AnimfxNZ 2010 have secured international Games presenters from leading companies like PopCap, Zynga, Maxis, IDEA and Strategic Alternatives.
They are some of the hottest companies in the Games Industry, and are right at the forefront of Casual, Social and Online Games.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Game Design, Production Management, Business Development and Marketing & PR in Keynote, Classroom and Master Class formats, from some of the best in the business.
A highlight of Game Speakers include:
* Matt Johnston - a Senior Producer with PopCap (creator of Plants Vs Zombies)
* Paul Stephnouk - Executive Producer at Zynga (creator of Farmville)
* Jeff Braun co-founder of Maxis
* Sean Kauppinen – CEO & Founder at IDEA
* Joseph Olin – President, Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences
On the Art side, we have Jason Manley from Massive Black, Conceptart.org and The Art Department returning. Jason will run a full day hands on Digital Painting and Art Direction Master Class that is already well on its way to selling out.
Animation!!
AnimfxNZ is delighted to announce the confirmation of three animation superstars! for AnimfxNZ 2010:
* Dean Hoff, Director of GC Production at the Nickelodeon Animation Studio
* David Knott, Supervising Director of Penguins of Madagascar
* Rusty Tracy, CG Supervisor for Nickelodeon Animation Studios
On Thursday November 4th we bring you a workshop with David Knott, Supervising Director of Penguins of Madagascar. David will give a review of the principles of animation followed by a hands on workshop on creating your very own animated flip book!
On conference day on Thursday November 4th we bring you The Birth of Auckland's Newest Animation Studio, Oktobor Animation session.
This is a Q&A session with Joseph Olin interviewing Dean Hoff and Chris Waters (Oktobor Animation) as they recount the mad dash to build a studio and bring Nickelodeon to New Zealand.
And then on Friday October 5th there is a morning Masterclass with: Rusty Tracy, CG Supervisor for Nickelodeon Animation Studios, and Dean Hoff who will give a general "state of the union" for CG animation. Here you’ll learn how Nickelodeon is pushing the boundaries of what viewers can expect from television production as well as discussing where they see the industry going creatively and what skills will be essential for artists and studios.
And finally, as an unofficial, but rather cool, kick-off to AnimfxNZ, Webstock are running a Webstock Mini on the evening of Wednesday 3 November. Called "The Mix and Mash Mini" it's based around the themes of remixing content and mashing up data. For a well-spent $18, you'll see great speakers and have a most excellent time!