Conference Rhythm of Change Visions of Change
ONLINE Raum Reutlingen Friday, May 09, 11:15

20 Years of Visualization

Video on demand

Over the past two decades, THE THIRD FLOOR Visualization Studio has been at the epicenter of a real-time revolution in how films and episodic series are created. 

Join their CEO for a retrospective of advancements in pre-production technology and technique, which were required and inspired by some of the most ambitious filmmakers in the galaxy.   

Fast forward to learn how the Unreal Engine was integrated to enable TTF artists to deliver animated feature films at a speed and fidelity never thought possible.   

Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how Visualization Artists use Unreal to hone film directors’ visions and plan the most efficient shoots.  Many of the techniques discussed can be applied to enhance other forms of storytelling, including the creation of games and location-based experiences.

 

Chris Edwards

Chris Edwards, CEO, The Third Floor

For over two decades, Chris Edwards has promoted the adoption of efficient, real-time visualization technologies and workflows across film, television, games and immersive entertainment. In October 2004, he co-founded THE THIRD FLOOR (TTF), an artist-driven Visualization Studio which is known for supporting the visions of many of the world’s most ambitious directors and designers.  TTF has amassed thousands of screen credits – from HBO’s Game of Thrones, to Lucasfilm’s latest Star Wars series, to an array of current and forthcoming productions across the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

TTF Teams have also designed many prestigious video game cinematics, and helped realize popular immersive attractions, including Universal Studios' Super Nintendo World.  In the face of the pandemic, Chris championed the launch of TTF’s innovative Final Animation division, which is currently delivering a groundbreaking animated feature produced via Epic Games' Unreal Engine.

Chris was named EY’s 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year for Greater Los Angeles and was honored with the prestigious Paris Images Digital Summit - GENIE Visionary Award in 2020.  In his free time, Chris can be found speaking to students and professionals around the globe, inspiring the next generation of visionary creators.