Pat Hanrahan

Join Pat Hanrahan, an Oscar-winning computer scientist and 3D graphics pioneer, as he delves into the enchanting world of computer animation. He recounts his journey from studying nuclear engineering and biophysics to shaping the visuals at Pixar. Hanrahan explains the complexities of physically-based rendering and the challenges of modeling materials like skin, comparing it to the search for a unified theory in physics. He also discusses the impact of his physics background on his problem-solving approach in creating lifelike animations.