While working on Virtual Production, I find it crucial to master Unreal Engine as a cinematographer. I am proficient in animating, creating materials, using decals, blueprints, and creating environments. My focus is on how the software translates on-set lighting conditions into digital lighting workflows, including settings and optimisation of the image using Lumen and ray tracing.

Inspired by how Unreal Engine is employed in cinematography and filmmaking, I utilise the sequencer to produce animations and films. Unreal facilitates pre-lighting, compositing, scene blocking, sequencing, and camera movements.

I am passionate about leveraging new technology to support my creative vision as a cinematographer.

My latest short film is based on the story of Merlina, a raven who escaped from the Tower of London during the pandemic. The fugitive raven's escape leads to the materialisation of an ancient prophecy, which holds that it is imperative to keep the six ravens that live there; otherwise, the empire will fall...

-Stills on set Volume. Cinematography By Maria Guerberof

-Animation short films and previs examples on this page are all made by Maria Guerberof