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Careers: Editor Nena Erb Careers: Editor Nena Erb

Nena Erb, ACE, is an editor on both the CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend , and HBO's Insecure , for which she received an ACE Eddie Award nomination this year. She also received an Emmy for her work on HBO's Project Greenlight . Erb took some time recently to speak with Post about her career path, as well as to offer advice to editors just starting out, or those looking to take the next step in their career.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Autodesk report suggests industry optimism for AI
Autodesk report suggests industry optimism for AI

SAN FRANCISCO — According to the “2024 State of Design & Make” report, released by Autodesk (www.autodesk.com), leaders from content creation businesses are more confident about their companies’ resilience than last year, and have a surprisingly high level of trust in artificial intelligence. The group largely sees AI as a current tool rather than a futuristic pipe dream, leading to increased investment as they chase the promise of greater productivity and improved sustainability. 

Miami University opens Disguise-powered XR stage
Miami University opens Disguise-powered XR stage

OXFORD, OH — Miami University (atmiamioh.edu) recently debuted a new extended reality (XR) stage at its the newly-constructed Richard M. McVey Data Science Building. The XR stage will be used to education students in realtime workflows.

Creative Codex launches as information resource for designers
Creative Codex launches as information resource for designers

LOS ANGELES — Motion design studio Bien (https://thisisbien.com), alongside a group of studios and artists, has unveiled a new resource and initiative called Creative Codex (https://creativecodex.co). The effort pools together collective knowledge to create a community-led website aimed at empowering the next generation with valuable teachings on the foundations of the motion-design industry.

Careers: FutureWorks' head of learning & development Savita Shekhawat
Careers: FutureWorks' head of learning & development Savita Shekhawat

Savita Shekhawat is head of learning & development at FutureWorks (www.futureworks.in), covering all sites across Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad. With over 25 years of experience, her career spans 2D cell animation, 3D, and more, at companies that include Digital Domain. She is also a guest lecturer at Whistling Woods International, a film, communication and creative arts institute in Mumbai. 

25 films being added to Library of Congress National Film Registry
25 films being added to Library of Congress National Film Registry

CULPEPER, VA — A total of 25 influential films have been selected for the 2023 Library of Congress National Film Registry (loc.gov/avconservation). The films are selected each year for their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s film heritage.

MPSE panel looks at adapting video-game sound for film & TV
MPSE panel looks at adapting video-game sound for film & TV

LOS ANGELES — The Motion Picture Sound Editors (www.mpse.org) recently brought together a group of elite audio storytellers to showcase the creativity involved in adapting video games for film and television. The event, titled “MPSE Sound Advice: Adapting Video Games for Film & TV,” was moderated by Eric Marks, MPSE, and founder of Transported Audio. It brought together sound industry experts to dive deep into the intricacies of translating video game sounds for linear storytelling. 

Free digital passes available for Autodesk University
Free digital passes available for Autodesk University

LAS VEGAS — Autodesk University 2023: The Design and Make Conference will take place from November 13-15 at the Venetian Conference and Expo Center in Las Vegas. Artists and media & entertainment professionals can take advantage of a free pass that allows registered pros to tune in online, where they can learn new skills and get inspired in the use of Autodesk software. 
 

Pixotope partners with Ngee Ann Polytechnic on virtual production initiative
Pixotope partners with Ngee Ann Polytechnic on virtual production initiative

SINGAPORE — Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s (www.np.edu.sg) School of Film & Media Studies (FMS) has unveiled an immersive on-campus space called the M:idea Playground, as well as announced a series of strategic partnerships geared towards equipping students with virtual production and immersive storytelling skills.

Careers: Lead compositor Alesja Surubkina
Careers: Lead compositor Alesja Surubkina

Vine FX (http://vinefx.com) is based in Cambridge, UK, and has a capacity for up to 30 artists. Working with both a team of in-house talent and remote artists, the studio is delivering work for shows that include The Lazarus Project (Sky & Now TV),  The Tourist (BBC),  The Tower (ITV), The Serpent (BBC/Netflix) and  War of the Worlds (Canal+/Fox). Alesja Surubkina is a lead compositor at the studio, and recently took some time to discuss her career path and work.

Framestore & HP join ASWF
Framestore & HP join ASWF

SAN FRANCISCO — The Academy Software Foundation (www.aswf.io) has announced that two new companies have come on board as members. Framestore and HP represent digital content creation and solutions development respectively. Both are committed to furthering the vision of ASWF, which provides a neutral forum for open source software developers to share resources and collaborate on technologies for entertainment industry applications.