On Thursday May 26th, 2016 from 7:30pm-10:00pm, the Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Games + Animation is hosting an exclusive event!
The event features an artist panel for 3D environment artists Joy Lea (EA DICE), Helder Pinto (Blizzard), and Martin Teichmann (Naughty Dog). Each of the artists will be sharing their own tips and techniques for those looking to break into the video game industry.
According to the Gnomon School itself, there will be a special feature for fans of Naughty Dog:
“Martin Teichmann’s presentation will include a workflow example of a scene created from the newly released Uncharted 4.”
The event is free, but just make sure that you RSVP by following this link. Seating is first-come-first-served.
There will be a Q&A session at the end, where you will be able to meet speakers in person. But for those of you who can’t make it, here’s a little about the panelists:
Joy Lea
3D Artist at EA DICE
Joy Lea is a 3D Artist that has worked on a multitude of titles, from AAA to indie. Currently, she’s at DICE LA working on the award-winning Battlefield series. She most previously worked with ThreeOneZero on ADR1FT, releasing on the Oculus Rift. Her varied experience in working on a wide range of quality titles gives her a unique outlook on art and the video game industry.
Helder Pinto
3D Artist at Blizzard Entertainment
Helder Pinto is a 3D Artist originally from Portugal who specializes in 3D and environment art, with nine years of professional experience in the video game industry. Though he started out doing level design work for mods on Half-Life and Max Payne, he has most recently worked on Overwatch, Blizzard Entertainment’s newest multiplayer FPS game.
Check out more of his work here.
Martin Teichmann
Environment Modeler at Naughty Dog
Martin Teichmann is an Environment Modeler at Naughty Dog, originally from Germany. He previously worked at Deck13 Interactive, Crytek, and later moved to London to work on Rocksteady Studios’ Batman: Arkham Knight. Martin moved to Santa Monica in in early 2015 to join Naughty Dog, where he has been working on Uncharted 4.
Check out more of his work here.
This is an exciting networking opportunity you will not want to miss!
Schedule:
- 7:30 pm – 8:10 pm: Joy Lea, 3D Artist at EA DICE
- 8:10 pm – 8:50 pm: Helder Pinto, 3D Artist at Blizzard Entertainment
- 8:50 pm – 9:30 pm: Martin Teichmann, Environment Modeler at Naughty Dog
- 9:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Audience Questions
Location:
Gnomon Campus
Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Games + Animation
1015 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90038
The event will also be featured on Gnomon’s Livestream channel for those who can’t make it in person. Click here to watch the stream.
