Will Rowan

I am a Computer Vision researcher developing practical tools to enhance Virtual Production and empower filmmakers.
As Research Fellow on a £1.7M Innovate UK project, I work with industry leaders to create real-time solutions for scene relighting and environment integration. My PhD introduced the ‘Intelligent Face Agent,’ a new way of interacting with 3D models of the human face, improving accuracy and controllability.
With experience as a film programmer and critic, I bring a unique perspective that bridges technical innovation with creative practices, designing tools that serve the needs of artists and filmmakers alike.
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Jan 13, 2025 | Selected for Berlinale Talents as one of eight critics from around the world. |
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Oct 21, 2024 | Accepted on the AI SuperConnector startup accelerator with ALL-VP, a venture seeking to revolutionise access an affordability of virtual production technologies. |
Oct 1, 2024 | Won Best Poster at the Foundation Models for 3D Humans workshop at ECCV in Milan. |
Aug 15, 2024 | Delivered a workshop on the future of virtual production, ‘Capturing Reality and Changing It’, at the Locarno Film Festival. |
May 7, 2024 | Presenting my work on OptiFaces, a new way of understanding 3D face reconstruction error, at ICLR in Vienna. |