Music for Moving Pixels - Toronto, ON

Long & McQuade is pleased to pass along info on a seminar sponsored by The Guild of Canadian Film Composers called Music for Moving Pixels: The Art and Business of Music in Video Games and Interactive Entertainment.

GCFC Members: FREE
Non-Members: $35
Students (w/ ID): $20
Special Offer: Non-members and Students may apply the full Admission cost toward a GCFC Membership

Moderator: Donald Quan (Gemini-nominated composer, President of Q Music Inc., Toronto)

The Video Games and Interactive Entertainment industry is one of most exciting and fastest growing in the world. It is a rapidly and consistently evolving field which mixes innovation in art and technology to create ever more complex and engaging content for users globally. 

Join the GCFC and an exciting panel of industry experts, including content creators and developers, for an in-depth look at the art and business of creating music for interactive content – the opportunities, challenges, players, the technology and techniques, and exciting new ways of working and creating that are part of this fascinating industry!

PANELISTS:

Nathon Gunn, CEO of Bitcasters:  Nathon has built successful and award-winning websites, games and products for leading entertainment companies such as MuchMusic, BMG and Disney.  His games have had over 100m players and he has helped launch several successful businesses including CHUM's Interactive Division and Miramax New Media.

David Logan, Video Game Composer: Berklee graduate David Logan is an authorized Developer for Sony and Nintendo, as well as a licensed content creator for Xbox.  His credits include Xmen - Mutant Academy, Pacman World 2, Sex in the City, FaceOff, Access Hollywood, and Disney's Ready or Not.  He teaches Video Game Composition and Audio Design at the International Academy for Design and Technology, and is currently composing for Heroes Over Europe (PS3 and Xbox).

Drasko Vucevic, Audio Director/Composer: Drasko is a passionate composer and sound designer, providing full audio solutions for interactive web, mobile gaming and broadcast. Drasko personally created content for clients such as American Airlines, FedEx, GM, IUGO, NFL, NHL, Smirnoff and many more.
    
A very special event not to be missed!!  Seats are limited. RSVP to Penny Seymour:  [email protected]