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SUMMARY:Unreal User Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Every artist’s path into the industry is different\, shaped by their unique experiences\, education\, and passions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this special presentation by Senior Environment & Lighting artist Bell Rodrigo to learn how his career has developed over the past 20 years. ZBell will discuss his 3D and VFX career\, which spans films\, television and games\, including stints at companies such as Pixomondo\, DNEG and MPC. \n\n\n\nFor Bell\, the path has been long and challenging\, but the rewards of seeing his work on both big and smalls screen have been worth it. \n\n\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a question and answer period and networking. \n\n\n\nComplete your event RSVP here  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n5:30 PM: Greetings \n\n\n\n6:00 PM: Presentation \n\n\n\n6:30 PM: Q&A \n\n\n\n6:45 PM: Networking and Food \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker:  \n\n\n\nBell Rodrigo de Deus\, is a Senior Environment/Lighting artist who has over 20 years of experience in the film\, television and games industry. \n\n\n\nBell is a highly experienced 3D and VFX professional for films\, series and games\, having worked at companies such as Pixomondo\, DNEG and MPC. \n\n\n\nHe has been developing work in virtual reality\, serving clients from Brazil\, London\, United States\, Germany\, Portugal and Canada. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, he has three years of experience in Virtual Production using Unreal Engine\, one of the most popular digital content creation tools available today. \n\n\n\nHosted By: David Russell\, Unreal Community Leader \n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebsite: \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/unreal-user-meetup/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba HQ\, 100-62 Albert St\, Winnipeg Manitoba\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3B 1E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,Meet Up,Promoted Event
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SUMMARY:MB Women in Tech Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Taking the Leap into Tech: A Story of Career Reinvention with Kyla Wills-Lollback\, Director of Operations\, Gryd.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you considering a career change? Are you interested in joining the tech industry at any point in your career journey? \n\n\n\nIt’s not easy to change careers. Even as you’re trying to figure things out\, some may ask “Why such a big change?” or not understand why the tech industry is a such an intriguing option. \n\n\n\nKyla\, who set her sights on a career in law from an early age\, found herself working as a lawyer at a big name law firm just like she had always wanted. \n\n\n\nIf her teenage self heard that she would be giving all of that up for the world of tech-startups\, she never would have believed you. \n\n\n\nCome along on the journey of one woman’s unexpected career pivot into the tech industry\, and the lessons she learned along the way. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister on Meetup for updates sent to your inbox.https://www.meetup.com/manitoba-women-in-tech \n\n\n\nJoin on Remo to connect virtually on event day. https://live.remo.co/e/taking-the-leap-into-tech-a-stor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kyla \n\n\n\nA former lawyer at Pitblado LLP\, Kyla pivoted her career into tech start-ups by joining SkipTheDishes in 2017. \n\n\n\nShe later held the role of Business Development Manager at Economic Development Winnipeg\, where she was responsible for the strategic development of the technology & creative sectors in Winnipeg and acted as a business consultant. \n\n\n\nNow\, at Gryd\, Kyla oversees the Operations\, Human Resources\, Legal & Marketing departments of this fast-growing start-up. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebsite: \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/mb-women-in-tech-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,Meet Up,Promoted Event
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SUMMARY:Cinematic Lighting in Unreal Engine 5
DESCRIPTION:New Media Manitoba announces a new StudioLab xR Workshop: Unlock the secrets of cinematic lighting in Unreal Engine led by Bell Rodrigo de Deus!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake your lighting setups to the next level in this workshop with Senior Environment/Lighting artist Bell Rodrigo de Deus. Learn how to create cinematic content\, including lighting\, composition\, colour and camera tools in Unreal Engine 5. \n\n\n\nDuring this course\, Bell will share his experiences and knowledge\, offering valuable insights into the lighting process for film projects. He will cover topics such as the importance of lighting in visual storytelling\, advanced lighting techniques\, as well as tips and tricks for dealing with common challenges in the lighting process. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, Bell will address the integration of lighting with other aspects of production\, such as compositing and production design\, allowing students to have a complete understanding of the process of creating visual content for film. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nLighting: In this section\, we’ll cover lighting techniques for creating different moods and atmospheres in film scenes\, including natural\, artificial\, and emissive light. We’ll also discuss creating realistic shadows and how lighting can guide the viewer through the scene.\n\n\n\nComposition: In this section\, we’ll discuss how to compose a scene to create a compelling visual narrative. We’ll cover topics like framing\, the rule of thirds\, guidelines\, depth of field\, and vanishing points. We will also cover how composition can be used to emphasize emotions and create a specific atmosphere.\n\n\n\nColour: In this section\, we’ll discuss how colour can create different emotions in a scene\, including colour theory\, colour schemes\, and how to use lighting and shadows to create contrast and emphasis. We’ll also discuss how colour can indicate time\, place\, and atmosphere.\n\n\n\nCamera: In this section\, we’ll discuss how the camera can create different points of view and perspectives in a scene\, including camera angles\, camera movements\, and frame composition. We’ll also discuss how the camera can be used to tell a story and guide the viewer through the scene.\n\n\n\nPractical examples: In this section\, participants will have the opportunity to apply the techniques learned in a practical exercise. They will create a simple scene using Unreal Engine and apply lighting\, composition\, colour and camera techniques to tell a visual story.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this course\, you will have a deeper understanding of the lighting process in film projects\, as well as the skills and techniques needed to create stunning\, immersive scenes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Bell Rodrigo de Deus \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBell Rodrigo de Deus\, is a Senior Environment/Lighting artist who has over 20 years of experience in the film\, television and games industry. \n\n\n\nBell is a highly experienced 3D and VFX professional for films\, series and games\, having worked at companies such as Pixomondo\, DNEG and MPC.  \n\n\n\nHe has been developing work in virtual reality\, serving clients from Brazil\, London\, United States\, Germany\, Portugal and Canada. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, he has three years of experience in Virtual Production using Unreal Engine\, one of the most popular digital content creation tools available today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebsite: \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cinematic-lighting-in-unreal-engine-5-tickets-607958007767
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/cinematic-lighting-in-unreal-engine-5/
LOCATION:100-62 Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba
CATEGORIES:Promoted Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230413T200000
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SUMMARY:Just Evil Enough with Alistair Croll
DESCRIPTION:New Media Manitoba is happy to announce an exciting new event on April 13th with serial entrepreneur & bestselling author Alistair Croll!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNMM is excited to have Alistair Croll share about his upcoming book\, Just Evil Enough. \n\n\n\nTraditional marketing is doomed. Rather than creating more information for fickle audiences\, companies have to unearth a zero-day growth exploit\, making a platform behave in an unintended way. In other words\, we have to stop writing press releases\, and start hacking markets. \n\n\n\nIn this talk—packed with subversiveness and fascinating\, often hilarious\, examples—bestselling author Alistair Croll shows how every great company found a way to capture attention it could turn into profitable demand. \n\n\n\nThis will be a 2 hour event with networking\, a 60 minute talk from Alistair and 30 minute Q&A.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT AGENDA: 5:30 – 6:00      Networking   6:00 – 6:15      Welcome Remarks – NMM6:15 – 7:15      Alistair Croll7:15 – 7:45      Q & A7:45 – 8:00      Wrap up & Event concludes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Alistair Croll  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSerial entrepreneur\, event organizer\, and bestselling author who works at the intersection of technology and society. \n\n\n\nAfter an early career in product management and telecommunications at Eicon\, Primary Access\, and 3Com\, Alistair built web performance pioneer Coradiant and sold it to BMC for $135M. \n\n\n\nHe launched the Year One Labs incubator\, chaired O’Reilly’s Strata and UBM’s Cloud Connect\, founded FWD50\, and taught at HBS. \n\n\n\nHe has co-written three books including Lean Analytics\, widely considered required reading for startups\, and is currently working on Just Evil Enough\, the subversive marketing playbook. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebsite: \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/just-evil-enough-with-alistair-croll-tickets-607503207447
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/just-evil-enough-with-alistair-croll/
LOCATION:100-62 Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Industry Event,Promoted Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230330T200000
DTSTAMP:20230324T180103Z
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SUMMARY:Winnipeg GDC (Game Developers Conference)
DESCRIPTION:New Media Manitoba and the Trade Commissioner Service are happy to announce NMM’s first GDC event with dinner and networking!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNMM is excited to share information from the 2023 Game Developers Conference (GDC) and hopes to generate interest for local companies to participate in GDC 2024. This will be a 2 hour event featuring presentations by local speakers on GDC and various aspects game development\, in the style of talks delivered during the GDC conference.  \n\n\n\nThe Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) will share their services and programs to participants looking to attend GDC in 2024.There will also be networking opportunities for participants to engage one-on-one with the trade commissioner from the Regional Office of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT AGENDA: 5:30                Doors Open 5:30 – 6:30      Networking & Casual Dinner  6:30 – 6:35      Welcome Remarks – NMM6:35 – 6:40      Welcome Remarks – TCS6:40 – 7:45      Speaker Presentations 7:45 – 8:00      Wrap Up 8:00 – 9:00      After Party – Optional   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcoming Remarks with Debra BoyceTrade Commissioner Service \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDebra Boyce is a Winnipeg-based trade commissioner with Global Affairs Canada. The Trade Commissioner Service helps Canadian export with confidence by connecting them with our funding and support programs\, international opportunities\, and our network of trade commissioners in over 160 cities worldwide. Debra has been working with Manitoba tech companies since 2018\, and was previously posted abroad at Canada’s embassies in Trinidad and Tobago\, Indonesia\, and India\, working with Canadian companies to help them expand into those markets. \n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to the Trade Commissioner Service for their support to make this event possible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGCD Speakers  We have a great line-up of speakers who have previously attended the Game Developers Conference\, including Corinne Gusnoski who will be returning from GDC 2023 with event updates and news to share at this Winnipeg event. Speaker: Corinne Gusnoski (She / Her) Business Development Manager\, NMM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs NMM’s Business Development Manager\, Corinne is energized by helping interactive digital media companies to grow. Corinne is responsible for NMM’s business development activities\, including support programs\, trade missions\, and advisory services. Through NMM’s programs\, Corinne distributed funding to help ten companies with market access activities and represented Manitoban companies’ interests at GDC 2022. Corinne looks forward to sharing about insights from GDC 2023 – the game industry’s premier professional event.As a passionate Winnipegger\, Corinne is committed to community engagement\, including volunteering with the Young Associates\, TechWPG\, We Believe in Winnipeg Toastmasters\, JDC West and the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Santo Aveiro-Ojeda  (They / Them)Artist\, Speaker\, and Gamemaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Paraguay\, they now reside in the Prairies. \n\n\n\nTheir latest project\, DON’T WAKE THE NIGHT\, is a 2D point-and-click game funded by the Ontario Art Council’s Emerging Media Artist grant and the Toronto Arts Council Media Artist grant. They are currently working on cybeRRRevolution\, a new game project focusing around Indigenous Cyberpunk and Indigenous Futurisms. \n\n\n\nSanto has been featured as a speaker at conferences such as ECGC in Raleigh\, Game Developers Conference in San Francisco\, Different Games in New York\, and IndieCade in LA.  \n\n\n\nTheir games and work have been exhibited at places like the aluCine festival in Toronto\, the Queerness and Games conference in LA\, AltCade in Portland\, the Fully-Automated Luxury Gender Oasis in Dublin\, Ireland\, and the imagineNATIVE festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Adrian Cheater (She / Her) Co-founder & Studio Technical Director\, Complex Games \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdrian is a self-taught game developer\, parent\, mentor\, and “tech witch”. \n\n\n\nShe previously worked at Real Programming 4 Kids as an Instructor\, Education Resources Developer. \n\n\n\nAdrian has been with Complex Games since the beginning\, ensuring that the highest standard of technical design and architecture for Complex Games’ projects is assured. \n\n\n\nA 20-year veteran of the games industry\, she has worked with companies like Disney\, Hasbro\, and Games Workshop to bring their properties to mobile platforms. \n\n\n\nMost recently\, Complex Games launched the top-selling & rated Warhammer 40\,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters\, and she and her partners sold the studio to Frontier Developments PLC. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebsite: \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winnipeg-gdc-game-developers-conference-tickets-591399681367
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/winnipeg-gdc-game-developers-conference/
LOCATION:100-62 Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Industry Event,Promoted Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230309T210000
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SUMMARY:The Exceptional Story of Complex Games
DESCRIPTION:The ‘exceptional’ story of Complex Games launching Chaos Gate\, and their future with Frontier Developments\, moderated by James Swirsky.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreating a video game from scratch is no small undertaking. \n\n\n\nLaunching a successful video game from a Winnipeg indie studio is simply ‘exceptional’.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The truth is that over 50% of indie games on Steam have never made more than $4\,000\, and over 2/3 of these games don’t reach $10\,000 in lifetime revenue.*However\, Winnipeg’s own Complex Games Inc. was able to overcome these odds with their own title launch after many years in the business. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a fascinating conversation between Noah-Decter-Jackson and James Swirsky as they walk us through some of Complex Games history\, and share what it took to achieve Chaos Gate’s success\, and what eventually led to its acquisition. \n\n\n\nThis up-close conversation is being held at the beautiful RRC Polytech Auditorium on March 9th at 7:00 pm\, followed by an interactive Q & A where you can ask Noah questions about his unique and rare experience with making an indie game a global success.   \n\n\n\n*https://www.liquidweb.com/insights/video-game-statistics \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNoah Decter – JacksonHead of Studio & Games Director\, Complex Games \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNoah is a Creative Director-Entrepreneur\, over 21 years ago he bootstrapped Manitoba’s first videogame development studio\, Complex Games Inc.\, starting with $0 and at a time without any existing local industry\, community or government support.  After having built a successful work-for-hire business making games for some of the world’s largest publishers\, he pivoted the company towards independent development\, leading to the eventual 2022 launch of the top-selling & rated Warhammer 40\,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters. In the same year he and his partners sold the studio to Frontier Developments PLC\, where he continues on in his new role as Studio Head and Game Director. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator: James SwirskyDirector/Producer: ‘Indie Game: The Movie‘Co-founder of BlinkWorks Media \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames Swirsky is a documentary filmmaker primarily focused on telling stories in the world of video games.  James co-founded BlinkWorks Media and has made films for the likes of Valve\, Ubisoft\, Roblox\, Facebook and The Game Awards. He is also one half of the team behind the Award winning film: ‘Indie Game: The Movie”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebsite: \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-exceptional-story-of-complex-games-tickets-547746653987
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/the-exceptional-story-of-complex-games/
LOCATION:Red River College Polytech\, 319 Elgin Ave.\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3A 0K4
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,Promoted Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230204T120000
DTSTAMP:20230119T222132Z
CREATED:20221124T155822Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Unreal Engine 5
DESCRIPTION:Unreal Engine is at the forefront of virtual production\, leading with advanced real-time 3D creation tools for photo-real visuals and immersive experiences.  \n\n\n\nThis introductory hand-on course will give participants a working understanding of Unreal Engine 5 real-time toolset. Through a series of demonstrations\, participants will learn the interface and navigation\, how to import data\, landscape and foliage tools\, creating materials\, lighting\, using Sequencer and the basics of using Post Process Volume. \n\n\n\nClasses will engage participants through project based in-engine hands-on practice and discussions on creating high quality assets that support a wide range of content production stages. \n\n\n\nNOTE: This course will be delivered in-person at the New Media Manitoba office . It is focused on the basics of Unreal Engine 5 and does not cover real-time compositing techniques with an LED wall or green screen. \n\n\n\nPresenter Information \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTamara Abas is an Unreal Engine Authorized Instructor who is passionate about mentoring and growing the creative industry within her community. She has experience working on a variety of virtual production projects\, developing tools and workflows. Tamara is always growing her skill set and adapting to the ever-evolving industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebsite: \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-unreal-engine-5-tickets-469537127187
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/introduction-to-unreal-engine/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba HQ\, 100-62 Albert St\, Winnipeg Manitoba\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3B 1E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Promoted Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211216T203000
DTSTAMP:20211208T154009Z
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SUMMARY:NMM's 2021 Virtual Holiday Jam
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to see you on Thursday December 16th for our Holiday Jam! \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to get together with our amazing IDM community and have some fun!!! \n\n\n\nLet’s have some laughs together – REGISTER NOW through the Airmeet platform. \n\n\n\nWe’ll sit at ‘virtual’ tables of 8 and video chat\, so prepare your holiday drinks and snacks\, and get ready to table hop! We’ll share more details about how to use the platform when we get started\, but if you want to set up your Airmeet profile now\, even better.\n\n\n\nWe’ll be giving away prizes for NMM related trivia\, so do your research for your chance to win great prizes from some of Winnipeg’s favorite local businesses including; PNP Games\, Thermea\, Activate Games\, The Cheesemongers\, VidDay\, The Real Escape\, an Indie Game Prize Pack & More!\n\n\n\nWear an ugly holiday sweater or outfit for the event – there’s a special prize for the most votes for the ‘best of the worst’.\n\n\n\nGame On! Compete for a 15-minute Portal Bots challenge at the event – best finishing time wins a prize & street cred. Get your tech ready & sign up early to reserve your spot!\n\n\n\nShare Your Holiday Messages! We encourage each of you to spend a few minutes to create & share a holiday message for our IDM community friends\, colleagues\, project teams or even a message for NMM – it’s up to you.SUBMISSION DEADLINE – Wednesday December 15th at 12:00 pmVideos – Share a simple holiday message or a big ‘SHOUT OUT’ to someone who deserves kudos\, show off your best holiday dance moves\, or sing us your favorite chorus. It’s up to you to get creative 🙂Photos – Send us a photo of you\, your team or even your pets with a holiday twist!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/nmms-2021-virtual-holiday-jam/
CATEGORIES:Promoted Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211201T193000
DTSTAMP:20211125T201159Z
CREATED:20211119T175442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211125T201159Z
UID:10000135-1638381600-1638387000@newmediamanitoba.com
SUMMARY:Pixel Pals MB - Inaugural Meetup - Dec 1
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\nPixel Pals MB is a new meetup group that focuses on creating a safe and welcoming environment for marginalized persons to network with IDM industry professionals while learning about Game Development and other related areas of the creative digital arts. \n\n\n\nOur events and programming aim to remove the barriers that prevent or discourage marginalized persons (women\, gender diverse\, queer\, and BIPOC persons) from accessing game development opportunities and that hinder their ability to thrive in the game industry.Winnipeg is home to a diverse and talented group of game developers and we want to give you a chance to play their games! That’s why we have a game giveaway set for our first Pixel Pals event.Come out and network in a safe space and you could take home a copy of  Moonglow_Bay by Albertine Watson of Bunnyhug Games or Doki_Doki_Anomaly by Rebecca Harrison of Flightyfelon Games!Here are some of the topics we want to explore with you: \n\n\n\nAre you new to the world of game development or digital media? We’re here to support you!We want to hear about your dream job\, favorite game\, genre\, mechanic\, moment or soundtrack!We want to hear what you’re working on. How long have you been interested in these art forms?What other groups are you part of? What kinds of experiences and/or programming are you looking for in this group?\n\n\n\nPixel Pals MB is run by a volunteer Executive Committee of local game developers\, artists\, digital media advocates\, and community programming experts who embody the community this meetup group is meant to serve\, and NMM is grateful for their time and contributions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pixel-pals-mb-inaugural-meetup-tickets-212722898917
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/pixel-pals-mb-inaugural-meetup/
CATEGORIES:Meet Up,Promoted Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210527T200000
DTSTAMP:20210913T205022Z
CREATED:20210504T172753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T205022Z
UID:10000132-1622140200-1622145600@newmediamanitoba.com
SUMMARY:The Making of Jenny LeClue with Joe Russ
DESCRIPTION:Joe Russ of Mografi will be joining the NMM community to discuss his game Jenny LeClue – Detectivu – a charming adventure game focused on exploration and story – followed by a Q&A. Check out the launch trailer – Nintendo Switch  \n  \nREGISTER TODAY! \n  \n \nAbout Joe Russ \nJoe is the creator of hit indie narrative game Jenny LeClue – Detectivu and Owner of Mografi. He’s an experienced Freelance Motion Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry. \nHe’s skilled in Web Design\, Storyboarding\, Adobe Photoshop\, Character Animation\, Cinema4d\, and After Effects. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) focused in Digital Media and Motion Graphics from Savannah College of Art and Design and professorial experience at Ringling College of Art and Design\, he’s at the ready to share his insights on creating his point and click adventure game. \n  \n 
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/the-making-of-jenny-leclue-with-joe-russ/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Promoted Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210527T130000
DTSTAMP:20210510T190258Z
CREATED:20210506T220754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T190258Z
UID:10000133-1622116800-1622120400@newmediamanitoba.com
SUMMARY:Traction on Demand - Michelle Malpass
DESCRIPTION:New Media Manitoba and BCorp Manitoba Community are very excited to welcome Michelle Malpass\, VP of Community for Traction on Demand for our next Network Speaker Series event. \nTraction on Demand is one of North America’s largest Salesforce consulting and application development firms that continues to grow in Canada and is currently expanding locally into Winnipeg. \nMichelle will share Traction’s journey in becoming BCorp certified\, and how it has positively impacted their business. \n  \nWhen: May 27th 12pm – 1pm CST / 10am – 11 am PST\nCost: Free to attend but you must register\nWhere: Virtual (Zoom) You will receive the Zoom link 24 hours before the event  \n  \nMichelle’s presentation will be followed by Q&A session moderated by Andrew Boardman\, Principal of Manoverboard and Suzanne Braun\, Managing Director at Relish New Brand Experience. \nSpeaker Bio:\nMichelle Malpass is the VP of Community at Traction on Demand. She began her social impact journey 10 years ago with the creation of Traction for Good\, Traction’s community engagement program that has now woven itself into every corner of the business. She is the former Executive Director of the Take a Hike Foundation\, and has held various positions in the non-profit sector and in fundraising consulting. She earned her BA in Communications and played varsity softball at SFU\, and loves spending time in the outdoors adventuring with her three kids.
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/traction-on-demand-michelle-malpass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Promoted Event,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210422T190000
DTSTAMP:20210415T182243Z
CREATED:20210405T173220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T182243Z
UID:10000131-1619114400-1619118000@newmediamanitoba.com
SUMMARY:My Journey to Virtual Production with Edward Dawson-Taylor
DESCRIPTION:New Media Manitoba is proud to welcome Edward Dawson Taylor of VisionRave and Edge Visual for a special presentation on Virtual Production. Edd has worked for some of the biggest entertainment names\, including ILM\, Disney and Digital Domain\, and contributed to blockbusters such as The Lion King and Jungle Book. Along the way\, he has helped pioneer innovations in virtual production techniques as he led environment teams. \nJoin us for this informative presentation as Edd charts his course from being a 13-year-old kid being blown away by Jurassic Park to to eventually travelling the world and working on the next chapter of the franchise with his idols. \nIf you want to get a sense of the kind of breath-taking imagery Edd helps bring to life\, check out his amazing show-reel: \n \n  \nWhen: April 22nd – 6pm -7pm\nWhere: Virtual\nCost: Free to attend \n  \nEdd’s presentation will be followed up by a moderated Q&A session hosted by Lesley Klassen of Flipside XR. \nMark this one down in your calendars because it’s going to be a good one! \n  \nRegister Now \n  \n\nPresenter Bio  \nEdward Dawson-Taylor  – Co-Founder & CVO of VisionRave and Owner of Edge Visual \nEdd has been a Lead Software Architect for large multinational clients and Senior CG artist in movies\, TV\, commercials and live events. He has also worked for ILM\, Disney and Digital Domain on films such as Jurassic World\, The Lion King and Jungle Book. Co-founder of successful world touring group “The Sancho Plan\,” Edd loves to use cutting-edge technology to create engaging and inspiring experiences\, as well as beautiful world-class imagery.
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/my-journey-to-virtual-production-with-edward-dawson-taylor/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Promoted Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210401T130000
DTSTAMP:20210302T165748Z
CREATED:20210302T162357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T165748Z
UID:10000129-1617278400-1617282000@newmediamanitoba.com
SUMMARY:Network Speaker Series with Jen Goertzen - Growing Into Any Role You Want
DESCRIPTION:When you work in tech\, you can design or develop for almost any industry—and there’s no reason to choose only one. You can switch industries with every role and continue to grow as a professional. \nGrowing Into Any Role You Want \nIn this Network Speaker Series installment\, Jen Goertzen of Caribou and BRYTER will offer insights into anticipating and adapting to changes you experience when you jump into a new role in a new space. Jen will share her experiences moving from companies of over 400 people to startups with 40\, from designing for instant messaging to classical music. \nWhen: 12pm – 1pm\, April 1st\nWhere: Virtual\n \nRegister Now \n  \n\nPresenter Bio  \n Jen Goertzen  – Co-Founder of Caribou & Product Designer for BRYTER \nJen Goertzen is a UX designer and researcher from Winnipeg working in Berlin. She co-founded Caribou\, a UX consultancy\, in 2011. Over the course of her career\, she has consulted with and worked in-house on teams at startups and organizations across a range of industries\, including interactive retail experiences\, classical music streaming\, and most recently\, a no-code automation platform. In all experiences\, she finds space for questions\, discussion\, and design.
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/network-speaker-series-with-jen-goertzen-growing-into-the-role-you-want/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Promoted Event,Training,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210331T203000
DTSTAMP:20210331T234119Z
CREATED:20210309T143139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T234119Z
UID:10000130-1617217200-1617222600@newmediamanitoba.com
SUMMARY:Insert Coin Screening and Director's Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Put your quarters up because New Media Manitoba presents a screening of the incredible video game documentary – Insert Coin! \n**Watch the film live now** \nDirector Josh Tsui‘s film Insert Coin chronicles the golden age of coin-up powerhouse Midway Games. Makers of massive hits such as Mortal Kombat\, N.A.R.C and NBA Jam. Midway Games have been described as the Ramones of the video game industry. Louder\, faster and more extreme than anything else out there\, their games were fixtures at every smoke-filled arcade in the ’90s. \n  \n  \nInsert Coin features interviews with the people that brought those games to life\, including Eugene Jarvis\, creator of 80s classic video games such as Defender and Robotron. Jarvis assembled a team at Midway that pioneered the concept of bringing live-action into video games\, which kickstarted a new era. The technology and wild concepts led to their smash hits\, and it wasn’t long before the Midway team conquered the world. What started as a tight-knit group of friends would begin to unravel as they dealt with success and the rise of home consumer technology. \nInsert Coin is the incredible story of the team who changed the video game industry. \nWhen: March 31st – Film Screening 7:00pm* / Director’s Q&A** 8:30pm\nFree to attend \n  \nNow to hit you with a spectacular finishing move – right after the screening\, we have director Josh Tsui joining us to talk about the film! He will have lots to say because\, in addition to directing the film\, he was also part of the development team at Midway back in the ’90s. In true Coin-Op arcade-style\, Josh will be squaring up in this session against hometown hero Jamie Swirsky(Co-director of Indie Game: The Movie)\, who will moderate the discussion. \n \nWow\, this is going to be an exciting and informative evening. We can’t wait to see you. Register soon as capacity is limited. \n  \n  \n*This film screening is available to Manitoba residents only\, and geo-blocking will be in effect – registration is limited.\n**The director’s Q&A is open to all. \n\nDirector’s Bio  \nJoshua Tsui   \nJoshua Tsui spent over two decades working in video game development as a director on key franchises such as Mortal Kombat\, Fight Night\, and Tony Hawk. \nHaving studied film in college\, he accidentally got into games development and put his filmmaking career on hold. Insert Coin brings him back to his roots with a subject he holds dear.
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/insert-coin-screening-and-directors-qa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Promoted Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210224T190000
DTSTAMP:20210216T221305Z
CREATED:20210120T152803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T221305Z
UID:10000128-1614189600-1614193200@newmediamanitoba.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Production with HaZ Dulull
DESCRIPTION:New Media Manitoba and Film Training Manitoba are proud to present Director / Producer – HaZ Dulull.  In this presentation and Q&A session\, HaZ will talk about pivoting from his live action filmmaking career towards animated feature films and TV to stay relevant and proactive in Hollywood. \nHaZ will share how indie filmmakers can harness game engines to tell high-concept stories that were impossible to achieve previously without massive budgets and resources. \nLearn how a proof of concept pilot started his journey with real-time graphics and how that project lead to him getting tapped to direct the animated feature film –Mutant Year Zero (based on the acclaimed video game of the same name). This film was created entirely inside Unreal Engine as final pixel renders. This process helped prepared him to combine live-action with Real-time CG for the Virtual production shoot on the short film project ‘Percival’ utilizing the latest LED screen technology. \nThis presentation will be a deep dive into the creative\, technical and business decisions he made on those projects. This session is visually driven with tons of behind the scenes footage breaking down the scenes in Unreal Engine\, followed with a Q&A afterwards. \nRegister Now\n\nPresenter Bio \nHasraf ‘HaZ’ Dulull started his career in Video games and Visual Effects for Film and TV\, before transitioning to directing and producing with his breakout sci-fi indie feature film – THE BEYOND\, which was released by Gravitas Ventures\, and premiered at #2 on the iTunes charts before trending on Netflix.  His second feature film 2036: ORIGIN UNKNOWN\, which starred Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica\, Another Life) earned a limited theatrical release in the US before landing on Netflix. \nHe was later hired to direct the pilot for Disney’s action comedy mini series – FAST LAYNE\, and was also credited as creative consultant on the entire series and directed three additional episodes when he wowed Disney channel executives with his vision for the 8 part series. Other credits include directing the short bridge film – DESCENDANTS – UNDER THE SEA for Disney\, and directing a segment in the sci-fi horror anthology PORTALS. \nHaZ is currently in production on feature films utilizing the latest in realtime animation & rendering with Unreal Engine. \nHe is currently developing genre TV\, Feature and animation projects via his production company HaZ Film\, and is represented in Hollywood by The Gotham Group. \nWebsite: haZfilm.com\nInstagram: Hazdazzle\nTwitter: HaZ_Dulull\nFacebook:  HaZFilmStudio \n\nIn Partnership with:
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/virtual-production-with-haz-dulull/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Promoted Event,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210121T190000
DTSTAMP:20210113T164134Z
CREATED:20201222T170157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T164134Z
UID:10000126-1611252000-1611255600@newmediamanitoba.com
SUMMARY:Network Speaker Series - Laura Mingail
DESCRIPTION:Will your interactive product\, service\, or experience be relevant and engaging by the time it’s ready for launch? How do you decide what kind of content to focus on next? What influences your decisions? \nHow to Predict The Future of Entertainment \nIn this Network Speaker Series installment\, Laura Mingail of Archetypes & Effects will offer perspectives on how to approach planning to create for future markets and highlight innovative new forms of storytelling in digital media along with ways to monetize them. \nWhen: 6pm – 7pm\, January 21st\nWhere: Virtual\n \nRegister Now \n  \n\nPresenter Bio  \n Laura Mingail  – Founder of Archetype & Effects \n \nLaura Mingail founded Archetypes & Effects to help to bring to life the stories and experiences that entertain and evolve audiences and industries. \nFor more than a decade\, Laura has developed and executed award-winning marketing campaigns\, co-branded promotions\, and new consumer products. She has consistently driven studio\, distributor\, broadcaster\, and location-based operator results — spanning film\, TV\, music\, immersive\, and interactive media industries. \nLaura frequently delivers talks focusing on the creation and monetization of emerging forms of storytelling and technologies. She has presented at leading events such as AI World Forum (Canada)\, Augmented World Expo (USA)\,  Guanajuato International Film Festival (Mexico)\, Series Mania (France)\, SXSW (USA)\, and the World VR Forum (Switzerland). She is also a contributing author for UploadVR and CMF Trends\, a media commentator\, an Advisory Board Member for SXSW’s Advertising & Brand Experience\, XR and Experiential Storytelling Tracks\, and a Board Member for the Toronto Ring of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. 
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/network-speaker-series-laura-mingail/
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Promoted Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20201217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20201217T203000
DTSTAMP:20201216T211634Z
CREATED:20201203T195423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T211634Z
UID:10000124-1608229800-1608237000@newmediamanitoba.com
SUMMARY:2020 Virtual Holiday Jam
DESCRIPTION:We need to see you at our Virtual Holiday Jam! \nNothing is going to stop us from getting together with the amazing local IDM community to show thanks for all that we have during such a difficult time for so many. \nEven though we can’t see each other in person\, here is what we have planned… \n\n\nWe’re going to meet\, mingle and have some laughs together through the Airmeet platform. REGISTER HERE.\nWhen we get started\, we’ll provide further details about how to use the platform\, but if you want to set up your profile now\, even better.\nWe’re going to sit at tables of eight and network in a brand new way\, so pour your holiday drinks\, grab your snacks\, and get ready to table hop.\nWe’ve got prizes – all from local businesses to show our support\nPLUS\, if you wear your favourite ugly holiday sweater or outfit for the event\, we have a special prize for the ‘best of the worst’! \nPRIZES FROM….\n\nCoal and Canary\nPrairie Sky General Store\nGJ Andrews\nThe Cheesemongers\nDe Nardi\nEllement Wine\nGrace and Company\nPNP Games\nGood Local\nToad Hall Toys\nSweet City Candy\nVidDay.com\n\n\n\n\nProudly Sponsored by\n\n \n\n  \n\nPlease share your holiday messages!\n\nThis year we’re encouraging each of you to spend a few minutes to create & share a holiday message for IDM community friends\, colleagues\, project teams or anyone who may have made a positive impact in your life during this rollercoaster of a year. Send a ‘SHOUT OUT’ to recognize your team\, someone amazing\, or even a message for the NMM team – it’s up to you. \nGo to https://share.vidday.com/o-7u9yb0 to submit\n\n 
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/2020-virtual-holiday-jam/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Promoted Event
ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20201201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20201201T120000
DTSTAMP:20201120T201216Z
CREATED:20201102T203455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T201216Z
UID:10000123-1606815000-1606824000@newmediamanitoba.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Website Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:Nearly one in six Manitobans is disabled by barriers where they work\, live\, and play. It is easy to take simple things like accessing a web site for granted\, but barriers to accessibility are real and constant challenges for persons with disabilities. Accessible websites are very important and will likely be required under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA). \nTwo sessions are scheduled as follows: \nSession 1: November 30th\, 9:30am-12:00pm CST \nSession 2: December 1st\, 9:30am-12:00pm CST \nThe focus of these two half-day workshops will be to introduce attendees to website accessibility best practices\, so that they can start to make their websites more accessible for people with different disabilities. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nWhat kinds of software\, hardware\, and apps people may use to access your website.\nThe basics of the WCAG 2.1 (2.2 Draft) standard\, and how we need to go further than this standard.\nMajor accessibility concepts that can be applied to websites.\nPractical tips\, and some tools\, to help start making your websites more accessible.\nHands-on exercises to practice some of the tips\, so you can apply your knowledge right away to your websites.\n\n  \n\nPresenter Bio: Through her company\, Access Changes Everything Inc.\, Lisa Snider provides digital accessibility consulting\, remediation\, audits\, user testing by people with different disabilities\, manual and automated testing\, procurement consulting\, presentations on general and specific digital accessibility topics Introduction to Digital Accessibility\, Technologies Used For Digital Access\, etc.)\, as well as in person\, and virtual\, training and workshops on software and formats (PDF\, Word\, InDesign\, PowerPoint\, website accessibility\, etc.). \nLisa Snider has over 20 years’ experience working with digital accessibility in different settings and contexts\, as a web developer\, librarian\, archivist and as accessibility consultant. She has provided services for North American institutions and businesses\, including the Canadian Museum for Human Rights\, the Government of Manitoba\, and the University of Manitoba. \nLisa’s passion in life is making websites\, documents\, audio\, video\, social media content\, electronic signage\, e-books\, apps\, etc. more accessible for people with disabilities. As well\, Lisa shares her knowledge through education\, auditing\, and lived experiences of testers with disabilities to make digital materials more accessible for people with different disabilities. \nLisa was Chair of the Government of Manitoba’s Accessibility for Manitobans Act Information and Communications Standard Development Committee\, was a Stakeholder in the W3C Accessibility Guidelines Working Group Silver Task Force (WCAG 2.1) and is a member of the ATHEN Microsoft Office and Mac Outlook Accessibility Groups\, and the Microsoft Inclusive Workplace Customer Advisory Council\, collaborating with Microsoft to improve the accessibility of their products. \n  \n\nIn Partnership With: \n \n 
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/introduction-to-website-accessibility/2020-12-01/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Promoted Event,Training,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20201127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20201127T140000
DTSTAMP:20201104T203747Z
CREATED:20201009T184830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T203747Z
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SUMMARY:UX: User Research with Sara Fortier
DESCRIPTION:In this four-part training series\, design strategist Sara Fortier will give participants an introduction to user research\, data analysis\, and the best tools and techniques to turn research findings into actionable and innovative insights for business. Each two-hour session will consist of a mini-lecture and interactive workshop\, where participants will dive into a specific element of human-centered design and research. \nThe four sessions are scheduled as follows: \nSession 1: User Research\nNovember 19th\, 12:00-2:00pm CST \nSession 2: Developing User Personas\nNovember 20th\, 12:00-2:00pm CST \nSession 3: Journey Mapping\nNovember 26th\, 12:00-2:00pm CST \nSession 4: Turning Insights into Opportunities\nNovember 27th\, 12:00pm-2:00pm CST \n  \nA webinar link will be sent one day before the event. \n  \nSession 1 will introduce participants to User Research\, including research objectives\, planning\, and recruitment\, and the best ethnographic research methods to use and when to use them\, including in-depth interviews\, contextual observations\, diary studies\, and surveys. \nSession 2 will teach participants how to develop a set of User Personas based on the data collected through user research. This session will explore what personas are and why they are useful\, and how to build\, visualize\, and effectively apply user personas in the workplace.  \nSession 3 will teach participants how to develop Journey Maps based on the data collected through user research. This session will explore what journey maps are and how to use them to identify gaps in customer/user experience. Participants will learn the critical components of a successful journey map\, and how to build one.  \nSession 4 will build on the previous three sessions by demonstrating to participants how user research and powerful design tools (like User Personas and Journey Maps) can be utilized to pinpoint insights and areas for opportunity/innovation\, which can then be transformed into actionable recommendations and roadmaps.  \n  \nLearning outcomes for this training series will include: \n\nAn understanding of the best user research methods for UX related projects.\nAn understanding of how to create and utilize User Personas to build empathy for users and ensure a better overall user/customer experience.\nAn understanding of how to create and utilize Journey Maps to identify gaps and areas for opportunity and improve customer/user experience.\nThe ability to identify pain points and areas for opportunity in your service/product delivery and/or user experience.\nThe ability to create actionable recommendations and roadmaps for the future based on research insights\n\n  \n\nPresenter Bio: Sara Fortier is a design strategist and the CEO and founder of Outwitly Inc. – a service design consultancy that aims to transform organizations and customer experiences through leading edge design and research methods. She is an expert in ethnographic research methods\, workshop facilitation\, design-thinking\, and human-centered approaches to innovation. Prior to founding Outwitly\, Sara gained invaluable experience working in Silicon Valley for Fortune 500 clients such as Apple\, AT&T\, and Microsoft. She is also the former User Experience Director for one of the top ten media companies in the United States where she led the consumer products design and research teams.\n\n  \nTransitioning from her experience in the high-tech world\, she now helps organizations in both the public and private sectors to improve their user and customer experiences by applying the same human-centered and innovative practices used in product and service development. Her areas of expertise include designing for digital services in high-tech\, government\, healthcare\, and education.\n\n  \nSara received a Master of Interdisciplinary Design and a Bachelor of Industrial Design from Carleton University. She continues to work closely with the University as a sessional lecturer on UX design and advisor to the School of Industrial Design on all matters of design strategy\, service design\, and user research.
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/ux-user-research-with-sara-fortier/2020-11-27/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Livestream,Promoted Event,Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Network Speaker Series - Katerina Cizek
DESCRIPTION:You won’t want to miss the next installment of our popular Network Speaker Series. Katerina Cizek\, the artistic director and co-founder of the Co-Creation Studio at MIT Open Documentary Lab is going to be sharing insights about her latest project.  \nKaterina co-authored Collective Wisdom\, a field study based on 166 interviews. This project includes alternatives to a singular authorial vision\, occurs within communities\, across disciplines and sometimes involves algorithms.  \nIn this session\, she’ll explore how co-creative methodologies help make a more equitable and just world.  \nWhen: 6pm – 7pm\, October.28th\nWhere: Virtual\nThe webinar is free to attend but you must register. \nTo give you a sense of the incredible work Katerina has been a part of check-out HIGHRISE and Filmmaker-in-Residence.\n \nBoth community-based and globally recognized\, these two ground-breaking long-form digital projects garnered a Peabody award\, a World Press Photo Prize\, 3 Canadian Screen Awards\, amongst others\, as well as international critical acclaim. \n  \nRegister Today \n 
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/network-speaker-series-katerina-cizek/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Promoted Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200924T190000
DTSTAMP:20200902T185556Z
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SUMMARY:Network Speaker Series - Meagan Byrne
DESCRIPTION:Are you working with Indigenous content? Our next session in the Network Speaker Series will focus on why digital projects that touch on Indigenous content should develop proper structure and Protocols. \nWhen we work with Indigenous content in the digital medium we often don’t consider the unique problems it presents. Meagan Byrne\, an Âpihtawikosisân (Métis) Narrative Mechanics Designer and founder of Achimostawinan Games will share her knowledge about working with Indigenous content in the digital industry and why it’s important to develop Protocols.  \nRegister Now \n  \nCheck out the trailer for their new game in development Hill Agency: PURITY/decay for delivery in FALL 2021 to desktops and Nintendo Switch. Bladerunner meets Oxenfree in this heart pounding at atmospheric indigenous cyber-noir detective game. \n  \n\nPresenter Bio  \n Meagan Byrne – Founder of Achimostawinan Games \nMeagan Byrne is a Métis game designer and the co-founder of Achimostawinan Games\, a video game company dedicated to developing Indigenous games for an Indigenous audience. She is also Digital and Interactive Co-ordinator with imagineNATIVE\, the world’s largest Indigenous film and media arts festival. \n“I want to tell Indigenous stories from a modern perspective\, and have them look towards the future rather than just the past\,” Byrne has said\, adding that she hopes to empower other Indigenous game designers to share their stories and give them the same opportunities she was given. \nMeagan received an Academic Award for Excellence from Sheridan College and received the Kid’s Choice 2nd place for the game Tiny Planets. Her work has been in exhibitions since 2015. \n 
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/network-speaker-series-meagan-byrne/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba\, 100-62 Albert St.\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3M 3N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Promoted Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200821T120000
DTSTAMP:20200702T143418Z
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SUMMARY:Girls in Gaming - Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:New Media Manitoba’s Girls in Gaming program aims to provide young women a chance to explore the exciting world of game development in a safe and encouraging environment. \nIf you want your child to do more than just play video games all summer then give them the opportunity to learn how to create one with this hands-on camp! \nRecent school closures and the frequent need to work from home has had a significant impact on parents and students alike. Providing meaningful ways to keep children learning has proven to be a challenge. Generating excitement and maintaining interest is a task few were prepared for. This issue has inspired us to create a fun\, engaging camp experience that inspires students to harness their passion for video games to get them designing their very own. \nGirls in Gaming is designed from the ground up for young women to spark interest and excitement in STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Math). Game development is the ideal way to explore these STEM topics as it combines fun with hands-on learning\, problem-solving\, and creative planning. Our classes are 100% female-focused\, from instructors to students. We put positive female role models in front of students who create a safe and collaborative space for students to play\, explore\, and be themselves.  \n“Girls’ interest in STEM peaks in middle school and drops off during high school due to social factors and a lack of access.” \n-Girls Who Code \nStudents will be introduced to important video game development concepts including logic\, design\, and basic coding in this one of a kind camp for young women aged 12 to 15. Imaginations flourish as students use art and code to bring their stories to life in their own interactive narrative game. \nOur video game development lessons provide students with the opportunity to: \n\nLearn Twine 2 and how to blend logic\, writing\, images\, and code into a playable story\nDevelop new skills like prototyping\, time management\, and storyboarding\nMeet new friends with a similar interest\nExplore a passion for games in a constructive way\n\nInstructor Bio \n\nAmy Gerardy is an illustrator and game developer currently working as a freelance artist. She usually has a variety of projects on the go\, from making prints and books to marketing materials and art assets for games. She’s contributed her art to numerous projects as a frequent game jam participant including several that have grown into larger titles such as Sort the Court and Mirror Mortis. She frequently forgets that her tea is still steeping. \n  \n  \n\n**Health Note** \nDue to COVID-19 we will be taking every possible step to ensure a safe and clean environment. This includes socially distancing all participants\, instructors\, and desks. We will be cleaning all surfaces\, bathrooms\, and door handles multiple times throughout the day. All students will be required to sanitize their hands upon entering our space and encouraged to sanitize regularly throughout the day. \n 
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/girls-in-gaming-summer-camp/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba\, 100-62 Albert St.\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3M 3N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Camp,Promoted Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Girls in Gaming":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200728T193000
DTSTAMP:20200728T222251Z
CREATED:20200715T190752Z
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SUMMARY:Network Speaker Series - Kaitlin Tremblay
DESCRIPTION:New Media Manitoba is happy to announce our Network Speaker Series. This on-going series of presentations will showcase a diverse group of perspectives from experts in creative technologies. \n**THIS EVENT IS NOW LIVE** – LOG ON TO JOIN US \nTo kick-off the series we have Kaitlin Tremblay who is a writer and narrative designer at CAPY Games. She’ll be presenting strategies for nurturing (sustainably building and growing) narrative teams within studios\, with a specific look at the role of community building and how team integration plays into this. \nTopics Covered \n\nSpecific workflows\n\nTools Narrative Designers use\n\nChallenges Narrative Designers face\n\n\nKaitlin will also answer questions in a moderated Q&A and the end of her presentation. \n**Please note that this informative event will be hosted virtually. This gives everyone the chance to safely tune in. Event links will be provided two hours before the presentation begins.** \n\nPresenter Bio \nKaitlin Tremblay – CAPY GAMES & DMG Toronto \nKaitlin Tremblay is a writer and narrative designer at CAPY Games. Previously\, she was a Team Lead Narrative Designer at Ubisoft Toronto and the Lead Writer on A Mortician’s Tale (Laundry Bear Games\, 2017). \nKaitlin is also a Co-Director of the video game non-profit feminist organization Dames Making Games\, where she serves as DMG’s industry liaison and as a co-host for DMG’s narrative community-building workshops and events. \n\nDMG is a not-for-profit organization that creates space for marginalized creators to make\, play\, and critique video games within a cultural context. They teach computing skills for artistic expression\, offer production and exhibition facilities\, and provide community support for the creation of new artworks. \n\n\n 
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/network-speaker-series-kaitlin-tremblay/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba\, 100-62 Albert St.\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3M 3N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Promoted Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200617T120000
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SUMMARY:DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN 2020
DESCRIPTION:DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN 2020\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has moved more businesses online than ever before – is yours ready to compete in an increasingly crowded digital landscape? \n2020 has changed the way businesses connect with their customers. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and quickly-changing social networks\, having a strong digital presence that connects you to your customers and increases your bottom line matters more than ever before. \nThis webinar will show you how to think strategically about what your business says and does online\, and why telling stories that put your customers front-and-center is key to creating long-term ROI from your digital marketing efforts. \n\nWhy does your business need a story?\nHow to think strategically about your content\nWhere to share your content (website\, blog\, social media)\nHow to write useful newsletters\nSearch Engine Optimization (SEO) basics\nTools of the trade\n\n\nPresenter Bio \nAlyson Shane is a writer\, marketer\, and business owner with 18 years’ experience publishing content online. She is the President of Starling Social Inc.\, a digital marketing agency focused on data-driven storytelling\, and the CEO and co-founder of HeyAlfa\, a tool that generates complete social media marketing campaigns for events. \nA passionate communicator\, Alyson serves as the Communications Director for TEDxWinnipeg and gives dozens of talks and workshops focused on marketing strategy each year
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/digital-marketing-strategies-to-grow-your-business-in-2020/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Promoted Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200625T200000
DTSTAMP:20200629T141912Z
CREATED:20200528T170001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T141912Z
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SUMMARY:Stay at Home Session - Introduction to Substance Designer
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share that this free series continues into June\, this time covering Substance Designer\, the cutting edge 3D material creation software used by professional animation and game development studios all over the world. \nThis workshop will be aimed primarily at beginners but can also serve as a good refresher for those who haven’t opened Substance Designer in a while. Preferably viewers will have a familiarity with the concept of black and white masks and/or Photoshop Blend Modes but it’s not required. \n Learning Outcomes \n\nLearn the Basics of the Substance Designer UI\nKnow how to set up their first project\nBecome familiar with frequently used nodes\nCreate exposed parameters for efficiency and flexibility in their materials\nKnow how to create .sbsar files to use in Substance Painter\, UE4 or other software that supports .sbsar file types.\nCreate their first material!\n\nDownload Free 30 Day Trial Version \n– Get Substance Designer- \nSchedule: \nSession 1: Introduction Substance Designer – Learning the Basics of the UI and Getting Familiar With Nodes (June 11th) \nIn this first session\, we’ll focus primarily on becoming familiar with the software. This session will cover UI basics and introduce the concept of a node-based workflow. Emphasis will be on a foundation that isn’t dependent on a particular tutorial of a particular material. We’ll focus on frequently used nodes and useful node combinations to hopefully give you the tools to solve various unique problems. \nSession 2: Introduction to Substance Designer – Starting Our Material\, Creating Node Groups\, Exposing Parameters (June 18th) \nIn session 2 we’ll put the things we’ve learned from the first session into practice by starting our first material\, focusing on generating the height to get all of our forms in place. We’ll cover creating node groups and go over the steps for exposing parameters to give our material efficiency and flexibility. \nSession 3: Introduction to Substance Designer – Finishing our Material and Next Steps (June 25th) \nIn this session\, we’ll finish our material by adding roughness and look at techniques for adding colour. We’ll cover exporting maps and publishing your material into a .sbsar file for use in Substance Painter or other software that supports .sbsar files. Time permitting I’ll demo bringing these files into Substance Painter and Unreal Engine to show the first steps once your files are imported. \n\nOur Stay at Home Sessions are designed to keep you learning and engaged until in-person sessions are possible again. The best news\, though\, is that they are 100% free. An incredible month of game dev lectures to take your skills to the next level. \nJust fire up the computer\, grab a coffee\, and head over to unhttps://www.twitch.tv/newmediamanitoba to follow along. The stream will start at 6.00 pm and last roughly an hour and a half. Can’t make the show? We’ve got you covered. Recordings of each stream will be available on our archive so there are no excuses. \nInstructor Bio \nBrenna Blackman is a Senior Surfacing Artist at Tangent Animation. She specializes in 3D modeling and has a passion for creating environment art for games. From creating modular kits to detailed one-off’s\, her goal is to make engaging and visually appealing spaces. Brenna loves any opportunity to be challenged by learning something new or getting a little technical.
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/stay-at-home-session-introduction-to-substance-designer/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Promoted Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200521T200000
DTSTAMP:20200501T174847Z
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SUMMARY:Unity Basics - Collaboration & Version Control
DESCRIPTION:New Media Manitoba is proud to present this four-part live streaming event on Unity Basics – Collaboration & Version Control\n Every week our Stay at Home Session is presenting a live stream from an industry expert as they break down their craft and technique in game development.  Our May session covers Unity Basics and Collaboration. Participants will learn how to properly set up version control\, creating a collaborative environment to develop a game within the Unity 3D game engine. Learning Outcomes \n\nVersion control tools and best practices\nBasics of the Unity game engine (physics\, sprites and animations)\nCoding the Player to use assets\nUsing layers\nGame flow logic\nBasic enemy programming\n\nSetting up proper version control is an essential skill for any developer. Making sure your projects are saved correctly gives you the ability to rollback to previous stable builds. These skills and tools are doubly important for game developers as they allow you to collaborate remotely with others. \n\nSchedule: Week 1: Introduction to Version-Control Systems and Setting Up Your Environment Part 1 Tuesday\, May 5th\, 6 – 8 pm Week one is jam-packed so we need two sessions to get through the content. In this first session\, we’ll cover examples on how to collaborate\, set up branches\, resolve merge conflicts and discuss the basics of keeping your projects up to date in Windows\, Mac\, and Linux. Week 1: Introduction to Version-Control system and Setting Up Your Environment Part 2 Thursday\, May 7th\, 6 -8 pm  In Part 2\, we’ll work on creating your first Unity project the proper way using version control. We’ll also implement your version control setup for easy collaboration. We’ll get to know the Unity engine and how to navigate it\, highlighting the most important tools you’ll want to use for your projects. Week 2: Getting Started with Themes Thursday\, May 14th\, 6 – 8 pm  In Week 2\, we’ll work on using one of the themes provided to start creating your first versioned Unity game. This will cover the importance of folder structure\, how to import the required assets\, how to create the your scene\, and basic player set up. Week 3: Program Setups Thursday\, May 21st\, 6 – 8 pm  Week 3: Player ready. We’ll program and set up player animations\, apply Unity physics to our player\, and create a full loop for our player: Start Game\, Die\, and Respawn. Week 4: Enemy Creation and Logic Thursday\, May 28th\, 6 to 8 pm Our final week will cover enemy creation with the basic logic and the implementation of environment hazards. If time allows\, we’ll add a game menu as well! By the end of this series\, participants will have the knowledge needed to create Unity projects using a versioning tool\, and all the basics required to create a 2D game of their own. \n\nOur Stay at Home Sessions are designed to keep you learning and engaged until in-person sessions are possible again. The best news\, though\, is that they are 100% free. An incredible month of game dev lectures to take your skills to the next level. Every Thursday in May just fire up the computer\, grab a coffee and head over to https://www.twitch.tv/newmediamanitoba to follow along. The stream will start at 6.00 pm and last roughly an hour and a half. Can’t make the show? We’ve got you covered. Recordings of each stream will be available on our archive so there are no excuses. Instructor Bio Gabriel Lascano\, an international Computer Engineer with a Master’s Degree in Digital Marketing\, got his Unity 3D Certification in 2017 after a few years of intense video game programming in his home country. Shortly after he moved to Canada in 2017\, he worked with a local company (Tactica interactive) developing a 3D video game called Kid Diners for TVOKids. Thanks to the community he was able to contact Daniel Blair\, CEO of the company he is currently working at (Bit Space Development) where he is the Chief Technology Officer working every day with the latest technology available for Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality to build immersive experiences and simulators. Gabriel believes that the best way to give back to the community that first welcomed him is sharing all his knowledge and helping grow its participants though all the events where he can provide guidance\, ideas and always collaborate. “I am a huge fan of collaboration\, and I believe that the greatest projects will always come from a cohesive team that is united by the same idea.” That is why Gabriel wants to bring this Unity Basics and Collaboration course to the community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/stay-at-home-session-unity-basics-collaboration-version-control/2020-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Promoted Event
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