BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Media Manitoba - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New Media Manitoba X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Media Manitoba REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230725T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230725T193000 DTSTAMP:20230725T170108Z CREATED:20230627T171734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T170108Z UID:10000173-1690302600-1690313400@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Summer Meetup Mashup DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Weather isn’t cooperating but we will still meetup inside at The Common and the 2nd Floor Lounge.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEveryone from the Winnipeg Game Collective\, Winnipeg Digital Art Group\, Alternate Reality Club & Pixel Pals MB invite you out to mark the middle of summer for a Meetup Mashup at The Forks!If you’re into anything related to digital art\, video games\, immersive tech\, or any interactive technology – these creative communities are for you!Come introduce yourself\, make new friends and catch up with our amazing community in a casual setting located at the Forks. \n\n\n\nReview our Code of Conduct.  \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\n\n\n\nWebsite: \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n1 Forks Market Road Winnipeg \n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/summer-meetup-mashup-tickets-667680920607 URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/summer-meetup-mashup/ LOCATION:100-62 Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba CATEGORIES:Industry Event,Meet Up,Promoted Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230724T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230728T160000 DTSTAMP:20230627T151913Z CREATED:20230627T151913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T151913Z UID:10000172-1690203600-1690560000@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Blender 3D Summer Camp for Indigenous Youth DESCRIPTION:New Media Manitoba presents this free camp for indigenous youth aged 14-18\, led by local interdisciplinary artist Casey Koyczan.\n\n\n\nIt’s important to preserve who we are\, where we come from\, and make our voices heard.\n\n\n\nArt is always evolving\, as are the tools and techniques that we have at our disposal are ever-changing. However\, the essential need we all have as human beings to tell our stories and express ourselves remains constant. \n\n\n\nThis course will encourage students of any skill level to gain experience with digital art tools. They will employ techniques such as 3D Modeling and Animation using Blender to craft a piece of their own to express who they are. By the end of this camp students will gain beginner to intermediate skills in Storytelling\, 3D Modeling / Animation / Rendering\, Blender\, and Project Management \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\n\n\n\nGetting familiar with Blender as a digital art tool\n\n\n\n3D Art Pipeline using Blender\n\n\n\nCreating scenes and rendering digital art pieces in Blender\n\n\n\n\nTopics Covered: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Interface and Tools\n\n\n\nImporting\, Materials\, Lighting and Camera\n\n\n\nAnimation\, Physics\, Rendering and Exporting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor Bio \n\n\n\nCasey Koyczan is a Dene interdisciplinary artist from Yellowknife\, NT\, that uses various mediums to communicate how culture and technology can grow together in order for us to develop a better understanding of who we are\, where we come from\, and what we will be. He creates with whatever tools necessary to bring an idea to fruition\, and specializes in sculpture\, installation\, 3D/VR/AR/360\, video\, and audio works such as music\, soundscapes and film scores. \n\n\n\nHe is an international artist that has participated in many residencies\, exhibits\, festivals and collaborations in parts of the world such as Finland\, Colombia\, Chile\, Mexico\, The Netherlands\, The USA\, and the UK. He is also a musician\, producer\, filmmaker\, actor/narrator\, and advocate for future generations of artists and musicians. \n\n\n\nHe has a Multimedia Production diploma from Lethbridge College\, a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Thompson Rivers University\, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Manitoba. \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/blender-3d-summer-camp-for-indigenous-youth-tickets-647448264187 URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/blender-3d-summer-camp-for-indigenous-youth/ LOCATION:100-62 Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba CATEGORIES:Camp,Promoted Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Blender-3D-Summer-Camp-for-Indigenous-Youth.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230713T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230713T210000 DTSTAMP:20230713T190715Z CREATED:20230608T173604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T190715Z UID:10000170-1689274800-1689282000@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:The Business of VTubing with Kiral Poon DESCRIPTION:Join us TONIGHT as New Media Manitoba and Flipside XR present the Business of VTubing with Kiral Poon\n\n\n\nMark your calendars and prepare to be inspired! Whether you’re an aspiring content creator\, an entrepreneur seeking new ventures\, or a curious enthusiast wanting to delve into the innovative world of VTubing\, this is a night for you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Media Manitoba and Flipside XR are excited to partner on an exclusive event that explores the exciting world of VTube content creation. Coming in live and in-person all the way from Japan is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) & Overseas Executive Officer of Gugenka\, Kiral Poon!Kiral is an ex-Winnipegger who has produced some incredible metaverse events for the biggest brands in Japan. This includes concerts for Hello Kitty\, games for Taito\, and Attack on Titan. Kiral will share how he creates his events and licenses IP products in the Japanese market in ways that engage audiences and propel brands into exciting new experiences.VTubing (Virtual YouTubing) is a massive industry that originated in Japan. It has an estimated global value of $2.8 billion and is rapidly growing in popularity in North America. VTubing allows creators to immerse themselves in a virtual avatar in order to engage with their audiences directly. It’s a fusion of technology and entertainment\, where animated characters come to life and interact in real time with audiences. VTubing breaks down barriers\, allowing creators to unleash their creativity and engage with a global community in a whole new way. This event will unveil the opportunities in VTubing and show you how Kiral has charted his course to success. \n\n\n\nThe CEO of Flipside XR\, Les Klassen\, will be on hand to host the evening and moderate the question and answer period. If all of this wasn’t enough we also have some incredible door prizes for a few lucky attendees\, so what are you waiting for? \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/the-business-of-vtubing-with-kiral-poon-tickets-652510686027 URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/the-buisness-of-vtubing-with-kiral-poon/ LOCATION:100-62 Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba CATEGORIES:Business Development,Industry Event,Promoted Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Business-of-Vtubing-with-Kiral-Poon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230629T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230629T193000 DTSTAMP:20230627T162003Z CREATED:20230605T172310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T162003Z UID:10000169-1688059800-1688067000@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:NMM's Summer Jam 2023 DESCRIPTION:We‘re so happy to be able to host a Summer Jam and we hope you can join the NMM Community for Summer Sun & Outdoor Fun.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet us at The Cargo Bar in Assiniboine Park to network with Winnipeg’s IDM community on Thursday June 29th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.\n\n\n\nJune 27th UPDATE – WE ARE SOLD OUT. If you are unable to attend for any reason\, please cancel your ticket order to allow other guests to register. \n\n\n\nBring sunscreen & smiles – We’ll provide a drink ticket & snacks and door prizes! \n\n\n\nMake your way to through the beautiful Assiniboine Park to find The Cargo Bar tucked in between the duck pond and Pavilion. \n\n\n\nCome find us at the NMM banner\, share what you are up to and introduce yourself to someone new – We’d love to see you there! \n\n\n\nNOTE: If the weather won’t cooperate\, we will send notice of cancellation by noon and reschedule the celebration. See you soon! \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\n\n\n\nWebsite: \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n330 Assiniboine Park Dr\, Winnipeg\, MB R3P 2N7 \n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nmms-summer-jam-2023-tickets-647540810997 URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/nmms-summer-jam-2023/ LOCATION:100-62 Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba CATEGORIES:Industry Event,Meet Up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230621T210000 DTSTAMP:20230512T151531Z CREATED:20230425T150036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T151531Z UID:10000166-1687370400-1687381200@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:MB Women in Tech Meetup DESCRIPTION:You won’t want to miss our SUMMER SOLSTICE MIXER on June 21st\, 6-9 pm! \n\n\n\nWe’re so excited to celebrate the beginning of summer with you! We’re gearing up for more great networking with Manitoba’s Women in Tech community before we take a break for July and August. \n\n\n\nGet your sandals\, shades and sunscreen on then make your way to BDC’s patio located on the 4th floor at True North Square. \n\n\n\nChef Kelly Cattani\, who has been hard at work in Winnipeg’s culinary community for over 17 years\, has participated in multiple national culinary competitions\, has been featured in numerous newspaper and magazine articles and has even appeared on a national televised culinary competition will be creating fresh\, vibrant and seasonal canapés for us to enjoy\, as well as fresh off the grill skewers! \n\n\n\nJoining Chef Kelly is Chantal from Frescolio\, Winnipeg’s first extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting bar. Chantal will be setting up tastings of their most popular flavors and send you home with a sample to share with your friends and family. \n\n\n\nInvite your colleagues to join us for the longest day of Summertime! \n\n\n\nClick here for parking options in the area. \n\n\n\nMore event details are coming soon. \n\n\n\nPowered by BDC Capital’s Women in Technology and Thrive Venture Fund \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\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-3/ CATEGORIES:Meet Up,Promoted Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230428T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230428T203000 DTSTAMP:20230425T151901Z CREATED:20230302T165548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T151901Z UID:10000156-1682706600-1682713800@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Pixel Pals MB - April 28th on Discord DESCRIPTION:GAME NIGHT is ON and everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nThe snow is meltingAnd spring is in sightWe miss our friendsSo let’s have a game night!The Pixel Pals crew had a fantastic time hanging out and gaming with our members at our online game night back in December. \n\n\n\nIn fact\, it was so fun\, we’re doing it again! \n\n\n\nJoin our friendly interactive digital media community server for an evening of fun. All you have to do is join the Pixel Pals Discord server. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be putting out reminders of the event and are taking suggestions on what you’d like to play with us! \n\n\n\nPixel Pals MB Meetups are 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\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/pixel-pals-mb-april-28-on-discord/ LOCATION:https://discord.gg/6KB7VM4BQ7 CATEGORIES:Meet Up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PixelPals_WPBAnner-08-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230420T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230420T193000 DTSTAMP:20230406T182134Z CREATED:20230406T182123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T182134Z UID:10000162-1682011800-1682019000@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/UUG.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230419T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230419T200000 DTSTAMP:20230327T194614Z CREATED:20230327T194610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T194614Z UID:10000159-1681927200-1681934400@newmediamanitoba.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230419T163000 DTSTAMP:20230405T193016Z CREATED:20230405T155019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T193016Z UID:10000161-1681894800-1681921800@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Cinematic-Lighting_HD3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230413T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230413T200000 DTSTAMP:20230403T171805Z CREATED:20230403T171802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T171805Z UID:10000160-1681408800-1681416000@newmediamanitoba.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230330T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230330T200000 DTSTAMP:20230324T180103Z CREATED:20230316T170646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T180103Z UID:10000158-1680199200-1680206400@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/gdcbanner-eventspage-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230309T210000 DTSTAMP:20230215T162647Z CREATED:20230214T204359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T162647Z UID:10000155-1678388400-1678395600@newmediamanitoba.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230304T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230304T120000 DTSTAMP:20230127T174917Z CREATED:20221220T154103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T174917Z UID:10000146-1677920400-1677931200@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:World Building in Unreal Engine DESCRIPTION:World Building in Unreal Engine is a four-week course that focuses on creating 3D environments\, virtual set design and previsualization to execute the artistic vision of their project. \n\n\n\nThis in-person course will guide you through the powerful tools in Unreal Engine used to produce realistic visual cinematics that tells engaging stories. \n\n\n\nThrough project-based learning\, participants will learn how to build scenes using landscape\, foliage and water workflows\, use materials\, lighting and rendering techniques\, and previsualize compelling shots. \n\n\n\nThis course is designed for traditional 3D/CG artists\, production designers\, art directors\, and concept artists to explore Quixel\, Epic Games Marketplace\, Buffer\, Lumen and Nanite visualization tools for asset creation and model enhancements. \n\n\n\nDates:\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1 – March 4th\, 2023 – 9am -12pm\n\n\n\nWeek 2- March 11th\, 2023 – 9am -12pm\n\n\n\nWeek 3\, March 18th\, 2023 – 9am -12pm\n\n\n\nWeek 4\, March 25th\, 2023 – 9am -12pm\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: This course will be delivered at the New Media Manitoba office. It is focused on integrating real-time techniques into projects with Unreal building inEngine 5\, and does not cover real-time compositing techniques with an LED wall or green screen. \n\n\n\nOutline:\n\n\n\nWeek 1: \n\n\n\n\nPrevisualization with Sequences\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Blocking Cinematic Shots in Sequencer\n\n\n\nProperties of the Cine camera Actor\, Aperture\, Focal Length\, Exposure\, etc.\n\n\n\nBlock Lighting\, Scale and Composition\n\n\n\nUsing the Cinematic Viewport Tools\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2: \n\n\n\n\nAssets and Scene Building\n\n\n\nImporting Quixel and Epic Games Marketplace Assets\n\n\n\nExploring Foliage and Landscape Tool for Scene Development\n\n\n\nModeling Tools in Unreal Engine 5 for Asset Development\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Nanite\n\n\n\nScene Management: Level Setup\, Layers and Variant Manager\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3: \n\n\n\n\nMaterials and Lighting\n\n\n\nMaster Materials and Material Instances\n\n\n\nDefining PBR (Physically Based Rendering) Properties for Material Development\n\n\n\nDeveloping advanced Landscape Material for Worldbuilding\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Lumen\n\n\n\nPost Process Volume and Colour Grading\n\n\n\n\nWeek 4: \n\n\n\n\nOptimization\n\n\n\nScreen Percentage and Scalability Options for Performance\n\n\n\nTexture Streaming for adjusting Texture Resolution\n\n\n\nLevel Instancing and Blueprints\n\n\n\nUsing Buffer\, Lumen and Nanite Visualization Tools for Debugging\n\n\n\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/worldbuilding-in-unreal-engine-5-tickets-469490507747 URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/world-building-in-unreal-engine-2/ LOCATION:New Media Manitoba HQ\, 100-62 Albert St\, Winnipeg Manitoba\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3B 1E9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Worldbuilding.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230223T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230226T193000 DTSTAMP:20230215T163500Z CREATED:20230119T184021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T163500Z UID:10000148-1677175200-1677439800@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Register for PegJam 2023 DESCRIPTION:Peg Jam 2023 – Winnipeg’s #1 Video Game Development Hackaton has returned with an incredible line-up of speakers\, and both virtual and in-person options for participants. -PegJam 2023 Artwork by Amy Gerardy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT UPDATE\n\n\n\nNew Media Manitoba has been overwhelmed by the interest surrounding PegJam 2023. Industry professionals\, students and hobbyists have all been signing up for the chance to jam in person. As a result\, we are excited to announce that we are at 100% capacity for both the in-person jam and for Thursday’s speaker’s night!  \n\n\n\nOver 100 participants are set to descend into Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District for an entire weekend of game development. If you missed out\, we are sorry\, but there are two options. Feel free to email us to get put on the waiting list\, or you can participate virtually on Discord.Thank you to all the incredible partners for making this event possible. Red River College Polytech\, The Winnipeg Game Collective\, Complex Games\, Unity Technologies\, New Frontier Esports & Entertainment and MOSMA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Anderson got his start in video games as a Community Manager and Development Tester and now runs Talentry Gaming Solutions\, a gaming recruitment firm based in Winnipeg. Talentry partners with studios looking for unique\, experienced\, and diverse talent across North America. Chris will be speaking on finding career opportunities in the industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRebecca Harrison needs no introduction to the local game development scene. She has reached legendary status for her work\, love of game jams\, and her positive energy. Rebecca is the founder of Flightyfelon games. She and her talented team are currently working on FREERIDE\, an Action-RPG that’s (not-so) secretly a Personality Test. Rebecca will be sharing her thoughts on “Crunch.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTamara Abas is leading New Media Manitoba’s instructional efforts for our latest initiative StudioLab xR. As Canada’s only female Unreal Authorized Instructor\, she lives and breathes all things Unreal Engine. Beyond all the technical prowess\, she is a passionate instructor with an unparalleled commitment to sharing her knowledge. Tamara will be speaking on the topic of Technical Art. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnity Technologies believes that creativity can change the world. Their technology empowers creators of all kinds to create games and experiences to educate and entertain. We are fortunate to have Thomas Winkley and Joy Horvath from Unity braving the winter cold to join us at PegJam. They will speak on best practices for having a healthy and happy game jam. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut wait\, that’s not all! In addition to these great speakers\, we also have a few new surprises up our sleeves. \n\n\n\nOur friends at MOSMA will join the Jam to provide all sorts of incredible audio options for participants. A recording station for voice-over and foley sessions will be set up\, as well as workstations running Abelton with a full Effects Libraries. \n\n\n\nIn addition to her speaking session\, Tamara Abas will host a short workshop on using Rokoko Video\, a free browser-based AI motion capture tool. Tamara will walk you through creating mocap data inside Rokoko Video\, cleaning data in Rokoko Studio\, and finally\, exporting your skeleton directly into Unreal Engine or Unity. \n\n\n\nRegister today to secure your spot!\n\n\n\nThis is your chance to collaborate with a community of students\, indie devs\, industry professionals\, hobbyists and other like-minded folks to challenge yourself to create new and exciting games\, interactive experiences and everything in between. \n\n\n\n\nAre you ready to put your gaming skills to the test?\n\n\n\nAspiring to create the next big hit?\n\n\n\nNeed to enhance your portfolio?\n\n\n\nLook no further than PegJam 2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGame Jams are a great opportunity to…\n\n\n\n\nLearn about our local game dev industry and meet game dev professionals\n\n\n\nMeet people to collaborate and build video games over the course of a weekend.\n\n\n\nWork in a space full of programmers\, designers\, artists\, musicians and more to rapidly develop a working video game in an empowering environment.\n\n\n\nTurn your passion for gaming into a career and create assets for your online portfolio (highly recommended)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPegJam 2023 Sponsorship\n\n\n\nGet in front of PegJam 2023 Speakers & Participants with Sponsorship. We offer multiple sponsorship tiers and opportunities to promote your brand! \n\n\n\nPlease contact Juliet Greenberg\, Membership & Community Manager with New Media Manitoba for sponsorship details juliet@newmediamanitoba.com. \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\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pegjam-2023-tickets-516972648107 URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/register-for-pegjam-2023/ LOCATION:RRC Polytech Innovation Centre\, 319 Elgin Avenue\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3A 0K4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Game Jam ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PegJam_2023_Website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230215T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230222T131500 DTSTAMP:20230202T210820Z CREATED:20230119T211758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T210820Z UID:10000149-1676461500-1677071700@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Tax Credit Webinars with TDS DESCRIPTION:Learn what’s new and know what’s changed for 2023. \n\n\n\nJoin TDS lawyers for a complimentary two-part series on the tax credits and funds available to the interactive digital media industry. \n\n\n\nThis is an exclusive event for New Media Manitoba members.Please register to attend virtually to each session. \n\n\n\nWe will review the following topics over two separate lunch hours. \n\n\n\n\nSmall Business Venture Tax Credit in 5 Steps\n\n\n\nEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)\n\n\n\nSetting up Tax Efficient Growth Structures\n\n\n\nCanExport Funding Options\n\n\n\nIP Assist\n\n\n\nDigital Programs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1 – Feb 15th \n\n\n\nSmall Business Venture Tax Credit (SBVCTC) in 5 Steps\n\n\n\nPresented by: Danielle Grzybowski \n\n\n\n\nIs this Tax Credit a fit for your small business?\n\n\n\nApplication and Approval Process\n\n\n\nSoliciting Investors (Legally)\n\n\n\nTransaction and Issuing Shares\n\n\n\nReporting and Issuing Tax Credit Receipts\n\n\n\n\nESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)\n\n\n\nPresented by: Leilani Kagan\, K.C. \n\n\n\nAn Employee Stock Option Plan allows employees to own a piece of the company in the future and benefit from its growth. Startups use ESOPs to attract and retain employees. This webinar will discuss the employee ownership definition\, the key benefits and tax incentives to an ESOP and a brief overview of the provincial program. \n\n\n\n\nLearn about how an ESOP plays a role in ownership in your company\n\n\n\nLearn about how an employee stock option plan can help attract and retain your employees\n\n\n\nLearn how your company will benefit from creating an ESOP\n\n\n\n\nSetting up Tax Efficient Growth Structures\n\n\n\nPresented by: Leo Palay \n\n\n\n\nWhat is Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption?\n\n\n\nHow can I maximize this opportunity for my business?\n\n\n\nHow do you qualify for Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2 – Feb 22nd\n\n\n\nCanExport Funding Options\n\n\n\nPresented by: Silvia de Sousa \n\n\n\n\nTypes of CanExport Funding\n\n\n\n\n-CanExport SMEs-CanExport Innovation-CanExport Associations-CanExport Community Investments – to help Canadian communities and non-profit\, locally based organizations attract\, retain and expand foreign direct investment. \n\n\n\n\nHow CanExport funding can help your business expand?\n\n\n\nServices TDS can offer that meet CanExport requirement\n\n\n\n\nIntellectual Property (IP) Assist Program\n\n\n\nPresented by: Silvia de Sousa \n\n\n\n\nTypes of IP\n\n\n\nLegal ownership issues with respect to IP\n\n\n\nMethods to protect IP\n\n\n\nGovernment Programs\n\n\n\n\nThe Digital Services Program\n\n\n\nPresented by: Silvia de Sousa \n\n\n\n\nHow to qualify\n\n\n\nService streams\n\n\n\n\n-`Business Technology Services-`Cybersecurity Audits-`Digital Legal Services \n\n\n\n\nTypes of Digital Legal Services\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting TDS Lawyers \n\n\n\n\nDanielle Grzybowski\n\n\n\nLeilani Kagan K.C.\n\n\n\nLeo Palay\n\n\n\nSilvia de Sousa\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/tax-credit-webinar-tickets-513163815787 URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/tax-credit-webinars-with-tds/ CATEGORIES:Business Development,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230204T120000 DTSTAMP:20230119T222132Z CREATED:20221124T155822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T222132Z UID:10000145-1675501200-1675512000@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UE5intro.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230110T193000 DTSTAMP:20221221T180438Z CREATED:20221220T154350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T180438Z UID:10000147-1673373600-1673379000@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Virtual Production DESCRIPTION:This virtual presentation and demonstration of StudioLab xR’s stage is a comprehensive overview of Virtual Production – the innovative tools\, workflow and project applications. \n\n\n\nUsing examples in Unreal Engine real-time tools\, the technical adoption from traditional content-creation to virtual production will be showcased. ‍ \n\n\n\nOutline: \n\n\n\n\nVirtual Production Defined\n\n\n\nTechnology\n\n\n\nTypes of Virtual Production Workflows\n\n\n\nApplications\, Projects and Screening (BTS)\n\n\n\nDemonstration of StudioLab xR’s demo LED Wall (30 – 60 minutes pre-recorded)\n\n\n\nProject Setup (nDisplay and Switchboard)\n\n\n\nLED Wall\n\n\n\nServer\n\n\n\nMulti User Session\n\n\n\nLive Link\n\n\n\nLevel Snapshots\n\n\n\nCinematics – ICVFX\n\n\n\nReal-time Compositing\n\n\n\nRemote Control\n\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\n\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-virtual-production-tickets-469267651177 URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/introduction-to-virtual-production-3/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/VPintro.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221130T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221130T170000 DTSTAMP:20221007T195808Z CREATED:20221007T185201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T195808Z UID:10000143-1669800600-1669827600@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Google Analytics 4 - Reporting DESCRIPTION:This one-day course looks at the newest version of Google Analytics – Google Analytics 4. GA4 will be the future of Google Analytics – it is an entirely new way of looking at analytics that focuses on cross-device measurement and insights driven by machine learning and first-party data. \n\n\n\nIn the course\, you will get started using GA4\, as well as covering the interface\, key reports\, and major differences between it and the previous version of GA. You’ll go away with the knowledge to start making full use of this exciting new innovation straight away. \n\n\n\nThis course focuses on the reporting elements of GA4. It is a good starting point for anyone who wants to get familiar with what the latest version of GA has to offer or for those who are starting to use GA4 for the first time. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\n\n\nUnderstand the basic building blocks of analytics data and the capabilities of GA4Derive insights about your users\, marketing\, and user experience on both your website and your appDig even deeper into your data by building custom reports in the Analysis HubLearn how to use audiences\, user properties\, parameters and other GA4 specific elements\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter information \n\n\n\nJellyfish Training supports and drives digital transformation by providing the right technology\, strategy\, and training. \n\n\n\nThey are Google’s leading global partner and offer a range of delivery formats to suit all needs. Their trainers are professional\, in-house industry experts and each love sharing their knowledge. \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/google-analytics-4-reporting-tickets-433119039707 URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/google-analytics-ga4-reporting/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Google-Analytics.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221129T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221129T160000 DTSTAMP:20221007T201111Z CREATED:20221007T185257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T201111Z UID:10000086-1669714200-1669737600@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Google Analytics 4 (GA4) DESCRIPTION:The world is waving goodbye to Google Analytics and saying hello to Google Analytics 4\, or GA4. Previously known as App+Web\, GA4 offers several key upgrades\, including a redesigned user interface and improved tracking across web and app properties. \n\n\n\nThis one-day course focuses on setting up and configuring Google Analytics 4 (GA4)\, the newest version of Google Analytics. GA4 is built for the future\, and enables cross-platform measurement as well as new technologies to enhance the accuracy and relevance of your analytics. \n\n\n\nIn the course\, you will learn what has changed in this new version of Google Analytics. We’ll then delve into the steps required to set up\, configure and audit a GA4 property with plenty of hands-on in-platform exercises. You’ll leave with the knowledge to start making full use of this exciting new platform straight away. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is the perfect first step into learning about setting up Google Analytics 4. It is ideal for analysts\, technical marketers\, developers and entrepreneurs that are planning on setting up Google Analytics 4 for their organization or for those that are interested in increasing their understanding of how Google Analytics works. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\n\n\nConfigure your Google Analytics 4 account following the best practices from GoogleImplement advanced features such as custom events\, user ID and data importCreate custom definitions and user properties for your reportsSet up events and parametersAudit any existing Google Analytics account \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter information \n\n\n\nJellyfish Training supports and drives digital transformation by providing the right technology\, strategy\, and training. They are Google’s leading global partner and offer a range of delivery formats to suit all needs. Their trainers are professional\, in-house industry experts and each love sharing their knowledge. \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/google-analytics-4-implementation-and-configuration-tickets-428596994147 URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/google-analytics-4-ga4-implement-configure/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Google-Analytics.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221021T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221021T160000 DTSTAMP:20221007T204529Z CREATED:20221007T202522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T204529Z UID:10000144-1666344600-1666368000@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Twinmotion Workshop DESCRIPTION:New Media Manitoba has partnered with Fair Chance Learning and Epic Games to offer this professional learning opportunity for educators to learn the real-time skills needed to succeed in game development\, architecture\, film and TV\, automotive\, and more. \n\n\n\nInteractive 3D is changing the way we live and work\, opening countless jobs for students who want to explore new careers in advertising\, architecture\, films\, games\, engineering\, and more. But as an education professional\, how can you learn this method and incorporate it directly into your teaching? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwinmotion Workshop
 \n\n\n\nTwinmotion and Unreal Engine are a powerful set of tools that can help us visualize the architectural world. Using these programs in conjunction with one another can enable students to creatively and intelligently develop complex projects. \n\n\n\n
In this Professional learning experience\, you will learn the following: \n\n\n\n· How to access Twinmotion \n\n\n\n· The basics of movement and navigation \n\n\n\n· Sculpting land \n\n\n\n· Importing third-party assets \n\n\n\n· Creating interactive 3D spaces \n\n\n\n· The resources available to support with classroom integration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Note:  \n\n\n\nYour ManACE membership fee for 2022-2023 is included in the registration cost. You do not need to be an existing ManACE member to register. A catered lunch will also be provided for all attendees and we’ll check in about dietary restrictions leading up to the event. \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\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/twinmotion-workshop-unreal-educator-accelerator-program-tickets-431879161197 URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/twinmotion-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NMM_Banner_UNREAL_ICVFX.png ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220615T043000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220616T070000 DTSTAMP:20220517T035823Z CREATED:20220503T163547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T035823Z UID:10000140-1655267400-1655362800@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Website Accessibility DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNearly one in four Manitobans is disabled by barriers where they work\, live\, and play. It is easy to take simple things like accessing a website for granted\, but barriers to accessibility are real and constant challenges for persons with disabilities. Accessible websites are very important and are going to be required under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) Information and Communications Standard. \n\n\n\nTwo sessions are scheduled as follows: \n\n\n\nSession 1: June 15th\, 9:30am-12:00pm CST \n\n\n\nSession 2: June 16th\, 9:30am-12:00pm CST \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\n\n\nWhat kinds of software\, hardware\, and apps people may use to access your website.The basics of the WCAG 2.1 (2.2 Draft) standard\, and how we need to go further than this standard.Major accessibility concepts that can be applied to websites.Practical tips\, and some tools\, to help start making your websites more accessible.Hands-on exercises to practice some of the tips\, so you can apply your knowledge right away to your websites.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Snider has over 20 years’ experience working with digital accessibility in different settings and contexts. Lisa’s passion in Lisa Snider has over 22 years’ experience working with digital accessibility in different settings and contexts. Lisa’s passion in life is working with website\, document\, audio\, video\, email\, social media and app accessibility\, and sharing her knowledge through education to make these digital materials more accessible for everyone\, including people with different disabilities. \n\n\n\nThrough her company\, Access Changes Everything Inc. (www.accesschangeseverything.com)\, Lisa provides accessibility audits\, user testing by people with disabilities\, remediation\, procurement consultation\, presentations\, and in person and webinar workshops and training for various North American governments\, organizations\, universities and businesses. \n\n\n\n\n\nLisa was the Chair of the Province of Manitoba’s Accessibility for Manitobans Act\, Information & Communications Standard Development Committee\, is an Associate on the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act Review (5 Year)\, was a Stakeholder in the W3C Accessibility Guidelines Working Group Silver Task Force (WCAG 2.1)\, and is an invited member of the Microsoft Inclusive Workplace Customer Advisory Council\, collaborating with Microsoft to improve the accessibility of their products. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-website-accessibility-tickets-311952397017 URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/introduction-to-website-accessibility-2/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/WebAccess_Web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220530T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220530T153000 DTSTAMP:20220518T193642Z CREATED:20220516T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T193642Z UID:10000141-1653917400-1653924600@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:How to Develop Core Soft & Interpersonal Skills in Game Development DESCRIPTION:We’ll be talking about some of the core skills everyone needs to thrive in the game design and development industry. \n\n\n\nAbout this event \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we’ll discuss some tips and share some insights about Time and Energy Management\, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving\, as well as how to Embrace Failure and Become a Leader. \n\n\n\nAs always\, we’ll have our Executive Committee in attendance who are here to support you\, help you network and grow your IDM skills. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBelow are some details about the topics we’ll be covering: \n\n\n\nTime & Energy Management \n\n\n\nWhat does it mean to have a work ethic in Game Dev?Organizational skills to set yourself up for successScheduling your time/week/monthSelf care & setting boundariesStress managementSelf motivation\n\n\n\nCritical Thinking & Problem Solving \n\n\n\nLearning to ask thoughtful questionsPracticing decision-making under pressurePaying attention to detailsGaining creative confidence\n\n\n\nEmbrace Failure & Become a Leader \n\n\n\nFailure is an option & an opportunityHow to fail fast to succeedDeveloping a growth mindset to become a leader\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGiveaway\n\n\n\nWe’ll be giving away a copy of Complex Games’ newly released game Warhammer 40\,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters at the end of the talk so make sure to stick around for your chance to win! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies\n\n\n\n\n\nSanto Aveiro\n\n\n\nSanto Aveiro is an artist\, speaker\, and gamemaker. \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 inspired by and based on concepts of spirituality from Guaraní teachings. They are currently working on a new game project focusing around Indigenous Cyberpunk and Indigenous Futurisms. \n\n\n\nSANTO is also a co-director at DMG\, a non-for-profit arts organizations dedicated to supporting queer and gender-marginalized creators in making\, playing\, and changing games. \n\n\n\nSANTO has been featured as a speaker at conferences such as ECGC in Raleigh\, Game Developer’s Conference in San Francisco\, Different Games in New York\, and IndieCade in LA. Their 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\nMarc Cacho\n\n\n\nMarc Cacho is a generalist who brings all past experiences into the work he does. \n\n\n\nRecently graduated from the Toronto Film School’s Game Design & Animation program\, he currently works as the Studio Lab Manager / Digital Coordinator at New Media Manitoba in Winnipeg. In that position\, he also mentors secondary school students in Game Development related topics. \n\n\n\nProgramming\, Art\, Production\, Marc brings multitude of skills to any project he comes across. \n\n\n\nAside from assisting with Pixel Pals MB\, Marc also helps with some organizational and moderation tasks with the Winnipeg Digital Art Group\, and loves to help in the growth and development of everyone interested in anything related to Game Development. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Pixel Pals MB\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. \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\nAttending this event means you agree to the terms and conditions of our safe space policy. \n\n\n\n\nJoin our Discord\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-to-develop-core-soft-interpersonal-skills-in-game-development-tickets-336695845337 URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/how-to-develop-core-soft-interpersonal-skills-in-game-development/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PixelPals_MayEvent_Banner-WordPress-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220404T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220404T153000 DTSTAMP:20220324T215028Z CREATED:20220324T190000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T215028Z UID:10000139-1649079000-1649086200@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:How to Get Ready for The Job Market (with Emily Funk) DESCRIPTION:About this event \n\n\n\nSearching for a job can be a job in itself. It can be a daunting task especially when you’re just starting out. So how do you put your best foot forward? \n\n\n\nPlease join us at our next Pixel Pals Meetup when we’ll hear from Emily Funk\, a 3D Environmental Asset Artist who works for MARZ VFX and formerly for Tangent Animation. Emily will share from experience\, what to do before\, during\, and after an interview by highlighting the following points: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting the Interview \n\n\n\nWhere to look\, how to find who to contact\, what to do if they aren’t hiring\, but you want your name on file.\n\n\n\nPreparing for the Interview \n\n\n\nWhat to pull together\, have on hand\, what to personalize per interview application.\n\n\n\nDuring the Interview \n\n\n\nHow to respond to left-field questions\, how to be specific with answers to common questions.\n\n\n\nAfter the Interview \n\n\n\nWhen to follow up\, how to proceed\, what happens if you get it or not\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n***This event will also feature Industry professionals who’ll stick around for the Q&A session\, so they can answer all your pressing questions in a networking style.*** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the speaker \n\n\n\nEmily Funk is a 3D Environment Asset Artist from Winnipeg\, working remotely for MARZ VFX. She began her career in 2019\, working for Tangent Animation after graduating from Red River College. Her goals are to be in a place of leadership\, and ensure creative spaces are open and safe for everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Pixel Pals MB\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. \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\nAttending this event means you agree to the terms and conditions of our safe space policy. \n\n\n\n\nJoin our Discord\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-to-get-ready-for-the-job-market-with-emily-funk-tickets-302932909487 URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/how-to-get-ready-for-the-job-market-with-emily-funk/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/PixelPals_AprilEvent_Banner-WordPress-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220209T133000 DTSTAMP:20220201T203044Z CREATED:20220127T204500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T203044Z UID:10000138-1644408000-1644413400@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Industry Panel Discussion - Types of Game Development Studios and Roles DESCRIPTION:Want to know what it’s like to work in a game development studio? \n\n\n\nWhat are the differences between working in a AAA studio\, to mid-sized and  independent studios?  \n\n\n\nHow do you know what type of studio would be a fit for you and your career path?  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Description\n\n\n\nLearn directly from industry professionals about what it’s like working at different kinds of studios. We have 4 game development experts who will each share information about their work culture\, their roles and responsibilities\, and the skill sets they’ve learned to get them where they are today.  \n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity to learn more about what it’s really like to work in a game studio or in a remote team environment so you can make educated choices in your career path.  \n\n\n\nTurn your passion for games into a professional career and learn about transferable skills to help get you there.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will be run and hosted in our official Discord channel. Please join it to access the event and join our community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\nAdrian Cheater\, (She/Her) Chief Technology Officer\, Complex Games  \n\n\n\nAlbertine Watson\,  (She/Her) Game Designer\, Bunnyhug Games \n\n\n\nAlice RL\, (They/Them) Educator\, Illustrator and Art Teacher  \n\n\n\nJulia Naomi Boeira\, (She/Her\, They/Them)\, Online Programmer\, Ubisoft WPG \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Pixel Pals MB\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.  Our 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. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our Discord here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/industry-panel-discussion-types-of-game-development-studios-and-roles-tickets-257138196267 URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/industry-panel-discussion-types-of-game-development-studios-and-roles/ LOCATION:Pixel Pals Discord Channel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PixelPals_FebruaryEvent_Banner-WordPress-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220201T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220202T110000 DTSTAMP:20220117T191429Z CREATED:20220113T154047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T191429Z UID:10000137-1643684400-1643799600@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Unreal Engine for Virtual Production DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUTIf you missed this training opportunity please contact us about future dates. \n\n\n\nAbout the Event \n\n\n\n\nThis hands-on workshop for Unreal Engine beginners is designed as an introduction for professionals to gain new skills with the real-time tools of the Unreal Engine. \n\n\n\nOn your first day\, through a series of smaller projects\, you’ll learn the basics of real-time pipeline optimization\, data import\, material creation\, lighting\, and programming interactions with the Unreal Engine Blueprint System. \n\n\n\nOn the second day\, the sequencer will be treated more intensively. Trainees will design a cinematic sequence by learning how to setup and organize their scene with level sequences\, apply animation clips to imported characters\, animate props by keyframing actors in the Graph Editor\, edit shots in the timeline\, and use specialized cinematic camera tools for more professional results. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Online Link to workshop will be provided prior to the event) \n\n\n\n\nDay 1 (9:30AM – 4:30PM): \n\n\n\n\nOverview of UE 4.27 tools and workflowsGeneral Editor Interaction & NavigationUnreal Engine FundamentalsIntroduction to importing dataIntroduction to material creationIntroduction to lightingIntroduction to optimization and best practices for real-time pipelinesShort overview of Blueprint Visual Scripting\n\n\n\nDay 2 (9:30AM – 4:30PM): \n\n\n\nSequencer overview\, user interface\, hot keys\, and cinematic viewport controlsUnderstanding cinematic action and continuity in UnrealIntroduction to real-time post processingUnderstanding level sequences\, sub-levels and sub-scenesCinematic actors – working with cinematic camera\, rig rail and craneImporting and working with animations for charactersRendering stills & movies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Trainer \n\n\n\n\nINCAS Training offers you the world’s only Unreal Engine training in an innovative cloud training environment. Experience hands-on training conducted by certified Unreal Engine trainers as if you were live on site. \n\n\n\nAs the world’s first Unreal Authorized Training Centre\, INCAS Training delivers Epic Games’ tailored training courses for you or your employees as a Live Virtual Class\, so that you are prepared for the future and can drive innovation. Without travel\, without software installation\, directly in the project in the Unreal Engine\, live and with 60 fps. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-unreal-engine-for-virtual-production-tickets-243117399687 URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/introduction-to-unreal-engine-for-virtual-production/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/UnrealSOLDOUT_WP.png ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211216T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211216T203000 DTSTAMP:20211208T154009Z CREATED:20211206T212258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T154009Z UID:10000136-1639679400-1639686600@newmediamanitoba.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/PixelPals_FirstEvent2_Banner-WordPress-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211125T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211125T070000 DTSTAMP:20211115T174032Z CREATED:20211115T170809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T174032Z UID:10000134-1637820000-1637823600@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Network Speaker Series with Sheila Harris - Blockchain Gaming DESCRIPTION:About This Event \n\n\n\nBlockchain gaming is an exciting new field that is rapidly expanding. Gaming communities are highly engaged and active\, and Blockchain gaming is no exception. Blockchain gaming scope is rapidly increasing and is effectively utilizing and implementing NFTs\, DAOs\, governance models\, and other revolutionary concepts and technologies. This progress is providing a solid foundation for the first true general use metaverses\, and it warrants further discussion and knowledge sharing while we inform ourselves about the opportunities\, and what to watch out for.  \n\n\n\nIn this presentation Sheila will share her newest research data and discuss the varied perspectives on the social and environmental impacts of Blockchain technologies.Topics include: \n\n\n\n● Blockchain Gaming Overview● Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in Gaming● Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) in Gaming● Play to Earn Models (P2E)● Practical Governance in Gaming● The Metaverse \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Biography \n\n\n\nSheila Harris is an experienced Management Consultant\, Business Architect\, Project Manager\, and Change Management Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the design and delivery of IT solutions to meet business requirements. She has successfully deployed IT solutions in Health Care\, Telecommunications\, Financial Services\, Public Insurance\, Municipal Utilities\, Digital Agriculture\, Vertical Farming\, and Medical Research industries with specialization in system selection\, initiation\, development\, deployment\, and business adoption. Sheila has also worked with a start-up company developing an AI bot specializing in recommending cryptocurrency margin trades. \n\n\n\n\n\nShe started her career as a software developer and has worked in Information Technology as a Senior IT Consultant specializing in business transformation projects for over a decade. She has taught Business Systems Design in the Red River College Business Analyst program and has sat on the steering committee for the program. She is also an accomplished thought leader and inspirer\, speaker\, mentor\, and most recently editor to a first-time writer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/network-speaker-series-with-sheila-harris-blockchain-gaming/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NSS_Speaker-banner_Sheila-Harris_WordPress-Banner-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/JLC2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Michelle-Malpass2.png ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR