Each year The Gathering invites talented individuals to host seminars and share some of their secrets. The seminars are excelent if you want to get started with a new creative way of using your computer, or if you are already in the scene and want to learn some new tricks. After the seminars, you can visit the Creative Workshop to get additional follow-up from the Mentors, and finally we encourage you to present your work in this year's Competitions.
3D graphics programming for beginnersDownload:
Where: Auditorium By: Lorents Gravås aka Neuratix^Nazareth Creations Neuratix teaches you how to make demos and 3D-games using a brand new, very easy to use scripting tool called fScript. This seminar is recommended for everyone who know basic programming, and want to take the leap into real time 3D. |
Shader programmingDownload:
Where: Creative Workshop By: Anders Lassen aka Duckers^Outracks Duckers teaches you how to tame the power of modern 3D graphics hardware. Get familiar with techniques like bump mapping, reflections and shadows in real time 3D Graphics. Familiarity with 3D programming is recommended. Beginners should warm up by visiting the 3D graphics programming seminar wednesday. |
Game character modellingDownload:When: Thursday 1500 - 1600 Where: Auditorium By: Mathias Tangen Leganger aka cyasuey^Illuminatics Gameware Cyasuey shows you how to get started with modelling 3D game characters. You might also get a sneak peek of the cool characters he is working on for Illuminatics' upcoming game "Evil Junior". |
Synthesizer programmingDownload:When: Thursday 1600 - 1700 Where: Auditorium By: Alexander Odden aka Flipside Flipside unravels the mysteries of synth programming. Learn how a typical synthesizer works, and how to twist the knobs to get the sound the way you want it. |
Sound mixingDownload:When: Fredag 1530 - 1630 Where: Auditorium By: Ivar Kvalvik aka irvin^outracks Irvin explains how to mix your track properly, so that it sounds good at home, in the car and on a big PA system. |
Song compositionDownload:When: Saturday 1500-1600 Where: Auditorium By: Magnus Sørlie aka Kaktusen^PlayPsyCo Kaktusen shows how to structure your track and make transitions between parts to improve flow and listener experience. |