Lessons from the Front Lines of Virtual Production

Mar 16, 2021

10:15am – 11:10am CT

Virtual production is dramatically transforming the way films and TV shows are made today. Over 165 productions of all shapes and sizes, from The Mandalorian to The Witches, are taking advantage of real-time game engine technology to achieve greater creative collaboration while saving time and resources. Hear from industry pioneers on the front lines of virtual production about the very latest in technological developments, techniques being used on productions today from top studios, real-world benefits across departments, and how anyone in the industry can dive in. Plus, learn firsthand how virtual production is facilitating remote collaboration and additional socially distanced filmmaking approaches amid COVID-19.

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Jason Chen

BRON Digital

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Gonzalo Escudero

El Ranchito Imagen Digital

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Noah Kadner

American Cinematographer Magazine

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Connie Kennedy

Epic Games

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