{"id":1826,"date":"2016-08-24T17:21:02","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T17:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/autodesk-university\/?p=1826"},"modified":"2016-08-24T17:21:02","modified_gmt":"2016-08-24T17:21:02","slug":"blockbuster-moments-at-au","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/autodesk-university\/blockbuster-moments-at-au\/","title":{"rendered":"Blockbuster moments at AU"},"content":{"rendered":"

Blockbusters\u2014they\u2019re the movies that pull out all the stops and all the tricks. Stars, amazing visuals, big set pieces, far-off locales, music and sound\u2014they\u2019ll use whatever it takes to make the maximum impact on viewers (and the box office).<\/p>\n

At AU, we prepare a few blockbusters of our own every year, in addition to the hundreds of classes we offer for every industry we serve. These are the big events where we bring on the lights, the music, the stars, and the showmanship, where the goal is to \u201cwow\u201d the audience a bit while we educate and inspire.<\/p>\n

So in honor of August, the month of the blockbuster, we\u2019re featuring some of our snazzier and more entertaining moments from AUs gone by. (We\u2019ll be sharing more on social media over the next few weeks.) So buckle up, sit back, and let\u2019s take a ride.<\/p>\n

The Bandito Brothers: Innovation Forum<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Nothing says \u201cblockbuster\u201d like fast cars and wild stunts. Get ready for big time thrills as Mouse McCoy, founder and creative director of the multimedia studio Bandito Brothers, and stuntman Greg Tracy test the limits of physics by making real cars do the same tricks as Hot Wheels toys.<\/p>\n

Hugh Herr: Opening General Session<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A bionic man? Meet the amazing Hugh Herr, adventurer and rock climber who lost his legs in a mountaineering accident. He designed his own bionic legs with 6 microprocessors and 24 sensors that enabled him to return to his favorite sports. Today his innovative research at MIT is making possible a future where technology helps redefine what it means to be human.<\/p>\n

Coming soon to AU Vegas 2016\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you a fiend for trailers and what\u2019s next? If so, we\u2019ve got a bunch of blockbuster sessions planned for AU 2016. Here\u2019s just a sample:<\/p>\n