Dominik Zimmerle

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Strong visual acuity combined with an ability to find the best approach for every production, mark Dominik out as a leading Visual Effects Supervisor.

Dominik has recently provided TRIXTER visual effects supervision for Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Black Widow, and recently supervised The Marvels, having previously overseen  the studio’s extensive visual effects for Captain Marvel, from full CG environments to creating major battle sequences and the scene-stealing alien cat, Goose. “Exactly matching our CG cat with the live action animal performer was quite the challenge,” says Dominik.  “With CG and real cat shots cut back to back there was nowhere to hide. From realistically recreating the way his fur clumped to the way he moved and interacted with the actors, we had to create a seamless likeness and performance.”

Dominik grew up watching 2D animated movies, setting his sights at an early age on a career in animation.  His talents in concept art subsequently led to an apprenticeship with TRIXTER in 2007.  Recognising his potential, Dominik was moved steadily through the ranks over the following decade, from concept art trainee to compositor, lead compositor and compositing supervisor before settling in his current role.

The Marvels will be Dominik’s fifth credit as TRIXTER VFX Supervisor for Marvel Studios, having previously overseen work on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man Homecoming and Ant-Man.  Other career highlights include VFX supervision for Independence Day: Resurgence and being part of the team which created the Ultron Mark 1 for Avengers: Age of Ultron and Iron Man 3.

A keen photographer and painter, Dominik has never lost his early love for drawing, which he continues to practice in his spare time.  A keen baker, he also bakes sourdough which is pretty hard to beat.