Presenter

Biography
Michael Tanzillo is a 3D workflows expert, creative technologist, writer, and community leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning animated films, motion design, product visualization, and enterprise digital transformation. After beginning his career as a 3D artist in the film industry, including work at Blue Sky Studios, he transitioned into helping global brands modernize how they create and scale 3D content and digital twin workflows. As Head of 3D Technical Artists at Adobe, he works with enterprise teams across retail, fashion, footwear, and consumer products to build scalable pipelines that combine 3D, AI, and marketing technology. Outside of Adobe, Michael is the creator of The 3D Artist Newsletter and founder of The 3D Artist Community (3DAC), where he helps artists better understand the rapidly evolving world of 3D workflows, generative AI, and creative technology. Known for translating complex technical systems into practical, artist-friendly strategies, his work bridges the gap between creativity, technology, and large-scale production.
Presentations
ACM SIGGRAPH 365
2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT Sunday, 19 July 2026 Room 404 AB
Research & Education
Education
Industry Insight
Pipeline Tools and Work
Full Conference Supporter
Full Conference
Experience
Birds of a Feather
9:00am - 10:30am PDT Tuesday, 21 July 2026 Room 513
Arts & Design
Production & Animation
Animation
Digital Twins
Games
Industry Insight
Full Conference Supporter
Full Conference
Experience