DreamWorks’ The Wild Robot: Character Art Insights with Hannah Kang
Time
Thu, May 8, 2025
7:00 – 9:00 PM PT
Location/Platform
Dell Stage @ Gnomon Campus + Twitch and YouTube
Join us on Thursday, May 8th, at Gnomon's Dell Stage—or tune in to our livestream—for a special presentation on character art in The Wild Robot, featuring Gnomon alum Hannah Kang!
Go behind the scenes of DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot with 3D Artist Hannah Kang as she shares the character creation process from concept to screen. From sculpting and fur to final turntables and animation tests, this event offers an inside look at how beloved characters come to life at DreamWorks.
Currently part of DreamWorks' modeling department, Hannah has worked on films such as The Croods: A New Age, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, and The Wild Robot. She’ll walk us through how her team approaches visual development and modeling—breaking down the unique challenges and artistic decisions behind each character’s design.
Whether you're an aspiring character artist or simply curious about the DreamWorks pipeline, this presentation will offer valuable insights into anatomy, fur workflows, look development, and more.
Don’t miss this chance to ask questions during a live Q&A, connect with other artists, and enjoy complimentary pizza for in-person attendees. Campus tours with a Gnomon representative will also be available before the event. If you can’t make it to campus, the event will livestream on Gnomon’s Twitch and YouTube channels. The livestream will be available to watch as VOD on Gnomon’s YouTube channel once the event concludes.
Speakers
Hannah Kang
3D Artist
Hannah Kang is a Gnomon alum who, upon graduation, started her industry career in 2015 at Legacy Effects. It was her perfect start into the industry working with veterans and greats. Animation always being her passion, she pivoted to Dreamworks Animation in 2018. Currently, she works as a 3D artist, primarily working on characters in the modeling department. Some of her projects she has worked on at Dreamworks are Croods 2, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Ruby Gillman, and The Wild Robot. She actively teaches, does workshops and presentations. She very much loves the art of making a character.
Sponsored by
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