The Spark Computer Graphics Society (Spark CG) and Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH will host SPARK FX, Western Canada’s largest visual effects conference. This year’s event runs online March 17-27, 2022, and highlights leading artistic and technological advancements within the visual effects industry.

The 2022 edition of SPARK FX consists of 7 tracks highlighting various aspects of VFX including:

• Artificial Intelligence in VFX – A dive into the different ways that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can and is being used in the VFX industry.
• Biz & People – Sessions focused on the people of visual effects, their experience and how they continue to promote and support a happy, healthy, and thriving industry. 
• Concept Art – Presentations from concept designers and production designers on the thought process in creating the world.
• Legends & Landmarks – A celebration of the talent and legacy of important VFX projects with the creators who made them happen.
• Non-VFX for VFX – Conversations with industry pros who don't work in the VFX department, but who interact and collaborate with VFX on a daily basis.
• Production Sessions – All about the 5 W’s: Who, What, Where, When, and Why. The creative teams from top studios present on the creation of some of the most thrilling, dynamic films and television series to date.
• Real-Time Summit – Explore the possibilities of real-time creation, from on-set motion capture to immersive concert productions, and high-level “what’s next” group conversations.

This year's SPARK FX is being presented online with all content available at home. All presentations are available on-demand and available to watch from anywhere. Details on how to participate in the live Q&A's will be available here.

Early-bird passes are now on sale. Additional information is available here.

Source: SPARK FX 2022