The Academy launches a slate of events focused on the breakthroughs in visual effects, beginning with a special advance screening of “Jurassic Park 3D” on April 2, and concluding with an exploration of the groundbreaking VFX techniques used in “Life of Pi” on May 6.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA –
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is launching a slate of events focused on the breakthroughs in visual effects, beginning with a special advance screening of Jurassic Park 3D on April 2, and concluding with an exploration of the groundbreaking VFX techniques used in Life of Pi on May 6.
The complete lineup is as follows:
Jurassic Park 3DTuesday, April 2 Samuel Goldwyn Theater The evening will feature a special advance screening of Steven Spielberg’s state-of-the-art classic in 3D. Following the film will be a discussion with the movie’s crew, including Rick Carter (art direction), Dennis Muren (visual effects) and Phil Tippett (visual effects), and Stereo D president William Sherak, moderated by Variety’s David S. Cohen. Admission for “Jurassic Park” is free, but tickets are required. Tickets will be available online March 26 at 9 a.m.
VFX Convergence Mondays, April 15, 22, and 29 Linwood Dunn Theater This three-week series will highlight the constantly evolving art of visual effects. Panelists include Academy Award-winning makeup artists Rick Baker and Greg Cannom, and Oscar-winning visual effects artists Rob Legato and Robert Stromberg. Each evening will feature film clips and a Q & A session.
Pre- and Post-visualization – Today’s Storyboarding (April 15) Blending Makeup with Digital Arts in Film (April 22) From Matte Paintings to Full Environments and Set Extensions (April 29) Tickets and passes will be available on April 1.
Deconstructing Pi Monday, May 6 Samuel Goldwyn Theater Moderated by Academy governor Bill Kroyer, the panel will feature two-time Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor Bill Westenhofer and members of the “Life of Pi” creative teams. The program will spotlight the “making-of” design and breakthrough 3D and visual effects work that went into crafting the movie. Tickets will be available on April 1.
Source: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Formerly Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network, Jennifer Wolfe has worked in the Media & Entertainment industry as a writer and PR professional since 2003.
