A BUNCH OF SHORT GUYS
Hosts INDUSTRY GIANTS 2011: Ten in Texas
Visual Effects, Animation and Game Forum
Saturday, June 25 9:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday, June 26 1:00pm - 6:00pm
The Kessler Theater
1230 W. Davis Street, Dallas, TX 75208. The event is open to the public, students, and industry professionals.
Presenter and Topics for Saturday, June 25:
John Carmack – Lead Programmer and...
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Hosts INDUSTRY GIANTS 2011: Ten in Texas
Visual Effects, Animation and Game Forum
Saturday, June 25 9:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday, June 26 1:00pm - 6:00pm
The Kessler Theater
1230 W. Davis Street, Dallas, TX 75208. The event is open to the public, students, and industry professionals.
Presenter and Topics for Saturday, June 25:
John Carmack – Lead Programmer and Co-Founder - i.d. Software
"Trends for Gaming Media and Presentation Technology"
Jason Manley – Founder - Massive Black, ConceptArt.org, The Art Department (TAD)
"Surviving the Industry Through Media and Education"
Allan McKay – Visual Effects Supervisor, Director, Producer – Catastrophic FX
"Getting Yourself Noticed: How to Make Yourself 10x More Employable"
Kevin Johnstone – Senior Environmental Artist - Epic Software
"Modular Environment Design: How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Grid"
Chad Sellers – Animator – Walt Disney Animation Studios
"Journey of an Animator: My Path to Disney"
Ronnie Williford – Lead Animator, Powerhouse Animation
“Life Drawing Skills for Character and Story Development”
Rita Street – President - Radar Cartoons
Panel Moderator
Saturday Night After Party at The Kessler Theater!
Doors (re)open at 8:00 pm. Bands include Rattletree Marimba,The Jitterbug Vipers, and New Fumes!
Masterclasses for Sunday, June 26:
Paul Gaboury – 3D Application Engineer, Pixologic
“ZBrush Across the Entertainment Industry”
Mike Mattesi – Author of The Force
“FORCE! Drawing for Animation”
Allan McKay – Visual Effects Supervisor, Catastrophic FX
“Mastering Visual Effects for Hollywood Film”
Johan and Norma Klingler – Animation Instructors, The Art Institute of Dallas
“CG Workbooking as Compositional Layout”
Rita Street - President, Radar Cartoons
"Intellectual Properties: Developing Character"
Bettye Zoller and J. Schuh – Actress, Animator
“Finding Your Cartoon Voices”
Francis Vallejo - Studio Lead, The Art Department
"Finding Your Voice: Demystifying the Journey Towards Individual Style"
Robby Lamb - Senior Environmental Artist, Bioware Austin
"Hard Surface Modeling Techniques for High Poly and Gaming"
Jason Manley, Kevin Johnstone, Brett Briley
"Careers in Game Development Panel"
ABOSG paid members receive significant discounts on tickets, so sign up online for your membership today!
www.abosg.org
Questions? Please contact Amy Cass at 512-659-3705 or by email:
president@abosg.org.
