This panel brings together the Stereoscopic supervisors from some of the leading studios in the computer animation industry to discuss the artistry of the Stereo process and to show how storytelling is enhanced through the use of stereo.
 
From the beginning, stereography has been seen as either a gimmick, a trend, or a technical process done in post production.  But now, stereography has moved into the filmmakers tool belt – filmmakers have begun using stereography to raise and lower the emotional temperature of a film in the same way as lighting, color, composition, and the choice of lens.
 
In this panel we will discuss the varied approaches that each studio has used. We will discuss our individual philosophies and our interactions with the directors in the execution of each of our films. We will present specific examples from recent movies.

Panelists:

• Dan Abramovich, Stereo Supervisor, Blue Sky Studios

• Robert Neuman, Stereo Supervisor; Walt Disney Animation Studios

• Joshua Hollander, Director of 3D Production, Pixar Animation Studios

• Rob Engle, Freelance Stereo Supervisor

• Gil Zimmerman, Head of Layout, DreamWorks Animation

 Image copyright: Marco Barragan

'Cancel the Apocalypse' – Industrial Light & Magic Presents: The Visual Effects of “Pacific Rim”
Tuesday, 7/23, 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM



From aliens that threaten Earth’s very existence to massive human-piloted robots, this panel will discuss the wide-ranging scope of Industrial Light & Magic’s effects work on Guillermo del Toro’s science fiction epic “Pacific Rim.” The artists will cover creative and technical challenges overcome in the areas of asset development, character animation, lighting, digital environments, advanced fluid simulation work and more.
 
Panelists:

• John Knoll – Visual Effects Supervisor

• Hal Hickel – Animation Supervisor

Image copyright - © 2013 Warner Bros. Courtesy of Industrial Light & Magic.

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