Talking about the future of VFX (Virtual Effects) and prospect of Korean Virtual Studio with world-class panels
- Time: Aug. 29. 2020. Sat, (11 a.m.~ 1 p.m.)
- Place: Holiday Inn Incheon Songdo 2nd Floor, Ball Room
- Translation: Translator Hyun Jung Lee (Simultaneous Translation on-site)
- Entry Fee: 10,000\ (*2020 Incheon Fantasy Convention Conference will be held with a pre-reservation fee of 10,000 won for the progress of preventing No-Show and COVID-19.)
- Souvenir: 2020 ifcon Diary
- Panels:
- Sir Richard Taylor, CEO of Weta Workshop/ Creative Director
- Alasdair Coull, Head of Virtual Studio of Weta Digital
- Sean Su young Lee, Morpheus CEO
- Wonick Rick Chang, Xon Studios CEO
- Young Ro Kim, Director of Photography
What is Virtual Studio?
Virtual Studio refers to a technology that allows you to recreate a three-dimensional virtual space by combining the background and environment created using graphic technology on a two-dimensional screen of an existing set. The development of computer graphics and VFX has enabled us to visualize unrealistic stories and imaginations, and many SF/Fantasy films have been able to reach the audience through this technology. Virtual Studio, a technology to transcend space-and-reality, is promising as the next generation of the film and media industry by reducing cost, time and space constraints and allowing filmmakers to freely create what they want.
Discussing the Future of Korea Virtual Studio with <Star Wars: The Mandalorian>
In the example of Disney Plus’s successful <Star Wars: The Mandalorian> series that used Virtual Studio technology, we would like to discuss the true meaning of Virtual Studios in the global film industry with the best domestic and international experts and furthermore, the status and future of Korean Virtual Studio.

Panel Introduction

Sir Richard Taylor
- CEO of Weta Workshop/Creative Director
Award-winning
- Won the Academy Award for Visual Effects <King Kong (2005)>
- Won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design <The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)>
- Won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling <The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)>
- Won the Academy Award for Visual Effects <The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)>
- Won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling <The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)>
- Nominated in the Academy Awards for Best Costume Design <The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)>

Alasdair Coull
- Head of Virtual Studio of Weta Digital
Award-winning
- Nominee for the Visual Effects Association Award <The Hobbit: A Thief in the Shadows> (2016)
- Academy’s Scientific & Technical Awards for Technical Achievement (2014)
Major Filmography
- <Furious 7> (2015)
- <Dawn of the Planet of the Apes> (2014)
- <Iron Man 3>, <Man of Steel> (2013)
- <The Hobbit> Trilogy (2012~2014)

Sean Su young Lee
- Morpheus CEO
History
- Morpheus CEO (2020~)
- Digital Studio 2L President (2016~2019)
- 4th Creative Party VFX Producer (2011~2014)
- CJ Powercast VFX Producer (2008~2011)
- DTI Pictures VFX Producer (2003~2008)

Wonick Rick Chang
- Xon Studios CEO
History
- Xon Studios CEO (2020.7~)
- Wysiwyg Studio COO (2016.09~2020. 06)
- mofac studio Production director (2009.05~2016. 08)
- Digital Studio 2L, Production Chief (2004.09~2009. 04)

Young Ro Kim
- Director of Photography
History
- Asian Film Academy (AFA) Filming Mento (2019) at the Busan Film Festival
- Invited to Berlin Film Festival (2016)
Major Filmography
- <PyeongChang Winter Paralympics Documentary Film> (2018)
- <The Bacchus Lady> (2016)
- <Tale of Cinema> (2005)