LATEST NEWS
April 2, 2010 - Avid Retires Digidesign Brand Name: What will this mean for users of Pro Tools, ICON and other audio products? Read the open letter to customers >>>read
March 9, 2010 - GDC edition newsletter: Autodesk unveils 2011 versions of its digital entertainment creation software [Maya 2011, 3ds Max 2011, MotionBuilder 2011, Softimage 2011]; Wacom has a new 21" Cintiq, news from Craft Animations, >>>read
November 10, 2009 - Read our latest newsletter: Save 54% off Pro Tools HD, 50% off migration to Softimage 2010, New V-Ray for Maya, AES Wrap-up, Upcoming events >>>read
October 9-12, 2009 - Bryon Low's Audio Engineering Society Convention 2009 Wrap-Up. Read all about it, direct from the Jacob Javits Center in New York City >>>read
April 2009 - The NAB 2009 Review - Find out what was new at the Broadcast Convention in Las Vegas, April 20-23 >>>read
Annex Pro Wins EditShare "VAR of the Year" for Canada
Apr 19/09 - At NAB 2009, EditShare recognized Annex Pro as "VAR of the Year". Annex Pro delivered more EditShare collaborative storage systems than any other dealer in Canada. We wish to thank our customers for their business, and for choosing Annex Pro to support their collaborative Avid and Final Cut workflows.
Autodesk Recognizes Annex Pro as Fastest Growing VAR in North America and Highest Sales in Canada
Mar 10/09 - At its annual channel partner conference, Autodesk inducted 30 Value Added Resellers into the Autodesk Platinum Club 2009, which demonstrated strong sales performance and commitment to customer service over the past year. >>>read Annex Pro press release >>>read Autodesk press release
Annex Pro Provides $1,000 scholarship towards tuition for the Masters of Digital Media Program
Mar 2/09 - The Campus @ Great Northern Way officially launched the MDM International Game Design Contest, with a Grand Prize of a $1,000 scholarship towards tuition for the MDM Program provided by Annex Pro >>>read more
Annex Pro Provides $2,500 Scholarship for VFS Game Program
Feb10/09 - Hundreds turned out for the 3rd annual Game Design Expo where game industry professionals from across North America converged in Vancouver for a sold-out weekend of lively talks and panel discussions >>>read more
UPCOMING EVENTS - 2010
May 5 - 1st Canadian Video Game and Digital Arts Awards [Vancouver] - Celebrate the best in Canadian games, animation and VFX on this fun, fast paced night, featuring Canadian hosts and presenters as well as internationally renowned musical talent VideoGames Live! >>>more
May 6-7 - Annex Pro "Middleware Suite" during GDC Canada [Vancouver] - Join us for refreshments and check out the latest middleware Beast, Kynapse and HumanIK >>>details
June 3 - Adobe Presents "Seeing is Believing": CS5 Production Premium Road Show - Join Adobe video experts for a free, in-depth seminar featuring new Adobe Creative Suite 5 Production Premium software. Discover new workflow efficiencies, creative enhancements and more. Plus grand prize drawing and giveaways. Space is limited >>>details and registration
past events
April 27 - LIVE IN VANCOUVER: "Seize the Opportunity" with 
Autodesk 2011 DEC software - See expert users demonstrate new Autodesk 2011 Digital Entertainment Creation (DEC) software for game development and post production, including Maya 2011, 3ds Max 2011 and NEW Smoke 2011 for Mac OS X. Followed by a Customer Appreciation reception >>>view event pictures
April 19 - Autodesk Seize the Opportunity [Virtual Event] - Choose from 3 online presentations: "Autodesk Smoke for Mac OS X, showcased by North Avenue Post"; "Bringing Dragon Age to Life: Digital Actors in an Epic RPG"; "How Click 3X Created Super Bowl E*TRADE Spots 'First Class', 'Lottery', and 'Girlfriend'". >>>details and registration
April 12-15 - NAB 2010 [Las Vegas]- Join 85,000 digital media professionals from 150+ countries at the biggest industry convention of the year. Let us know if you need a free exhibits badge >>>more
April 10-11 - Game Design Expo 2010 [Vancouver]: - For game industry pros and everyone passionate about games, Vancouver Film School’s Game Design program is hosting the fourth annual Game Design Expo in Vancouver, BC. This event features guest speakers and panels with the leading minds in game design and development, representing some of the industry’s top companies. Sponsored by Annex Pro >>>more
April 7 - Autodesk Smoke for Mac OS X: Control the Creative – Empower your Pipeline [online]: Keynote Speaker: Dean Schirm. Learn how you can use Smoke for Mac OS X to keep entire creative projects in house.
In this session, you'll be shown how to unleash your creative potential and grow your business by adding Smoke’s powerful toolset to your workflow. See Smoke’s end–to-end workflow and the advantages of an integrated finishing suite demonstrated. The session will close with an interactive Q&A. >>>details and registration
March 17, 2010 - StudioSysAdmins Meeting: "Tiered Storage for Entertainment Demystified" - This meeting is for members only, IT professionals, looking to learn more about this topic. Although Nick Jarvis [Senior Systems Engineer @ BlueArc] is the presenter, this is not a sales presentation. All StudioSysAdmin members are encouraged to attend. If you are not familiar with this group, please visit StudioSysAdmins to determine if this event is for you
March 11-13, 2010 - Game Developers Conference, San Francisco - All that's new and exciting in the game industry will be on display. Autodesk unveils 2011 versions of its digital entertainment creation software; Wacom has a new 21" Cintiq, and all kinds of news from Craft Animations, V-Ray, Qube, and more. >>>read more
Jan 26/10 - An Evening with XRAID - Join Darryl Wheeler [Acting Regional Manager for Active Storage] for a discussion of trends in HD workflow and storage. We will speak to solutions for the media rich environment user and changes in this environment. Learn what Active is doing today to address the needs of the OS X professional now and in the future. Location is Apple Canada in Richmond BC. >>>register now
Dec 5 - ZBrush Vancouver User Goup Meeting - Sponsored by Annex Pro, this is an exciting opportunity for students, hobbyists and professionals to rub elbows with fellow ZBrushers, as well as learn from some of the very best ZBrush artists around. You will be the first to see some exciting new features that are on the way for ZBrush and take advantage of attendee-only special discounts. Live demonstrations will be followed by a mix + mingle reception! .>>>register
Dec 9 - Just in Time for Winter: ICE, Particles, Face Robot + more with Autodesk Softimage 2010! - Take advantage of this chance to chill with one of Autodesk's senior Softimage experts, 3D Evangelist Mark Schoennagel. SEATS ARE LIMITED >>>details and registration
Dec 10 - Autodesk Maya 2010 for Games: Focus on Maya Asset and Layout Tools - Join us for an in-depth look at using Maya 2010 for game development with Steven Roselle, Autodesk's games-focused Senior Solutions Specialist. Seating is extremely limited >>>details+registration
Nov 18 - From Art to Animation Webcast- The latest in a series, in this Autodesk webcast you'll learn how to layout animation storyboards using Autodesk's modeling workflow and UV layout tools. Then detail the finalized concept, and rig, animate and render your design >>>register
August 3-7 - Autodesk at SIGGRAPH 2009, New Orleans - Autodesk will showcase the latest Digital Entertainment Creation Solutions and share information on how to make the creative process an efficient, interactive and collaborative experience. FREE MasterClasses, product demos from the experts, and TechTalk with Duncan Brinsmead himself! See it all live or streamed online at "The Area"
July 14 - AJA Ki Pro Worldwide Roadshow: "From Lens to Post" - Join AJA for a demonstration of their latest innovation in workflow enhancing technology - the Ki Pro. Finally, shoot on the same codec as you edit with, full raster 10 bit Apple ProRes 422, built natively into Ki Pro’s stand-alone, portable hardware. You'll get a high level overview of AJA and view a live demo of Ki Pro. Ask questions and get answers from AJA executives, and leading industry experts. >>>details and registration
June 24 - Autodesk Subscription Tour Webcast- Learn more about the features of Subscription for Maya, 3ds Max, MotionBuilder or any other Autodesk software, with an online "walk-through" of Subscription Center. Make sure you are taking complete advantage of your Subscription benefits, by attending one of two 60-minute web sessions, including online Q+A.
June 23 - Matrox MAXimum Roadshow - Join Matrox and Apple at this event hosted by Annex Pro. Matrox MAX technology will be showcased, for faster than realtime H.264 encoding for Blu-ray, the web, and mobile devices. MAX is available in the new Matrox CompressHD accelerator card, and in the Matrox MXO2 series of I/O devices for the Mac, including the MXO2 Mini. Be among the first to check them out! >>>details + registration
May 27 - MachStudio Pro by Studio|GPU - Join us for a demo of MachStudio Pro, StudioGPU’s revolutionary new non-linear real-time workspace for 3D professionals. See first hand how you can start Working at the Speed of Thought. . >>>details + registration
May 19 - Autodesk Imagine Virtual Event - Join us online for two live virtual sessions and a chat session. Learn to accelerate your artist workflow and technical pipeline in games, animation and post. Discover how Autodesk DEC tools give you a competitive advantage. Watch the experts, and learn how to solve real-world production challenges using Autodesk tools that make you more proficient, productive and competitive >>>details + registration
May 14 - 4PM -Annex Pro Presents: Up Close + Personal: Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 with Louis Marcoux - 3ds Max Product Specialist Louis Marcoux gives you an an "up close and personal" look at 3ds Max 2010, including new CAT plug-in. . >>>details + registration PLEASE NOTE: The time and location of this event has changed. Please click for up-to-date details
May 7 - 11AM - Autodesk Imagine Tour - Discover how Autodesk® 2010 software can turn your "what if" design scenarios into a reality. Join us to learn how our software can help you analyze the real-world performance of your designs—all before anything's created. >>>details + registration
March 5 - Musicians/Composers: You're Invited to "Creative Control" featuring LA-based composer Brian Carter - Join us at the VFS Cafe for this special presentation, where you'll follow a music project from inception to completion, with LA-based composer and Pro Tools product specialis,t Brian Carter. Brian toured with several Grammy-winning R+B acts, and brings with him years of studio experience, as well as an in-depth knowledge of Pro Tools and the recording process. You'll learn how solutions like Pro Tools 8 and the C|24 control surface can bring new life to your productions, whether you're a songwriter, film composer, or a serious hobbyist. If you're already using Pro Tools LE, HD or something else entirely, you'll pick up some real-world tips that you can take back and immediately use in your own studio. Everyone is welcome! >>>details and registration
Dec 3 - Digidesign/Avid Video Satellite for Pro Tools 8 for Post [at Vancity Theatre]: Be among the first to see a big-screen demonstration of this powerful new HD playback solution from Avid/Digidesign, at the Vancity Theatre. Video Satellite features SD or HD video playback, synced to your Pro Tools session, while maintaining the full track count and processing power of Pro Tools|HD. We'll also show Video Satellite LE. Both are shipping soon >>>details and registration
Dec 4 - Collaborative Workflow Explained: A Primer for Video Producers and Editors [at Whistler Filmmakers Forum]: Join us for a lively panel discussion about the real-world challenges and rewards of moving your production to a collaborative video editing workflow such as Apple Xsan and EditShare. Bring your questions! >>>register for WFF
Dec 16 - Autodesk MotionBuilder Webcast: What is MotionBuilder and how is it used for way more than just motion capture? Find out on this free webcast where you will learn about this industry-leading, real-time 3D character animation solution for games, feature film, and TV production. Topics explained include: "Introduction to MotionBuilder" and "The value of incorporating MotionBuilder in your pipeline" >>>registration
Nov 4 - Autodesk 2009 Product Launch, Vancouver: Over 150 attendees saw the latest innovations in the Autodesk 2009 product line, including expert demonstrations by Autodesk artists featuring: Maya 2009, Mudbox 2009, MotionBuilder 2009, Toxik 2009, and 3ds Max 2009. Photos
Nov 18 - Pro Tools 8 Sneak Peek: You'll see all the new features, including a gorgeous new interface; dozens of new plug-ins; 5 new virtual instruments; new scoring, MIDI, editing, and mixing capabilities; new track comping workflows; Elastic Pitch; and more! [Anyone who purchases a Pro Tools system now gets a free upgrade to Pro Tools 8] >>>details and registration
Nov 19 - ACM SIGGRAPH Presents: Blizzard Cinematics: Proudly sponsored by Annex|Pro [SOLD OUT] >>>details
Nov 24 - Generation World Tour: Eyeon Generation is a breakthrough family of products that satisfy the demand for an end-to-end VFX environment and delivers timeline editing with up to 4K disk based playback, backed by 20 years of Fusion compositing development. The Generation workflow seamlessly integrates and collaborates with all eyeon products as well as removing the interoperability bottleneck with other products. This is a seminar you don't want to miss, but space is VERY limited, so register today
Nov 25 - Matrox MXO2 – Streamline Your Apple Final Cut Studio Workflow: Discover the Matrox Hardware Advantage with MXO2, a portable, affordable, and complete I/O device for the Mac. Be among the first to see this award-winning device in action >>>details and registration.
Nov 26 - Render Farms 101: From Rendering to Reality in no Time: Want to learn more about render farm management? PipelineFX expert Troy Brooks has extensive experience in film and game development workflows, and will show why using the right tools will improve productivity and increase content quality while optimizing hardware resources >>>details and registration
Nov 26 - ZBrush 3 for Artists: Continuing their mission of creating innovative and powerful tools for digital artists, Pixologic introduces ZBrush 3 with a host of new features for Windows and OS X. Join Technical Specialist Paul Gaboury as he shows off the new version. Space is very limited >>>details and registration
Nov 27 - AJA Video Systems / Tiger Technology: Two leading video technology companies team up to highlight their latest innovations: Current Kona and XENA owners [or those thinking about buying] will want to check out recently added new support for RED camera, dual boot options (Mac + Win) and much more. Plus, learn how iinnovative and economical MetaSAN and MetaLAN solutions from Tiger Technology can dramatically enhance your Win, OS X or Linux video workflow >>>details and registration