Once again, the best in digital art come together for their premier event, the 2024 LightBox Expo. Founded by Bobby Chiu and Jim Demonakos, the LightBox Expo highlights and celebrates the creative digital artists who bring many of your favorite films and television shows to life. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring over 1,000 participants and numerous opportunities to learn from the top professionals in the industry.
Connecting to Fellow Artists and Companies
One of the other benefits of the Expo is to connect fellow graphic artists and companies to get their work out there. It is one of the founding principles of LightBox Expo to help upcoming digital artists to bring their talents to the forefront. In addition to their focus on sharing the Digital Art world to fans who either appreciate it or want to learn more about it.
There are so many great demonstrations and panels, it will be hard to decide what to catch. Here are just a few of the numerous ones to choose from:
“HBO’s The Last of Us S1 Story Art” – Room 101-102 | Colin Lorimer
“The Making of Transformers One: A Creative Journey” – Room 207 | Paramount Animation and Hasbro, Jason Scheier, Aaron Dem, Chris Batty, Joshua Cordes, Bobby Rubio
“Exploring the Animated Universe of Star Trek: Lower Decks” – Room 211 | Titmouse, Mike McMahan, Barry J. Kelly, Robby Cook, Marisa Livingston
Join the team behind Star Trek: Lower Decks for an exclusive journey into the artistic world of the show as it enters its thrilling fifth and final season. Creator & Showrunner, Mike McMahan, and Titmouse’s Barry J. Kelly (Supervising Director & Producer), Marisa Livingston (Character Design Supervisor), and Robby Cook (Character Design & Retakes Animator) will engage in a discussion detailing the creative processes, production challenges, and storytelling strategies that have defined the series. Discover how the team balanced comedy with iconic sci-fi elements and brought to life storylines involving “space potholes” and Orion wars, while sharing insights on character design and production. Celebrate the journey of the U.S.S. Cerritos crew and the evolution of this beloved animated series
October 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Art of Star Wars – Room 101-102 | Jama Jurabaev, Ryan Church, John Romulo, Brian Matyas, Christian Alzmann, Benjamin Last
Join a stellar panel featuring some of the most talented artists behind the Star Wars universe: Ryan Church, Brian Matyas, Christian Alzmann, Jama Jurabaev, Ben Last, and moderated by John Romulo. In this captivating session, these visionary artists will discuss their creative processes, share behind-the-scenes stories, and talk about what it was like to bring the epic world of Star Wars to life. From conceptual design to final production, gain an insider’s perspective on what it takes to craft the iconic visuals of this beloved franchise.
October 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
2024 Concept Art Awards
Among those numerous panels and exciting demonstrations will be the 2024 Concept Art Awards. This event serves as a platform to honor and celebrate the exceptional talents and accomplishments of artists in the realms of film, gaming, and animation. It highlights the innovative creators whose visionary artistry animates our beloved stories and characters, demonstrating the richness, variety, and ingenuity of concept art. A panel of industry specialists judges the Concept Art Awards, acknowledging outstanding work in character, creature, vehicle/prop, environment, keyframe, color keys, and visual development.
Be part of this inspiring celebration, witness the recognition of artistic excellence, and connect with the vibrant community of creators and enthusiasts!
Date: October 26th, 2024
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Civic Auditorium (Pasadena Convention Center) [LBX Badge required for Entry]
Joining in on the Fun
Tickets are still available for certain days. You can learn more by visiting their website: https://lightboxexpo.com. If you’re in the Pasadena area and are a fan of digital art, this is your event.
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