A career in puppetry, animatronics, & immersive theme park experiences has given Michael Schupbach the answers to all sorts of questions about his creatures that blink, roar, & bound across arenas!
Details
Timing:
Fri 11:00 AM - Fri 12:00 PM
Location:
Marriott
/ Indiana Ballroom E
Long Description:
How do you teach someone to drive a full-scale T-rex? How much free will should we give the robotic Banshee from Avatar? These are the questions Michael Schupbach loves to answer. With a career spanning puppetry, animatronics, & immersive theme park experiences, his creatures have roared, blinked, & bounded across arenas & sound stages around the world. From baby dinos in Jurassic World Live, to the Banshee in Avatar the Experience, to Baby Banshees at D23, Schupbach's creations mix engineering & storytelling. In this fast-paced & funny talk, learn how scrappy experimentation fuels high-tech innovation, & how old-school puppet skills still shape cutting-edge creature design. Whether you're a builder, performer, fan, or just want to know what it’s like to make a Dilophosaurus spit, this session will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the art—& chaos—of bringing beasts to life.
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GM Names:
Michael Schupbach genconpuppets@gmail.com
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Game System:
N/A
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N/A
# Players:
2 - 160 players
Age Required:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
Materials Provided?:
No
Tournament?:
No
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