fmx/conference forms the heart of fmx – and the first confirmations show that its strong and healthy. High caliber speakers such as Sharon Calahan from Pixar will discuss their latest projects (Creating the Look for Ratatouille). Production Designer Alex McDowell will share his ideas on Immersive Design and Producer Paco Rodriguez talk about his experience with Nocturna. The Virtual Humans Forum in fmx/essentials features presentations by Kirsty Boyle (Uncanny Robot), David Hanson (The Zeno Robot) and Jeff Kleiser from Synthespians. The Visual Effects Society will host top-class speakers like Gene Kosicki (Rhythm & Hues) or VFX Supervisors Van Ling and Jeff Okun. A special "Focus on India" will allow Saraswathi Balgam and Prashant Buyyala from Rhythm & Hues India to spread the word about vibrant topics straight from the subcontinent. Kevin Geiger (Animation Options), John Dietz (Rising Sun Pictures) and Dave Story (Adobe) contribute to fmx/technologies, Gary Carter (Freemantle Media) will enrich fmx/review and Ed Hooks returns with his masterclass Acting for Animators. And.Ypsilon's confirmation also bears witness to fmx' continued commitment to real-time content – in a surprise appearance, the well-known hip-hop producer of the Stuttgart-based band "Die Fantastischen Vier" talks about the more graphic aspects of mixing Realtime Visuals!
As our program keeps taking shape, there are even more highlights waiting in the pipeline, so don’t miss out on the latest updates on www.fmx.de

New program partner: AIAS- Academy of Interactive Sciences
fmx has yet another world-class partner: the AIAS – Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences! The largest and most influential non-commercial association of game developers and publishers will be presenting a full day's worth of the latest and greatest from the world of games and interactive content. AIAS president Joseph Olin, member of the fmx advisory board will host talks and presentations from the cutting edge of games. For more information on AIAS visit their website www.interactive.org