„You have to try the impossible,
to achieve the possible.“

Hermann Hesse

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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

AI-assisted image, video & audio creation

Producing and enhancing visuals, motion content, and sound using artificial intelligence tools — including generative imagery, AI video processing, voice synthesis, sound design, and machine-learning–based upscaling, restoration, and automation.

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.