A Future in 3D Art and Animation

Speakers and Topics include: • Jeremy Cooke: Chairman of Games Eden • Richard Wilson: TIGA CEO • The Cutting Edge of Animation: Natural Motion creators of Dynamic Motion Synthesis, 3D character animation that uses artificial intelligence, biometrics and dynamic simulation to create high-quality real time. • 3DThe state-of-the-3D-art in Game Creation Chis Riddell, Sony Studios, Cambridge • Get tooled up: what skills will you need to secure your 3D future? Paul Wilkes and Jason Jenner, Escape Studios: What are the core things you need to know in order to succeed as a 3D artist? What software is important and what level of skills are needed? Who it's for Professionals and students involved in games, and anyone with an interest in the future of the industry. Programme: 5.00 p.m. Registration 5.30 p.m. Introduction, Jeremy Cooke 5.45 p.m. Richard Wilson, CEO TIGA 6.15 p.m. Cutting Edge Animation, Natural Motion 6.45 p.m. 3D Art in Games, Chris Riddell, Sony Studios 7.25 p.m. Getting Tooled Up with 3D skills, Paul Wilkes and Jason Jenner, Escape Studios 7.40 p.m. Networking and refreshments Date: 16th October 2008 Venue: University of Hertfordshire Cost: Free For details and bookings visit www.emmauk.com This free event is brought to you by Games Eden, the regional digital creative networking organization delivered in partnership with: EEDA, East of England International (EEI), Screen East, Cambridge Wireless, EMMA, TIGA and FDMX. www.gameseden.org