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Effects Mtl Today: 4 Free Activities Where Visual Effects Take Centre Stage

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Effects Mtl Today: 4 Free Activities Where Visual Effects Take Centre Stage
Effects Mtl Today: 4 Free Activities Where Visual Effects Take Centre Stage

November 6, 2015

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Printemps Numérique

In the heart of downtown Montréal, the world’s leading visual-effectsstudios meet at Effects Mtl. For its first edition, the international convention offers the industry a unique gathering on the American

East Coast.

Visitors passingthrough Centre Mont-Royal may even cross pathswith the artists behind their favourite films. The free activities give the public a chance to discover an industry that usually works behind the scenes. Visual effects are everywhere

in 

contemporary cinema, television and advertising, yet the people who create them often remain invisible. Effects Mtl brings thisexpertise into thespotlight and shows how creativity, technology and teamwork combine to produce spectacular images. The program includes conferences, presentations and encounters with professionals. It offers students, enthusiasts and curious visitors

an opportunity

to understand how major productions are made, from concept and modeling to animation, compositing and final rendering. By hosting Effects Mtl, Montréal confirms its role as a major hub for visual effects. The city

attracts international studios

and local talent, while building bridges between training, production and publicdiscovery. For Printemps numérique, the event is a perfect illustration of how digital creativity can make the invisible visible.

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