Released on = January 30, 2007, 7:39 pm

Press Release Author = Singapore Exhibition Services

Industry = Media

Press Release Summary = After its debut last year, CG Overdrive returns to the
Singapore Expo this year to showcase the region's best computer graphics and
animation talent

Press Release Body = CG Overdrive, an iconic event for computer graphics and
animation enthusiasts held in Singapore for the first time last year, will return in
2007 with an enhanced line-up of activities and a new event partner.

Organised by Visual Communication Order (VCO) - an affiliate of 3dsense Media
School, the company has signed on Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd (SES) as
co-organiser for CG Overdrive, to propel Asia's media industry forward.

This year, CG Overdrive will be held from 16th to 22nd June 2007 at Singapore Expo
in conjunction with other SES-organised events such as BroadcastAsia, CommunicAsia,
EnterpriseIT and iDME (interactive Digital Media & Entertainment exhibition &
conference).

Justin Chua, Project Director from VCO, said, "The success of CG Overdrive last
year, it's inaugural year, is a vivid manifestation of the desire for a dedicated
and committed Computer Graphics (CG) Platform in Asia that facilitates the transfer
of CG knowledge and vital networking opportunities. We are greatly heartened by the
strong and invaluable support from the CG Community."

"This year, we are pleased to have SES on board as VCO's partner in organising CG
Overdrive. Their invaluable experience in event organization will be instrumental
in anchoring CG Overdrive as a key event for CG buffs and enthusiasts with the aim
of growing it together with the booming animation industry in Asia."

Speaking on the synergy between CG Overdrive and BroadcastAsia as well as VCO and
SES, Mr Stephen Tan, chief executive of SES said, "It only makes practical sense to
place CG Overdrive side by side BroadcastAsia. CG Overdrive opens the window to
inspiring and creating dynamic digital content for different mediums. BroadcastAsia
showcases the latest and most innovative technologies for delivery of that content.
The computer and animation industry is constantly challenged to produce more
ambitious work in a shorter space of time. CG Overdrive and BroadcastAsia will
address various techniques for efficient production and delivery in a highly
competitive and time-constrained industry."

True to its philosophy of "story is king", CG Overdrive 2007 will return this year
with more exciting activities lined up. The knowledge-centric event will comprise a
total of four major segments, up from the original two, namely the CG Conference, CG
Festival, Masterclasses and Forums, and the CG Guilds Gathering segments.

A week long event, CG Overdrive 2007 will commence with Interactive Forums aimed at
discussing issues critical to the healthy development of the CG Industry and
Hands-on Masterclass sessions that strive to impart vital techniques and artistry to
professionals and students.

The CG Conference will address topics such as character animation techniques,
digital paintings, character modeling, 3D film making, visual effects and production
of CG cinematics for games and etc.

A host of CG Festival activities such as exhibition, digital film screenings and a
digital art gallery will also be staged to connect and inspire CG enthusiasts.

The Recruitment Overdrive section will likewise be held to allow CG talents and
aspiring CG artists a conduit to submit their portfolios and present their talent to
recruiting local and international studios. A Spanking New Technologies innovation
area will showcase up-and-coming computer graphics and animation technologies.

To end the festivities with a bang, and for all deserving CG Overdrive delegates,
the organisers will throw a party for speakers and delegates to mingle during the
period of the event.



About CG Overdrive

Conceived as an iconic event for computer graphics (CG) lovers by CG lovers, CG
Overdrive's philosophy of "story as king" is anchored by a knowledge-centric
conference that aims to arm Asian CG talents with deeper expertise. The line-up also
includes masterclasses, forums and networking events, guild meetings opportunities
as well as a host of festival activities such as a recruitment zone, software
clinics, film screenings and a digital art gallery. Organised by Visual
Communications Order (VCO) and co-organised by Singapore Exhibition Services (SES),
CG Overdrive will be held from 19 to 22 June 2007, in conjunction with strategic
partner BroadcastAsia.

In 2006, the event attracted over 2000 attendees of which 45% were from overseas.


About the event organisers

Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd

A pioneer of the fast growing and vibrant exhibition industry, Singapore Exhibition
Services (SES) is Asia's top organiser of trade events with a diverse portfolio of
exhibitions and conferences in Communications, Engineering, Machinery and Lifestyle
industries. SES events consistently attract a high level of overseas participation
with foreign exhibitors accounting for almost 80% of the show floor. SES is a member
of Allworld Exhibitions Alliance, a global network with 34 offices worldwide. For
more information, please visit www.sesallworld.com.


Visual Communication Order Pte Ltd

Visual Communication Order (VCO) is formed on the vision of realising ideas. At VCO,
the dedicated team specialises in devising communication solutions and creating
conduits to facilitate knowledge transfer. Visual Communication Order is an
affiliate of 3dsense Private Limited. This affiliation is built on the many common
denominators between the 2 companies - Passion, Focus, Drive, Quality and
Professionalism. VCO supports all the communication needs of 3dsense Private Limited
and has harnessed the knowledge of communication to forge effective communication
bridges to realising her communication objectives. For more information, please
visit www.visualco.net.





Web Site = http://www.cgoverdrive.com

Contact Details = For more information, please contact:
Cheryl Tan
Singapore Exhibition Services
Tel: +65-62338625
Email: che@sesallworld.com