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Tuesday, April 23, 14:30
Xsens | Movella
Animation & Mocap Pipeline Secrets by Xsens
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Join us for an exclusive workshop presented by Xsens, delving into the intricate world of animation and motion capture pipelines. Discover how Xsens revolutionizes animation workflows, offering unparalleled flexibility and efficiency. Learn firsthand from industry experts as they unveil the secrets behind integrating Xsens motion capture technology into animation pipelines, unlocking new possibilities and pushing creative boundaries.
Workshop Presentations
Claudius Urban from Trixter
Gain invaluable insights into maximizing flexibility with Xsens motion capture technology. Claudius Urban, representing Trixter, will illuminate the process of leveraging motion capture across diverse production types. Explore the intricacies of crafting pipeline tools and seamlessly capturing motion within demanding schedules and dynamic production environments.
Max Sacker from Another World
Step into the realm of virtual acting and performance with Max Sacker from Another World. Discover the groundbreaking VR adventure, "The Vortex Cinema," and its innovative use of Xsens motion capture technology. Max Sacker will delve into the evolution of the project's tech pipeline, from 3D-scanning actors to harnessing next-gen facial performance with epic Metahuman capabilities. Uncover how Xsens empowers indie studios to achieve cinematic realism and captivating character animation on modest budgets, redefining the landscape of virtual storytelling.
Claudius Urban, Head of Animation at Trixter, TRIXTER GmbH
Since his training in 3D at the prestigious Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg in Ludwigsburg, Germany, Claudius has traveled all over the world, honing his craft in animation. He has worked with several major visual effects houses, experiencing different pipelines, approaches, cultures, and working environments. Throughout this time he created iconic sequences for film and television: Iron Man’s self-assembling suit, the Troll ramming head-first into a stone wall in Hobbit 3, the disturbing and memorable birth of Doomsday in Batman vs. Superman, and the impressive one-minute climactic battle shot of Koba running amuck on a tank in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
From overseeing the animation team to pipeline, previsualization, and motion capture acting, Claudius Urban’s role as animation HOD is extremely wide-ranging. He thrives on every challenge.
Max Sacker, Creative Director at Anotherworld, Xsens | Movella
Max Sacker is an award-winning filmmaker and immersive director. Past work included "KOBOLD," which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, and "Pagan Peak VR" (Venice Film Festival 2019, SXSW Festival 2020). He is currently directing the VR game „THE VORTEX CINEMA“ (SXSW 2024) and is also Co-Founder and creative director at Anotherworld VR, a VR content creation studio from Berlin specializing in cinematic and interactive VR storytelling.