Werner Reifberger (he/him) is an experienced 3D generalist specializing in environments and modeling, with a strong background in feature films and TV productions. With a focus on crafting immersive digital environments, Werner has worked for major companies including MPC, Scanline VFX, and DNEG, and has even worked on set for films like “Moonfall” as an On-Set VFX Artist. His contributions include projects such as “Foundation,” “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” “For All Mankind,” “Godzilla vs. Kong,” “Captain Marvel,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” and “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”
Werner has lived and worked in cities such as Montreal, Berlin, and Bournemouth, gaining a diverse range of experiences. He holds a Master of Arts in Multimedia Art from the University of Applied Sciences in Salzburg, Austria, and has participated in the Unreal Fellowship from EPIC Games twice. With skills ranging from environment modeling and texturing to real-time production and animation in Unreal Engine, Werner brings an expert touch to every project.
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Talk - Epic Worldbuilding: Turning Digital Environments into Hollywood Stars
Fri - 14:00 - room1
Join Werner Reifberger, an experienced 3D environment artist with a rich background in feature films and TV productions, for an insightful journey into crafting truly epic digital environments.
This talk will focus less on the tools and more on the psychological aspects of why we interpret something as epic, exploring the key elements that turn virtual settings into impactful, memorable backdrops worthy of Hollywood blockbusters. From immersive realism and intricate detail to storytelling through design and atmosphere creation, Werner will reveal the techniques that elevate digital worlds to cinematic greatness.
Whether you’re an aspiring artist or a seasoned professional, discover how to make your environments stand out, captivate audiences, and become stars in their own right. Don’t miss this opportunity to get inspired and learn from a specialist who’s worked on major projects like “Godzilla vs. Kong,” “Captain Marvel,” and “Avengers: Infinity War.”