Ed Ulbrich
Digital Visionary | Pioneering Visual Effects & Storytelling
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Ed Ulbrich is a digital media pioneer who has pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling. As CEO of Digital Domain, he oversaw the creation of groundbreaking visual effects for films like 'Titanic' and 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'.
Ulbrich's team won multiple Academy Awards for their innovations in computer-generated characters and environments. He has also produced acclaimed documentaries that blend cinéma vérité with cutting-edge technology.
Ulbrich's dynamic talks inspire audiences to embrace the transformative power of new media and immersive experiences.
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How Benjamin Button got his face
Ed Ulbrich, the digital-effects guru from Digital Domain, explains the Oscar-winning technology that allowed his team to digitally create the older versions of Brad Pitt's face for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
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