It is evident from the list of top grossing blockbusters that mind-blowing visual effects and astounding animation techniques are common key success factors in these films. They bring audiences more intense experience and believability in both effects and the characters that they conjure.
Our guest presenters on this Tour are professionals who have worked on high profile Hollywood movies, push the envelope and achieved success. They will inspire you with their ability to overcome the odds and share their experiences in working on some of the most iconic movies. They will take us behind the scene, while keeping it real with practical advice from the field.
Guests Introduction:
Hollywood opportunities in Asia Pac
Ian Cope, Communications Manager, Rising Sun Pictures
Rising Sun is a leading film visual effects company with offices in Adelaide & Sydney, Australia. Fourteen years of collaboration with the industry's top filmmakers has seen Rising Sun's filmography grow to exceed sixty feature films. Long time contributors to the highly successful Harry Potter franchise [The Goblet of Fire, The Order of the Phoenix and The Half-Blood Prince] they are currently working on The Deathly Hallows Part 1 and Part 2 as well as Peter Weir's The Way Back. Rising Sun work released in theatres this year includes Terminator Salvation, X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Watchmen.
Ian Cope has been with Rising Sun Pictures (RSP) since 2001. Using his knowledge of film and visual effects, Ian has contributed to many feature films including "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", "Australia", "Prince Caspian," "28 Weeks Later," "Blood Diamond," "Superman Returns," "Harry Potter," "Batman Begins," and "The Lord of the Rings". He started at RSP as a VFX Compositor, and has since filled many roles including Animator, Editor, VFX Coordinator & Production Manager. As Communications Manager Ian is able to draw on his varied experience in VFX to market Rising Sun Pictures on the world stage. Ian is also an active member of the Visual Effects Society.
Taking it to the next level
Desmond Chan, Supervising Technical Director & Production Manager, Imagi Production Ltd.
Imagi Studio’s principal business is the development and production of CG-animated theatrical feature films. Imagi’s first theatrical movie TMNT was released in March 2007, opening #1 in U.S. box office revenue, the first time in history that an Asian animated film achieved that honor. Astro Boy is Imagi’s next motion picture for worldwide theatrical release in October 2009.
Desmond Chan is Supervising Technical Director & Production Manager at Imagi Production Ltd. in Hong Kong. He has a broad range of experience with high profile studios in Hong Kong leading up to his present position. Desmond has been using Maya since 1998 (Maya 1.0) and became an animator with a focus on special effects. Desmond is highly skilled in working with particles, dynamics and MEL scripting and spends his time solving technical challenges and designing pipeline in the tight production schedule. His work is seen in many blockbuster movies in China, such as "Twin Effects", "Promise", and "TMNT". He is currently working on upcoming animation projects "Gatchaman" and "Astro boy".
Date : 22nd September 2009 (Tuesday)
Time : 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue : Chiang Chen Studio Theatre, G/F.,Chung Sze Yuen Building, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Registration:
If you are interested, please send your name, email and tel number to training@cyberport.hk by 3:00pm September 18, 2009 for registration. Thanks.
