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Jernej Barbič Receives Academy Award for Ziva VFX Simulation Software
Key points
- Jernej Barbič awarded a 2025 technical achievement Academy Award.
- Award recognizes his Ziva VFX software system.
- Ziva VFX creates realistic 3D character simulations.
- Software used in over 60 movies, including "Aquaman" and "Godzilla x Kong".
Academy Award Recognition
Jernej Barbič, a computer science professor at the University of Southern California, has been honored with a 2025 technical achievement Academy Award. The award acknowledges his contributions to the design and development of the Ziva VFX software system.
Ziva VFX Software Capabilities
Ziva VFX, launched in 2016, specializes in creating realistic simulations of muscle, fat, and skin for 3D digital humans and creatures. This technology has been applied in more than 60 movies, including "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom," "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," and "Venom: Let There Be Carnage."
Company Background
Barbič co-founded Ziva Dynamics in Vancouver to commercialize Ziva VFX. Unity Technologies of San Francisco acquired Ziva Dynamics in 2021.
Impact on Film Production
The technical achievement Academy Award recognizes technologies that have significantly impacted motion picture production. Barbič noted that the award highlights how computer graphics and simulation affect both science and art in storytelling.
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Jernej Barbič, a professor at the University of Southern California, received a 2025 technical achievement Academy Award for his Ziva VFX software system. Ziva VFX enables realistic muscle, fat, and skin simulations for 3D digital characters in film production.