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How Higher Education Can Securely Support Remote Learning Using Their Existing IT Infrastructure

Using Teradici Cloud Access Software enabled by PCoIP, colleges and universities can support large-scale remote learning without costly hardware upgrades or VPNs.

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Substance Eddie Texturing Challenge - Winners Announced

Our first texturing challenge required entrants to have a crack at using Substance Painter to texture Eddie Robot. There were a total of 150 entries and we had a great

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Substance Eddie Texturing Challenge Finalists Announced

Our first texturing challenge required entrants to have a crack at using Substance Painter to texture Eddie Robot.

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10th Annual Rookies World School Rankings® 2020 Announced Today

The Rookies today released its 10th annual ranking lists naming the Top 50 schools offering programs in game design, animation, visual effects, concept art, motion graphics and architectural visualisation.

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Animation Challenge - Crazy in Quarantine

We’re expecting some pretty ‘out there’ animations with a theme like this. Extra points will be given to those that can make the judges laugh or cry!

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The Rookies supporting View Conference

VIEW Conference will be online as well as onsite this year, we are taking advantage of the wonderful opportunity to include remarkable professionals from all over the globe.

Inspiration

The Box Assassin | Animated Short Film Now Available to Watch

The Box Assassin is finally available to watch online! If you're just coming across this short film, it's about a pizza delivery boy's unforgettable night of running into a slick, legendary assassin that defeats his enemies in clever ways you couldn’t imagine.

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Newest Rookies Team Member: Robyn Daly

She's been in the animation and graphics industry for 10 years and has a passion for bright colours, anime and cats. Robyn lives in Johannesburg, South Africa with her husband and toddler.

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Maxon - Supports Formula Student Racing Team

Student Racing Team receives 2 x Cinema 4D licenses for visualizing motorsport parts.

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The Rookies Announce Winners for Rookie Awards 2020

BREAKING — The Rookies today announced the winners for the Rookie Awards 2020 - the world's most prestigious competition for aspiring design and media entertainment artists.

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