Ian Cope

Ian Cope has been with Rising Sun Pictures (RSP) since 2001. He has contributed to the design & execution of visual effects on feature films such as Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, the Harry Potter series, Green Lantern, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, 28 Weeks Later, Batman Begins, Superman Returns, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Ian's journey began with a Design (Visual Communication) degree at the University of Technology, Sydney, and continued with roles as an Animation & Video Producer, Hardware & Application Specialist, IT Professional and a lecturer of tertiary students in Animation & Visual Effects. His many roles within RSP have included VFX Compositor, Animator, Editor, Coordinator, Production Manager, Communications Manager and Producer. Ian also contributed to the initial development of Rising Sun Research’s collaborative review tool, cineSync, which won a Scientific & Technical Academy Award in 2010 for its contribution to the film industry. In his current role as Visual Effects & Stereoscopic Producer, Ian draws on his extensive experience of vfx to manage a team of artists and technicians to deliver world-class visual effects to clients around the world. He is also an active member of the Visual Effects Society.