Countdown to January
The next class start date is January second. This is a night class that meets from 6:00PM to 11:00PM Monday-Friday. The class is has only 12 spots left but there is still time to register. Those interested in STUDENT HOUSING should contact Karla at (407) 224-3283 for information. The deadline to register for student housing is December 1st.

Terry Henry signs on to BattleStar Galactica
Dave School Graduate Terry Henry recently joined his fellow alumnus Michael Davidson on the visual effect crew of Battlestar Galactica. Terry has been hired as a Junior CGI Artist in the show's production office on the lot of Universal Studios Hollywood. "This job is a wonderful opportunity, the experience here is overwhelming. I basically help check for errors in frames and shot breakdowns, and keep the database updated. No artist work yet, but I'm happy and I know it will come," Terry said.

Terry is augmenting the work of graduate Michael Davidson who started in that position, but quickly took on additional responsibilities on behalf of the show. "I am in charge of shot breakout for all the CGI elements (except the Cylon Centurions) as well as overseeing the render farm and the assimilation of the rendered assets for our compositors," said Davidson. "I also create some of the Fleet establishing shots for the show, two of which just aired in Episode Four this season."

Michael continues, "Without a doubt, I am working on this production because of my time at the DAVE School learning the aspects of what a real production is all about from the amazing staff that Jeff has assembled. I have always believed that the best learning comes from doing and at The DAVE School I learned the necessary skills and attitudes that are required by the Industry. Terry adds, "The DAVE School has given me opportunities I would have never imagined. I mean, I work on the back lot of NBC/Universal, for a primetime television series! Battlestar Galactica is awesome, so everyone needs to watch it!" Now in its third season, the show airs Fridays on the Sci-Fi Channel.

Teddy Scares- Now online!
The final project from the class of December 2006 is now available online. Teddy Scares is based on a line of gothic plush toys from Applehead Factory. The film features a celebrity cast including Clive Barker (Hell Raiser), Linda Blair (The Exorcist), and makeup legend Rick Baker!

"We try to keep topping the projects that came before. By adding celebrity talent, it raises the bar on people's expectations and that really motivates the team to make THIS project special." according to project director William Vaughan. He continues, "We couldn't have asked for better clients to work with than Apple Head Factory, In addition to providing an exceptional property they were incredibly supportive throughout the production." You can see the final project by clicking here and the DVD (with bonus content) will be distributed free with each of Applehead Factory's Series 2 bears.

Students create dinosaurs in week one
"We had been doing logo tracing in the first week of our program for six years when William had a better idea," said School Director Jeff Scheetz. "Rather than outline one shape, let's outline lots of shapes, and build something nobody would ever guess they could make in the first week of class." The dinosaur images you see on this page were created by students in the first five days of study. "These are not just the top students, everyone in the class could do it," said Instructional Assistant Sam Mendoza, who adds, "We see over and over that if you give people the right tools and guidance, they can do amazing things."