Introducing

Brian Pohl

Your guide to Virtual Production, ICVFX, Previsualization and Unreal Engine collaborative filmmaking and its education.

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Content

Master Level

Visualization Services

Visualize Your
Next Film Project

Legacy Previs Reels
Over 25 Years of

Industry Experience

Proof Inc

Senior Animator

June 2024 - July 2024

Epic Games

Technical Program Manager and Dean of the Unreal Fellowship.

Apr 2017 - Oct 2023

Proof Inc

Senior Previs Supervisor

Oct 2016 - May 2018

Method Studios

Previsualization Department Lead

Nov 2014 - Apr 2016

Autodesk Inc.

Principal UX Designer and Previs Subject Matter Expert

Jun 2011 - Jul 2014

POV Previs LLC

Co-Owner and Senior Previs Supervisor

Dec 2005 - Jan 2011

Sony Imageworks

Rough Layout Technical Director

Mar 2005 - Nov 2005

Digital Domain

Previs Supervisor

May 2003 - Oct 2004

Industrial Light & Magic

Previs Artist

Aug 2001 - May 2003

Lucasfilm - JAK Films

Previs Artist

Jan 2001 - Aug 2001

Reality Check Systems

Previs Artist

Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

Warner Bros Television

Motion Graphics Artist

Aug 1999 - Dec 1999
Education

Training and Coaching

Brian built from scratch arguably the most influential learning bootcamps (The Unreal Fellowship) in the media and entertainment space to date. I can't wait to see what he does next.
Erika Penk
Erika PenkUnreal Authorized Instructor
Brian is a real pleasure to work with. He approaches projects with a great deal of enthusiasm and the highest level of professionalism.
ERIC HUELSMAN
ERIC HUELSMANPRESIDENT - STUDIO ARTS
As a novice animator, I found Brian to be compassionate, patient and willing to balance leadership with helping me develop my skill set.
KEVIN SONNICHSEN
KEVIN SONNICHSENUX DESIGNER
As a teacher, Brian exhibited an inherent understanding of presenting information in an informative and entertaining manner. He has great patience for and understanding of student needs, strengths and short-comings.
PAM HOGARTH
PAM HOGARTHRETIRED - GNOMON SCHOOL OF VFX
Virtual Production

ICVFX

ICVFX
Consulting

Uncertain on how to configure your next virtual production project or which ICVFX hardware is needed for the best results? Contact me and let's discuss!

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Industry

Blog

Education

Gnomon Interviews Brian J. Pohl
Brian J. Pohl 08/21/2024

In a recent interview with Gnomon instructor Brian J. Pohl, we dove into his remarkable 25-year journey in computer graphics,...

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Education

New Course Offering At Gnomon
Brian J. Pohl 07/24/2024

On 19 July 2024, I began teaching my new Game Creation 3: Animation and Cinematics in Unreal Engine 5 class...

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Virtual Production

Noitom Visit at Fonco Studios
Brian J. Pohl 03/06/2024

If you ever have the opportunity to get a demonstration of the NoitomVPS system, you should take it.  I popped...

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Virtual Production

Virtual Production: Exploring Careers in…
Brian J. Pohl 03/06/2024

Watch Here! I had the pleasure to participate in this VES Panel discussion on the career landscape in virtual production. This...

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AI

AI and the Future of…
Brian J. Pohl 02/25/2024

Recently I was asked by the team at VFXwire.com to write a commentary on the impact of AI on the...

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Unreal Fellowship

Unreal Fellowship – Animation
Brian J. Pohl 10/23/2023

As my last "unofficial" act as Dean of the Unreal Fellowship, I present to you the first animation centric cohort...

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Interview

CG Pro Interview
Brian J. Pohl 03/15/2022

Edward Dawson-Taylor conducted a nice interview to find out more about the Unreal Fellowship.  This was dated back in 2022...

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Interview

Allan McKay Interview
Brian J. Pohl 02/25/2021

This early interview with Allan McKay discussed the formation of the Unreal Fellowship and my career background.  Click here

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Unreal Engine

Halon evolves previs with Unreal…
Brian J. Pohl 08/29/2017

A very early article I wrote when I first joined Epic Games back in 2017. This article emphasized the new...

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