KitBash3D: Live Demo & "The Last of Us Part II" Showcase
Time
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM PT
Location/Platform
Live Stream (Twitch & YouTube)
& Gnomon Stage
Join us on October 26th for an inside look at the world of KitBash3D! We are honored to have KitBash3D Co-Founder & Co-CEO Banks Boutté and Art Director Danar Worya share the history and application of this industry-leading asset library.
During this event, Banks will delve into KitBash3D's core mission of enabling and inspiring the creators of the virtual frontier. Attendees will learn about notable collaborations with movie and game studios and why partnership is the basis of creation. Additionally, Banks will provide an exclusive introduction to Cargo, KitBash3D's groundbreaking asset browser, designed to streamline worldbuilding with asset management and integration with other 3D software through one-click imports.
Following Banks' presentation, Danar will do a live Cargo demo, showcasing his work in The Last of Us Part II, Shazam 2, and collaborations with music icons will.i.am and Kid Cudi! Witness the real-world applications of Cargo through studio use cases and learn how it integrates with software like Blender, Maya, Unreal, and more.
If you're a digital artist who loves creating compelling visual narratives or a student looking to sharpen your world-building skillset, make your way to the Gnomon Stage on October 26th! Banks and Danar will also answer questions from the audience, so come ready to engage!
Speakers
Banks Boutté
Co-Founder & Co-CEO KitBash3D
Banks Boutté serves as Co-CEO of KitBash3D, the industry-leading provider of premium 3D assets for movies and video games. In recognition of its groundbreaking efforts, Fast Company magazine placed KitBash3D on its 2022 list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Celebrated for its library’s unparalleled quality, KitBash3D assets have graced major film franchises such as ‘Dr. Strange,’ ‘Black Adam,’ and ‘Spider-Man,’ and hit TV shows like ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Star Trek,’ and ‘Halo.’ They have also been integral to AAA gaming titles including ‘The Last of Us Part II,’ ‘NBA 2K,’ and ‘The Elder Scrolls.’ Moreover, they serve as vital building blocks for individual creators in over 180 countries. Prior to KitBash, Banks played key roles in various projects collaborating with industry titans like Google, Xbox, and Twitch, and cultural icons such as George Clooney, Taylor Swift, and John Legend. He also served as the executive producer of Sleep Tight, the first Nintendo Switch game ported from Unreal Engine.
Danar Worya
Art Director/Educator
Danar Worya is a Kurdish artist and educator based in the Netherlands. His journey began with a passion for becoming an environment concept artist, and along the way, he had the opportunity to collaborate with industry veterans and renowned companies, including Naughty Dog, Warner Bros, HBO, and others. In addition to his work on Triple-A titles, Danar is actively involved in teaching at New3dge in Paris, where he aims to share his knowledge and inspire the next generation of artists.
Sponsored by
Gnomon events are sponsored by Dell.
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