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THE VIRTUAL STORY - AFTRS SEMINAR |
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Written by Aran Major
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Sunday, 02 September 2007 |
THE VIRTUAL STORY: Film Making and Cinematic Experiences Using Virtual Worlds and Games
There is a revolution happening in the way both users and professionals are creating films and story environments. YouTube, Machinima.com and many other video portals are filled with thousands of short films made in game engines on virtual worlds. This two part course consists of a seminar which introduces participants to the exciting work being produced in this area, and a one day workshop that provides a hands-on introduction to the tools that are available.
SEMINAR
The one day seminar, presented by award winning machinima and virtual world creators, will start with state of the art examples, live demos, a panel review show and presentations on the art and craft of machinimation. The second half of the day will look closely at Story Environments - places where rich virtual experiences encourage users to “live”, role play and create their own stories. Several case studies will illustrate the tools and design techniques being used to create these rich story spaces. The day will end with a panel where traditional film industry practitioners discuss how their various crafts apply to films being made in these virtual worlds, followed by another live, theatrical machinima.
SEMINAR DETAILS:
Date: Wednesday 12 September 2007
Time: 9.30am Registration - 10am-5pm
Registration: Pre-registration and payment is essential. Please use the online Registration Form
Cost: $30 (Light lunch and afternoon tea provided)
Closing Date: Friday 7 September
Venue: Museum of Sydney, (Cnr of Bridge & Phillips Streets), Sydney CBD
Further Information on AFTRS WEBSITE
TOOLS WORKSHOP
This one day workshop builds on the themes presented in the seminar and provides participants with hands-on experience of the tools used to create virtual stories. This practical session will introduce the best tools available, including: Neverwinter Nights, The Movies, Second Life, Unity, World of Warcraft, The Sims 2 and Console Games such as Halo. We will also explore specific craft aspects of production including cinematography, character animation, sound and set design. Attendance at the seminar is a pre-requisite for attending this workshop, which has limited places and application is essential.
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Date: Thursday 13 September 2007
Time: 10am-5pm
Places: 24
Application: It is a pre-requisite to attend the seminar, as well as having a familiarity with games/virtual worlds and navigating in a 3D environment. Please use the online Registration Form
Cost: $50 (Light lunch and afternoon tea provided)
Closing Date: Friday 7 September
Venue: LAMP LAB @ AFTRS, Cnr Balaclava and Epping Roads, North Ryde
Further Information on AFTRS WEBSITE
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