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Crowd simulation specialist Paul Kanyuk completes the list of top speakers at this year’s animago CONFERENCE on October 29 and 30 in the film city of Babelsberg.
Paul Kanyuk was a major technical support in postproduction on all current Pixar productions such as “Cars,” “Ratatouille,” “Wall-E” and “Up.” Crowd simulation in particular is one of his absolute specialties, and he will provide detailed insights into Hollywood’s dream factory. In his presentation, he will focus on technological development and the correct production Pipieline for crowd simulation in animated film. From “Ratatouille” through “Wall-E” to the latest work “UP” – afterward, CONFERENCE visitors will know how Pixar’s hordes of rates, robots and Rottweilers are brought to life.
About the animago CONFERENCE
The animago CONFERENCE offers an attractive program with more than 20 national and international speakers. There are also workshops and masterclasses in which professionals demonstrate the use of new software. The highlight of the animago CONFERENCE will be the evening event with the presentation of the AWARDS and the subsequent party on October 29. Attractive discounts are available for early bookers. More at http://www.animago.com and http://www.animago.com/animago/conference.asp?NS=1.
