Exploring the Current State of In-House Training
Wednesday, 3 - 5 pm
Room 511AB

This panel investigates how animation, visual effects, and gaming studios keep in-house artists on the leading edge of their craft, given the rapid growth of technology, software upgrades, new and enhanced products, innovative hardware, etc. Topics include: sharpening digital and traditional skills, the rewards and challenges of in-house training programs; the historical context of those programs, and where in-house training is going in the future.

Lourdes Livingston
Academy of Art University
llivingston@academyart.edu

Dan Chuba
Hammerhead Productions

Frank Gladstone
DreamWorks SKG

Randy Nelson
Pixar Animation Studios

Bob Nicoll
Electronic Arts

Kathleen O'Reilly
Rhythm & Hues Studios

Sande Scoredos
Sony Pictures Imageworks