Rob Legato
Academy Award Winner | Visual Effects & Cinematic Storytelling
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Rob Legato is an acclaimed visual effects pioneer whose work has transformed the art of filmmaking. As the recipient of three Academy Awards, Legato has played a central role in the digital revolution of cinema, creating groundbreaking visual effects for movies like Titanic, Apollo 13, and The Jungle Book. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience, his talks take audiences behind the scenes to explore how innovative technologies and techniques can be leveraged to bring bold creative visions to life on the big screen.
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The art of creating awe
Rob Legato creates movie effects so good they (sometimes) trump the real thing. In this warm and funny talk, he shares his vision for enhancing reality on-screen in movies like Apollo 13, Titanic and Hugo.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2012 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
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