HackTron v1.0 Game Development Bootcamp - Day 04
October 3, 2021 · 12:30 PM - 2:50 PM @ Online event
Description
To enhance that aim, we have planned to launch the project; “HackTron v1.0” with highly motivated participation of over 30 universities in Sri Lanka through 90-degree programs related to the Information and Communication Industry under two main chapters as Bootcamp and Hackathon. We have used Facebook live, Twitch, YouTube, and Zoom platforms to conduct this entire phase. Our key goals for this project are: To broaden the game development community in Sri Lanka Encouraging young undergraduates who are interested in the game development industry Provide an opportunity for undergraduates to enter the industry Supporting game development companies by creating highly skilled game developers Creating a collaborative space to build a community in the game development industry Making a new revival in the game development industry in Sri Lanka and winning the global stage. As the first chapter of the project, it consists of 10 continuous days of Bootcamp. The entire Boot Camp was held from 30th September to 09th October 2021. Through the Bootcamp, enthusiasts can sharpen their knowledge on game development with Unity Engine , and after sharpening their knowledge; they can create a game with their ideas and compete in the Hackathon to be the best. The Bootcamp mainly covered 3D & 2D Game Developing, Concept Art Designing, and 3D Designing. The entire Bootcamp was conducted by 8 Resource Persons from Prodigi Interactive, RAM Studios, and Heladev. The fourth day of Bootcamp was conducted by Mr. Ranga Pushpakumara, Lead Game Designer and Developer at HelaDev, mainly covering the topic of Scripting in Unity Part II. Moreover, he gave an idea on designing an FPS prototype, explaining the main topics on how to add a player, how to make the environment of the game, how to make the cross ware, and AI pathfinding method. About 227 live participants were engaged with the Bootcamp through Youtube live, FB Live, and Twitch. At the end of the session, about 20 mins were allocated to answer the questions from participants which are aroused through SLIDO.
Agenda
Time Event Speaker 6.00-6.05 PM Start the session 6.00-6.05 PM Start live streaming on Facebook, YouTube, Twitch and play the introductory videos about sponsors. 6.05-6.10 PM Welcome participants and the introductory speech about the resource person Kaminda Perera Gimhani Ruwanthika 6.10-8.15 PM Program Mr. Ranga Pushpakumara 8.15-8.30 PM Q & A session Mr. Ranga Pushpakumara 8.30 PM Thanking and End of the session Kaminda Perera