John Knoll

Born:1962년 10월 6일

Place of Birth:Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Known For:Visual Effects

Biography

John Knoll, born on October 6, 1962, is a visionary American visual effects supervisor and chief creative officer at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM). Alongside his brother Thomas Knoll, he is recognized as one of the original creators of Adobe Photoshop. His contributions to the field of visual effects are profound, with notable works including the Star Wars prequels, the 1997 special editions of the original trilogy, Star Trek films, and the Pirates of the Caribbean series.

Directors such as James Cameron, Gore Verbinski, Guillermo del Toro, and Brad Bird have lauded Knoll for his exceptional talent and innovative approach to visual effects. Del Toro described Knoll as having the heart of a child combined with the mind of a scientist, a unique blend that sets him apart in the industry.

In addition to his visual effects work, Knoll is also the mastermind behind Knoll Light Factory, a groundbreaking lens flare-generating software that revolutionized the industry. His involvement in projects like The Abyss, various Star Trek episodes, and a cameo in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace showcase his diverse skill set and creative versatility.

Reflecting on his collaboration with George Lucas on the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Knoll expressed immense gratitude for the opportunity and the invaluable experience gained during those years. Lucas's unwavering confidence in pushing boundaries and challenging norms resonated with Knoll, shaping his approach to creativity and problem-solving.

In 2016, John Knoll and his brother Thomas were honored with induction into the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, recognizing their significant contributions to the world of visual arts and technology. Their groundbreaking work on Photoshop was further acknowledged at the 2019 Oscars with a Scientific and Engineering Award, underscoring the lasting impact of their original design and development.

John Knoll's legacy in the realm of visual effects continues to inspire and shape the industry, setting new standards for innovation and creativity. His pioneering spirit and unwavering dedication to his craft have cemented his status as a true visionary in the world of filmmaking.

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Mission: Impossible

Passenger on Train in Tunnel (uncredited)

1996

When Ethan Hunt, the leader of a crack espionage team whose perilous operation has gone awry with no explanation, discovers that a mole has penetrated the CIA, he's surprised to learn that he's the prime suspect. To clear his name, Hunt now must ferret out the real double agent and, in the process, even the score.

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Lt. Rya Kirsch - Bravo 4 / Flag Bearer (uncredited)

1999

Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.

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Mission: Impossible

Visual Effects Supervisor

1996

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Visual Effects Supervisor

2011

Ethan Hunt and his team are racing against time to track down a dangerous terrorist named Hendricks, who has gained access to Russian nuclear launch codes and is planning a strike on the United States. An attempt to stop him ends in an explosion causing severe destruction to the Kremlin and the IMF to be implicated in the bombing, forcing the President to disavow them. No longer being aided by the government, Ethan and his team chase Hendricks around the globe, although they might still be too late to stop a disaster.

Avatar

Visual Effects Supervisor

2009

In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Visual Effects Supervisor

2003

After Port Royal is attacked and pillaged by a mysterious pirate crew, capturing the governor's daughter Elizabeth Swann in the process, William Turner asks free-willing pirate Jack Sparrow to help him locate the crew's ship—The Black Pearl—so that he can rescue the woman he loves.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Visual Effects Supervisor

2006

Captain Jack Sparrow races to recover the heart of Davy Jones to avoid enslaving his soul to Jones' service, as other friends and foes seek the heart for their own agenda as well.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Visual Effects Supervisor

2007

Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann join forces with the revived Captain Barbossa to free Jack Sparrow from Davy Jones' locker. The group must navigate dangerous waters, confront many foes and, ultimately, choose sides in a battle wherein piracy itself hangs in the balance.

Pacific Rim

Visual Effects Supervisor

2013

Using massive piloted robots to combat the alien threat, earth's survivors take the fight to the invading alien force lurking in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless enemy, the forces of mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes who now stand as earth's final hope against the mounting apocalypse.

Rango

Visual Effects Supervisor

2011

When Rango, a lost family pet, accidentally winds up in the gritty, gun-slinging town of Dirt, the less-than-courageous lizard suddenly finds he stands out. Welcomed as the last hope the town has been waiting for, new Sheriff Rango is forced to play his new role to the hilt.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Visual Effects Supervisor

2016

A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Visual Effects Supervisor

1999

Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.

Hook

Visual Effects Supervisor

1991

The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. During his trip to see Granny Wendy in London, the vengeful Capt. Hook kidnaps Peter's kids and forces Peter to return to Neverland.

Jungle Cruise

Visual Effects Supervisor

2021

Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his dilapidated boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal – a discovery that will change the future of medicine.

Hugo

Visual Effects Supervisor

2011

Orphaned and alone except for an uncle, Hugo Cabret lives in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. Hugo's job is to oil and maintain the station's clocks, but to him, his more important task is to protect a broken automaton and notebook left to him by his late father. Accompanied by the goddaughter of an embittered toy merchant, Hugo embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of the automaton and find a place he can call home.

Super 8

Visual Effects Supervisor

2011

In 1979 Ohio, several youngsters are making a zombie movie with a Super-8 camera. In the midst of filming, the friends witness a horrifying train derailment and are lucky to escape with their lives. They soon discover that the catastrophe was no accident, as a series of unexplained events and disappearances soon follows. Deputy Jackson Lamb, the father of one of the kids, searches for the terrifying truth behind the crash.

The Hunt for Red October

Visual Effects Supervisor

1990

A new technologically-superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading for the U.S. coast under the command of Captain Marko Ramius. The American government thinks Ramius is planning to attack. Lone CIA analyst Jack Ryan has a different idea: he thinks Ramius is planning to defect, but he has only a few hours to find him and prove it - because the entire Russian naval and air commands are trying to find Ramius, too. The hunt is on!

Deep Blue Sea

Visual Effects Supervisor

1999

Researchers on the undersea lab Aquatica have genetically altered the brains of captive sharks to develop a cure for Alzheimer's disease. But there's an unexpected side effect: the sharks got smarter, faster, and more dangerous. After a big storm damages their remote research facility, they must fight for their lives.

Speed Racer

Visual Effects Supervisor

2008

Speed Racer is a young and brilliant racing driver. When corruption in the racing leagues costs his brother his life, Speed must team up with the police and the mysterious Racer X to bring an end to the corruption and criminal activities.

Confessions of a Shopaholic

Visual Effects Supervisor

2009

In the glamorous world of New York City, Rebecca Bloomwood is a fun-loving girl who is really good at shopping – a little too good, perhaps. She dreams of working for her favorite fashion magazine, but can't quite get her foot in the door – until ironically, she snags a job as an advice columnist for a financial magazine published by the same company.

Star Trek: First Contact

Visual Effects Supervisor

1996

The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue the Borg back in time to prevent the invaders from changing Federation history and assimilating the galaxy.

Hudson Hawk

Visual Effects Supervisor

1991

Eddie Hawkins, called Hudson Hawk has just been released from ten years of prison and is planning to spend the rest of his life honestly. But then the crazy Mayflower couple blackmail him to steal some of the works of Leonardo da Vinci. If he refuses, they threaten to kill his friend Tommy.

Mission to Mars

Visual Effects Supervisor

2000

When the first manned mission to Mars meets with a catastrophic and mysterious disaster after reporting an unidentified structure, a rescue mission is launched to investigate the tragedy and bring back any survivors.

Star Trek: Generations

Visual Effects Supervisor

1994

Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise-D find themselves at odds with the renegade scientist Soran who is destroying entire star systems. Only one man can help Picard stop Soran's scheme...and he's been dead for seventy-eight years.