GDC 2017

LiamWong · Aug 2016

Hey all,

Just noticed that there's a call for submissions for next years GDC, submissions close on August 18th.

http://www.gdconf.com/conference/c4p/

What type of talks from the Visual Arts track do people enjoy the most? And is anyone submitting anything this year?

Liam

xChris · Aug 2016

I haven't been to one yet, but I'm saving up to go to 2017, woo!

leleuxart · Aug 2016

I've always enjoyed the talks that dove into some of the tech behind the art. Not necessarily the programming, but the ones like, "hey we have this new feature and this is how we used it." Ready At Dawn's talks for The Order from Siggraph and GDC were right up my alley.

Isaiah Sherman · Aug 2016

I'd like to go to GDC again. I haven't gone since like 2011 I believe T____T

I remember the first one I went to in 2009, the Polycount meetup was so small. Maybe like 20 people tops.

another caveman · Oct 2016

Hi there, bumping out this thread since I cannot find any other one about the event !
The ones of you folks who went to previous ones GDC, could you share some thoughts about it?

As I am super interested in packing up with a mate or two and hitting the road all the way down to SF from Montreal! Just hesitating like a lot cause of the price + is it the right time for me to go (just stepped in the industry, still very new to me - so actually maybe it's the BEST time to go?) Luckily this is a few days after I will turn 21.

LiamWong · Oct 2016

I spoke last year for the first time and it was such a great experience. Although, if I was a student or a first-timer I would definitely consider turning up in San Francisco without attending the actual conference mainly to save on money.

There are so many evening events to attend, as well as the amount of networking you can do around the event. I highly recommend it, it's the best place to be each year for a games developer. I always return feeling motivated and inspired to make more games and art

Have a look on the GDC Vault as there are a lot of talks online for free and it should give you an idea on whether or not it is relevant. There are also a handful of scholarships you can apply for: http://www.gdconf.com/attend/scholarships.html which will bag you a free pass.

Eric Chadwick · Oct 2016

You can also volunteer, which will give you free access to various things, in return for half of your time working the event.

another caveman · Oct 2016

Thanks, both of you - applied for the scholarships.
I am volunteering at MIGS16 in few weeks, didn't think of it for GDC17, thanks for the tip!

valuemeal · Oct 2016

Hopefully I will make it out again.
Large question though, why is it that there are usually very few forum fellows at the polycount meetup?

another caveman · Oct 2016

Lets do something that generates money, classes, gumroads or whatever, and pay all the polycount drinks out of it and you'll see more faces aha

Anyone been volunteer there before? Cant find any link, maybe it's just too early?

Eric Chadwick · Oct 2016

Can't find a link? Here's the first hit when I search "gdc volunteer"
http://www.gdconf.com/attend/conferenceassociates.html

another caveman · Oct 2016

I specificaly didnt click that one mentionning "Associates" cause it had the word "Associates" ^^
Well thanks but it doesnt mention anything for Volunteers, those are paid positions, so you need a work permit

Meloncov · Oct 2016

Yeah, due to some changes in California law Associates are now paid (and thus require a work permit). You can't volunteer through GDC itself anymore. It may be possible to get a pass by volunteering for the IGDA or some other non-profit.

almighty_gir · Oct 2016

I wish i could make it out again this year, but i'm currently balls-deep in a masters degree, so i'll have to hit it in 2018 instead (my graduation gift to myself lol).

Hope you all have a blast, and drink some rum/scotch for me!

EarthQuake · Oct 2016

I'll be there, we're planing on hosting the party again this year, at new venue this time. More deets later!

Norron · Nov 2016

Aw man, I liked John Colins. Guess a bigger place was getting to be a good call though.

EarthQuake · Nov 2016

Norron said:

Aw man, I liked John Colins. Guess a bigger place was getting to be a good call though.

We like John Colins too, it just gets a bit packed. The venue for this year's party looks cool though too: http://www.46minna.com/

We'll have more details, day and time etc, closer to GDC

Tits · Nov 2016

Will be there for a third year.
Unless something change I Should be reviewing folio again this year for the pannel called killer ''portfolio or portfolio killer part 2''
Can't wait to see you guys again

Rockley Bonner · Nov 2016

Ill be over in Cali going to school in April 2017-19 wont be able to make 2017 so ill make it a priority to go in 2018.

sziada · Nov 2016

Rockley Bonner said:

Ill be over in Cali going to school in April 2017-19 wont be able to make 2017 so ill make it a priority to go in 2018.

same because I will be of the age of 21, so I can have me some beers

csprance · Jan 2017

Can you front page the GDC thread for any meetups when they get created? I had a great time at the last two meetups even if they were a little crowded. Met a bunch of cool people.

another caveman · Jan 2017

Hello,

Congratulations! You have been selected to receive a complimentary GDC 2017 Expo Pass via the Low Income Pass Lottery.
holy fat fuck, never expected that! Real good news of the day for me!
hope I can make it there, tho.

xChris · Jan 2017

I have everything booked, cya guys there

!

EarthQuake · Jan 2017

Here is the official Polycount/Marmoset party info:
http://polycount.com/discussion/181792/polycount-meetup-gdc-2017

Direct link to event page too: https://www.facebook.com/events/1737994943183934/

another caveman · Jan 2017

So

EarthQuake said:

Here is the official Polycount/Marmoset party info:
http://polycount.com/discussion/181792/polycount-meetup-gdc-2017

Direct link to event page too: https://www.facebook.com/events/1737994943183934/

Will definitly attend the party if I make it to San Francisco at all.
If anyone has recommendations /good exp to share on youth hostels, or cheap whatever place to sleep - roommate flat or I don't know, I'm on the look ! Lets say 1h max from GDC

Finalhart · Jan 2017

another caveman said:

So

EarthQuake said:

Here is the official Polycount/Marmoset party info:
http://polycount.com/discussion/181792/polycount-meetup-gdc-2017

Direct link to event page too: https://www.facebook.com/events/1737994943183934/

Will definitly attend the party if I make it to San Francisco at all.
If anyone has recommendations /good exp to share on youth hostels, or cheap whatever place to sleep - roommate flat or I don't know, I'm on the look ! Lets say 1h max from GDC

I'm also interested on looking for cheap hostels, would love to know from people who has attended the conference before!

PeterK · Jan 2017

If anyone still needs a pass, Please consider this: http://polycount.com/discussion/182802/sprintr-gdc-pass-giveaway

another caveman · Feb 2017

Hi everyone I am giving out an Expo Pass (my name's on it but it's worth the try ^^)
Hit me up first arrived first served !

Brygelsmack · Feb 2017

Does anyone know if these presentation will be available online later?

https://www.naughtydog.com/blog/naughty_dog_gdc_2017?utm_content=sf58209449&utm_medium=spredfast&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Naughty+Dog&sf58209449=1

Meloncov · Feb 2017

They should all be available through GDC vault. Some of them will probably eventually be available for free, but I don't think they announce in advance which ones will be.

Froyok · Feb 2017

I will be there this year ! Mostly on the Expo Floor obviously.

Brian "Panda" Choi · Feb 2017

The purple shirted Conference Associates are here for you.

All of you.

Every.

Single.

One,

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/8t/0amepjp8x09d.jpg

Grusti · Feb 2017

Sooooo much awesome stuff going on here!!!!!

littleclaude · Mar 2017

Star Wars: Rogue One's best character was rendered in Unreal 4, a cinema first

http://www.polygon.com/2017/3/1/14777806/gdc-epic-rogue-one-star-wars-k2so

oglu · Mar 2017

the previz not the final char...

littleclaude · Mar 2017

oglu said:

the previz not the final char...

From what I understand this is how they did it, (don't quote me, its just from a collection of sources, anecdotes and myths)

-Pixar and ILM have been developing an opensource version of FBX called USD (universal scene description)

It can load entire scenes from one app to another including lights textures materials, particles etc.

Autodesk, The foundry and Epic are the early adopters (might be public by 2018)

Epic made a bespoke version of UE4. It does not rely on any texture or light baking and can use EXR’s.

They have given this to The-Mill, ILM and Pixar to push the software.

Effectively they have made a very very fast GPU renderer (as long as you have a stack of graphics cards).

This tech must go some way to help explain this (I believe). I am sure more details will come out soon. ILM labs seem pretty open and forward about there tech and have given some fantastic talks on there real time tech, particularly at FMX.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJEoY1JT71c

oglu · Mar 2017

you are right... some shots are from unreal...

scroll down to the unreal part...
https://www.fxguide.com/quicktakes/gene-splicer-from-3lateral-ilm-rogue-one-on-ue4/

littleclaude · Mar 2017

oglu said:

you are right.

I know, trust me, I'm a lecturer

GDC this year is coming out with some cracking news, its hard to keep up.

The car is impressive but on second review it doesn’t look as good as a real render though. The lighting or the colour of the cars don’t look quite right to me. I guess it’s because they are clipping the HDR to make the reflections go in realtime – unless that’s just a silly colour enhancement for the client’s tastes of course. That’s a staggering amount of data to run through realtime to create that IBL though! Interesting times ahead.

oglu · Mar 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g06nPgnWsQ

Anchang-Style · Mar 2017

Square Enix showing off FFXV running on a Geforce 1080 Ti with their upgraded engine including a bunch of Nvidia Tech.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S28WgjGpyLs&t=0s
Prpbably hinting on a PC version. (considering that there is no Nvidia tech in any of the current consoles)....also Taba answering questions with a grinning "no comment" really doesn't help the case of the game never coming to PC.

almighty_gir · Mar 2017

littleclaude said:

oglu said:

you are right.

I know, trust me, I'm a lecturer

GDC this year is coming out with some cracking news, its hard to keep up.
The car is impressive but on second review it doesn’t look as good as a real render though. The lighting or the colour of the cars don’t look quite right to me. I guess it’s because they are clipping the HDR to make the reflections go in realtime – unless that’s just a silly colour enhancement for the client’s tastes of course. That’s a staggering amount of data to run through realtime to create that IBL though! Interesting times ahead.

So... when i tell the second and third years in the film side of the BA that they should be using Toolbag and/or UE4 to previs their shit before they send it to the render farm, and they all scoff at me for it being a stupid idea... can i just point them to this thread?

oglu · Mar 2017

are there any infos out there regarding the USD support for unreal..? there are rumors they are working together with pixar to implrment the new scene file format... beside the info here in this thread i cant find any infos from epic...