About Me
Sébastien Deguy serves as Vice President of 3D & Immersive at Adobe, where he leads initiatives combining Adobe's creative tools with Substance 3D technology. In 2001, he founded Allegorithmic, developing the revolutionary Substance 3D suite for material authoring and texturing. He led the company for 17 years until its acquisition by Adobe in 2019.
His work fundamentally changed visual effects in film production. The Substance 3D tools proved essential in creating effects for major films, including "Spider-Man: No Way Home," "Dune," and "Blade Runner 2049." In 2023, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored Deguy and his team with a Scientific and Technical Academy Award for the development of Substance Designer and the Substance Engine, recognizing their transformative impact on movie visual effects and animation.
Latest Projects
Explore Sébastien Deguy's groundbreaking work spanning innovative 3D technology, musical collaborations with renowned artists, and creative ventures that bridge art and science. From Academy Award-winning Substance 3D tools transforming film and gaming industries to upcoming musical projects blending hip-hop with orchestral compositions, these initiatives reflect his passion for empowering creators across diverse mediums.
Leading development of next-generation 3D creative tools at Adobe
As Vice President of 3D & Immersive at Adobe, Sébastien Deguy spearheads initiatives that democratize professional 3D creation technology while pushing technical boundaries. Building on the foundation of Substance 3D Designer and Substance Engine—tools that revolutionized visual effects in blockbuster films like 'Dune' and 'Blade Runner 2049'—his team continues to innovate at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative expression, making sophisticated 3D capabilities accessible to artists worldwide.
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Featured coverage of Sébastien Deguy's innovations and achievements across technology, film, and creative industries
Substance 3D Designer’s creators win Sci-Tech Awards
The creators of Substance 3D Designer have won Scientific and Technical Academy Awards.