We fancied something different for date night this week and decided to consult the Leeds Guide for suggestions.
I Came across an event being run by the Northern Technology Institute in the newly refurbished Old Broadcasting House. Not only was it an opportunity to have a nosy inside the building, but it was a screening of around an hour of Dan Meth’s cartoons and animations, followed by a Q&A.
His work is character based and situational shorts which are very popular viral Internet fodder. The idea being that you can watch a 2 minute clip in the office or between college lectures that will make you laugh out loud and want to share it with your friends. It certainly had last night’s audience laughing a lot and it was fascinating to learn a bit about the inspiration behind it (and how much work goes into each clip – up to 10 days!!)
Not to neglect the venue, it was a great space (well designed, airy and full of good technology). The NTI (part of Leeds Met) are running short technology courses as well as hosting a series of interesting talks and events. It seems like a really accessible place to network and indulge the inner geek!
Overall an impressive and free event (including a buffet!) which left us feeling more cultured and with sore cheeks from the giggling! People should check out Dan Meth’s website, or for anyone in Edinburgh – he’s at the Ed Fringe on 27th Aug.
Marion Said:
on August 21, 2009 at 9:28 am
Pleased you had so much fun
Katie brown @dysconnection Said:
on August 21, 2009 at 1:39 pm
It was great to have you there. Great blog post!
Dan Meth - Cartoons and Animations | NTI Leeds Said:
on December 1, 2009 at 9:36 am
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