VR Workshops
Running time: 90 mins
Empower yourself with workshops on these leading-edge topics during Cinequest VR, between March 1-4. Workshops will take place in the VR Experience Lounge. THURSDAY MARCH 1, 2018 VR WORKSHOP #1 3:00PM -- 3D 360 VIDEO PRODUCTION BEST PRACTICES Interested in learning more about creating immersive experiences? Come learn more about the best practices and workflows associated with filming in 360. No more framing a shot. With 360 everything is in frame. Learn about considerations and tradeoffs when filming in 360. Will discuss 360 camera design tradeoffs and comparisons, talk about emerging accessories to support different filming techniques, and what is required to produce live events in 360. Presenter: Joshua Dixon, Emerging Products at Samsung; and John Furton, VR Content at Samsung Joshua Dixon works in the emerging products division at Samsung, one of the industry leaders in 360 video. Joshua joined Samsung after gaining extensive research and development experience in the U.S. Marine Corps. Samsung is bringing 360 content to the consumer market with its revolutionary Gear 360 cameras and Gear VR headsets. Come hear Joshua explain Samsungs current innovative technology at his workshop on 360 Cameras and learn what the future of the 360 video market is going to look like. FRIDAY MARCH 2, 2018 VR WORKSHOP #2 3:00PM -- LEADING EDGE VR TECH The rapid advancement of technology is constantly reshaping the way VR is produced. Similarly, it is tossing aside artistic limitations and revolutionizing the future of media. Come learn about some of this technology paving the way for the creation of content that youve never thought possible. Presenter: Buzz Hays, Head of Product at Lytro, Inc. Buzz Hays is Head of Product at Lytro Inc., the award-winning company using light field technology to radically change the future of immersive entertainment. He began working at Lytro after founding the Sony 3D Technology Center, creating the Stereoscopic 3D Production Program at UT Austin, and founding the Advanced Imaging Society. Lytro is working to implement the generational shift from legacy 2D imaging to 3D volumetric Light Field video for VR, AR, and MR. In his workshop about Leading Edge VR Tech, Hays will discuss Lytro and other emerging technologies paving the way for the creation of high-quality immersive entertainment. SATURDAY MARCH 3, 2018 VR WORKSHOP #3 3:00PM -- PART I - WHAT WORKS IN VR? VR is still an emerging field and its future remains a mystery. How will humanity consume this exciting new medium? What techniques will creators employ to create the best, most engaging content? What will be the magical ingredients of successful virtual reality? Presenter: Max Salomon, Executive VR and 360 Producer at Black Dot Films Max Salomon is a multiple Emmy award-winning executive producer, writer and director of documentaries & non-fiction programming who recently co-founded Black Dot Films VR, a leading VR and 360 film production company. Black Dot has already produced more than 30 VR films for National Geographic, which have racked up more than 150 million views. Additionally, he serves as creative director for VR advertisements commissioned by large international consumer brands. He believes in the importance of putting the story and content first when it comes to VR. Hear him discuss his incredibly successful philosophy at his What Works in VR workshop. 3:45PM -- PART II - CREATING WITH AR AND VR TECHNOLOGY Augmented reality lies at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and the everyday world. Its applications are innumerable and the AR revolution has the potential to change the way we look at the world forever. Find out what this incredible technology is capable of and whats ahead in its bright future. Presenter: Limbert Fabian, Executive Creative Director at Flight School Studio Limert Fabian is an Emmy-award winning director and the executive creative producer at Flight School, a multi-platform content studio with the goal of telling great stories across emerging tech platforms. He recently directed the critically acclaimed animated short about Usain Bolt, The Boy Who Learned to Fly. Come to his workshop about Creating with AR and VR Technology to learn about how he is applying his passions for film and storytelling to these exciting new mediums. SUNDAY MARCH 4, 2018 VR WORKSHOP #4 3:00PM -- PART I - HOW TO MAKE MONEY IN VR The burgeoning VR marketplace is sure to be big business. But just how big are we talking? Where within the ever-growing umbrella of VR are the largest profits to be found? Find out why Silicon Valley investors and venture capitalists cannot stop talking about VR. Presenter: Greg Berkin, Managing Director at Concours Ventures Greg Berkin is an entrepreneur and serves as the managing director at Concours Ventures, a Silicon Valley angel capital and private equity group. Among other forms of tech, Concours Ventures invests in augmented reality, mixed reality, and virtual reality, and as a result, Berkin understands what the future of these emerging industries might look like. Come to his How to Make Money in VR workshop to learn about the financial opportunities these exciting industries have in store. 3:45PM -- PART II - CREATING WITH AR AND VR TECHNOLOGY Augmented reality lies at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and the everyday world. Its applications are innumerable and the AR revolution has the potential to change the way we look at the world forever and push creative boundaries. Find out how creators are employing cutting-edge AR and VR technology to reshape the way we think about entertainment. Presenter: Jon Oakes, VR Industry Expert Jon Oakes founded HYVR, a consulting service for businesses attempting to implement VR solutions and now does business development for Silicon Valley VR (SVVR), an international organization for VR industry professionals that puts on the acclaimed Silicon Valley VR Expo. Come to his workshop on Creating with AR and VR Technology to learn about what this technology is capable of and what people are doing with it.