OPN Festival
Echoic Workshop
‘Managing Soundtracks’ – Presented by Producer Sion Williams, this workshop is a how-to guide for managing all things audio.
We know that the world of music and sound design can sometimes be tricky to navigate. This fun and interactive session will give you the necessary tools and confidence to guide yourself and your clients through the audio process.
You will learn how to manage a soundtrack smoothly from conception to delivery, understand how to bridge the gap between the client’s expectations and the perfect audio, learn the best practices for the audio process, and how to collaborate effectively with composers and sound studios. We’ll discuss the issues that regularly crop up and talk through an easy-to-understand summary of audio licensing. There will also be a myth-busting session, where we’ll clear up some of that jargon that often gets in the way.
Cavalry Workshop
Modern Motion Design in Cavalry
This workshop is an introduction to the new professional-level motion design and animation application Cavalry, which is used by some of the world’s leading design studios including Pentagram, Buck, AKQA, Studio Dumbar and corporations such as Nike, Ikea, Apple and Google.
Discover how Cavalry opens up new creative possibilities, combining modern design and animation features with easy-to-use data and automation solutions.
Maxon Workshop 1
Exploring Cinema in simulation4D
Join creative artist and expert Maxon trainer, Elly Wade, for an immersive workshop where you’ll explore and experiment with Cinema 4D’s powerful simulation tools. During this session you’ll learn how to create dynamic simulations featuring cloth, rope, soft bodies, and particles, throughout a variety of practical hands-on techniques.
OPN Portfolio Reviews
Ready to Break into Motion Design? Get first-hand advice from the likes of BUCK, Territory, weareseventeen, Fluent, Natalie Liu and Christie Morgan in this informal portfolio review. From animators, motion designers, artists and creative leads, our reviewers bring a wealth of industry knowledge.
You’ll get a one-on-one session with a seasoned professional who will review your showreel or portfolio, provide expert feedback, and guide you on your path into the world of motion design.
Maxon Workshop 2
Modelling in Cinema 4D/Brush and adding Pizaz with Red Giant
2D & 3D Motion Designer and Animator Ploy Motion shows her techniques for modelling in both programs and why you could use one or the other depending on your model. She’ll take you through her most recent passion project using ZBrush, Cinema 4D, Redshift, After Effects and Red Giant to create an animation inspired by her favourite game, Final Fantasy.
