The Pixel Corps Wants You

Pixel Corps is closing the gap between creative thinking and digital artistry. The San Francisco-based group that touts itself as a "global learning guild for aspiring and professional digital craftsmen" is now offering an open enrollment program where digital craftspeople can participate in the Pixel Corps' global community and immerse themselves in extensive online training with programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Apple's Shake to Luxology's modo and Softimage XSI.

At the core of it all is Alex Lindsay, founder and chief architect at Pixel Corps and former Industrial Light and Magic/JAC Films veteran. Lindsay, whose long history in the arts drives him to help other artists realize their potential, believes every artist should understand what it takes to compete in the fast-paced digital media market. "It's important to us that Pixel Corps provides its members with real-world production experience," explains Lindsay. "We are committed to constantly improving Pixel Corps' offerings to meet the demands of the industry and the needs of our members. While other artists may struggle in a changing economy and evolving market, our members will drive the change rather than wait for it to arrive."

The Pixel Corps open enrollment includes: 90-day licenses to software such as Apple Shake, Maxon Cinema 4D, Softimage XSI, RealViz Imagemodeler, Stitcher and MatchMover Pro, 2d3 boujou bullet Zaxwerks ProAnimator, Luxology modo, auto-des-sys form-Z and others. Training is offered as a starter kit, containing over 80 hours of video training covering everything from Adobe Photoshop basics to motion capture, HDRI and photogrammetry. Members get an hour of training material each week and the opportunity to produce collaborative work, all the while building a community where people can share and pool resources.

Membership pricing during open enrollment is $150 for three months, $240 for six months or $420 for 12 months, plus a $50 registration fee for new members. Visit the Pixel Corps web site at www.pixelcorps.com for more details.

Source: CGWorlds