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This 4-day conference boasts a star-studded line-up of the ‘GODS’ of Computer Graphics where we have internationally renowned celebrity CG artists share their experiences, impart their knowledge and valuable insights in varied CG art forms. |
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| CG Overdrive 2007 was well attended by more than 3000 delegates and numerous positive feedbacks were received. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This year, the conference
programme line up promises CG artists an excellent platform to keep
abreast of the animation industry developments in Asia! Some of the
featured speakers include the following: |
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FEATURED CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
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| These invited CG artists are no doubt amongst the best in the industry! All of them are directly involved in creating box-office hits, award winning feature animated and VFX films or games that have won the hearts of millions of gamers in this planet. And the best part is that all of them will gather at CG Overdrive 2008 conference to share the secrets behind their successful endeavours as CG artists and professionals. They will be sharing art skills or production techniques, tips and the pipelines of the Hollywood movies or games they have worked on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| And truly, the CG Overdrive Conference is not merely a place for delegates to learn the quintessence of CG art skills; it is a place where everyone connects and gets inspired! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beyond this, the plethora of activities held at the festival outside the Conference will be an eye opening experience for those who are eager to know the ins and outs of the CG industry, the latest trends in technology and even the right kind of education that would help you achieve your ambition as a CG artist. At CG Overdrive, you walk through the time zone of the past, the present and the future of CG! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CGOverdrive2008 Conference Outline* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hands-on practical classes led by veterans from the CG industry to give delegates first-hand cutting edge knowledge. Experience small group teaching, a 100% guided learning approach for all CG enthusiasts. |
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| Tuesday, 17 June | 9.30am
– 2.30pm |
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| Designing
Games Characters in Maya and Zbrush By Kingston Chan, Games Artist, Ksatria Gameworks Understand the intricate production pipeline for games characters and landscapes by using 2 of the most popular tools in the industry, Zbrush and Maya, and the proven workflow that had led some of the best studios on the planet produce some of the best games we know today. |
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| Wednesday, 18 June | 9.30am
– 2.30pm |
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| Concept
Development By Feng Zhu, Founder, Possibility Space The Director and Founder of Possibility Space, a studio based in Beijing, Feng Zhu will be guiding students on the inner workings of concept development. Participants will learn first hand from this master who was involved as the lead designers in films such as Transformers, TMNT and Star-Wars. |
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| Thursday, 19 June | 9.30am
– 2.30pm |
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| VFX
Compositing in Max and AE By Alessandro Pacciani, Director / VFX supervisor Compositing
real video footage with CG elements, creating a naturalistic look
on films. Vital methods and techniques will be shared and taught
to participating students on the proven pipeline that had brought
Alessandro to fame with his Hollywood Festival award winning short
BV-01. |
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| Friday, 20 June | 9.30am
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| Character
Animation By Paul Wollenzien, Director, Rune Entertainment Character
Animation, the holy grail of storytelling in animated films. Paul
will lead students through a holistic understanding of how he approaches
an animation exercise and the tips and tricks involved in producing
a convincing character animation. |
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Animation Masterclass Sponsor: |
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