How do different studios tackle cinematics and why are they important to game development? Real-time vs. pre-rendered? What are some of the differences and similarities between working on cinematics, films, and games?

Some of the founders of the Society for Game Cinematics will discuss the opportunities for cinematics in today's industry, challenges in defining their role and function in the gaming industry, and why the creation of the organization was necessary for cinematic content that spans across different mediums and pipelines.

• Moderated by JP Rhinemiller (Associate Animation Director, Blizzard)

• Greg Mitchell (Director of Cinematics, Bit Reactor)

• Marianne Hayden (Lead Cinematics Animator, Skydance New Media)

• Emily Hsu (Line Producer, Netflix Animation)

We will be tackling the ins and outs of working alongside third party collaborators in the creation of game cinematics. You won’t want to miss this!

• Moderator: Brian Horn (Cinematic Director Supervisor, Blizzard Entertainment)

• Panelists:

  • Emnet Mulugeta (Director, Goodbye Kansas)

  • Zsofia Bobaly (Director of the Directorial - Art Direction and Editorial divisions, Digic Pictures)

  • Jon Saunders (Creative Director, Passion Pictures)

  • Dana Dorian (Director & Co-Founder, Axis Studios)

Real-Time Cinematic technology is pushing the boundaries of game visuals and interactive narrative previously only achievable through pre-rendered movies. Join our panelists as we discuss the evolution, impact, challenges, and successes of executing cinematic content in real-time and how these innovations are impacting creative visuals outside of gaming.

Moderator: Greg Mitchell (Director of Cinematic Storytelling, Bit Reactor)

Panelists:

Marty Stoltz (Cinematic Development Director, Warner Bros Games / Netherrealm Studios)

Jim Geduldick (Virtual Production & SVP Dimension Studio)

Lina Halper (Principal Animation Engineer, NVIDIA)

Jay Hosfelt (Animation Director, Unannounced Startup)