Dragon*Con, America's largest gaming/art/all things geeky convention is happening this weekend in Atlanta, Georgia, and if you're going to be attending you'll have a chance to meet Cari Begle (CariElf, Lead Developer) and Paul Boyer (Mormegil, UI, Art & Animation) live and in the flesh! Both will be in attendance and speaking at several panels again this year, giving you a chance to ask them what its like to work in the games industry, and what it takes to get a job.
These are the panels Cari and/or Paul will be participating in this year:
| Friday |
So You Want to be a Video Game Artist?
Time: 5:30pm
Who: Paul Boyer
Have you got what it takes to get into the competitive world of Video art? Paul Boyer, Art Director from PC Strategy game Galactic Civilizations II, answers questions on what game industry Art Directors look for in a portfolio.
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| Saturday |
Is 3D Art Killing Traditional Art Skills?
Time: 1:00pm
Who: Paul Boyer
Paul Boyer, Art Director of Game developer Stardock, asks the question, "Do 3D artists even need to learn traditional art skills" and answers "Absolutely." Joun him as he shows why 3D artists and animators still need to learn traditional 2D skills.
Portfolio Review I
Time: 5:30pm
Who: Paul Boyer, Brian Glass
Bring your portfolio and get a review from a game industry professional. |
| Sunday |
Working in the Video Game Industry
Time: 10:00am
Who: Paul Boyer, Cari Begle
Sit down with the Art Developer (Paul Boyer) and Lead Developer (Cari Begle) of the award winning PC Strategy game Galactic Civilizations II as they give you the inside scoop on what to expect working in the Video Game Industry.
Portfolio Review II
Time: 4:00pm
Who: Paul Boyer, Brian Glass
Bring your portfolio and get a review from a game industry professional |
| Monday |
Art v Code: How Artists & Programmers Work Together to Make Great Games
Time: 10:00am
Who: Paul Boyer, Cari Begle
In Video Game production, the artist gets all the glory. But without the programmers there would be no game. Learn how artists and programmers work together and make the video games we love. |
Dragon*Con runs from August 31st until September 3rd. If you get a chance to meet Cari or Paul, make sure to let them know how much you loved Galactic Civilizations II.