3D in their Faces - watch our highlights videos (23/11/2010)
On 21 and 22 October, the National Media Museum in Bradford opened its doors to over 300 delegates for 3D IN YOUR FACE; a two-day, cross-platform conference which explored the world of 3D developments across film, TV, games and interactive technologies. Featuring sessions led by 15 industry experts from across Europe, the diverse programme of sessions offered something for everybody; from rigs and kit to 3D animation. The first day of the conference examined and debated developments across gaming and interactive technologies, closing with a panel debate: ‘Is 3D the future of Gaming?', featuring representatives from Edge Magazine and Crytek. The sessions on day two covered 3D film and TV from content development to production through to post production and VFX. Conference highlights included Neil Dodgson's (University of Cambridge) whistle-stop tour of the history of stereoscopic 3D development; Simon Gosling's (Framestore) presentation of a journey through the 3D VFX of Avatar; NVIDIA technology evangelist Phil Scott on the history and potentialities of 3D and Andrew Oliver, Blitz Games Studios co-founder and CTO, who presented a helicopter view of 3D gaming technology.
Highlights video Day 1: Games
Highlights video Day 2: Film and TV
3D in your Face was held in Bradford - the world's first UNESCO City of Film - and coincided with the start of the National Media Museum's ‘Experience 3D' season. This brand new trail travels through exciting displays about 3D photography, videogames, television and film. For more information, go to: http://www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/General/GetInside3D.asp
The conference was presented by Screen Yorkshire and NorthernNet; a secure secure, high-speed (up to 1Gb/s) symmetric digital network and a collaboration network connecting the Northwest, Yorkshire and North East to the rest of the world. NorthernNet connects Digital and Creative businesses through the NorthernKnowledge website and delivers support and training in the areas of high-speed connectivity, collaboration, innovation and industry game-changers like digital workflow and cloud computing.
Take a look at images from this event on flickr.
Screen Yorkshire would like to thank the following partners for their assistance in the run-up to 3D in Your Face: NorthernNet, the National Media Museum, Edge Magazine and Bradford City of Film. An extra special thank you goes to VTR North and Fraunhofer IIS for their technical assistance and support.
Video and images by: www.kaptur.co.uk
