Lookdev & Concept Art Case Study by Baptiste Van Opstal, Head of Look
PRESENTATION
Join us for an exclusive “Lookdev & Concept Art Case Study” conference with Baptiste Van Opstal, Head of Look at DreamWorks Animation, and get a behind-the-scenes look at Puss in Boots.
Spoiler alert: world-exclusive information awaits you on the upcoming “The Wild Robot”.
Time & Location
Online Conference on June 13, 2024 at 05.00 pm (Paris Time).
RATES
Free – Reservation required.
ABOUT EXCLUSIVE CONFErence
The “Lookdev and Concept Art Case Study” conference lasts approximately one hour.
Baptiste will provide an in-depth exploration of his daily life and the artistic processes defining his role at DreamWorks studio. First, he will offer a comprehensive overview of his responsibilities, highlighting the intricacies of working at one of the animation industry’s leading studios.
Additionally, Baptiste will discuss various aspects of his position. For instance, he will cover the collaborative nature of his work, the tools and techniques he employs, and his contributions to the studio’s creative vision.
To conclude the conference, Baptiste will participate in a live Q&A session. During this time, participants will have the opportunity to ask their questions directly.
Join “Lookdev & Concept Art Case Study by Baptiste Van Opstal, Head of Look” conference and gain valuable knowledge.
ABOUT BAPTISTE VAN OPSTAL
Baptiste began his career in the animation industry as a Character TD and Animator at prestigious studios such as Mac Guff Ligne, Sparx, and Partizan. Consequently, these early experiences allowed him to develop strong expertise in character animation and rigging techniques.
Following this, he took on greater responsibilities at Brunch Studio, where he advanced to roles as Character Animation Supervisor and Character Rigging Supervisor. In these capacities, he not only oversaw teams but also guided projects through various production stages.
As a result of his growing technical and creative skills, Baptiste eventually transitioned to DreamWorks Animation. Initially, he worked as an FX Animator. Subsequently, he advanced to the position of Head of Look. At DreamWorks, Baptiste has notably contributed to iconic projects such as How to Train Your Dragon 2 & 3, Madagascar 2, The Rise of the Guardians, Kung Fu Panda 2, Puss in Boots, and Shrek 4. More recently, his work also includes Wild Robot.
Others
conferences