PCC Cascade Moriarty Arts Building Auditorium

Join us to see a new, intuitive approach to the creation of live television that utilizes the power of modern graphics processors and touch screen user interfaces. Operators can now learn to create live programming, including multi-layered graphics, complex transitions, and pre-planned event sequences in a few hours instead of many weeks. David Griggs of Grass Valley, A Belden Brand, will discuss the technology behind the new GV Director live production switcher. See how the new GV Director from Grass Valley combines the functionality of a live production switcher, video server, and graphics generator into a simple, powerful, and creative workspace.

Rob Ducey will present the digital design and puppet fabrication process used for Laika’s first three film productions, with many images and examples from ParaNorman. A 3D stop-motion animated comedy horror family film, ParaNorman is the first stop-motion film to use a 3D color printer to create character faces, and the second stop motion film to be shot in 3D! It received nominations for the 2012 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film.