Workshop Overview

When:

December 9th / 10th at 9 am EST

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Exploring the Essence of Collective Memories through Art and Technology with Gerry Li

The Evolving Nature of Local Spaces:
Local spaces hold a special place in our collective memories. Yet, much like memories, these spaces are constantly evolving and transforming. In the midst of these changes, the essence of our shared experiences and histories often fades away. This workshop will explore the dynamic relationship between memory and place.

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The Generated Memories Project:
In the 'Generated Memories' project, I endeavor to capture and revitalize these shared experiences. This project is an ambitious fusion of art and technology, where collective memories are transformed into immersive art experiences using state-of-art technologies like LiDAR scanning, AI generated point-clouds and Unreal Engine. 

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Your Journey in the Workshop:
Join me in this hands-on workshop where I'll guide you through the intricate process of creating art within Unreal Engine.

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This journey will cover:

• 3D Scanning:

  • ​Discover how to bring real-world textures and dimensions into the digital realm, providing a foundational layer for your creative work.

• Animating Point Clouds:

  • ​Learn to use the Niagara system for dynamic, lifelike animations, adding movement and life to your digital creations.

• Metahuman Integration:

  • ​Dive into the process of crafting realistic human characters, bringing a human touch to your digital narratives.

• Cinematic Creation:

  • ​Master the art of using the sequencer in Unreal Engine to create engaging and captivating cinematics.

• Advanced Techniques:

  • ​Explore cutting-edge techniques involving NeRF (Neural Radiance Field) and 3D Gaussian Splatting within the Unreal Engine. These advanced methods will open up new possibilities for creating cinematic videos across various platforms and projects, such as TikTok, music videos, TV commercials, and immersive media experiences.

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Website accounts to register:

1. ​Epic Games

2. Luma AI (Web/IOS)

3. RealityCapture/Polycam (optional)

4. Adobe Creative Cloud (Optional)
    

Software requirements

1. Unreal Engine (5.2 or newer, free)

2. Quixel Bridge(free)

3. RealityCapture (optional, subscription)

4. Adobe Creative Cloud (Optional, subscription)

5. Blender (optional)

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Hardware requirements

1. https://docs.unrealengine.com/5.3/en-US/hardware-and-software-specifications-for-unreal-engine/

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