You Asked Me to Make the Flipbook Exporter Better. Let's Do It. | Mai Ao | GDC HIVE 2023
12In this talk, Mai will showcase a brand new version of SideFX Labs Flipbook export tool with improved quality, speed, and most importantly, flexibility. This tool can be used for pyro or other types of FXs. New in-game shaders were created to deal with different needs and complexities in your production. These improvements were made in close collaboration with industry VFX veterans, whose generous feedback helped us refine the tools and workflows.
Mai Ao is the Lead of SideFX Labs and a technical artist with many years of Houdini experience. With a master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University, he has a background in computer science, graphics, and fine art. Mai went on to work in game production on high-profile projects with Industrial Light & Magic and Walt Disney Imagineering, responsible for building Houdini pipelines, VFX, shaders, and optimization. At SideFX, Mai is passionate about serving the community and helping to push the boundaries of real-time technologies.