[kwlug-disc] semi-offtopic: Pixar talk from Perimeter Institute

[Rick]

They don't make FLOSS but they do (I believe) use Linux boxes in their
server farms. However, getting tickets can be brutal ... log on at
8:55am and then wait 5-10 minutes before the reserve even responds
(at least going by the last ticket I snagged).

From: Perimeter Institute <contact at perimeterinstitute.ca>
> 
> Behind the Scenes at Pixar
> 
> Rob Cook   Pixar Animation Studios
> 
> Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 7 pm
> Waterloo Collegiate Institute, 300 Hazel Street, Waterloo
> Tickets available Tuesday, February 17 at 9 am (online)
> 
> This presentation takes you behind the scenes at Pixar
> Animation Studios for a look at how 3D computer graphics
> films are made.
> 
> The process starts with the development of the story and
> continues with modelling the geometry, animating the
> characters, simulating all the details - like water,
> cloth and hair - defining the look of the surfaces,
> putting lights in the scene, and rendering the images.
> 
> Making a computer animated film requires close
> collaboration between artists and technical experts and
> is a great example of the value of bringing different
> disciplines together in a team environment.
> 
> ...
> 
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