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Rémi Ronfard is a Research Director at Inria and scientific leader of the ANIMA team. He holds a PhD (1991) and HDR (2009) from Grenoble University, specializing in Computer Graphics and Virtual Cinematography. His roles include heading the Geometry and Image Department at Laboratoire Jean Kuntzmann (2012–2016) and leading research initiatives like the IMAGINE team. Ronfard’s work bridges computer science with creative arts, focusing on narrative-driven animation, intelligent cinematography, and virtual reality storytelling.
Education:
- MSc in Engineering, École des Mines de Paris (1986)
- PhD in Computer Science, École des Mines de Paris (1991)
- Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR), Grenoble University (2009)
Research Interests: Computational narrative, 3D animation, virtual cinematography, and interdisciplinary collaborations with film schools, theaters, and companies like Dassault Systèmes and Thalès-Angénieux. His projects include 'Directing Virtual Worlds' and 'Narrative Design.'
Key Achievements:
- Co-developed the 'magicam' system for user-generated animations at Xtranormal (2007)
- Co-organized international workshops on 3D cinematography and computational narratives
- Recipient of the Best Paper Award at Digital Heritage (2016)
Lab & Teams: Leads the ANIMA team at Inria, part of the IMAGINE group. Collaborates with institutions like ENS Louis Lumière (film school) and Célestins Theatre (Lyon).
