Gisborne, NZ VFX and Feature Film Workshop + Showcase
4-Week 3D Live-Action Visual Effects and Feature Film Workshop
In August 2015, we conducted an earth-shattering 4-week workshop in Gisborne, New Zealand. It rocked our world and pushed us beyond our wildest creative dreams.
Below is the outline of our workshop and details of the final showcase we organized for everyone in the city to come and see how talented Gisborne locals are!
This 4-week Visual Effects and Feature Film workshop is designed especially for professionals, educators, and rising university students interested in film and game development. There will be an accompanying introductory demonstration of 3D Printing and its role in fusing the entertainment and medical industries.
Over the course of the month, you will be trained as a creative-industry working professional who has visual effects production knowledge in the world of 3D designing and cinematography for the entertainment industry, as well as the ability to apply it to your upcoming projects and creative business ventures.
In a collaborative studio-led environment, be prepared to gain knowledge and insights into incorporating new digital media technology education into your existing classrooms and have industry support in creating new media curriculum for your schools.
The workshop is supervised and taught by Professor Gabriel Teo, whose extensive years of experience in global media production and creative education have provided him with invaluable insight into current and forthcoming production techniques.
**Participants do not need to have prior experience or knowledge about 3D Visual Effects.
The event is designed for those who love games, cool films, architecture and product design, music and fine arts, and having first-hand experience in an artist-led studio space!
Date: 24 August – 19 September 2015
Venue:
MON – THURS: Computer Lab at Lytton High, 347 Nelson Rd, Riverdale, Gisborne 4010 (New Zealand)
FRI – SAT: AMA Office, Studio 8 Level 2 PBC, 38 Childers Road, Gisborne
Schedule:
Monday – Thursday, 4 – 6 pm or 8 – 10 pm, and
Fridays or Saturdays, 10 am – 6 pm
The workshop is designed for:
High school and uni students
Teachers and educators
Working professionals in the creative industry
Businesses interested in new media technologies and cross-disciplinary design
**Visual Effects exhibition showcasing participants’ work and presentations by industry professionals on 20 September, 2 – 6 pm at Lytton High**
Workshop requirements:
Laptops (Mac or PC)
Wacom drawing tablet (optional)
Digital camera (optional but highly recommended)
Professor: Gabriel Teo (LinkedIn / Professorship / VFX Blog )
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
WEEK 01
Ideation and Designing for the Entertainment Industry
WEEK 02
3D modeling and sculpting in Zbrush and Modo for feature films
WEEK 03
3D texturing, HDRI lighting and rendering with Zbrush, Modo, and Keyshot
WEEK 04
Cinematography and live-action feature film post-production. Character design will be 3D printed and showcased at the gallery event.
Production Softwares for the Visual Effects Workshop (click to learn more):
TESTIMONIALS
Jack has been drawn to and competent on computers from a very young age. Aside from game playing and music production he never really considered the design and creative side which uses computers as a tool. Taking part in a workshop such as this which taught the technical aspects and the discipline and processes AND culminated in the printing of the outcome as something he could hold, is a big step for Jack and really broadened his future thinking beyond the range of most 14 year-olds vision.
Richard Heikell
I feel the love, you two are magic makers, you can turn dreams into something tangible…we are thankful for the opportunity to meet rare souls like yourselves in your industry, less ego and more go go xox
Thank you for the fresh perspectives and invigorating creative energy you both exude. Keep shinning bright, it has been a pleasure meeting you both – it’s been a shot of “badass”!
Sapphire Reynolds
You guys are so awesome. I am very grateful to have met you both. You have inspired me to keep creating!
Gana Goldsmith
As a competent musical artist, I was intrigued to what Gabriel Teo could offer in his 4 week Visual FX workshop to help my frugal film making. Little did I know that he would open my mind to the tools and skills that all the big boys in the VFX industry use. From creating textures in photoshop, making 3D models in Zbrush, rendering them into an environment in Keyshot, and preparing them for 3D printing, has given me a creative outlet that wasn’t there before I was introduced to these softwares and techniques. Gabe has spent endless hours finding the most efficient ways to use these softwares, and I’m so stoked that he has shown me these shortcuts. I would happily do another workshop covering color correction and compositing knowing that Gabe has those bases covered too. Thanks so much for the workshop Gabe and Syd.
Hilton Goldsmith
SHOWCASE VISUAL EFFECTS: 3D Printed Prototypes and Creature Designs By Participants of the 4-week 3D VFX and Feature Film workshop
Over the course of 4 weeks, students and professionals alike learned the ins and outs of industrial 3D technology and have acquired real-world production skills. In this short time they brought to life what only the imagination has seen: out-of-this-world creatures, masquerade disguises, and impressive jewelry.
Finally, all these creations were revealed to the public.
This was a casual event to celebrate creativity and local talents. The aim of this event was to attract everyone in Gisborne so they can see what immense talent dwells in their city! For the duration of the night, there was standing room only. We are so proud of what these visionaries have accomplished in only 1 month!
We were honored to host this workshop in the Lytton High School classroom, where our workshop was held daily. Lytton supported us through every minute of the entire month. We are so grateful to them!
