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George Rodrigue 2012 3D Digital Art Contest is LIVE!!!

2/6/2012

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2012 Digital Art Contest Basic Information
The George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts, in partnership with the Louisiana Technology Council (LTC) and the Louisiana Digital Gaming Initiative (LDGI), will provide $15,000 in college scholarships to five (5) Louisiana high school students who create the best 3D fully rendered model about our great state!


THEME: Louisiana's Bicentennial
Two hundred years after becoming a state, Louisiana remains one of the most unique in the union. The state's rich heritage is evident throughout our history in politics, the culinary and visual arts, music, many festivals, traditions and more. 

GRFA, LTC and LDGI challenge high school students to create an original 3D fully rendered model that honors Louisiana and captures those traits that set Louisiana apart from other states. Make is serious, funny, or edgy, as long as it is uniquely Louisiana!

A MESSAGE FROM GEORGE RODRIGUE 
"Today’s art students embrace technology as an artistic tool and pursue careers accordingly. Three-D models in movies such as Toy Story and within video games such as World of Warcraft reach millions of people and affect our world. I challenge educators and business leaders to join GRFA in embracing the digital arts as a viable industry for Louisiana and an important addition to our state’s educational programming."

ELIGIBILITY


All high school students attending a public or private school or home school or GED program in Louisiana are eligible to enter the GRFA Digital Art Contest.
There is no test score, grade point average or college major requirement necessary for entry.

AWARDS
The top five finalists will be notified in mid-April and invited to attend an Awards Reception in New Orleans where the final placements will be announced.
1st Place $5,000
2nd Place$4,000
3rd Place$3,000 
4th Place$2,000 
5th Place$1,000


WHAT IS A FULLY RENDERED 3D MODEL?
A fully rendered 3D model is similar to characters you have seen on digital movies like Toy Story and in video games like HALO or World of Warcraft. They are created in the computer using special programs such as Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, etc.

HOW TO ENTER
See our Registration Page for complete details on how to enter. NOTE: Students must save and submit early stages of their work in order to prove originality. 
DEADLINE
Registration Form, Teacher/Adviser Form and disc or jump drive must be RECEIVED by mail or delivery at the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Office in New Orleans no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2012.

JUDGING


Judging is based on a point system in the following categories:
Interpretation of Theme
Creativity
Design
Model Efficiency

The panel of judges is composed of industry professionals in Louisiana from companies like Electronic Arts, TurboSquid, and GameLoft, and educators from Louisiana State University, the University of Louisiana Lafayette and the Academy of Interactive Entertainment.

SUGGESTIONS FOR STUDENTS


Consider choosing one scene, image or person that best captures Louisiana to you as the inspiration for your 3D model. Be creative! Also, be mindful of your TRIS count in your 3D model. Judges will see how many polygons that you are using and the count could affect your "execution of technology" score.

NOTE FOR TEACHERS AND ADVISERS
All entries must be accompanied by a teacher/adviser reference form that includes their contact information. The teacher or industry adviser must be able to certify that the submission is the original work of the student when contacted during the judging process. Home schooled students may have their parent listed as their adviser.

Teachers and industry advisers, please read the contest rules and guidelines, and feel free to contact info@georgerodriguefoundation.org with technical questions or any questions concerning the contest. 

PROCEED TO THE 2012 DIGITAL ART CONTEST REGISTRATION PAGE 

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The Newest LDGI Family Member, Dax Allen, Director of Business Development.

4/19/2011

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Dax Allen joins the LDGI family as Louisiana Digital Gaming Initiative's new Director of Business Development.

Dax S. Allen is the creator, CEO/President of 4-Show.biz. 4-Show.biz is a cutting edge web services application tool and resource specifically designed to assist, generate awareness, create opportunities and improve communication between all fields related to the Entertainment Industry. Dax has 12 years of management, operations and business development experience in multiple industries including, Financial, Construction, International Trade, Web Development, Graphic Design, Insurance, Importing, Publishing, Casting, Film Production, Digital Media and Economic Development.

Dax is the creator of a feature animated film trilogy, LOST LITTLE ONE. The first of the LOST LITTLE ONE series is Adventures In Ice-Land which is being considered by several major animation studios. He has also served as a liason between Los Angeles, CA, Austin, TX and Louisiana for the Gaming and Animation Industries.

Dax is currently the Director of Film & Digital Media for the Lafayette Economic Development Authority. He serves as the Finance Director for the Acadiana Film Festival, a leader in the community for the Lafayette Entertainment Initiative and now Director of Business Development for Louisiana’s Digital Gaming Initiative.


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Bob Miller to Join LDGI's Board of Directors

4/14/2011

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LDGI is proud to Welcome Bob Miller, CEO of Opportunity Machine, as a Member of the Board of Directors.
Born in Plaquemines Parish, Bob has led five technology start-ups through both the crucial early phases of development and their expansion as successful enterprises in both Louisiana and Silicon Valley. From software engineering with Orpheus, to managing the development of a nationally awarded consumer electronic product as senior vice president of engineering and ground operations at Globalstar, his level of experience and dedication to getting things done, and done right, speaks for itself.  As the OM's Head Machinist, Bob applies that same skill and dedication towards making Lafayette the heart of a thriving technology ecosystem.  

Contact Bob Miller
bob@opportunitymachine.org

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LDGI Promotes Video Games Live at the Call of Duty: Black Ops Midnight Release

11/9/2010

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To help promote Video Games Live (VGL), LDGI's Executive Director, Jeff Pellegrin, and Technology Project Manager, Royce Guillory, had a lot of fun with the local Gamestop crowds to enlighten the masses on the upcoming concert. 

Video Games Live is an immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time.  Top orchestras and choirs perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussionists, live action, and unique interactive segments to create an explosive entertainment experience. This is a concert event put on by the video game industry to help encourage and support the culture and art that video games have become.. 

Awarded video game composer and Executive Producer of Video Games Live, Tommy Tallarico, and the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra come together to show off the musical side of the video game industry. Having won over 45 awards for best video game audio and having more than 275 games under his belt, it's easy to say that Tommy Tallarico will produce an entertainment experience to truly behold. Musical scores range from popular video game titles, such as World of Warcraft to Final Fantasy and Halo. The concert is Nov 13th 7pm at the Baton Rouge River Center. Get your tickets now and don't miss out on the gaming experience of a life time. Below are pictures of fans of the concert and avid gamers who are waiting for the midnight release of Call of Duty Black Ops.

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Introducing LDGI's New Technology Project Manager

11/9/2010

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Royce Guillory is currently the Technology Project Manager for the Louisiana Digital Gaming Initiative. Royce’s prior role was that of a quality assurance tester at the Baton Rouge Electronic Arts (EA) Quality Assurance Center. While at EA, Royce worked on two titles: John Madden 2011 and NCAA 2011. Royce obtained his education in the industry from Baton Rouge Community College Entertainment Technology Program. Besides working at EA, Royce managed two development teams, which worked on casual PC titles.

Louisiana Digital Gaming Initiative is proud to have an industry expert and a developer who is managing our current digital media projects. His understanding and expertise is vital to companies and teams who are looking to settle or start-up in Louisiana. Royce definitely brings a sense of confidence and leadership to the Louisiana Digital Gaming Initiative family. Royce has been an avid fan of digital media and electronic gaming since he was young and looks up to top industry experts like Warren Spector, Hideo Kojima, and Keiji Inafune for their inspiring designs and roles in the industry. 


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Louisiana Digital Gaming Initiative Bylaws stated on August 16, 2010

8/17/2010

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Louisiana Digital Gaming Initiative Bylaws are available for public review.

The download can be found above by clicking on the "Downloads" link and under "Board of Directors," a sub-link of "About LDGI."

The link can also be found below:

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One Page LDGI Service Summary is now completed

8/16/2010

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To download the PDF, please click on the file above.

LDGI, Inc. is a non-profit trade association operated by Jeff Pellegrin that provides economic development, consulting and advisory services for Louisiana’s digital media, and video game industry space.

 
With combined 55+ years of experience in digital media, business development, and financial dealings, Louisiana Digital Gaming Initiative (LDGI) can provide inventive solutions to any organization’s analytical or marketing needs. LDGI provides their members the flexibility to complement their existing economic and business development infrastructure and can rapidly deploy resources to complete engagements with the highest level of proficiency within the required time frame.

LDGI Services understands the sensitivity and confidentiality of its members and will always safeguard its clients’ proprietary information. 

LDGI has experience across a variety of industries including: digital media production, software development, technology incubation, middle ware solutions, telecommunications, event hosting and marketing efforts, economic and business development dealings. 

Membership Benefits:
§  Start-Up modeling
-           Company Projections and Incentives

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          Operating Models

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          Contract Dealing

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          Digital Media Interactive Tax Credit Analysis 


§  Relocation and Expansion Options for Existing Firms 
§  Marketing Efforts, Community Support, and Entrepreneur Resource Guides
§  Industry, Market and/or Company Specific Research
§  Debt and Capital Structure Advisory 
§  Business Plan Development
§  Need-driven ad hoc analyses determined by organizational objectives
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LDGI is Live!

8/12/2010

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LDGI is incorporated and live!

Today starts a great journey for Louisiana in the areas of digital media, video games, and software manufacturing. I am excited to be working with our future partners, current members, as well as our board members on the vast array of exciting projects we have in the LDGI pipeline. I would like to thank everyone who made LDGI possible, and I look forward to working with you on future projects.


We are currently in the midst of our initial fundraising and membership drive within the state of Louisiana. Once we attain our financing and membership goals, we will move quickly to launch our consulting practice and marketing efforts in order to bring outside industry to Louisiana. Today, LDGI has several projects at various stages of development with city and state economic development groups, and we anticipate a substantial growth in the overall video game industry footprint in Louisiana in the coming years.

The purpose of the website is to educate current and future members about LDGI services and the benefits we can provide the state of Louisiana. Please take a moment to review the various pages within our site, and help us make it better with your comments and suggestions.    
Thanks again everyone,

Jeff Pellegrin
Executive Director of LDGI




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