time during the coffee or lunch breaks to discuss anything related to the course please feel free to ask.
THE VENUE

The event is held at the Learnit training centre in Amsterdam, the address is;

Drentestraat 11
1083 HK Amsterdam
The Netherlands


PUBLIC TRANSPORT. The centre is situated next to the KPN Telecom building, approximately 200 meters from RAI railway station.
BY CAR FROM AMERSFOORT. From the A1 take the A9 as far as the A2; then follow the A2 as far as the A10, then follow the A109 until you reach the RAI exit.
BY CAR FROM UTRECHT. From the A2 take the A10 as far as the RAI exit.
BY CAR FROM ZAANSTAD. From the A8 take the A10 towards Amersfoort/RAI until you reach the RAI exit.
BY CAR FROM HAARLEM. Follow the A9 as far as the Amsterdam Den Haag/Schlipol exit, then take the A4 towards Amsterdam; at the next intersection follow the A10-Zuid until you reach the RAI exit.


“OFF PISTE”

During the evenings you are welcome to join the 3d-palace crew relaxing in one of Europe's most beautiful and laid back cities. Come have several drinks with Cris and the crew and learn how 3d-palace works hard and parties even harder!

Should you decide to “go it alone” then there are many varied and interesting places that you can visit.
www.visitamsterdam.nl has more information for people not used to the area, do please remember if you are out on Thursday that you do have to go back to the seminar on Friday!

There are many hotels in Amsterdam – to find one that suits your budget, why not try;
http://020-hotels.startpagina.nl/ - you can select a price range and let the site do all the work!

This is a great chance to meet new friends and socialise with other 3d artists from all over Europe.
Booking Information;

Booking the course can be done one of two ways;

1.Head to www.2dpalace.com/cgshop and book using our shop system.
2.Email cris@3d-palace.com and ask to reserve a seat.

The course costs €350 – the cost does not cover your transportation or accomodation. All computers and software are provided for you.

All attendees of the course will receive a certificate and packaged DVD sets. Anyone wishing to attend the course aged under 18 will need signed parental permission to attend. We apologise however we will not be able to take bookings from anyone under 16 years of age for legal reasons. This is an intermediate difficulty course however we do have teaching helpers to help anyone who needs a little “Catch up time”.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Cris Robson

Senior Tutor

www.3d-palace.com

[neelz]

Nice, I might be showing up

[olblue]

I'll save an ice cold Amsel for you

[monsieurblack]

hi Cris

sounds like it'll be a blast i will definately look in to my finances and see whats what so-to-speak but trying really hard atm to save for a car! [is it me, or are pay days getting further n further apart?!? ] so not too sure can't say for definate either way...but i'll keep you posted my friend!

regards
Ian

[olblue]

If last year's Maxterdam is anything to go by, this years will be a blast! I was stressed to death of course because of having to remember the coursework I was trying to teach as well as managing schedules for my family (who I had decided to bring over to check our the city). First day I was there I had a killer hangover all morning - we had arrived the hotel the previous evening at about 11pm and I had nipped out to buy mineral water and some wine or beer. First time in amsterdam, no idea where I was, 11pm. Only took me about 2 minutes funnily enough too!

Sadly last time I missed out on socialising a lot due to family being in the area too - young kids and no babysitter - however this time its just myself and Amanda coming over and we will be pushing out the boat 'palace style

Hope you can make it Ian (and anyone else wanting to come of course) - I guarentee learning, entertainment and fun - and its all tax deductable!

Cris

[Tagger]

Originally Posted by olblue

Sadly last time I missed out on socialising a lot due to family being in the area too

dont worry, this time we'll let you drink in compensation of last year

[olblue]

Man you have no idea - I was sitting in my hotel room at about 11pm at night watching the class stagger past the window about 30 feet below off to presumably continue their revelery (dammit).



This year =

[olblue]

Fast update - so damned glad today that I managed to get a discount on the training rooms from the provider meaning I can pass down a discount to attendees (and partial refunds) - new price is 150 euros cheaper for the event (YAY) - I was so bummed at the old cost, this is way more student friendly To all people who have booked, are going to book or who are just going to turn up and get horribly drunk with us all, look forward to seeing you there!

(If I can afford it, next year I should really save to send Jason over a ticket so he can come party with us!)

Cris

[busbyj]

Originally Posted by olblue

(If I can afford it, next year I should really save to send Jason over a ticket so he can come party with us!)

Man would that ROCK like crazy!!!

I'd love to hang out during this thing!

BuZZ

[monsieurblack]

great news on the price reduction Cris

still looking at my teeny tiny funds [] and the schedule at work to see if i can make it, heres to hoping!

oh, n BuZZ we'd sure know how to party eh?!? lol