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Zachary Berger

@zacharyberger.bsky.social

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Lead Creature Designer - Avatar The Way Of Water, Avatar Fire and Ash Past: Disney, Marvel, Netflix, Fox, Universal, WB, Legendary, Sony Santa Monica, etc. https://linktr.ee/artofzachary

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · Nov 12

For those interested, here is the higher res version of the Avatar: Fire and Ash creature image of mine that was shared elsewhere.

I have so many fun stories about the design of this creature that I can't wait to share! I think she's going to be a fan favorite! 💙

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 5d

Very strange - you're the only one that has said as much in response to this post. Try a different browser? @digelsrud.bsky.social have any insight to offer?

Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 5d

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 5d

You can sign - California signatures are the most important, but all signatures are helpful.

It would also be really helpful for you to share, especially if you have friends/followers in California.

Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 5d

When you use the URL? Try this one actionnetwork.org/petitions/le...

Let’s Be Clear: Artists & Creators Must Have Transparency NOW!

Every single day we don’t have transparency, the value of copyright loses ground and the harms inflicted to creative industries grow. California has always been on the forefront of policies that can ...

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 6d

To answer some questions I got last time I shared this:

- Yes you can sign if you don't live in Cali, but Cali signatures are most important!

- Sharing really helps even if you don't live in Cali. Get your Cali family/friends to sign!

- Action Network is trusted, reputable, won't share your data.

Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 6d

Reminder: they're STILL taking all of our work + we STILL need (especially Cali) signatures on the petition supporting Bill AB412 - the AI Copyright Transparency Act.

TLDR= this'll require transparency about what's in AI datasets!

Signing takes 1 min. Once done, PLEASE SHARE!! tinyurl.com/4uxbp963

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks for the shoutout, and glad you enjoyed the book!

In addition to the names you mentioned, the cover of the book and at least one of the images you showed are by co-production designer Dylan Cole (Ben Procter being the other PD).

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 13d

AND WE GOT AN EPIC NEW POSTER by the one and only Dylan Cole!! This one is going on my wall!!

I don't think Dylan is on bluesky, but please go follow him over on IG (@dylancoleart) if you don't already!

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 13d

HEY #AVATARSKY WAKE UP!! New Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer just dropped (and its absolutely packed) !! 🔥🔥🔥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma1x...

Avatar: Fire and Ash | New Trailer

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[Upcoming artbook] Creating Worlds: The Disney and 20th Century Studios Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole (Insight Editions, November 18)

"Explore the iconic concept designs and beautiful matte paintings from artist Dylan Cole, concept artist for Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, Tron: Legacy..."

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · Aug 24

r/e prosthetic design - I'd have to double check, but I'm pretty sure Fausto De Martini.

Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · Aug 22

Check it out #avatarsky!! 🦾

It's Mick Scoresby 2.0 vs. Payakan in Avatar: Fire And Ash: 'This time it's personal!'

The sea-faring villain of The Way Of Water is back with a vengeance in James Cameron's threequel, says star Brendan Cowell. Read more at Empire.

www.empireonline.com

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thanks for the shoutout @avatarday.bsky.social !

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · Aug 19

We appreciate all signatures, although those in California are especially useful in this particular instance.

I don't know of any actions in Australia (if someone knows of one, please educate us), but if you are in EU I would follow @egair.eu as they are constantly doing similar actions over there.

Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · Aug 19

My understanding is actionnetwork is safe and used frequently for this kind of thing. @digelsrud.bsky.social care to weigh in here?

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · Aug 16

Yes, but in terms of effectiveness for this particular action it’s Californians > Americans > outside the US. But all are welcome / encouraged to sign, and every little bit helps!

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thanks, my friend

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · Aug 15

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · Aug 14

@alexries.com @rj-palmer.com @rahll.bsky.social / other big artist accounts - mind sharing/boosting this for vis? For some reason this *particular* post on this topic seems to be taking off. The bill requires transparency in the AI training datasets, and we need signatures from people in California.

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · Aug 14

TY!!

Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · Aug 14

@bcmerchant.bsky.social @alexhanna.bsky.social for some reason this *particular* post on this topic seems to be taking off - it would mean a lot if you would help share/boost for visibility. The bill requires transparency in the AI training datasets, and we need signatures from people in California.

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · Aug 14

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