Computer Graphics in an Evolving Landscape
The Department of Communications Arts is pleased to present a forum on Virtual Production featuring department faculty, Huy Quoc Ngo and Ernesto Rodriguez Cruz, and guest speakers, Dave Funston and Scott Rosekrans. Practitioners from VCUarts and ZOIC Studios (joining remotely) discuss computer graphics and high-end visual effects generation, the state of the industry, the future, personal pathways, and offer advice for students.
Friday October 4th, 2024 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
101 Engineering West Hall (601 W Main St)
Meet the Speakers
Dave Funston
VFX Supervisor/Owner and Creative Director, Desert Pixels Creative
Scott Rosekrans
Virtual Production Supervisor, Zoic Studios
Ernesto Rodriguez Cruz
Assistant Professor, VCUarts Communication Arts
Huy Quoc Ngo
Assistant Professor, VCUarts Communication Arts
What is virtual production and how is it used?
The speakers will dive into the details of how they got into the industry, emerging technologies and methodologies, and a look into what a day in virtual production looks like.
They will also briefly share their portfolios, participate in a group discussion, and then open up for a Q&A at the end of the event. You can’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the production industry.