Nikki Smith, a ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ graduate and an assistant technical director at Lucasfilmβs Industrial Light & Magic division, will give a presentation at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, about working on films and games.
Smithβs presentation at ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½βs Center for Emerging Media, 500 W. Livingston St., Orlando, will be βDiving Into The Industry As a Technical Artist.β Sheβll also discuss some industry myths and tips for students looking to get into the industry.
Smith is a graduate of ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½βs Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy. She also worked at Lucasfilm Animation and Electronic Arts, and her credits include Madden NFL Football 2012, NCAA Football 2012 and an unannounced animated film.
Industrial Light & Magic is a division of the film company that was founded by George Lucas in 1975.
The presentation is free and open to the public. Call 407-823-2121 or e-mail info@fiea.ucf.edu for more information.