The School of Engineering and Digital Arts is delighted to announce its latest public engagement lecture entitled: From ‘The Crown’ to ‘The Lion King’ – the importance of Visual Effects in Modern Film and TV by Dominik Platen, Lead 2D Artist at One of Us and Kent alumnus (Digital Visual Effects, 2013).
When: Monday 2 March from 18.00 – 19.00
Where: Jennison Lecture Theatre, School of Engineering and Digital Arts, Canterbury campus
The lecture will cover:
- Dominik’s study and career path
- What is VFX? Use of CGI vs. invisible effects/set-extensions
- Examples/breakdowns: Talking about both types of VFX using the examples of The Crown (Invisible, set-extension type work), and “The Lion King” (Photorealistic, fully-CG)
- The current state and future of the VFX industry in the UK
For a flavour of the talk, check out these video links:
After the lecture, there will be an opportunity to network and refreshments will be served.
Note that the lecture will appeal to a wide range of ages and backgrounds. It is free and open to everyone.
Please book via the Eventbrite website