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CG Overdrive propels Asia’s booming animation industry forward 

After its debut last year, CG Overdrive returns to the Singapore Expo this year to showcase the region’s best computer graphics and animation talent

Organised by Visual Communication Order (VCO) – an affiliate of 3dsense Media School, the company has signed on Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd (SES) as co-organiser for CG Overdrive, to propel Asia’s media industry forward.

This year, CG Overdrive will be held from 16th to 22nd June 2007 at Singapore Expo in conjunction with other SES-organised events such as BroadcastAsia, CommunicAsia, EnterpriseIT and iDME (interactive Digital Media & Entertainment exhibition & conference).

Justin Chua, Project Director from VCO, said, “The success of CG Overdrive last year, it’s inaugural year, is a vivid manifestation of the desire for a dedicated and committed  Computer Graphics (CG) Platform in Asia that facilitates the transfer of CG knowledge and vital networking opportunities. We are greatly heartened by the strong and invaluable support from the CG Community.”

 “This year, we are pleased to have SES on board as VCO’s partner in organising CG Overdrive.  Their invaluable experience in event organization will be instrumental in anchoring CG Overdrive as a key event for CG buffs and enthusiasts with the aim of growing it together with the booming animation industry in Asia.”

Speaking on the synergy between CG Overdrive and BroadcastAsia as well as VCO and SES, Mr Stephen Tan, chief executive of SES said, “It only makes practical sense to place CG Overdrive side by side BroadcastAsia.  CG Overdrive opens the window to inspiring and creating dynamic digital content for different mediums.  BroadcastAsia showcases the latest and most innovative technologies for delivery of that content.  The computer and animation industry is constantly challenged to produce more ambitious work in a shorter space of time.  CG Overdrive and BroadcastAsia will address various techniques for efficient production and delivery in a highly competitive and time-constrained industry.”

True to its philosophy of “story is king”, CG Overdrive 2007 will return this year with more exciting activities lined up. The knowledge-centric event will comprise a total of four major segments, up from the original two, namely the CG Conference, CG Festival, Masterclasses and Forums, and the CG Guilds Gathering segments.  

A week long event, CG Overdrive 2007 will commence with Interactive Forums aimed at discussing issues critical to the healthy development of the CG Industry and Hands-on Masterclass sessions that strive to impart vital techniques and artistry to professionals and students. 

The CG Conference will address topics such as character animation techniques, digital paintings, character modeling, 3D film making, visual effects and production of CG cinematics for games and etc.

A host of CG Festival activities such as exhibition, digital film screenings and a digital art gallery will also be staged to connect and inspire CG enthusiasts. 

The Recruitment Overdrive section will likewise be held to allow CG talents and aspiring CG artists a conduit to submit their portfolios and present their talent to recruiting local and international studios.  A Spanking New Technologies innovation area will showcase up-and-coming computer graphics and animation technologies.

To end the festivities with a bang, and for all deserving CG Overdrive delegates, the organisers will throw a party for speakers and delegates to mingle during the period of the event.

About CG Overdrive

Conceived as an iconic event for computer graphics (CG) lovers by CG lovers, CG Overdrive’s philosophy of “story as king” is anchored by a knowledge-centric conference that aims to arm Asian CG talents with deeper expertise. The line-up also includes masterclasses, forums and networking events, guild meetings opportunities as well as a host of festival activities such as a recruitment zone, software clinics, film screenings and a digital art gallery. Organised by Visual Communications Order (VCO) and co-organised by Singapore Exhibition Services (SES), CG Overdrive will be held from 19 to 22 June 2007, in conjunction with strategic partner BroadcastAsia.

In 2006, the event attracted over 2000 attendees of which 45% were from overseas.

About the event organisers

Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd
A pioneer of the fast growing and vibrant exhibition industry, Singapore Exhibition Services (SES) is Asia’s top organiser of trade events with a diverse portfolio of exhibitions and conferences in Communications, Engineering, Machinery and Lifestyle industries. SES events consistently attract a high level of overseas participation with foreign exhibitors accounting for almost 80% of the show floor. SES is a member of Allworld Exhibitions Alliance, a global network with 34 offices worldwide. For more information, please visit www.sesallworld.com.

Visual Communication Order Pte Ltd
Visual Communication Order (VCO) is formed on the vision of realising ideas. At VCO, the dedicated team specialises in devising communication solutions and creating conduits to facilitate knowledge transfer. Visual Communication Order is an affiliate of 3dsense Private Limited. This affiliation is built on the many common denominators between the 2 companies – Passion, Focus, Drive, Quality and Professionalism. VCO supports all the communication needs of 3dsense Private Limited and has harnessed the knowledge of communication to forge effective communication bridges to realising her communication objectives. For more information, please visit www.visualco.net.