animago CONFERENCE 2013

KNOW-HOW, RECRUITING, CONNECTIONS

This two-day gathering is a high-profile event consisting of a conference and an open trade exhibition. The animago CONFERENCE brings together representatives of creative communities working in all digital fields. Leading experts showcase the latest high-end technologies and modern approaches (projects, productions, making-of films and much more) in presentation panels.

The themes of the animago CONFERENCE are closely associated with the editorial categories
covered by DIGITAL PRODUCTION, the special-interest magazine responsible for the animago AWARD & CONFERENCE.

VFX

In this section, participants can look forward to exciting making-of presentations by national and international studios. Whether it's feature films, TV series or advertising spots – the speakers in this section represent the entire workflow spectrum from the storyboarding to the final shot. Special focus here is placed on the field of compositing. Highlights from the 2012 CONFERENCE included the creation of the shadow creatures in "Game of Thrones" (Pixomondo, speaker Juri Stanossek) and the visual effects in "Cloud Atlas" (RISE | Visual Effects Studios, speaker Florian Gellinger).

Animation

Creating compelling characters and bringing charming personalities to life from the first rig to the final subtleties in skin and hair – visit this section for new inspiration and enhancement. A highlight in 2012 was that courageous redhead Merida from "Brave" (Pixar, speaker Bernhard Haux).

Game/Interactive

This session provides insights into the world of game concept art and game design all the way from the props to the final character. Also in the works are lectures on current trends in app development, augmented reality solutions and interactive media.

Visualisation

Whether it's medicine, architecture, industry or social themes – visualisation is a vast and varied field. An architect wants his new building to be wow the client; a pharmaceutical company is eager to portray the effectiveness of a new medication; and an automobile manufacturer seeks to steer its latest model through a virtual landscape – these are just a few examples.

Lighting and rendering as well as the careful use of libraries are some of the key words in this program section. In 2012, the keynote was the making of “Expo 2012 Main Show German Pavilion” (ScanlineVFX, speaker Thomas Zauner).

Discussion Panels & Recruiting

Business talks and a recruiting program are scheduled for both conference days. The precise themes are still being mulled over and will be based on current events in the digital media environment: for example, in the fields of project and business financing, personnel/recruiting, research/science and young talent/ quality of education.

Your contact for all questions regarding the

programme of the animago CONFERENCE 2013:

Thomas Gronert

T: +49 (0) 89 - 42 75 79 94

E: tgronert@missing-link-software.de

> Review: programme and speakers of the animago CONFERENCE 2012