Creating as a Human in the Age of AI
Generative AI is going to impact every part of pop-culture, from comics and games to movies and television. What does that mean for human creators? Disaster? Unbridled creativity? A sea of AI-generated nonsense? An opportunity for each of us to create in new and exciting ways? All of the above? Join game designer, writer, and AI Coordinator for Ringling College of Art and Design, Rick Dakan to speculate about creativity in the new AI era.
Time: 12:30PM in The Panel Room
TEDx Talk Your Voice as A Superpower
A life-long adventurer of imaginary worlds, Shannon Live, knew her path would someday include advocating for creativity. As the Co-Founder and President of Bat City Comic Professionals, a 501(c)(3) educational organization, Live works with schools, libraries, and organizations like the Boys & Girls Club to develop programming that inspires creative learning using comic books as the primary resource. Join her as she delivers the TedX Talk she gave about how teaching young people to create comics has helped a new generation find their voice and an artistic outlet to express it through.
Time: 3:30PM in The Panel Room
How It’s Made: Cosplay
Join Nienna Nir and the TBACC for an in depth workshop on the skills and techniques involved in costume and prop construction. They’ll be covering a wide array of the tools and materials of the cosplay trade with tips and tricks for how to get the most screen worthy results.
Time: 11:30AM in The Panel Room
Comic Creators – What It’s Like Working in Comics!
Join Nathan Szerdy, Anna Zhuo, Sam De La Rosa, and Andrea Mutti as they discuss what it’s like working in the comic industry.
Time: 1:30PM in The Panel Room
Q&A Panel – Voice Actors
Join Lenore Zann, the voice of Rogue in the X-men cartoon series, and Anthony Bowling, the voice of many anime characters, as they answer your questions on voice acting.
Time: 4:30PM in The Panel Room