Will Rowan

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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.
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.