“‘Shrek’: The Story Behind the Screen” by Falk, Sande, Adamson, Bielenberg, Bruder, et al. …

Conference:

SIGGRAPH 2001

Type(s):

• Courses

Entry Number: 19

Title:

'Shrek': The Story Behind the Screen

Course Organizer(s):

• Rachel Falk
• Linda Rae Sande

Presenter(s)/Author(s):

• Rachel Falk
• Linda Rae Sande
• Andrew Adamson
• Ken Bielenberg
• George Bruder
• Juan Buhler
• James Hegedus
• Arnauld Lamorlette
• Lucia Modesto
• Scott Singer
• Scott Peterson
• Vanitha Rangaraju
• Robert Vogt
• Mark Wendell

Abstract:

Prerequisites
Basic understanding of the principles of computer graphics and animation. 

Topics
From “Antz” to “Shrek”. What is design? Generic character variations. The use of simulation in a computer-generated feature production. “Shrek” effects and lighting. CG infrastructure. CG movie making. Staying innovative. 

Description
Creating a computer-generated feature-length movie requires an idea, the ability to visually develop the idea, and the tenacity to perform the arduous task of producing it. This course offers both an overall and a technical perspective on the PDI/DreamWorks movie-making process with a focus on some of the key areas in production of “Shrek”: art direction, character development, simulation, effects, lighting, and digital storytelling. 

 

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