Gollum, King Kong, Caesar (from "The Planet of the Apes"), Smaug, the Na’vi of Pandora... For the past 20 years, Weta Digital has set the standard with digital characters that deliver nuanced emotional performances and can carry a story. Animation Supervisor Eric Reynolds, Oscar nominated for his work on "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug", will talk about the unique way Weta blends traditional animation techniques and cutting-edge technology to create believable, photo-real characters.