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Meaningful Play 2018 at Michigan State University

Session Information

TitleImagineers at Play
Presenter(s)

Bei YangBei Yang is a WDI technology studio executive for Walt Disney Imagineering. In his role, Bei oversees the functional as well as day-to-day operations of the business, design and construction software and technology for the organization. Bei advises and reviews technical implementation details on both WDI projects and processes involving technology with a focus on computer graphics, show control and overall systems integration. He collaborated with ILM and Lucas Film on an innovative attraction for the Star Wars-themed lands coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Bei was the concept technical director for Goofy's Paint N' Play House at Disneyland Tokyo and the overall show control team lead for Shanghai Disneyland. Prior to joining Walt Disney Imagineering, Bei was a visual effects programmer for Schell Games, where his responsibilities included shading and lighting development, particle systems, 3D stereoscopic effects, and game prototyping for Toy Story Mania.

TimeSaturday, October 13, 1:00p-2:00p
LocationMSU Union Ballroom
FormatKeynote
DescriptionA look at the processes used in making magical experiences inside Imagineering.

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