Epic Games: Making Music Unreal – How Real-Time Game Engines are Revolutionising Artist Shows and Fan Experiences
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Epic Games: Making Music Unreal – How Real-Time Game Engines are Revolutionising Artist Shows and Fan Experiences
Speakers: Daouda Leonard (Co-founder & CEO, CreateSafe), Ruben Gorrissen (CTO, Prismax), JP Kellams (Lead Producer, Epic Games), Eric Wagliardo (Founder, &Pull / MXR)
Moderator: Brian Frager (Technical Account Manager | M&E + Live Events, Epic Games)
Deep dive into mind-blowing live shows, virtual events, and interactive music tools made with game engine technology alongside a panel of innovators -- including Grimes' manager Daouda Leonard, Prismax' CTO Ruben Gorissen, MXR founder Eric Wagliardo, and Fortnite Festival Lead Producer JP Kellams. Together with moderator Brian Frager of Epic Games, they will showcase how Unreal Engine and Fortnite provide a variety of new avenues for artists to engage their fans and capture media attention with memorable music experiences.
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