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Our CEO, Prem Akkaraju, today announced that Robert Legato is joining Stability AI as Chief Pipeline Architect.
Robert joins with an extensive background in the visual effects (VFX) and entertainment industry.
He is the visual effects pioneer behind such legendary films as Avatar , Titanic, The Lion King (2019), Jungle Book, Apollo 13, Aviator, and Hugo.
His work in Hollywood has earned him several accolades, including three Academy Awards and a BAFTA.
He has also held roles at Paramount Pictures, Digital Domain, and Sony Pictures Imageworks over his 30-plus year career.
Legato created and conceived the Virtual Cinematography Pipeline for James Cameron’s landmark production, Avatar , which went on to surpass “Titanic” as the highest grossing film of all time with $2.8 billion in worldwide receipts.
“Joining Stability AI is an incredible opportunity, and I couldn’t be more excited to help shape the next era of filmmaking,” said Legato.
“With dynamic leaders like Prem Akkaraju and James Cameron driving the vision, the potential here is limitless.
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