Karla Ortiz

Presenting

Participant Schedule

Saturday 10/28 10:00AM - 11:00AM

Create, Don’t Scrape: Glaze protection from AI

Room 101-102 | Steven Zapata, Jon Lam, Mia Araujo, Karla Ortiz, Ben Y. Zhao

Join the discussion of Art and Science as we delve into the threats of unregulated generative ai against artists. We will discuss the scraping of art without Consent, Credit, Compensation, and use of generative AI models to target artists through style mimicry. We will also discuss the development of adversarial tools (such as Glaze) to protect artists, their design, usage and limitations, followed by a Q & A"
Friday 10/27 12:30PM - 1:30PM

Art and Law: Empowering Artists Against Ai

Room 211 | Steven Zapata, Harry Jiang, Karla Ortiz, Travis Manfredi (Saveri lawfirm)

Navigate the intersection of art and law in this pivotal session aimed at equipping artists in the age of AI. Explore the increasing challenges of Generative AI scraping and artist identity theft, and arm yourself with the knowledge and tools essential for protection. This talk is designed to empower creatives to safeguard their work and identity, offering practical strategies and legal insights to combat the risks emerging in the digital landscape. Don’t miss the chance to fortify your artistic future in this era of technological advancement.
Friday 10/27 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Crafting Legends: Live Action Character Designers Panel

Room 104-105 | Constantine Sekeris, Crash McCreery, Christian Alzmann, Rob Bliss, Renée di Cherri, Karla Ortiz, Iain McCaig

Join an illustrious panel featuring Karla Ortiz, Iain McCaig, Constantine Sekeris, Crash McCreery, Christian Alzmann, and Rob Bliss, moderated by Renee di Cherri. Collectively, their groundbreaking work has shaped iconic films such as "Doctor Strange," "Star Wars," "Thor: Ragnarok," "Jurassic Park," "Harry Potter," and many more. Dive deep into the artistry and challenges of live-action character design and gain insights from the creative minds that have defined iconic cinematic characters.
Sunday 10/29 1:30PM - 2:30PM

The Joy of Art

Room 104-105 | Karla Ortiz, Iain McCaig

Join industry luminaries Karla Ortiz and Iain McCaig as they delve into the profound happiness and fulfillment derived from the world of art. Drawing from their extensive experiences working on projects like "Doctor Strange", "Star Wars", and more, Ortiz and McCaig will explore the intrinsic pleasures of creativity. Expect heartwarming stories, personal insights, and the duo's unwavering passion for art. This intimate conversation aims to inspire, motivate, and reignite the joy of creation in artists everywhere. Don't miss this chance to connect deeply with the art and the artists who live for it.