AUTODESK UNIVERSITY 2017
A great year for 3D-to-VR workflows
Autodesk University Las Vegas 2017 (AU) is officially a wrap. And it was an incredible week. Thank you for joining us.
This year, we are bringing you more sessions online than ever before. Want to hear from the best in the industry, solve unique business challenges, and stay on top of the latest trends for design visualization such as AR and VR? View the 19 design visualization recorded sessions below. Feel free to share with your colleagues and we hope to see you next year!
Presentations from AU 2017
Please note that the recordings are audio and speakers’ screen presentations only.
Sessions
With over 600+ classes, hands-on labs and panels to choose from, we’ve prepared two ‘tailored experiences’ to help you make the best of your AU experience.
Some of the classes on offer this year
Explore the full curriculum on the AU17 website.
Steelblue
Transparent House
Agile Lens: Immersive Design
Urbansimulations
Neoscape
Featured Events
Press Contact Information
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Blade Runner 2049: A Framestore Case Study
Description
After collaborating on the award-winning feature Arrival, Framestore reunited with visionary director Denis Villeneuve for the 2017 science-fiction sequel Blade Runner 2049. Framestore discussed the visual artistry and tools that contributed to the film's distinct look, as well as the trends that are shaping the future of visual effects.
Richard Hoover, VFX Supe, Framestore
Richard Hoover joined Framestore as VFX Supervisor in Montréal in 2015, bringing with him a wealth of experience in the visual effects industry, as demonstrated by two Academy Award nominations for feature films Superman Returns and Armageddon. Richard is a graduate of the University of Oregon, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture. His first role as Director’s Assistant at MidOcean Motion Pictures took him straight to Hollywood.
A vision for the future of Virtual Reality in Design Viz: Advice from the Experts
Description
Over the last several years, virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality have really taken hold within the visualization and AEC fields, but the future of this technology and how it evolves are far from set in stone. The speed at which developments in software and hardware are happening make this one of the most exciting and challenging technologies of the last several decades. In this panel, we discussed the current state of the XR (x Reality i.e VR, AR, MR etc) industry, strategies for keeping up with the latest advancements, balancing creativity and technology through storytelling, collaborative design, new technologies that could help our industry in marketing and design, how to find the right people to manage XR projects and much more. Join us for this open talk about the future of XR and how it will change the industry.
Panelists:
- Jeff Mottle, CEO, CGarchitect.com
- Martin Enthed, IKEA Digital Las & D.O IT Manager, IKEA Communications AB
- O'Brien Chalmers, President, Steelblue
- Scott Dewoody, Firmwide Creative Media Manager, Gensler
- Alex Coulombe, Creative Director, Agile Lens: Immersive Design
- David Scott, Director of Production, Transparent House
AU Technology Keynote
Description
Amy Bunszel, SVP Design and Creation Products, will reveal how the products you use every day are evolving to fit the way you work today and into the future. She'll be joined by a few of your peers who'll highlight their work with these solutions, providing inspiration for your own projects. You'll leave understanding how Autodesk is approaching the Future of Work with product and platform innovations today.
Amy Bunszel, Vice President of Design and Creation Products, Autodesk
Opening Keynote
Description
Autodesk’s President and CEO, Andrew Anagnost, will kick off AU 2017 with a unique perspective on automation and the Future of Work. Passionate about the topic, Andrew will give you the confidence to embrace this new future, and guest speakers will share insights to help you thrive in this new world of working. You’ll leave informed and excited about this future.
Andrew Anagnost, President & CEO, Autodesk
