Public Engagement Lecture:From ‘The Crown’ to ‘The Lion King’ – the importance of visual effects in modern film and television

The School of Engineerng and Digital Arts proudly hosts a public engagement lecture:

From ‘The Crown’ to ‘The Lion King’ – the importance of visual effects in modern film and television

Monday 2nd March 2020

from 6 - 7 pm in Jennison Lecture Theatre (JLT)

The School of Engineering and Digital Arts is delighted to announce its latest public engagement lecture entitled: From ‘The Crown’ to ‘The Lion King’ – the importance of Visual Effects in Modern Film and TV by Dominik Platen, Lead 2D Artist at One of Us and Kent alumni (Digital Visual Effects, 2013).

The lecture will take place on Monday 2nd March from 6 – 7 pm in the Jennison Lecture Theatre, School of Engineering and Digital Arts, University of Kent, Canterbury campus and will cover:

– Introduction: Dominik’s study and career path

– What is VFX? Obvious use of CGI vs. invisible effects/set-extensions

– Examples/breakdowns: Talking about both types of VFX using the examples of The Crown (Invisible, set-extension type work), and “The Lion King” (Photorealistic, fully-CG)

– The current state and future of the VFX industry in the UK

For a flavour of the talk, check out these video links!:

https://vimeo.com/370740219

https://vimeo.com/191838262

https://vimeo.com/248127865

Please note that this lecture will appeal to a wide range of ages and backgrounds. It is free, and open to everyone. School visits also encouraged.

We ask that guests arrive at the Jennison building on the Canterbury campus for a prompt 6 pm start. Note that after 5 pm, you will be able to park in any of the staff car parks without restriction, as long as the vehicle is parked within the markings of a bay.

Please be advised that photographs will be taken at this event for marketing purposes. if you do not wish to be featured in any photographs, please speak to a member of staff from EDA, or with the photographer directly.