I just sent it to your email addie.

ok

U could just send an sms

Hello Guys,

I think it's time to push for another meeting of Abuja 'creatives'. Again, I have no problem hosting it in my office. I suggest a Friday afternoon like we did the last time. So I propose the 17th of this month at 2:00 pm. At the moment, the meetings are in the form of a meet and greet and exchange of ideas. But that is where things start. I'll also look into the possibility of screening some 3D animation shorts. If I can arrange anything else, I'll keep you updated.

So all those interested just reply with a 'yes' to keep things simple. Also, if you feel a Saturday might be better due to work commitments, then mention it so I can arrange it.

So much field work for me these days that I'm not too sure which days I'll be in town.

Can we make it on a Saturday?

Maybe this coming Saturday.

I think I will be in town till then but I cant be sure about next weekend.

cool

No problem Wham. I am quite flexible for the coming 2-3 weeks. I will need you to confirm which Saturday you will be able to attend this month. It would be good to have some people who came to the first meeting besides me attend this one.

If you can both do this Saturday then confirm. Opening the office of Saturday involves getting staff to come in so that is why I need definite confirmations. Otherwise we schedule for the 18th or 25th.

So let me know the dates suitable.

This coming Saturday (Oct 11th) is fine by me.

How about you Gamine?

@all
What time is good?


. . . Suggestions please!

yes

email is "sagircarp@yahoo.com"

Ok, I'll confirm by close of business today that the office will be opened up as there is a process involved. As for time, I am less flexible due to other commitments. The bracket of time I will have will be between 10 am-3pm. So the meeting will have to take place during that time.

Btw 10am -3pm is fine by me.

I just hope nothing comes up at work for weekend.

And if we dont get your office for that day we could rearrange the venue for a free place like a park.

I've booked the office for 10:30-2:00. I think it is better to meet there first of all as it easier to show work, discuss and keep focused. After that, people can head to a more free environment like Wham suggested.

Everyone bring as much portfolio work as you can. It doesn't have to be commercial work. It just helps everyone get a grasp on what you do. Everyone from flash users through to 3D animators are welcome.

My office address is:
Chase Executive
2nd Fl, Oakland Centre
Plot 2940 Aguiyi Ironsi Street
Maitama
Abuja, Nigeria

It is the entrance with the blue door. When you get there just ask for Adamu Waziri or E-Black Visuals. Please be prompt and I hope to see you this Saturday.

That's okay by me.

See you on Saturday.
I'm hoping Gamine will be there too. I have also invited a couple of other guys.

@AdamuW
What about speedyultimate?
I hope he is going to be at the meeting.

Good to know you are coming with people. I'll tell Speedy about it. Xothermilk you are also welcome.

I hope everyone has a sample of his/her rough sketches, works, etc to bring along

pity am still in ph. would have loved 2 meet gamine and the rest of the guys but i guess that will b a little later.
i really need 2 make sure am done with all school clearance issues here b4 moving back 2 abj finally. have a nice meeting guys

Just got this Massage, Sorry i may not be there. Got somethings in Lagos.

Well we had the second meeting last Saturday. It was a very successful one and I hope it will be the start of something more concrete.

At the first meeting we had 4 people. At this one we had about 15 and more would have come if it wasn't for the short notice. I had to book the larger meeting room in my office to accomodate all of us which was great. We had 3D/2D animators, web designers/developers, graphic designers and even film producers and script writers. We all showed examples of work. So the script writers read out their stories whilst others showed sketches, showreels etc.

The meeting confirmed a few things. We have the talent and people with passion and are willing to go the extra mile to push things forward. But on the other side there are issues we all face regarding client education and invoice payment, intellectual property, how the industry is viewed, marketing etc.

We hope to make the meeting a monthly event. So keep an eye on the thread if you would be interested in the next one. I think someone took some pictures of the meeting so I'll post those up when I get them.

Thanks to those who came. You know who you are. It's easy to start something. If we are still having the meeting a year from now or it has evolved into something else even bigger then we have really achieved something.

All the best

As promised here are the pictures from the Abuja meeting.

nice. almost regret havin a change in plans at the last moment. but cud u enlighten us as to what positive results the meetin has yeilded. i mean apart from just expressing their mutual passion for animations and stuff. what is loomin on the horrizon.

sorry guys couldn't be there but the pics look encouraging
AdamuW nice work with the setting upp and stuff
Gamine long time

just stole bandwidth to send this message. still in school

Laters

Nice work with the pictures

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=28079474098


Thats the forum (The facebook version)

@justbones
We'll be in touch with U. For now you can keep up with the communication online

@Xothermilk

It already went beyond expressing mutual love of the various creative fields. Issues to do with, skill levels, possible working relationships, dealing with clients regarding fees and intellectual property were also touched on.

My opinion is that this has to be a slow steady focused effort. Trying to rush it and expect too much from it might actually kill it before it gets going. For example, to expect a 10 minute animated movie to come out of the forum in the next 3 months is unrealistic. The next meeting is going to be about actually nailing down what the forum should focus on related to business and creative issues so we don't loose track. Once that is set then we'll see how things progress.

That's more or less what I'll say on the subject. I could go on talking about it, but as they say talk is cheap. I am happy things have progressed this far. But as i said before, let's see if this is still going on in the next year or so.

Well, I saw the pics, it's good. But there is one thing you guys need to understand. The thing is that you need "Resources to make the job done". Thanks

@Ajayi1
You needed to have been at the meeting to have known all the issues we discussed concerning "making a job done".

Human and intellectual resources are top on priority and thats what we are trying to pool together at this initial stage.

That's what it takes before the issue of the other resources come in. They surely will.

kunle2fast@yahoo.com
4rm Lagos i like that idea
that good men,

@ Lafem,
hey Lafem that's some really good stuff you posted. It's good to see someone show passion, commitment and good knowledge of the industry. Keep it up. What do you use for your post-production? , NOw there's a big issue here, I coudn't believe my eyes when you mentioned the title of one of the animation shorts! it shares an unbelieveable similarity with one of my animated shorts !! Imagine, I thought It was unique to my work!, Well,, Pls, drop me a line on jonnitax@yahoo.com maybe we can tidy things up off a public forum.

@ y'all
I wish I could hang out with you guys but I don't live in Abuja. But this is really inspiring, so keep it tight!

MAYBE WE COULD ALL HAVE A NATIONAL EXIBITION SOON, SO KEEP WORKING ON THOSE DEMO REELS!
(Wham, good work!)

I just few month old in the 3d modeling, animaiton and compositing and basicaly i work with maya and after effects
i don't know how possible it is for me to meet with good modelers and animators in abuja mainly because i am based in kubwa

@House
Hello Guys,
It's about time we start planning a date for the next meeting (November).

Any suggestions?

@GENCEN

Feel free to join us in our next meeting. It doesnt matter where u reside.

U can drop me a line on whamatix@yahoo.com.

Saturday 29th of November or Sat 6th of December.

I think it would be good(and more realistic ) to have one more meeting before year's end as people's minds start thinking towards seasonal travels/holidays etc.

Wat about those of us in lagos. its nt fair o

i could only recognize two ppl in the picture. Gamine and Micheal.