Markus Kranzler

Short Biography

Markus Kranzler Visual Effects - PixarMarkus first started in Visual Effects while he was studying mathematics. For his thesis he used that understanding to implement Spherial Harmonics Lighting in RenderMan at Trixter in Munich. After finishing his degree he went on studying Technical Directing at the Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg. There he worked on a number of successful short films like The Present, Rollin’ Wild, Wedding Cake and Natalis, which all won numerous international awards. His student work also earned him a position in the Highly Commended category in the CG Student Awards in 2015.While studying he also did professional work in Germany and London on Iron Man 3, James Bond: Skyfall and Superman: Man of Steel. After graduating in 2014 his dream came true when he was hired by the Pixar Animation Studios. There he worked in several departments on The Good Dinosaur, Finding Dory and the upcoming Cars 3.