CG Futures: Demos. Talks. Connect.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Outbreak, CG Futures will not be held in April 2020. We are working with our partners to explore the feasibility of moving the event to early October. Subscribe for further updates.

CG Futures is the evolution of the Gnomon Live events presented in Melbourne and Sydney in 2016 and 2017. With continued curatorial support from Alex Alvarez, founder of Gnomon, CG Futures evolves to three full days with extended content from the local industry.

CG Futures presents a line-up of artists for a weekend of live demos and masterclasses. Having built their knowledge in some of the world’s leading studios, presenting artists share their techniques, workflows and experience working on Hollywood Feature films, AAA games, Mobile games and shortform across commercials VR, AR, short films, and visualisation projects for major companies.

Demonstrating how they bring stories, characters, creatures and environments to life through a range of computer graphics programs, each artist explains how they achieve such an impressive level of detail in the ever-tight timelines demanded of artists in the industry. Covering a breadth of production areas such as matte painting, compositing, lighting, 3D modelling, texturing, character design, environment art, art direction and more.

The program provides a chance to meet up with peers and local industry leaders to explore opportunities and issues for artists in the region. It is a chance to hear from local studios about current projects, their studio culture, who they are employing and issues relevant to the local industry. Be inspired and motivated to reach your own levels of mastery and triumph.

CG FUTURES BLOG

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    Meet the Speakers 2020: Sonja Christoph

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    Meet the Speakers 2020: Pete Zoppi

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    Meet the Speakers 2020: Simon Baker

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2020 VENUE

What is now historically recognised as one the most important institutional complexes constructed in Victoria in the 19th Century the Abbotsford Convent became a community art and cultural centre at the turn of the 21st century.

Now a unique place with a rare fusion of old and new, the Abbotsford Convent’s 19th century landscape is filled with artists’ studios, cafes and bars, galleries, and markets.

From intimate to grand, industrial to opulent, the Convent’s spaces are historically fascinating, with views of the river, heritage gardens and only 4km from Melbourne’s CBD.

"It was not only a powerful experience but a life changing event. I met so many wonderful creators and like-minded individuals across a wide variety of disciplines!"

- ATTENDEE, 2017 EVENT

"The quality of the speakers was outstanding. Would go as far as saying best professional event I’ve attended in a very long time. Thank-you!"

- ATTENDEE, 2015 MELBOURNE MASTERCLASS

"This was one of the best events I’ve attended from the presenters, content, attendees and the management of the event. The location was stunning and very fitting to the vibe of the event too! It was professional and cutting edge without being so exclusive that you were afraid to ask questions or approach the presenters."

- ATTENDEE, 2017 EVENT

"I think this is something the Australian industry has been needing for a long time and we want and need more events like this."

- ATTENDEE, 2016 EVENT

"Overall an amazing experience that went over and above my expectations and left like a once in a lifetime experience that normally money can’t buy!"

- ATTENDEE, 2016 EVENT