Industry Experts to Share Knowledge
The annual workshop, hosted by Advanced Systems Group (ASG), is set to take place on December 3. The event will bring together industry leaders from Dolby Laboratories, SuperSphere Productions, and Tippett Studio to share their insights and experiences in the fields of virtual reality (VR) and high dynamic range (HDR).
Lucas Wilson, founder of SuperSphere Productions, will present 'Demystifying VR', a walkthrough of the production and post-production world of VR delivery. As founder of SuperSphere Productions, Wilson oversees the creation of entertaining, immersive VR experiences for clients including FOX, DIRECTV, Samsung, and Reebok.
Alex Hessler, CG supervisor at Tippett Studio in Berkeley, Calif., will also focus on VR. He is presently supervising a large format ride for a Chinese theme park and an immersive VR experience directed by Phil Tippett. Prior to joining Tippett Studio, Hessler worked as a lead artist and technical director on Inside Out, Avatar, and The Chronicles of Narnia.
Robert Carroll, senior director of content solutions for imaging at Dolby Laboratories, will discuss Dolby Vision workflow in post production. An industry veteran, Carroll is responsible for production and post-production solutions for Dolby Cinema and Dolby Vision. His move into product development has resulted in five Emmy award-winning products.
Industry Insights
'When you discuss emerging technologies like virtual reality or high dynamic range, it's important to bring in leaders from those industries,' said Dave Van Hoy, president of ASG. 'Our annual workshop remains relevant to content creators in the Bay Area because we examine important topics with speakers who are using these technologies for real-world projects.'
The ASG Annual Workshop is free and includes lunch, but pre-registration is requested. For online registration and more information, please visit www.asgllc.com/ASGWorkflow2015.