Streamlining Creativity: The VFX Behind "Superman & Lois" with Boxel Studio
Time
Thu, Sep 26, 2024
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Location/Platform
Dell Stage @ Gnomon + Livestream (Twitch and YouTube)
Join us on Thursday, September 26th, at the Dell Stage on Gnomon’s campus for an in-depth look into the VFX production behind "Superman & Lois."
We are excited to welcome Senior VFX/CG Supervisor Weverton Alves, Head of Studio at Boxel Vancouver, as he shares insights into the cutting-edge techniques and workflows behind the show’s stunning visual effects and animation.
This talk will explore how Boxel integrates Foundry's Mari, Modo, and Nuke into their VFX pipeline to streamline production, ensuring creative control and efficiency throughout their schedule. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at VFX sequences from the show and learn how the Boxel team navigates tight deadlines without sacrificing quality. Whether you're just starting out or already established in the industry, this event will provide valuable insights into balancing the technical and creative challenges of modern VFX production.
We're excited to announce that the VES Society will be co-sponsoring this event. This collaboration provides a unique opportunity to network with members from across the industry, including artists, animators, technologists, educators, and studio leaders. Before the event begins at 7:00pm, you can explore Gnomon’s state-of-the-art campus on a tour, enjoy complimentary pizza, and network with fellow attendees. Doors open at 6:30pm, and free parking is available within the NoHo West complex.
RSVP now to secure your spot and access exclusive Dell discounts from our event sponsor! The event will also stream on the Gnomon YouTube and Twitch channels.
Speakers
Weverton Alves
Visual Effects Supervisor at Boxel Studio
Weverton Alves is a multi-talented visual effects supervisor and lead artist with a rich background in the computer graphics industry. His passion for technology and photorealistic renders has shaped his 12-year career, leading him to significant achievements and collaborations.
Starting his journey in the digital world, Alves honed his skills in various aspects of computer graphics. He has a strong foundation in tools such as Maya, Nuke, and Mental Ray, and is fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, enhancing his ability to lead diverse teams effectively.
Alves' expertise was further recognized in 2019 when he received a VFX Leo nomination as a CG supervisor for the TV series “Blue Book”. This accolade marked a consolidation of his path as an influential supervisor and a skilled lead artist. Following this, in 2020, he served as the CG supervisor for the acclaimed superhero series “Superman and Lois” on HBO Plus. His remarkable work in this series opened doors for him to join Boxel Studios, one of the largest studios in Latin America.
At Boxel Studios, Alves made significant contributions by developing a powerful VFX and animation quality workflows, significantly enhancing the quality of assets and environments produced by the studio. His ability to integrate as a Latino leader, coupled with his multilingual skills, has been instrumental in guiding the Boxel team to deliver projects for prominent productions such as “John Wick 04", “Santa Clauses”, “Adventures of Blues Clues”, “Star Trek Picard S3”, “Pennyworth”, “Flaming Hot”, “Mosquito Coast”, and others.
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