The Optical Foundry
Putting Humans At The Core Of The AI Tool Chain
Plenoptic Cognition is developing novel technology to enable the next generation of AI computer vision capabilities.
Our flagship platform VectorField solves for AI Model Obsolescence to enable our mission partners to achieve visual information dominance and enable AI Overmatch in mission critical settings.
All of this requires an entirely new human centered approach to unlock value in data and human work.
This data is the rocket fuel for developing the next generation of AI technologies.
Plenoptic Cognition creates the tools, platform and eco-system to enable this for our USG mission partners.
Dual-Use Focus
Where Hollywood Meets National Security
The Creative Mission
We're building a new ecosystem where digital artists, creative talent, and computer graphics professionals can thrive in the age of AI. Through our VectorField platform, we enable wealth equity, passive income, and new royalty ecosystems that fuel new data economies
- → Global Talent Pool
- → Feature-Film Quality Digital Production
- → Novel Work As Data & Digital Asset Reuse Digital Economies
The Defense Mission
We are transitioning technology, domain knowledge and a skilled workforce to support our mission partners to combat the weaponization of Hollywood's technology stacks and maintain social trust in media and content. Extending Hollywood's specialized workforce beyond the Media & Entertainment sector.
- → Cognitive Security
- → Computer Vision AI Persistent Overmatch
- → Cloud Native High-Dev & Zero-Trust Platform Scalability
Leadership
Core Team
Ido Banai
CEO / Founder
Founder and CEO of Plenoptic Cognition. Building VectorField to evolve work for hire and digital content production.
James Coulter
Principal Engineer
James started writing non-published computer games for fun as a young teenager in the early 80s. With a passion for math, programming, and computer gr
Fran Benjamin
Head of Pipeline
Fran is a media and entertainment software engineering leader with over 15 years of experience in visual effects and animation for film, episodics, an
Strategic Advisors
Advisory Board
Jay Bonci
CTO, SVP & GM
As the former Chief Technology Officer of the U.S. Department of the Air Force, Jay brings invaluable expertise in defense technology and the developm
James Jacobs
CEO & Co-Founder, Ziva Dynamics
Academy award winner and Ziva Dynamics CEO & Co-Founder, James Jacobs is a seasoned visual effects veteran with 25 years of industry experience. After
Vince "Swath" Pecoraro
Director of Acquisition Management
Vince is a leader in digital transformation, equipping the Air and Space Force with cutting-edge tools and technologies. From his pivotal role at AFWE
Jason Thompson
CEO at 33 Sticks
Jason Thompson, Founder and CEO of 33 Sticks, boasts over two decades of expertise in consumer analytics and optimization. His career initiated at Omn
David Stump - ASC, BVL
Director of Photography - ASC / BVL
David Stump brings over 40 years of experience as a Producer, Director, Director of Photography, Visual Effects Director of Photography, Visual Effect
Hila Dahan
COO at 33 Sticks
Hila is the COO and co-owner of 33Sticks, she is a digital intelligence analyst, specializing in creating and running teams that provide insights, rec
Irit Idan PHD
Investment Advisor at Idan Technology Insights
Irit is a technology enthusiast who loves to outline strategies and approaches to integrate them with other technologies to create value. She holds a
Rex Grignon
Creative Animation Executive
Rex has been a creative leader in the animation industry for nearly 30 years across Pixar, DreamWorks, Nimble Collective, and most recently, Amazon af
Accelerators
Startup Accelerators We Are A Part Of
VectorField is supercharged with support from a wide range of supporters including,
Technology Stack
Our Technology Solutions Are Empowered By
VectorField leverages industry leading technology solutions from across multiple industry sectors.
Partners
Our Eco-System Partners
VectorField is establishing deep partnerships with a host of strategic technology companies and service providers.
More Coming Soon!Our Flagship Commercial Platform
Capture Work as Data
Every creative action becomes a valuable data asset, enabling new forms of compensation and ownership.
Blockchain Transparency
Budget accounting and digital supply chain fully managed on blockchain for complete transparency.
AI-Empowered
Leveraging AI to optimize and predict digital content production in novel ways.