
Paul Debevec
Computer Graphics Pioneer | Digital Human Modeling & Cinematography

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Paul Debevec is a pioneering computer graphics researcher known for his work in digital human modeling and realistic cinematic lighting. As a senior research scientist at the University of Southern California's Institute for Creative Technologies, he has led innovative projects that have transformed visual effects in film and video games.
Debevec's groundbreaking Light Stage system has captured the facial performances of stars like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, allowing for stunningly life-like digital characters. His keynotes take audiences behind the scenes of blockbuster movies, revealing how emerging technologies are redefining the boundaries of visual storytelling.
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Animating a photo-real digital face
Computer graphics trailblazer Paul Debevec explains the scene-stealing technology behind Digital Emily, a digitally constructed human face so realistic it stands up to multiple takes.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDxUSC 2009 | 2009 | 🇺🇸Los Angeles, United States |
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