BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Media Manitoba - ECPv6.17.5//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:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE 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/ LOCATION:MB 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/ LOCATION:MB 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/ LOCATION:MB 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/ LOCATION:MB 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/ LOCATION:MB 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/ LOCATION:MB 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 BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/EDD_HD.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/NSSJen.png ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/insertcoin_amazon16x9_1920x1080.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Haz-Dulull_WS.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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/ LOCATION:MB CATEGORIES:Livestream,Promoted Event,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Laura_WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20201219T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20201219T170000 DTSTAMP:20201207T214305Z CREATED:20201204T225306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T214305Z UID:10000125-1608364800-1608397200@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Unreal Training Event DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/unreal-training-event/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT 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 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:20201127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20201127T140000 DTSTAMP:20201104T203747Z CREATED:20201009T184830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T203747Z UID:10000120-1606478400-1606485600@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/UX_SaraFortier_WEB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20201028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20201028T190000 DTSTAMP:20201022T140530Z CREATED:20201009T185902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T140530Z UID:10000121-1603908000-1603911600@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Kat-Cizek_WEB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200925T140000 DTSTAMP:20200908T160856Z CREATED:20200908T154216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T160856Z UID:10000115-1601038800-1601042400@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Discover the Business Value of Design Thinking DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free one hour webinar with Jay Melone (NYC) and learn how the most innovative organizations use Design Thinking to discover customer-centred opportunities that create measurable business impact. You’ll also become aware of Design Sprints – a rapid\, highly structured Design Thinking framework\, developed by Google. \nDesign thinking can help evolve a team’s process towards an iterative\, human-centred approach\, perfect for building products and services that customers want. With this is powerful framework teams will be better equipped to: \n\nRapidly innovate\nIterative improvements for existing products and services\nCreate alignment\, and foster agreement\nMove ideas from Concept-to-Code\nAnswer “why does no one want this?” and “what do they actually want?”\n\nRegister Now\nAgenda:\n\nPresentation: 30 min\nQ&A: 20 min\nAdditional resources: 10 min\n\n  \n\nPresenter Bio: Jay Melone is the Founder and Principal Facilitator of New Haircut\, an innovation strategy firm and a global leader in problem framing and design sprints. Jay’s unique take on innovation stems from his cross-functional background in software engineering\, product management\, and design thinking facilitation.\nJay supports teams inside Google\, Verizon\, The Hartford\, Prudential\, Home Depot\, Proctor & Gamble\, and Rosetta Stone. He’s also produced numerous design thinking community favourites\, such as the Design Sprint and Problem Framing Toolkits\, the Facilitation Mini-Course\, the Innovation Leadership Accelerator\, and the world’s favourite design sprint app\, Duco. \nhttps://www.newhaircut.com/\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymelone/ URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/discover-the-business-value-of-design-thinking/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Business Development,Livestream,Training,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DT_bannerALT.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200924T190000 DTSTAMP:20200902T185556Z CREATED:20200902T185556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T185556Z UID:10000114-1600970400-1600974000@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/WebsiteMeagan.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200923T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200923T210000 DTSTAMP:20200915T225811Z CREATED:20200915T225811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T225811Z UID:10000116-1600887600-1600894800@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:WDAG MeetUp - How to be a Maker in the City with Eric Hetherington DESCRIPTION:Want to be a known artist in the local scene? Want to know how to make money doing it? Learn more and join us as we host Winnipeg Digital Art Group’s September MeetUp with Eric Hetherington\, a local freelance illustrator and co-owner of Bearface General Store. \nAttend in person for your chance to purchase some of Eric’s products or watch online as WDAG livestreams on their youtube channel. \nFor more information and to RSVP\, click here. \n  \nWinnipeg Digital Art Group (WDAG) is a community aimed to unite the digital artists of Winnipeg. From 3D modelers/sculptors\, digital illustrators to motion graphics designers\, and everything in-between\, all digital artists are welcomed. Visit their MeetUp page for more information and links to their socials. URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/wdag-meetup-how-to-be-a-maker-in-the-city-with-eric-hetherington/ LOCATION:New Media Manitoba\, 100-62 Albert St.\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3M 3N6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Livestream,Meet Up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/WDAG-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200825T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200825T120000 DTSTAMP:20200817T162544Z CREATED:20200814T212730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T162544Z UID:10000113-1598353200-1598356800@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Network Speaker Series - Marina Díez (Three of Cup Games)* DESCRIPTION:Ready to head across the pond for the next installment of our Network Speaker Series? New Media Manitoba is thrilled to announce that Marina Diez will be joining us for an informative webinar. She’ll be presenting on the very timely topic of How to Encourage Ethics and Diversity in Work Environments.  \nWhen: Tuesday\, August 25th\, 2020 at 11:00 AM CDT\nWhere: Virtually \nSpeaker Bio\nMarina is a Spanish game designer based in London\, UK. She’s CEO and Creative Director at Three of Cups Games\, a games studio based in London. Marina is also involved in many community initiatives and activism. In November 2019\, she founded a Discord server around mental health for women in the games industry. Today\, the server counts more than 200 active members. Marina is also part of BAFTA Crew and a Women in Games Ambassador. \nRegister Now! URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/network-speaker-series-marina-diez-three-of-cup-games/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Livestream,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Artboard-1WS.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200810T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200821T170000 DTSTAMP:20200706T183850Z CREATED:20200625T175455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T183850Z UID:10000106-1597064400-1598029200@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Video Game Camp DESCRIPTION:If you want to do more than just play games and learn how to actually make them\, New Media Manitoba’s got the perfect Summer Camp for you! \nThis Camp is aimed at youth\, ages 15-17 who are dreaming about a career in the video game industry. In two weeks\, students will discover what it takes to make their own 2D platformer game. Students have the opportunity to learn the basics of programming\, develop animations\, and unravel some of the mysteries behind game design from an established indie developer. \nSelected students will be introduced to video game development concepts using industry-standard software\, such as Unity and the Adobe Creative Suite. Working on our high-powered gaming laptops they will design their game in a fun and collaborative environment. \nCourse Outline \n\nCreating a posable 2D character\nCharacter rigging\nCreating basic character animations.\nImporting assets into Unity\nProgramming the character\nLevel design\, including how to create an endless runner\nProgramming logic\nHooking up player logic with level logic\nAdding a counter\nCreating a game flow\n\nIf you’re interested in discovering the creative and technical processes behind making video games (or know someone who is) sign up today\, space is extremely limited! \n\n \nInstructor 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**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. URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/video-game-camp/ LOCATION:New Media Manitoba\, 100-62 Albert St.\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3M 3N6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Camp ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200821T120000 DTSTAMP:20200702T143643Z CREATED:20200702T143643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T143643Z UID:10000108-1597050000-1598011200@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Girls in Gaming Summer Camp - Virtual Edition 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! \nThis 100% online workshop is sure to inspire students and harness their passion for video games to get them designing their very own. All you need to participate is a computer with a stable internet connection. We will be streaming the lessons each day via our Twitch and Youtube channels. The sessions are all recorded for further review or if something comes up and you can’t attend in person. Lessons are followed up with virtual office hours\, where students can interact and ask questions to our instructor. \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\nLearn image manipulation with browser-based tools\nExplore a passion for games in a constructive way\n\nInstructor Bio \n  \nShera Starr is a 2D/3D generalist artist currently freelancing and working on a commercial indie game.\nShera has been making video games since she was 11 and regularly goes to game jams. She usually concentrates on art I also love sound design and trying new roles. \nHer interests are pretty varied\, she can sometimes be found baking something yummy\, gardening\, or singing karaoke. In addition to her work in games\, she has also worked in film\, IT\, and also creating 3D printed puzzles for an escape room. \n  \n  URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/girls-in-gaming-summer-camp-virtual-edition/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Camp,Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="Girls in Gaming":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200821T120000 DTSTAMP:20200702T143418Z CREATED:20200625T180404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T143418Z UID:10000107-1597050000-1598011200@newmediamanitoba.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200730T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200730T193000 DTSTAMP:20200709T182641Z CREATED:20200706T182720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T182641Z UID:10000111-1596132000-1596137400@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Stay at Home Session - A Houdini Primer DESCRIPTION:Take your first dive into the power of procedural assets with Houdini. This crash course on one of the most powerful software suites around and will help you think procedurally as you go through the process of creating your own digital assets. This session will teach you the process of creating a very simple Houdini Digital Asset aimed at game development workflows. \nThis Stay at Home Session will be in a slightly different format than previous ones. We will kick things off on July 9th with an intro session and then release a weekly series of instructional videos. The session will wrap up with another live session to answer questions and show what your next steps might be. \nHere’s what’s going to be covered at the July 9th intro session: \n\nA basic introduction to the ideas and workflows of Houdini.\nWhat is a Digital Asset and why should you care?\n\nAdvantages and disadvantages of using Houdini rather than other software.\n\nA short discussion of what integration with Unity/Unreal means in this context.\n\nAn overview of the process of creating and exporting a Houdini Digital Asset.\n\nImporting a Houdini Digital Asset with Unity or Unreal.\n\nHere’s what’s will be covered in the videos: \n\nBasic procedural modelling\nGroups and selections of faces/edges/points to support a procedural workflow\nUse of common Nodes in Houdini Modelling (PolyExtrude\, Merge\, Group\, .. )\nSetting up simple materials and UVs in Houdini\nSet up of Digital Asset in Houdini to prepare for export\nImporting and using the Digital Asset to add variation to your model.\n\nNote: We will not be covering basic Houdini topics like the UI Layout\, installing the HDA or other topics that are sufficiently covered by other available videos so you may want to watch some intro videos to prepare if you are new to Houdini. \n\nYour Instructors \nMike Safioles is a 3D Artist at Zenfri Inc\, who works on procedural technical art with SideFX Houdini and Unity.\nMike loves finding ways to automate or improve the efficiency of art tasks\, and ends up spending a lot of time with Houdini both at work and at home!\nFind him at https://twitter.com/MikeSafioles and www.safioles.com \nDylan Fries is an independent game developer\, instructor\, programmer and artist living in Winnipeg\, Manitoba. \nDylan is the founder of Peg Jam and co-founder of the Winnipeg Game Collective. He has organized and ran a dozen game jams with New Media Manitoba and is a frequent speaker and organizer in the game development community. \nDylan is currently teaching Computer Science to international students at ICM at the University of Manitoba and formerly taught the Video Game Design 2 course at Red River College. \nContact him at dyl@dylanfries.com or follow at https://dylanfries.itch.io/ URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/stay-at-home-session-a-houdini-primer/2020-07-30/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Livestream,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200728T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200728T193000 DTSTAMP:20200728T222251Z CREATED:20200715T190752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T222251Z UID:10000112-1595959200-1595964600@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NSS_kat_HD.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Media Manitoba":MAILTO:info@newmediamanitoba.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200617T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200617T120000 DTSTAMP:20200603T171049Z CREATED:20200527T160903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T171049Z UID:10000104-1592391600-1592395200@newmediamanitoba.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200625T200000 DTSTAMP:20200629T141912Z CREATED:20200528T170001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T141912Z UID:10000105-1591898400-1593115200@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SubstanceHeader_CLEAN.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR