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March 1-4, 2027
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

Animation Tricks of the Trade

Brendan Russert  (Senior Animator, Riot Games)
Chandrahas Tanguturi  (Senior Animator, Firaxis Games)
Benjamin Davis  (Gameplay Animator, Santa Monica Studio)
Benjamin Wolcott-Schickler  (Associate Viewmodel Animator, Respawn)
Corin McCrate  (Senior Animator - Valorant Agents team, Riot Games)
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Track: Visual Art, Career
Audience Level: All
Format: Microtalks
Vault Recording: TBD
Audience Level: All
Have you ever stumbled across a really cool animation trick that changed how you worked? Maybe it was a simple hotkey, an eye-opening revelation on human motion, or a philosophy on how to approach a project. In this talk, six seasoned animators will each share insights that had an impact on their careers and craft.

Takeaway

Attendees should leave with a wealth of knowledge and new workflows to try out!

Intended Audience

Animators, technical animators, and students should benefit the most from this session.