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Autodesk is holding the free, virtual “Autodesk Digital Entertainment Conference” on October 12, 2010. Renowned producers from the VFX industry will have their say online. A genuine opportunity to learn and gain an insight into the entertainment industry
The following guest speakers, among others, will take part in the conference:
• Mark Breakspear, CIS Vancouver – visual-effects supervisor on Salt, Angelina Jolie’s latest blockbuster, as well as Angels & Demons and The Da Vinci Code
• Mike Mennillo, Ubisoft – lead fight animator on Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood. He was also involved in the production of Prince of Persia: Warrior Within and Lost: The Video Game.
• Melinka Thompson-Godoy, Look Effects Inc – visual-effects producer on films such as Black Swan, Legion, The Spirit and Speed Racer, and TV series such as Pushing Daisies, 24 and the final season of Lost.
• Michael ‘Mike D’ Degtjarewsky, Look Effects Inc – digital-effects supervisor on Legion and the final season of Lost. He also worked as a compositor on all three parts of Pirates of the Caribbean and The Green Mile.
Autodesk experts will also demonstrate new 3D functions, improved character animation and the new Autodesk Maya 2011 user interface. The improved viewport interaction, Graphite modelling tools and Slate material editor in 3ds Max 2011 will also be shown. In addition, there will be an exhibition area where artists can chat with experts and various trial versions will be available to download.
Further links:
- Registration is at