This was a group project that was a lot of fun. There was a lot of research done between all four of us and I felt it came out excellent. I learned a lot and made a couple of new friends/ contacts by completing this project.

1. Audio & Animation
Organizations
Created By:
Carolina Chapelin
Sadao Furaha-Dennis
Foday Kpakarogers
Ebony Walker

2. A.E.S. Society (Audio Engineering Society)
A.E.S. is an audio technology
organization founded in New York City
1948; where the first meeting was held
amongst audio engineer from across
the united states in hopes of spreading
knowledge on informative discoveries.
There are now locations all across the
U.S.A. as well as Europe.
Goal: the goal of AES is to research
and advance audio technology.

3. BROADCAST MUSIC, INC.
BMI was founded in 1939 originally by thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in genres like jazz blues and
country. BMI’s headquarters is located in New York and operates on a non-profit making basis and is the largest music rights
organization in the U.S. BMI protects the public performances of artists music.
BMI’s goal is to protect the public performances of artists music. To achieve this goal, BMI has taken a stance as the
bridge between songwriters and business organizations that want to play their music publicly. To date, BMI represents 14
million musical works created and owned by more than 900,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers.

4. S.P.A.R.S. Society (Society of Professional Audio Recording Services)
SPARS’s is a non-profit association
founded in 1979, dedicated
upholding high standard/ quality
studio craftsmanship and recording
techniques.
Goal: SPARS’s goal is to advance
the education in the business of
recording for professionals as well
up and coming students.

5. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is the trade organization
that supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music
Companies. Nearly 85% of all legitimate recorded music produced and sold in
the United States is created, manufactured or distributed by RIAA members.
To support their mission, RIAA protects the intellectual property and First
Amendment rights of artists and music labels. RIAA also certifies Gold, Platinum,
multi-Platinum, Diamond sales and streaming awards.

6. - HQ located in Los Angeles
- 3,700 members worldwide
- More Locations: Bay Area (CA), Washington State, New York, Canada, Australia, New Zealand,
France, Germany, India, and London.
- The VES supports fields such as film, television, commercials, animation, games and many more.
- Their goals:
- Educate
- Bring awareness and encourage development in technology regarding the field of visual effects.
- Bring great minds together to continue to push the boundaries of visual effects.
https://www.visualeffectssociety.com
/

7. CG Society
Goal: to inspire and become better artist
No Job board
News articles about artist and industries
Forums to communicate with other artist.
Mostly showcasing your best work.

8. - A union of artists, writers and technicians making animated films, founded in 1952.
- Their goal:
- Negotiate “Collective Bargaining Agreements” (CBA)
- Help animation employees get decent wages
- Better working conditions
- Better benefits
https://animationguild.org

9. SIAD (Society of Illustrators, Artist and Designers)
Based in London
Goal is to support, encourage and guide illustrator, artist and designers to promote their work to the widest
possible audience.
A professional recognition to clients, employers, and other practitioners that you are committed to
delivering a very high standard in your work and business methods.
Inclusive Membership, not a trade body, more of a learned Society.
No Job Board

10. Membership Criteria & Cost (Audio Org.)
A.E.S. S.P.A.R.S.
Criteria:
● have a degree in
audio Tech
● be an active student,
or a renowned
professional
Cost:
● One Year: $125
● Student Cost: $50
● Upgrade to printed
Journal: additional
$75
Criteria:
● Open to all
individuals
interested,
Internationally
Cost:
● Free to join
Criteria:
- Be a songwriter or
publishing company.
Cost:
- Signing up as a
songwriter is free.
- Signing up as an
individual publishing
company is a one
time $150 fee and
$250 for
corporations.
Criteria:
- Be a U.S. Based
company or label.
- Distribute
recordings of
performances to
U.S. consumers
under your label for
home use.
- No piracy in last
five years.
Cost:
- A one time $150
application fee.
- Distribute recordings of

11. Animation Membership Criteria & Costs
Visual Effects Society
Criteria: Must be in the field of visual effects (or closely
related work to the field of visual effects) for no less than 5
years. Must be endorsed by 2 current VES members, each
must submit a letter of recommendation to the VES on the
applicant's behalf.
Cost: $200 for the Spring period, or $100 for the Fall period.
The Animation Guild
Criteria: Must be employed at a company under the Guild’s
jurisdiction (Bento Box, Cartoon Network, and more).
Cost: One-time “Initiation Fee” dependent on salary,
one-time “Registration Fee” of $100 and a quarterly
membership fee (not specified).
CGSociety
Criteria:
None, Join in for free
SIAD
Criteria:
Open to all practitioners in all creative disciplines, anywhere
around the world
3 memberships (Student, Ordinary, Qualified) Qualified has
three levels (LSIAD, ASIAD and FSIAD)
All Professional Members Ordinary after 12 Months
begins the progression through three levels of Qualified
membership Licentiateship for at least 2 years can apply for
Associateship for at least 3 years to apply for Fellowship
Student $30
Ordinary, Licentiate and Associate Membership $50

13. Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Music Instrument
coverage. (Full-time employees)
-Internships and training opportunities to
enhance your career.
-Connect to largest responsible network
of investors in the region.
-RIAA works to see more capital being
invested.
● educational classes/ workshops
● online directory of educational
institutes
● online library(or paperback) of all published
catalogs
● international conferences
● you can make a group within the organization
● Exclusive Online Job Board
● discounts on press books, apple products,
sound particle software and dell products
● Mentoring
● Educational Classes
● hands on Events in a variety of Recording
Studios
● Publishes Articles on the audio recording
community
Benefits

14. Animation Membership Benefits
Visual Effects Society
● Job board is available to the public but with limited access.
● Membership Directory
● Medical plans with dental and vision included
● The VES Summit is held yearly, with Keynote speakers
● Workshops available
● Screenings and other events throughout the year
● Free subscriptions to VFX Voice Magazine and Animation
Magazine with membership.
● Discounted membership fees for various teaching websites and
training companies (15% off joining Sphere VFX, 25% off of
CMIVFX, and 15% off of FXPHD)
The Animation Guild
● Job Board “Guild Job Postings”
● “Member Search”
● 3 types of medical benefits, which can include dental, vision,
prescription meds, and behavioral health coverage.
● 3 different pension plans.
● “The Peg-Board” - Animation Guild’s monthly newsletter
● “Keyframe Magazine” - Guild’s quarterly magazine
● Classes and skills training courses
CGSociety
● Participate in Art Challenges for Prizes
● CGWorkshop
● Network for industry professional feature films and AAA
Games
SIAD
All Ordinary and Qualified members provided with link to access
members are of the website containing industry new and details of
industry contracts and competitions.
● Eligible to be featured on member profile on their website.
● Included in the directory of Qualified members
● Entitled to enter work into the International Creative
Awards and students can enter in student awards center.
● Intellectual Property Copyright Registration Service
● SIAD IP Valuation Service
● Entitled to use at a reduced rate, The Certification advisory
Service for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
● From time to time discounted Insurance, legal and
Accountancy services, Special Rate for training and CPD
events, etc.

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