July 31st

Join us for an immersive one-day event designed for creative filmmaking professionals exploring the cutting-edge realm of Virtual Production. This exclusive gathering will feature live demonstrations showcasing the latest technologies, panel discussions with industry leaders, and insightful presentations from experts at the forefront of virtual filmmaking. Dive into the future of cinematography, gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment, and connect with fellow professionals during a lively networking happy hour. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and forge valuable connections in the dynamic world of Virtual Production.

July 31st event is tailored to Creative Professionals: Directors, Cinematographers, Gaffers, Grips, DITs, and More!

Schedule

8:30 AM - 9:30 AMArrivalLocation: The Garage
9:30 AM - 10:00 AMPresentationOpening Remarks:The importance of innovation at the intersection of Art, Advertising, and TechnologyLocation: The GarageSteve Giralt
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMPresentationIntroduction to Virtual Production: A Primer by Lux MachinaLocation: The GarageEmilia Page,Lauren Paul
11:00 AM - 11:15 AMBreak
11:15 AM - 12:30 PMDemo3D Virtual ProductionLocation: The GarageSteve Giralt
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLunch Break at Industry City
1:30 PM - 2:45 PMPanel DiscussionBehind the Pixels: Techniques and Challenges in Lighting for Virtual ProductionLocation: Abel Cine TheaterSteve GiraltMike Bauman,Emma Gottlieb,Alexander MacLean,Kazim Karaismailoglu

Topics Covered: Practical Lighting, Image-based Lighting, Virtual Lighting

2:45 PM - 3:00 PMBreak
3:00 PM - 4:00 PMPanel DiscussionLearning Virtual Production: Next-Gen EducationLocation: Abel Cine TheaterJeff LeeJulie Lottering,Snow Yunxue Fu,David Poyner

Topics Covered: Approaches to virtual production education, Educating crew who come from a more “traditional” background

4:00 PM - 4:15 PMBreak / Move Back To The Garage
4:15 PM - 5:00 PMDemoAdvanced Virtual Production DemoLocation: The GarageSteve Giralt
5:00 PM - 7 PMNetworkingHappy HourLocation: The Garage

Schedule

TimesTypeEventLocationPresenterModeratorPanelistsInfo
8:30 AM - 9:30 AMArrivalThe Garage

Continental breakfast (Sponsored by The Garage)

Coffee Bar (Sponsored by Lux Machina)

9:30 AM - 10:00 AMPresentationOpening Remarks:The importance of innovation at the intersection of Art, Advertising, and TechnologyThe GarageSteve Giralt

The importance of innovation at the intersection of Art and Technology.

Topics: Innovation, Technology, Advertising, Craft.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AMPresentationIntroduction to Virtual Production: A Primer by Lux MachinaThe GarageEmilia Page,Lauren Paul

Topics Covered: History of Virtual production, Major components of a Virtual Production setup, 2D, 2.5D, and 3D

11:00 AM - 11:15 AMBreak
11:15 AM - 12:30 PMDemo3D Virtual ProductionThe Garage

Topics Covered: Virtual Art Department, Production Design, and Lighting for Virtual Production. On-set adjustments to the Unreal world

12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLunch Break at Industry City

Food Options at the Industry CIty Food Hall

1:30 PM - 2:45 PMPanel DiscussionBehind the Pixels: Techniques and Challenges in Lighting for Virtual ProductionAbel Cine TheaterSteve GiraltMike Bauman Emma Gottlieb Alexander MacLean Kazim Karaismailoglu

Topics Covered: Practical Lighting, Image-based Lighting, Virtual Lighting

2:45 PM - 3:00 PMBreak
3:00 PM - 4:00 PMPanel DiscussionLearning Virtual Production: Next-Gen EducationAbel Cine TheaterJeff LeeJulie Lottering Snow Yunxue Fu David Poyner

Topics Covered: Approaches to virtual production education, Educating crew who come from a more “traditional” background

4:00 PM - 4:15 PMBreak / Move Back To The Garage
4:15 PM - 5:00 PMDemoAdvanced Virtual Production DemoThe Garage

Topics Covered: Motion Control, Ghost Frame, Frame Sync lighting, Virtual Art Dep, Production Design, Editing

5:00 PM - 7 PMNetworkingHappy HourThe Garage

Sponsored by Lux Lighting & Kino Flo