FMX 2024

FMX takes place on April 23-26, 2024 exploring the best of animation, effects, interactive and immersive media.

Framestore will be in Stuttgart, Germany, for the 28th annual FMX conference, which brings together the best in animation, effects, immersive and interactive media.

24th April

10:00 The Beginning is not the End

- 60 mins
- König-Karl-Halle
- Jonathan Opgenhaffen, Art Director

Jonathan will cover how concept art informs the entire film-making process, with examples from some of the biggest movies in recent years.

11:15 Ravaged Beauty - From human to a mutated creature in zbrush

- 60 mins
- Raum Karlsruhe
- Davide Sasselli, Modeller

In partnership with ZBrush, Davide will delve into all things digi-doubles, showing off some examples from recent Marvel Cinematic Universe titles.

14:30 Mastering textures with Mari for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

- 60 mins
- Raum Karlsruhe
- Vipin Rajesh Kabadi, Senior Texture Artist

Vipin joins The Foundry to explain how he used Mari to create the rich palette of textures in Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Highlighting some of the film's most iconic assets, including the beloved character Rocket Raccoon, the visually striking Golden Key, and Rocket's first ship, Vipin will showcase innovative techniques in both creature and hard-surface texturing.

25th April

18:15 Rethinking Compositing

- 60 mins
- Bertha-Benz-Saal
- Chriz Zeh, Compositing Supervisor

Drawing on his experience on films such as Civil War and Fantastic Beasts, Chris will explain how compositing artists can streamline their approach for a more headache-free approach to their craft. No proprietary technology required, this talk promises practical advice and tips that artists can apply themselves - all drawn from on-set experience across major projects.

26th April

10:00 In the Mix with Wonka

- 60 mins
- König-Karl-Halle
- Dale Newton, Animation Supervisor

Animation Supervisor Dale Newton discusses character development, and explains what went into transposing Hugh Grant’s note-perfect performance onto a smaller, younger, altogether oranger version of the iconic A-lister.