NIKKI TOMAINO

With nearly two decades of experience in computer graphics and filmmaking, Nikki’s journey began at Blue Sky Studios, where she specialized in procedural surfacing and advanced shading models. Collaborating closely with the R&D team, she contributed to enhancing the proprietary renderer, CGI Studio++.

Nikki’s extensive experience provided her with a profound understanding of the essential principles necessary for achieving a stylized rendering approach. This knowledge became invaluable as she transitioned to working with the Unreal Engine, a transformative move in her career.

Equipped with both knowledge and a passion for teaching filmmaking in Unreal Engine, she joined the education team at Epic Games. There, she mentored and guided filmmakers, harnessing real-time technology to fulfill diverse creative needs. During her teaching experience, she not only explored the engine's limits but also developed innovative approaches to work around and transcend those limitations through rapid iteration processes.

We're at an incredible nexus of change in how we are making and experiencing entertainment. We now have tools that liberate our creative process from pixel-by-pixel processing constraints, enabling us to witness our visions spring to life with remarkable speed. Come pave roads with us as we unveil the infinite possibilities of real-time technology in shaping the future of visual storytelling.