Getting Started in Unreal Engine: Creating Cinematic Environments

Eric is a Virtual Production Operator and Unreal Engine Lead at Paramount Pictures, working on live shoots and in-camera VFX. On set, he handles real-time environments, camera sync, and tracking systems like Stype, Mo-Sys, and ZEISS, along with playback through DaVinci Resolve and Assimilate Live FX.

He has a background across previs, VAD, and final pixel for film and TV, with additional work in video game cinematics and trailers. Eric’s focus is on building and lighting environments that hold up both on stage and in final shots.

He also teaches Unreal Engine and virtual production at Gnomon, helping artists develop practical, production-ready workflows.