On the night

There will be company introductions and showreels from Framestore, who have worked on films such as Avengers: Infinity War, Deadpool 2, Fantastic Beasts and where to find them, Christopher robin, Blade Runner 2049 and many, many more. Followed by 5 different workshops, from Animation to 3D Character building and more.

Please note, you can only attend 1 of the 5 workshops as they will be running simultaneously. Please choose your ticket according to which workshop you would like to attend, each workshop will last 90 minutes.

Workshop 1

Emerging Technology: Visualising the Future with Samat Algozhin Realtime Supervisor at The Third Floor

Entertainment is becoming ever more immersive, with virtual reality, augmented reality, and now mixed reality taking centre stage, film and TV productions are doing more with less - challenging what's possible with modern technology. It puts pipelines and creative processes to the test, but emerging technology such as lightfields and Realtime rendering could be the answer, and take visual effects closer to the world of Realtime and vice versa. Join Maya Master Lee Danskin in an exploration of what's on the horizon.

Workshop 2

ANIMATION 101 with Jessica Austin and Megan Huggins, Animators at Blue Zoo Animation

Learn about the craft of animation, the approaches and techniques and the get a better understanding of the different roles and opportunities within an animation studio.

Workshop 3

PRODUCING FOR VFX with Martin Gabriel, VFX Producer with Escape Studios

An insight into the roles and responsibilities of the production team in a VFX facility from conception to completion. This workshop will introduce you to the key components including breaking down a shot, bidding, crewing up and budgeting

Workshop 4

CREATING A PHOTOREALISTIC 3D CREATURE with Harin Hirani, Head of 3D at Freefolk

Creating creatures in 3D requires a lot of research! Referencing real animals is absolutely vital if you're going to pull off a believable character. It's all about planning and paying attention to everything step by step, from large-scale shapes to the finest details. Get a behind the scenes look at what goes into creating photorealistic computer-generated creatures for TV and film in this interactive and informative workshop.

Workshop 5

CHARACTER DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT with Kwok Fung Lam, Animation Director at The Mill

Understand the different processes and approaches to character design in this fun and interactive session where you will create your own original characters, starting with reference materials through to generating turnarounds, expressions, poses and colourways. This session will require some pre-work that will be communicated prior to the event.

Networking

Following the workshops, you will have the opportunity to network with the creatives who have been running the workshops via short speed dating like rotations and have some 1 to 1 Q&A time with them.

Refreshments - will be served so if you have any dietary requests, please let us know when you sign up for the workshop. There are only 20 spaces per workshop so register early to avoid disappointment as when its gone, its gone.

Inclusivity

Inclusivity and diversity are at our heart and we would like to welcome everyone we can to our event, which is why the venue is fully accessible and has two accessible toilets.

So, if you (or someone you have booked a ticket for) has access needs or reduced mobility, please contact us in advance of this event. That way, we can make every effort to accommodate the individual needs, ensure suitable assistance is available.

Also, we can provide a complimentary companion ticket to you (or someone you have booked a ticket for) at this event too if needed if you have a disability, but again please contact us at least a week in advance of this event once you have booked your ticket and we’ll add their name to the guest list.

This event is done in partnership with AccessVFX and ThisAbility. Hosted by Framestore