Rocco Helmchen

Rocco Helmchen , born in Annaberg-Buchholz (east Germany), first studied Media Computer Science, followed by Film and Television specializing in Cinematography at the Dortmund University of applied Arts and Sciences’ Department of Design, from which he graduated in 2004. Since then he worked as a freelance visual artist in a variety of areas, looking for a balance between art, science and entertainment.The spectrum of his work ranges from coporate videos, video art, motion design and scientific visualization to projection design for theatrical productions. For the last 10 years he collaborated closely with media artist, composer and sound-designer Johannes Kraas. Together they realized numerous dome projects ranging from planetarium feature shows and timelapse travelogues over image shows for companies to art projects.