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To The Aotg.com Community,

It is with a heavy heart that we announce we will no longer be updating Aotg.com. Back in 2007, when we started, there was a lack of access to information about film, television, and commercial editing. We wanted to fix that by creating a central location for content about editing to be stored.

Since then, we've watched the amount of content about editing on the internet grow exponentially. We've also watched social media tools come and go with that growth. Does anyone remember Google Wave!? These social media tools changed how people access and search for media and information. People tend to turn to Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for their news and information, and those are all great tools to promote your sites, but as a site that aggregates links to other sites for users, it just doesn't work for us.

We will keep the site live but archive the ability to add links and comments. We will keep our database live with the links for those who desire to use it to search for editing information and research.

Our podcast, The Cutting Room, will move over to the Filmmakeru.com website and will continue to be a place for interviews with editors and other film professionals.

Everyone who worked for Aotg.com loved what we created and are proud that we could help so many editors find content that spoke to them.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the various post events worldwide in the coming years!

Yours truly,
Gordon Burkell
Aotg.com Founder

Gravity VFX Supe Claims Misrepresented on Quotes

February 17, 2014, 12:44 PM

http://vfxsoldier.wordpress.com/2014/02/17/gravity...

There was considerable discussion caused by my post on a Guardian article where Gravity’s Oscar Nominated VFX Supervisor Tim Webber was asked to comment on our demonstration for an end to VFX subsidies and why the “British VFX Talent is leading the world”...

The Real Reason Gravity Was Deemed A “British”

February 17, 2014, 07:32 AM

http://vfxsoldier.wordpress.com/2014/02/16/the-rea...

Over the weekend I passed by Hollywood blvd and took the photo above after it generated an odd thought: How is Gravity a British film? The story is about American astronauts. The director is Mexican. The lead actors are American. The film was produced by an American company. I didn't think much about it after…

Gravity VFX Supe: US Pros Not Hungry Enough

February 15, 2014, 08:24 AM

http://vfxsoldier.wordpress.com/2014/02/15/gravity...

After last year’s disgraceful presentation during the Oscars some of us in the VFX community we’re relieved to hear that the Academy would do a better job this year. Given that, my jaw dropped to the floor from what someone in our own community had to say about US vfx professionals.

Legend3D To Open A New Stereo Production Hub

February 13, 2014, 02:35 PM

http://news.creativecow.net/story/874448

(Carlsbad, California--February 13, 2014) Legend3D, Inc., an industry pioneer in 2D to 3D conversion technology and services, today announced that construction is underway for its brand new Hollywood hub that will feature a RealD review theater, editorial suites and a fully-loaded technology lab. The spacious office—with a mezzanine, 28 foot high ceilings and exposed brick and beams—will serve as a prime location for partner and sales meetings.

Want to Learn Autodesk Flame? Here's How

February 12, 2014, 05:49 AM

http://wolfcrow.com/blog/want-to-learn-autodesk-fl...

Autodesk Flame is a high end 3D visual effects, advanced graphics, and 3D compositing application that is out of the price range of most beginners (in the high five figures!). To make matters worse, you can’t even download a trial version to learn it.

VFX All for One and One for All

February 11, 2014, 11:22 AM

http://variety.com/2014/film/awards/visual-effects...

Yet they represent radically different ideas about how to get a big vfx picture done. Some are throwbacks to the era when a single star vfx company would handle the load, while others follow the current trend and are ensemble efforts, combining shots from many companies.

When Magic Hides in Plain Site

February 11, 2014, 11:21 AM

http://variety.com/2014/film/awards/visual-effects...

The Visual Effects Society has pioneered the idea of recognizing “supporting effects,” but the idea of what’s “supporting” has evolved.

VFX Progress Group

February 11, 2014, 05:47 AM

http://vfxsoldier.wordpress.com/2014/02/11/vfx-pro...

We’ve seen VFX communities create local organizations: The VES has had a local chapter in various cities, the UK facilities have the UK Screen Association, BECTU is forming a labor organization in the UK, and recently companies in Ireland have formed a local trade organization.

BECTU Calls on U.K. Screen Association

February 7, 2014, 06:01 AM

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/bec...

The Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU) is calling on the U.K. Screen Association — which represents U.K.-based visual effects companies -- to conduct a “full, independent inquiry into the work conditions that people in VFX face, especially the problem of long hours."

SUPER BOWL: ThinkBreatheLive helps create dynamic

February 4, 2014, 01:51 PM

http://www.postmagazine.com/Press-Center/Daily-New...

NEW YORK — Touchdown Entertainment engaged New York-based creative shop ThinkBreatheLive to produce digital environments for the Super Bowl halftime show, including a dynamic LED experience that turned the stadium into an immersive panoramic concert screen.

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