Perfecting the Mix of Story, Character, and Interactivity

The Banff New Media Institute’s Accelerator program and the Digital Media Association of Alberta present Perfecting the Mix of Story, Character, and Interactivity. This two-day workshop targets gaming studios that aim to create successful interactive experiences that rival a movie’s level of depth and engagement. With key speakers Ronnie del Carmen from Pixar Animation Studios, Kris Pearn from Sony Pictures Animation, and Josh Staub from Cyan Worlds, Inc./Jubilee Studios, this workshop offers insight into several exciting topics including

• Narrative in an interactive medium
• The storyboarding process: visual placement and storytelling
• Video game storytelling techniques applied across multiple mediums

From concept through to execution participants will learn to deliver immersive interactive experiences through a series of hands on activities, case studies, demonstrations, and formal presentations. Our speakers will also cover what studios are looking for in the gaming market as well as what storytelling trends are emerging in the marketplace. This event is supported by the Digital Media Association of Alberta, the Banff New Media Institute Accelerator Program and Alberta Advanced Education & Technology.