South West Screen event to discuss CGI 'trade secrets'

A group of individuals, representing some of the brightest animation talent in the UK, have completed a DTI Global Watch mission to the United States to investigate best practice in Computer Generated Imaging (CGI).
They are to launch their findings at a free event to be held on Tuesday December 9 in London.
The mission, led by South West Screen, visited leading US special effects and animation companies including Pixar, PDI Dreamworks, Esc Entertainment, Tippett and Digital Domain, and examined the latest developments in technology, business models and best practice. The forthcoming mission dissemination event will enable guests to debate the findings and incorporate them into their own creative development processes and business practices.
Michael Taylor, Vice President of Digital Studio, Digital Domain, a prestigious LA-based post-production and CGI studio will deliver a keynote speech.
Presentations will also be given by some of the mission participants, which included executives from Aardman Animations, Fictitious Egg, A-Productions, Spider-eye, Natural Motion, the Arts Institute at Bournemouth and the Bournemouth University.
Mark Taylor of A Productions, a prominent Bristol-based animation company, commented: “The mission made us aware of the level and volume of technical skills and resources needed to produce a top drawer CGI project. However, despite the high costs, we found that originality, creativity and a sharp script are still key in determining the success or otherwise of a major project.”
For further registration details contact Louisa Quilter on: +44 (0) 1664 501501 or email [email protected].
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