Comments on: Tennessee Blender Conference

By: ByronK

ByronK — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:05:35 +0000

Due to lack of response the conference has been canceled for this year. We at the Tri-Cities Blender Users group will be sponsering a one day free miniconference on August 9 for those who are interested. If anyone needs information contact me (423) 863-2864 or byron@paraisoenterprises.com. Thanks.

By: mrunion

mrunion — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:42:18 +0000

The conference was a wonderful mix of presenters and learners last year! We had a great time, great lunch (home made!) and a wonderful get-together at a local restaurant that evening — followed by a walking tour of the public sculptures around the downtown area.

I’d definitely recommend anyone interested — no matter what their skill level — to attend if they can!

By: ByronK

ByronK — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:39:18 +0000

D Diehl, have you looked at the link showing last years conference? There are videos and descriptions of most of the presentations.

By: D Diehl

D Diehl — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:03:11 +0000

I’ve been wondering just what exactly goes on at a blender conference? I’ve been using blender steadily for years now and it’s my main tool when making 3d models for various video games I’m working with. Tennessee is fairly close to Ohio and I might be able to make the trek down there to see what’s going on.

Thanks,
David

By: Ron

Ron — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:15:44 +0000

I know economic times are tough right now, but $65 for this conference is a steal! It is worth way more than that. My guess is that most Blender users will make back the registration fee many times over by using what they learn. Where else can you get all this info, network with others, and have pizza? If I know Byron, he has other surprises for the participants also. Like Ben said, there probably are expenses to put together this conference. Thanks Byron. It will be a great event!

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:53:59 +0000

The user group meeting we had in Melbourne, Australia was a blast simply to just meet other users in person. Might be worth $65 for that alone, but there might be other costs they cover like venue rental, paying the speakers a bit etc. I doubt it is for the pizza alone.

Production pipelines and Blender sounds like a great theme too, much needed everywhere really.

As for a UK meeting, I am pretty sure people were trying to organise a London based user group on the Blenderartists.org forums, would be worth checking out for the locals.

By: Tom (not Ton)

Tom (not Ton) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:10:16 +0000

Are there ever any in Ohio?

More cowbell!

By: Spamagnet

Spamagnet — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:32:29 +0000

@ByronK – Good luck with the conference! I will have to check my schedule and see if I can make it.

By: ByronK

ByronK — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:14:52 +0000

@dusty and Joe, sorry you are too far to come to the Tennessee Conference, but there was nothing here either until I organized it. Maybe you both could organize an event in the UK. It is a lot of work, but worth it, to get everyone together. If there is anything I can do to help, let me know. Unfortunately, I have no suggestions for your cow problem.

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:26:15 +0000

I agree with dusty, i never see classes for blender in the uk, and its been raining all day and not long ago i saw 3 cows doing it, YES THREE!!!