Eric Barba is a visual effects supervisor for television, film, and commercial advertising.
After studying at the Art Center College of Design, Barba began his career at Steven Spielberg's Amblin Imaging as a digital artist on SeaQuest 2032 and Sliders.
Barba earned a reputation for high end visual effects, working closely with directors like Fincher and Joseph Kosinski on both film and advertising projects, as well as directing commercials himself for Nike, American Express, and Honda.
He won at the 81st Academy Awards for the film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, in the category of Best Visual Effects.
Barba continued to oversee the company's Los Angeles studio until leaving Digital Domain to operate as a freelance visual effects supervisor in 2015.