UNREAL DAY: entry-level workshops

Conference 23.10.2024.
Time 10 AM - 2 PM
Language Englsih
Location multiple locations
Price free
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UNREAL DAY: entry-level workshops

SGA, 3Lateral and Epic Games present the third, expanded edition of the UNREAL DAY conference. On October 24th, professionals and enthusiasts from the field of video game development, computer graphics, animation, film post-production, creative economy, architecture and other related disciplines will gather at the mts Dvorana in Belgrade, Serbia. Alongside renowned lecturers from Europe and the USA, the most interesting local projects and initiatives will be presented.

Unreal Day is a one-day event that presents the most interesting projects that use Unreal Engine (UE), or Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). The event gathers lecturers and creative professionals from Serbia and the region, but also increasingly from other countries, considering that thanks to the local presence of Epic Games in Novi Sad, the local ecosystem related to these tools is rapidly developing – with new talent, interesting projects and unique educational initiatives. Serbia is slowly but surely becoming a hotspot for this type of creative-tech production, and is attracting the attention of the global community.

This year, the UED program truly occupies the entire 24th of October in the mts Dvorana, with a handful of different programs aimed at both professionals and advanced creators, as well as beginners and those interested in getting to know the possibilities of UE.

ENTRY-LEVEL WORKSHOPS

For beginners, four parallel workshops will be held the previous day, on October 23rd from 10 AM to 2 PM. AIf you are interested, don’t forget to register since the number of sports is limited! Here’s what we have in store for you:

UEFN: Speedrun of Video Game Creation

The workshop is held by Ivica Milarić, an Assistant Professor at the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad, and it takes place at the Faculty of Media and Communications.

Create Your First Cinematic in Unreal Engine 5

3D Generalist Uroš Jovanović and 3D Generalist and Animator, Nikola Simić, will teach you to make your first cinematic at the Crater Training Center.

Make Your First Game in Unreal Engine 5

Milan Ličina, Associate Professor and Founder of Vidra will show you how to make your first game at Metropolitan University.

From Concept to Creation: Designing Modular Levels in Unreal Engine 5

This workshop is held by Predrag Milošević, Head of Animation VFX and Game Art Department at the SAE Institute in Belgrade.

 

REGISTRATION FOR THE WORKSHOP IS OPEN UNTIL OCTOBER 11TH!

As of this year, Unreal Day has a separate website, and at UNREALDAY.COM you can find the first information about the program and speakers, and you can already register for free programs (half-day program), or buy a ticket for a full-day program for professionals. Capacities are limited, and early bird tickets at a discounted price of 80 EUR are available until September 24 (and while the supplies last – limited to 150 tickets).

Ivica Milarić,
Academy of Arts at the University of Novi Sad, teaching assistant
About the lecturer

Ivica works as a teaching assistant at the Academy of Arts at the University of Novi Sad, and he holds a degree in psychology and a master’s degree in digital media artist. In addition to his academic career, his success in the entertainment industry has also been noted, where he has participated in over 30 internationally published titles as a video game designer. He completed the Crater Training Center’s Train the Trainers course which gave him an introduction to the Unreal Engine and its academic application. He recorded and published over 90 short educational video clips for beginners within the Unreal Engine ecosystem, and he also teaches within the Epic Games Novi Sad initiative.

Uroš Jovanović,
3D Generalist, Crater Training Center
About the lecturer

Having started his journey into the world of digital art during his studies at the Faculty of Architecture in Belgrade, Uroš strives for the constant evolution of his creativity in the field of digital art. Today, as a 3D generalist, with many years of experience in the field of architectural visualization, conceptual art and the film industry, he focuses on creating atmosphere, solving technical problems and creating and implementing various 3D models. Uroš’s focus is on creating exceptional digital environments, whether they are interactive in nature or conceptual solutions.

Nikola Simić,
3D Generalist, & Animator, Crater Training Center
About the lecturer

Nikola Simić went through the multimedia technical school as if he were making animation – quickly and with style. After that, he decided to take things to the next level and graduated from the College of Electrical and Computer Engineering, majoring in Audio and Video Technology. While still in high school, Nikola fell in love with animation, and after finishing his studies, he devoted himself to developing his skills in the field of animation, VFX, Motion Capture, Metahuman technology. His motto for every new task he receives is – “Hold my beer!” And while other people see a problem, Nikola sees a challenge.

Milan Ličina,
Professor, University Megatrend / Vidra
About the lecturer

Milan Ličina is a visual artist, born in 1990 in Belgrade.

In his practice he operates across the fields of emerging technologies and experiential design, using the intersection of art, design and technology as a platform to create unique narratives, with extensive experience in new media, computer graphics, creative industries, event and exhibition design.

He is active as a lecturer at the Metropolitan University and at the Crater Training Center, and in addition collaborates with Galerija12+, the Center for the Promotion of Science and many other initiatives.

He is one of the few Unreal Engine Authorized Trainers in our country.

Predrag Milošević,
Head of Animation VFX and Game Art Department, SAE Institute Belgrade
About the lecturer

Experienced Head of Department with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Photography, Computer Animation, and Film. Strong arts and design professional with an MA focused on Digital Arts from University of Arts in Belgrade.

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