Carlos Vilchis

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ABOUT CARLOS VILCHIS

With 15+ years of experience in VFX, CGI, and education, I am passionate about blending technology, creativity, and innovation in the entertainment industry. My career spans roles as a Senior Mocap TD at Industrial Light & Magic, Virtual Production Tech, face photogrammetry scan engineer, and an educator, shaping future generations and advancing cutting-edge technologies.I hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science specializing in Facial research for real-time rendering and AI, with a focus on digital humans and integration with Unreal Engine for Computer Human Interaction. My work is rooted in VFX, real-time filmmaking, mocap, virtual production, and democratizing advanced tools for creators worldwide.Highlights of My Journey:Academia & Education:Taught VFX and CGI for over a decade, using tools like Unreal Engine, Shogun, Maya, and Nuke, and collaborated with more than 50 universities across Latin America to establish top-tier animation and VFX programs.Entrepreneurship:Co-founded HCG Tech, transforming the virtual production, motion capture industry in Spanish-speaking on over 12 countries, and Eugenia Digital Humans, a Metaverse-focused startup recognized as a FORBES Mexico Top 30 Startup in 2024 and recipient of an Epic MegaGrant (60K).Innovation:Developed groundbreaking pipelines for real-time CG content, combining facial photogrammetry, FACS protocols, and motion capture for AI-driven virtual avatars. Actually working on camera tracking hybrid solutions for ICVFX. Global Impact:Bridged academia and industry to drive adoption of VFX and virtual production technologies, fostering collaboration between creators, students, and studios. I created the Virtual Production Summit Latam, the most important event for bussines development, education and market construction of this industry in Spanish speaking countries. Born in Mexico City and based in Canada, I am driven to explore new frontiers in virtual production, AI, and real-time filmmaking. I believe in making advanced tools accessible and empowering creators to bring their visions to life.Feel free to connect with me to discuss opportunities in academia, technology development, or virtual production. Website: ResearchGate: https://carlosvilchis.carrd.co/