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In 1987, Wizen created one of the first film [[digital compositing]] systems, called Toccata.<ref name=fact/><ref>[https://www.imdb.com/company/co0039806/ "Toccata"]<br>- {{cite web|url=http://www.focus.de/kultur/medien/special-effects-kino-toccata-in-digital_aid_149321.html |first=Heiko |last=Rauber|title=Special Effects: Kino-Toccata in D(igital) – Medien – Nachrichten|website=Focus Magazin|publisher= |language=German |date= October 23, 1994|accessdate=October 2, 2013}}<br>- {{cite web|url=http://www.eofftv.com/credits/u/unendliche_geschichte_iii_credits.htm |language=German |title=Die Unendliche Geschichte III – Rettung aus Phantasien (1994) |website=eofftv.com |accessdate=October 2, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005004757/http://www.eofftv.com/credits/u/unendliche_geschichte_iii_credits.htm |archivedate=October 5, 2013 |df=mdy }}</ref> Wizen used the system in one of the first digitally composed movie ''[[Taxandria (film)|Taxandria]]'' in 1989 and ''[[Neverending Story III]]'' in 1994.<ref name=fact/><ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117865/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Taxandria on iMDB]<br>- [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110647/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2 Neverending Story III on IMDb]</ref> He worked on both films as [[Digital Effects]] Supervisor. Also in 1994 he founded the post production house "Gravity VFX and Design", serving six years as the co-[[CEO]].<ref name="Gravity">[http://www.gravity.co.il Gravity VFX]</ref> He then opened Gravity VFX in Canada, aligning with "RhinoFX", and now known as "Gravity". In 1998, Wizen created the consortium<ref name="DigitalDomain">[http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Digital+Domain+Inc.+Joins+a+New+Consortium+in+Acquiring+Premier...-a053417309 "Digital Domain Inc. Joins a New Consortium in Acquiring Premier Visual Effects Studio in Germany"], December 17, 1998</ref> that was composed of [[Digital Domain]], Kushner-Locke Company, [[Capitol Films]] of the United Kingdom, Israeli Financial Banking firm DLIN Ltd., and Israeli [[post-production]] facility Gravity VFX and Design (a VFX boutique with offices in Canada and Israel, of which he is CEO and creative director).<ref name=fact/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cgw.com/Publications/CGW/2006/Volume-29-Issue-10-Oct-2006-/Digi-Documentary.aspx |title=Digi Documentary |publisher=Computer Graphics World |date=October 10, 2006 |accessdate=October 2, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Von Schmitt, Jörg |url=http://www.spiegel.de/spiegel/print/d-41834765.html |title=''Der Spiegel'' – Die Alptraumfabrik |language=German |publisher=Spiegel.de |date=September 17, 2005 |accessdate=October 2, 2013}}</ref>
In 1987, Wizen created one of the first film [[digital compositing]] systems, called Toccata.<ref name=fact/><ref>[https://www.imdb.com/company/co0039806/ "Toccata"]<br>- {{cite web|url=http://www.focus.de/kultur/medien/special-effects-kino-toccata-in-digital_aid_149321.html |first=Heiko |last=Rauber|title=Special Effects: Kino-Toccata in D(igital) – Medien – Nachrichten|website=Focus Magazin|publisher= |language=German |date= October 23, 1994|accessdate=October 2, 2013}}<br>- {{cite web|url=http://www.eofftv.com/credits/u/unendliche_geschichte_iii_credits.htm |language=German |title=Die Unendliche Geschichte III – Rettung aus Phantasien (1994) |website=eofftv.com |accessdate=October 2, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005004757/http://www.eofftv.com/credits/u/unendliche_geschichte_iii_credits.htm |archivedate=October 5, 2013 |df=mdy }}</ref> Wizen used the system in one of the first digitally composed movie ''[[Taxandria (film)|Taxandria]]'' in 1989 and ''[[Neverending Story III]]'' in 1994.<ref name=fact/><ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117865/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Taxandria on iMDB]<br>- [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110647/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2 Neverending Story III on IMDb]</ref> He worked on both films as [[Digital Effects]] Supervisor. Also in 1994 he founded the post production house "Gravity VFX and Design", serving six years as the co-[[CEO]].<ref name="Gravity">[http://www.gravity.co.il Gravity VFX]</ref> He then opened Gravity VFX in Canada, aligning with "RhinoFX", and now known as "Gravity". In 1998, Wizen created the consortium<ref name="DigitalDomain">[http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Digital+Domain+Inc.+Joins+a+New+Consortium+in+Acquiring+Premier...-a053417309 "Digital Domain Inc. Joins a New Consortium in Acquiring Premier Visual Effects Studio in Germany"], December 17, 1998</ref> that was composed of [[Digital Domain]], Kushner-Locke Company, [[Capitol Films]] of the United Kingdom, Israeli Financial Banking firm DLIN Ltd., and Israeli [[post-production]] facility Gravity VFX and Design (a VFX boutique with offices in Canada and Israel, of which he is CEO and creative director).<ref name=fact/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cgw.com/Publications/CGW/2006/Volume-29-Issue-10-Oct-2006-/Digi-Documentary.aspx |title=Digi Documentary |publisher=Computer Graphics World |date=October 10, 2006 |accessdate=October 2, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Von Schmitt, Jörg |url=http://www.spiegel.de/spiegel/print/d-41834765.html |title=''Der Spiegel'' – Die Alptraumfabrik |language=German |publisher=Spiegel.de |date=September 17, 2005 |accessdate=October 2, 2013}}</ref>


In 1997, he handled digital effects for ''The Dybbuk of the Holy Apple Field''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movies.nytimes.com/person/1290321/Effi-Wizen/filmography |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131008025124/http://movies.nytimes.com/person/1290321/Effi-Wizen/filmography |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 8, 2013 |title=Effi Wizen – Filmography – Movies & TV |department=Movies & TV Dept. |work=[[The New York Times]] |publisher=[[Baseline (database)|Baseline]] & [[All Movie Guide]] |date=2013 |accessdate=October 2, 2013}}</ref> In 2000/2001, he shared the [[Royal Television Society]] Craft and Design Award for Visual Effects – Digital nomination for ''Planet Storm''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rts.org.uk/rts-craft-design-awards-20002001 |title=RTS Craft & Design Awards 2000/2001 &#124; Royal Television Society |website=Rts.org.uk |accessdate=October 2, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215153/http://www.rts.org.uk/rts-craft-design-awards-20002001 |archivedate=October 4, 2013 |df=mdy }}<br>- {{IMDb name|937211|section=awards}}</ref>
In 1997, he handled digital effects for ''The Dybbuk of the Holy Apple Field''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movies.nytimes.com/person/1290321/Effi-Wizen/filmography |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131008025124/http://movies.nytimes.com/person/1290321/Effi-Wizen/filmography |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 8, 2013 |title=Effi Wizen – Filmography – Movies & TV |department=Movies & TV Dept. |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=2013 |accessdate=October 2, 2013}}</ref> In 2000/2001, he shared the [[Royal Television Society]] Craft and Design Award for Visual Effects – Digital nomination for ''Planet Storm''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rts.org.uk/rts-craft-design-awards-20002001 |title=RTS Craft & Design Awards 2000/2001 &#124; Royal Television Society |website=Rts.org.uk |accessdate=October 2, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215153/http://www.rts.org.uk/rts-craft-design-awards-20002001 |archivedate=October 4, 2013 |df=mdy }}<br>- {{IMDb name|937211|section=awards}}</ref>


In 2010, he was the head of visual effects for [[São Paulo]]-based [[Estudios Quanta]], a major regional film industry company.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/worlds-hottest-production-facilities-23343 |title=The world's hottest production facilities; Brazil, Germany and others woo filmmakers |publisher=The Hollywood Reporter |date=May 6, 2010 |accessdate=October 2, 2013}}</ref> In 2011, he combined with Brazilian producer Roberto d’Avilla and entrepreneur Perival Palesela to acquire Imarion, a Toronto visual effects and animation post-production company.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.braziliantvproducers.com/en/imprensa/moonshot-pictures-goes-to-mipcom-2001 |title=Moonshot Pictures goes to MIPCOM 2011; After the acquisition of Imarion (from Canada), Brazilian producer goes multinational|publisher=Brazilian TV Producers |date=September 2011 |accessdate=October 2, 2013}}</ref>
In 2010, he was the head of visual effects for [[São Paulo]]-based [[Estudios Quanta]], a major regional film industry company.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/worlds-hottest-production-facilities-23343 |title=The world's hottest production facilities; Brazil, Germany and others woo filmmakers |publisher=The Hollywood Reporter |date=May 6, 2010 |accessdate=October 2, 2013}}</ref> In 2011, he combined with Brazilian producer Roberto d’Avilla and entrepreneur Perival Palesela to acquire Imarion, a Toronto visual effects and animation post-production company.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.braziliantvproducers.com/en/imprensa/moonshot-pictures-goes-to-mipcom-2001 |title=Moonshot Pictures goes to MIPCOM 2011; After the acquisition of Imarion (from Canada), Brazilian producer goes multinational|publisher=Brazilian TV Producers |date=September 2011 |accessdate=October 2, 2013}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 21:26, 23 April 2024

Effi Wizen
Born
Efraim Wizen

(1956-10-29) October 29, 1956 (age 68)
Occupation(s)computer animator and visual effects specialist

Efraim "Effi" Wizen (born October 29, 1956, in Israel) is an Israeli computer animator and visual effects specialist.[1]

Biography

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Wizen graduated from ORT Israel, having studied architecture. He also earned a B.Sc. in architecture and city planning from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. He is one of the first specialists in computer animation and visual effects, founding the first 3D animation company in Israel, “Dad_Pro”, in 1984.[2]

In 1987, Wizen created one of the first film digital compositing systems, called Toccata.[2][3] Wizen used the system in one of the first digitally composed movie Taxandria in 1989 and Neverending Story III in 1994.[2][4] He worked on both films as Digital Effects Supervisor. Also in 1994 he founded the post production house "Gravity VFX and Design", serving six years as the co-CEO.[5] He then opened Gravity VFX in Canada, aligning with "RhinoFX", and now known as "Gravity". In 1998, Wizen created the consortium[6] that was composed of Digital Domain, Kushner-Locke Company, Capitol Films of the United Kingdom, Israeli Financial Banking firm DLIN Ltd., and Israeli post-production facility Gravity VFX and Design (a VFX boutique with offices in Canada and Israel, of which he is CEO and creative director).[2][7][8]

In 1997, he handled digital effects for The Dybbuk of the Holy Apple Field.[9] In 2000/2001, he shared the Royal Television Society Craft and Design Award for Visual Effects – Digital nomination for Planet Storm.[10]

In 2010, he was the head of visual effects for São Paulo-based Estudios Quanta, a major regional film industry company.[11] In 2011, he combined with Brazilian producer Roberto d’Avilla and entrepreneur Perival Palesela to acquire Imarion, a Toronto visual effects and animation post-production company.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Central do Assinante – O mais antigo jornal em circulação na América Latina" (in Portuguese). Diário de Pernambuco. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d "Idea Factory; Effi Wizen" (in Portuguese). Cargocollective.com. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  3. ^ "Toccata"
    - Rauber, Heiko (October 23, 1994). "Special Effects: Kino-Toccata in D(igital) – Medien – Nachrichten". Focus Magazin (in German). Retrieved October 2, 2013.
    - "Die Unendliche Geschichte III – Rettung aus Phantasien (1994)". eofftv.com (in German). Archived from the original on October 5, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  4. ^ Taxandria on iMDB
    - Neverending Story III on IMDb
  5. ^ Gravity VFX
  6. ^ "Digital Domain Inc. Joins a New Consortium in Acquiring Premier Visual Effects Studio in Germany", December 17, 1998
  7. ^ "Digi Documentary". Computer Graphics World. October 10, 2006. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  8. ^ Von Schmitt, Jörg (September 17, 2005). "Der Spiegel – Die Alptraumfabrik" (in German). Spiegel.de. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  9. ^ "Effi Wizen – Filmography – Movies & TV". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2013. Archived from the original on October 8, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  10. ^ "RTS Craft & Design Awards 2000/2001 | Royal Television Society". Rts.org.uk. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
    - Awards for Effi Wizen at IMDb
  11. ^ "The world's hottest production facilities; Brazil, Germany and others woo filmmakers". The Hollywood Reporter. May 6, 2010. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  12. ^ "Moonshot Pictures goes to MIPCOM 2011; After the acquisition of Imarion (from Canada), Brazilian producer goes multinational". Brazilian TV Producers. September 2011. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
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