Arthur Baum
Arthur Baum is a German filmmaker and digital artist from Leipzig with a deep passion for visual storytelling. His journey began at a very young age when he first picked up a camera, sparking a lifelong fascination with cinematography. Over the years, he honed his craft, spending seven years as a Director of Photography in the commercial and advertising industry, creating visually compelling campaigns for renowned brands.
In 2022, driven by a desire to expand his creative horizons, Arthur taught himself Unreal Engine despite having no prior 3D experience. This bold step allowed him to merge his expertise in cinematography with cutting-edge virtual production, pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling.
Today, Arthur works full-time as an Unreal Engine artist and generalist, collaborating with top brands and studios. His work seamlessly blends real and virtual elements, crafting immersive visuals that captivate audiences. With a strong foundation in lighting, composition, and motion, he continues to innovate, bridging traditional filmmaking techniques with the limitless possibilities of 3D artistry.
As a former photographer Arthur Baum is especially interested in visualizing and working with digital humans and avatars, aiming for high visual fidelity in real-time environments.
As a storyteller and early adopter of new tech Arthur Baum also loves talking and teaching about real-time workflows for filmmaking and how beginners and intermediates can use open-source tools to elevate their skills.
Winner Intrepid Travel campaign – 2018
Videographer for Jack Wolfskin’s Wolftrail campaign – 2019
Photographer for CUBE’s Northbound campaign – 2020
Unreal Engine Virtual Production lead artist for short film “Breezy” – 2022
Expert interview about virtual photography for CoPilot Canada – 2022
World creation and cinematography for the documentary “Unearthed”, produced for ZDF / ARTE -2023
Expert interview about combining Cinematography and Unreal Engine for VFX Process – 2023
Unreal Engine Workshop / Keynote speaker for the International Academy of Media and Arts in Halle (Saale) / Germany – 2024
Cinematographer for JangaFX’s brand film “Master of the Elements” – 2024
Creation short film “INDUSTRIA”, EPIC Games official selection as part of Unreal Fest Seattle and Unreal Fest Japan – 2024
Cinematography BMW / Bowers & Wilkins campaign – 2025
Creation short film “TukTuk Tango”, official 1winner of Kitbash 3D “Secrets of the Luminara” challenge – 2025
