“ You have to try the impossible, to achieve the possible. „
Hermann Hesse
- Creating visual effects
- e.g. explosions, fire, smoke, water, magic, sci-fi effects
- Compositing
- Combining live-action footage with CGI, matte paintings, and effects
- 3D work
- Modeling, texturing, rigging, and animating objects or characters
- Simulations
- Physics-based effects like fluids, particles, destruction, or cloth
- Tracking & matchmoving
- Recreating camera and object movement so 3D elements fit perfectly into live footage
- Green/blue screen keying
- Removing backgrounds and replacing them with digital environments
- Look development & lighting
- Matching lighting and materials to achieve a realistic final look
- Rendering & polishing
- Final adjustments, color balance, and quality optimization
Marc Poritz is an AFX Artist, Supervisor, and Filmmaker with over 30 years of professional experience in the film and media industry. He combines deep technical expertise with a strong creative vision, overseeing projects from concept to final delivery across film, television, advertising, and digital media.
With a background that spans visual effects, post-production supervision, cinematography, sound design, and music, Marc brings a holistic, end-to-end understanding of audiovisual storytelling. His work bridges creative direction and hands-on production, ensuring both artistic quality and technical excellence.
Areas of Expertise
- AFX / VFX Supervision
Visual effects design, pipeline development, shot planning, quality control, and team coordination - 3D & Compositing
Modeling, texturing, animation, simulations, lighting, rendering, and compositing - Filmmaking & Direction
Concept development, directing, visual storytelling, and narrative structure - Cinematography & Camera Work
Camera operation, lensing, lighting setups, and on-set VFX supervision - Post-Production
Editing, color grading, finishing, workflow optimization - Sound & Audio
Sound design, dialogue editing, Foley, mixing, and audio post-production - Music & Effects
Music supervision, scoring coordination, audio effects, and integration with visuals - Technical Consulting
Production pipelines, hardware/software integration, and emerging technologies
Software & Tools
- 3D / VFX: Unreal Engine, Blender, Cinema 4D
- Compositing & Motion: After Effects, Nuke, Fusion
- Texturing & Sculpting: ZBrush, Substance Painter
- Game & Real-Time: Unreal Engine
- Editing & Color: Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve
- Audio & Music: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live
Professional Strengths
- Over three decades of industry experience
- Strong eye for realism, detail, and visual continuity
- Leadership in creative and technical teams
- Efficient problem-solving under tight deadlines
- Deep understanding of the full audiovisual pipeline
Marc Poritz is known for his versatility, reliability, and ability to translate complex ideas into compelling visual and audio experiences, making him a valuable asset to productions of any scale.
M A R C D E S I G N
vfx & film production
mobile +49 178 9033 783
berlin – germany
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