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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Rob FernandezMotion Capture Stage LeadGearbox Software

Robert Fernandez is the Motion Capture Stage Lead at Gearbox Software, bringing over eight years of expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing end-to-end motion capture pipelines. A seasoned leader in team management and technical strategy, Robert specializes in Vicon systems, facial capture, and high-fidelity post-processing.Beyond the stage, Robert spearheads departmental R&D to ensure Gearbox remains at the cutting edge of performance capture. His most recent achievement includes the successful integration of markerless motion capture into the studio’s existing infrastructure. By implementing this technology, he has enabled widespread adoption across production teams, specifically revolutionizing the animation prototyping workflow to allow for faster, more agile creative iteration.

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