CGWORLD × Maxon Presents: “MAXON PARTY” – A Creative Celebration

Top creators active across film, games, commercials, and animation will come together for this one-day online event. “MAXON PARTY” offers a densely packed program that shares practical insights for shaping the future of creativity—featuring real-world production case studies and the latest tool updates from Maxon.

From professional creative thinking and global-level visual expression to the newest Maxon One 2026 workflows, this event delivers inspiration and actionable techniques for artists at every level.

Creating Visuals That Compete Globally: Creative Thinking Through Cinema 4D Production Examples
Speaker: 3D Illustrator Ryogo Toyoda

How do 3D artists who are sought after by major clients worldwide build their work?
In this session, Toyoda will break down his creative thought processes using real Cinema 4D production examples, explaining how to refine visual expression and elevate work to a global standard.

Maxon One 2026: New Feature Highlights
Customer Success: Toshihide Miyata | Product Manager: Daisuke Narikawa

This session provides an overview of the latest updates released in December across ZBrush, Red Giant, Cinema 4D, and Redshift.
Attendees will learn about improvements and new features that can immediately enhance production workflows.

Expanding the World of After Effects with Depth Maps
Speaker: VFX Artist / Animator Daniel Hashimoto (Hashi)

Hashi will explore the creative potential of depth maps using Maxon’s new After Effects plugin, Depth Generator.
He will demonstrate practical techniques such as volumetric compositing, creative transitions, stereo conversion, 3D extrusion effects, and more—showing how depth maps can transform motion graphics and VFX workflows.

ZBrush Special Session (Tentative)
Speaker: Mat Broome, Art Director, Blizzard Entertainment

An art director with over 20 years of experience across AAA games, film, comics, and digital entertainment is scheduled to present.
Details of the session will be announced soon as the program is finalized.

How to Participate

Advance registration required / Free to attend