Thursday, November 7, 2019
Each participant will register for only one track. Select a track title below to see the sessions that are available for attendees who register for that track. Need a Map? Our map also includes all sessions at a glance.
Animation & Visual FX
9:00 AM
Kickoff Pixlfest
Find your track’s 9:05 event and start there to let the fun and learning begin in your track’s Kickoff!
9:10 AM
Visual FX with Houdini
John Moncrief
This presentation will provide an overview of how the Academy Award winning Houdini software package is used to produce visual effects throughout the television, film, and gaming industries. We will take a behind the scenes look at cutting edge procedural workflows used in such productions as Game of Thrones, Avengers: Endgame, and Ghost Recon Wildlands.
John is the Training Lead for SideFX software, the company that makes Houdini. He specializes in training artists in the creation methods of procedural visual effects for television, film, and games at major studios and universities around the world.
Length: 50 min.
Location: D1750
10:00 AM
Morning Break
Length: 10 min.
10:10 AM
Lessons I Learned On-Location
Lloyd Barnett
Sharing experiences and stories of his work in film and television, including Academy Award winners; Lord of the Rings and Avatar. Personal stories from a career of experience as a visual effects artists, in house effects supervisor, on set visual effects supervisor, and director of original films.
Length: 50 min.
Location: D1750
11:00 AM
Lunch on Your Own
Tut’s Cafe will have be open for lunch. Tut’s is located on campus so you can make sure you won’t be late from lunch. Plus you can network with other attendees.
You can view Tut’s Menu to see what you would like to enjoy for lunch.
Length: 1 hr. and 25 min.
12:30 PM
Game Art Production for Unity
Joshua Kinney
In this presentation, Josh will discuss the game art pipeline that AAA game studios are using today. He’ll show off how he goes about creating high resolution assets using Zbrush, retopologizing to make the asset engine ready, uv mapping and texturing, and shader creation. Josh will also talk about how to properly present your projects to catch the attention of studio recruiters.
Length: 45 min.
Location: D1750
1:15 PM
Afternoon Break
Length: 15 min.
1:30 PM
Industry Panel
This is your chance to hear it straight from the animation experts. They want to help you succeed in this industry by giving you great advice. So prepare your questions, and be ready to ask!
- Lloyd Lee Barnett
- Kevin Barrett
- Nigel Bazzeghin
- Josh Kinney
- John Moncrief
- Jeff Price
Length: 45 min.
Location: D1750
2:15 PM
Conference Wrap, So Long, Friends!
We will catch you next year!
Broadcast & Video Production
9:00 AM
Kickoff Pixlfest
Find your track’s 9:05 event and start there to let the fun and learning begin in your track’s Kickoff!
9:05 AM
Corporate vs. Independent
Kasi Kennedy
Length: 55 min.
Location: D1810
10:00 AM
Morning Break
Length: 10 min.
10:10 AM
Animation: Get Animated
Kevin Barrett
Since his first job as an animator in 1998, Kevin has worked on many platforms from local news intros to independent films to advertising. With his enthusiasm for 2D/3D animation and visual effects, Kevin will give you a showcase of his work as well as a little back story. It will be interesting to see if you can spot the rotoscoping in his animations.
Length: 45 min.
Location: D1810
11:00 AM
Lunch on Your Own
Tut’s Cafe will have be open for lunch. Tut’s is located on campus so you can make sure you won’t be late from lunch. Plus you can network with other attendees.
You can view Tut’s Menu to see what you would like to enjoy for lunch.
Length: 1 hr. and 25 min.
12:30 PM
The Art of Interviewing
Jay Beauchamp
Length: 45 min.
Location: D1810
1:15 PM
Afternoon Break
Length: 15 min.
1:30 PM
Industry Panel
Length: 45 min.
Location: D1810
2:15 PM
Conference Wrap, So Long, Friends!
We will catch you next year!
Web & Programming
9:00 AM
Kickoff Pixlfest
Find your track’s 9:05 event and start there to let the fun and learning begin in your track’s Kickoff!
9:05 AM
GitHub
Aidan Culley & Sean Ervin
Length: 25 min.
Location: A1011 – Tuttle Theater
9:35 AM
Starting an Indie Game Studio
James Simpson
The world of game development is an exciting but also daunting industry to be a part of. I’ll talk about how GoldFire Studios got its start as one of Oklahoma City’s only game studios, how the industry has evolved over the last decade and things you should know when taking the plunge to start your own indie game studio.
Length: 25 min.
Location: A1011 – Tuttle Theater
10:05 AM
Morning Break
Length: 10 min.
10:15 AM
Industry Panel
- Janell Carpenter: Amshot
- Casey Clair: Radvine Marketing
- Mike Collins: Addison Group
- Kayla Dunagan: Addison Group
- Tyler Gilbert: iThemes
This is your chance to hear it straight from the web and programming experts. These panelists will share tips on all the topics you care about: dealing with clients, the do’s and dont’s of landing a job, and any any questions that the audience has! They want to help you succeed in this industry by giving you great advice. Use #pfwp to ask your question via Twitter.
Length: 45 min.
Location: A1011 – Tuttle Theater
11:00 AM
Lunch on Your Own
Tut’s Cafe will have be open for lunch. Tut’s is located on campus so you can make sure you won’t be late from lunch. Plus you can network with other attendees.
You can view Tut’s Menu to see what you would like to enjoy for lunch.
Length: 1 hr. and 25 min.
12:30 PM
You’re a Phony! Dealing with Impostor Syndrome
Travis Benham
The constant stresses of the Development and Programming world can quickly cause a severe case of feeling overwhelmed by daily tasks, of not belonging, of being a fake, otherwise known as an impostor. It has delayed and even derailed the prominent careers of successful people. This presentation will introduce the audience the emotional monster known as Impostor Syndrome, and help build mental strength and self confidence for when it eventually returns again.
Length: 45 min.
Location: A1011 – Tuttle Theater
1:15 PM
Afternoon Break
Length: 15 min.
1:30 PM
Do’s and Don’ts of an Internship
Rikki Eichler
Rikki has spent four months serving as an internt at Radvine Marketing. She will share tips and tricks of being an intern and turning an internship into a job!
Length: 45 min.
Location: A1011 – Tuttle Theater
2:15 PM
Conference Wrap, So Long, Friends!
We will catch you next year!
Graphic Communications & Marketing
9:00 AM
Kickoff Pixlfest
Find your track’s 9:05 event and start there to let the fun and learning begin in your track’s Kickoff!
9:05 AM
Leadership Activity
Rose State College
Length: 55 min.
Location: D1870
10:00 AM
Morning Break
Length: 10 min.
10:10 AM
Graphic Design Panel
- Nick Bower
- Tosha Davis
- Adrian Townsend
Length: 45 min.
Location: D1870
10:10 AM
Marketing Presentation
Mario Avila
Having created award-winning digital campaigns for several businesses nationwide, Mario Avila is a digital marketing expert and owner of Big Thinkers Media. He will share his expertise and update participants on the newest digital marketing solutions.
Length: 45 min.
Location: D1870
11:00 AM
Lunch on Your Own
Tut’s Cafe will have be open for lunch. Tut’s is located on campus so you can make sure you won’t be late from lunch. Plus you can network with other attendees.
You can view Tut’s Menu to see what you would like to enjoy for lunch.
Length: 1 hr. and 25 min.
12:30 PM
What does the day in the life of a social media manger look like?
Brittnei Broomfield
In this presentation the Central Oklahoma Dance Company Social Media Director will share her typical day. Learn how she keeps up with industry trends, uses social media tools and influencers.
Length: 45 min.
Location: D1870
1:15 PM
Afternoon Break
Length: 15 min.
1:30 PM
Photography Panel
- Mary Ann Hacking
- Marshall Hawkins
Length: 45 min.
Location: D1870
1:30 PM
Entrepreneurship Panel
- Sara Brooks: Original Brooks Book Bindery
- Andrew Burch: Metropolitan Mobile Auto Spa
- Dave Miller: Back40 Design
- Shannon Roper: S&B Burgers
Length: 45 min.
Location: D1870
2:15 PM
Conference Wrap, So Long, Friends!
We will catch you next year!