The children's animation technopark on the basis of Kalibr JSC took part in the largest popular science festival dedicated to modern technologies, science and creativity - GEEK PICNIC 2018.
During the day the following master classes from Technopark Kalibr were presented: "The Evolution of Visual Effects in Cinema" and "The Basics of Creating a 3D Character and a Beautiful Location for the Virtual World." Visitors were presented different scenes from old and new films for comparison - from mechanics to fully virtual reality, the teachers showed how effects are created and, in real time, reproduce the same effects with visitors using a virtual reality helmet and augmented reality glasses.
Alexey Fursin, Head of the Department of Science, Industrial Policy and Entrepreneurship in Moscow City Government, highly appreciated the interest of children in the presented areas of the children's technology park.
“Technologies make the lives of millions of people better, more saturated,” said Alexey Fursin. - Moscow technology companies every day create solutions that make revolutions in all areas - transport, medicine, manufacturing, entertainment. Every day we work to make it interesting and comfortable for young people in our city to live, study and work. We support projects that increase the availability of scientific knowledge for Muscovites. One such project is Geek Picnic, and we were happy to provide free admission to the festival for everyone".
During the days of the festival, more than 1,000 people visited Technopark “Kalibr” booth.