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Ricardo Figueroa

Associate Professor

School of Film and Animation
College of Art and Design
Undergraduate Program Director, Motion Picture Science

585-475-2745
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Ricardo Figueroa

Associate Professor

School of Film and Animation
College of Art and Design
Undergraduate Program Director, Motion Picture Science

Education

BS Electrical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; MS Electrical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Ph.D. Computing and Information Sciences, RIT

585-475-2745

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Published Conference Proceedings
Figueroa, Ricardo. "What Electronic Image Noise Signatures Can Tell Us About Image Linearity and Camera Encoding." Proceedings of the SMPTE Media Technology Summit 2023. Ed. John Ferder, SMPTE. Los Angeles, CA: Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), 2023. Web.
Figueroa, Ricardo and Rui Li. "Bayesian Methods for Radiometric Calibration in Motion Picture Encoding Workflows." Proceedings of the 2018 SMPTE Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition. Ed. Ricardo Figueroa. New York, NY: Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Web.
Figueroa, Ricardo and Jinwei Gu. "Camera Radiometric Calibration from Motion Images." Proceedings of the SMPTE 2013 Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition. Ed. Ricardo Figueroa. Hollywood, CA: Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, 2015. Web.
National/International Competition Award Winner
Figueroa, Ricardo. Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. SMPTE Fellow. Los Angeles (Virtual for 2020), CA, 2020.
Journal Paper
Figueroa, Ricardo and Rui Li. "Bayesian Methods for Radiometric Calibration in Motion Picture Encoding Workflows." SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal 128. 7 (2019): 25-30. Print.

Currently Teaching

SOFA-103
3 Credits
This course provides an introductory overview of the basic engineering and scientific principles associated with imaging systems. Topics covered include imaging physics, photographic science, human vision and perception, image capture and display technologies (both analog and digital), and digital image processing. This course is taught using both mathematical and phenomenological presentation and prepares students to proceed with more in-depth investigation of these fields in subsequent imaging science and motion picture science courses. Accompanying laboratory exercises provide hands-on experience with the presented concepts.
SOFA-313
3 Credits
As the final course in the motion picture science core technology sequence, this class completes the study of motion picture technologies, focusing on exhibition and display engineering. Topics covered include traditional mechanical film projection, electronic projection and the color science associated with image appearance. Special focus will be given to evolving exhibition standards, image quality evaluations and emerging techniques. The course will conclude with an investigation of 3D technologies and varied distribution models for motion content.
SOFA-399
0 Credits
Cooperative Education will provide School of Film and Animation students with hands-on experience in their field, directly related to a student’s major with an established studio or related business. Students will need to apply for co-ops, and interview as part of the selection process, based on available positions posted by the Co-op and Career Services Office, or found through the students’ own research. In programs where co-op is a degree requirement, students must obtain permission of their program or graduate director prior to enrollment. Co-ops are typically paid work experience, and can be part-time (150-479 total hours within the term), or full-time (480+ hours within the term). Co-ops may be one or two consecutive terms - fall, spring, or summer – with department permission.
SOFA-401
3 Credits
In this course student's in their final year begin work on a major student project. Students may work on projects including motion picture engineering, image science research or relevant craft. Students are in charge of their own work, but they work directly with an adviser to track their progress on the project. The class meets one hour each week to provide discussion on project progress and learning.
SOFA-402
3 Credits
A continuation of Senior Project I, in this course students in their final year continue work on a major student project. Students may work on projects including motion picture engineering, image science research or relevant craft. Students are in charge of their own work, but they work directly with an adviser to track their progress on the project. The class meets one-hour each week to provide discussion on project progress and learning.
SOFA-498
1 - 12 Credits
Film and Animation Internship is available to film and animation third year students with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. Internships must be within the film and animation industry. Students must submit a completed approval form identifying the firm and listing their internship responsibilities. Internships are approved by the Undergraduate Program Director or School Director. Students are required to obtain a letter of review from their job site supervisor. To earn 1 credit, a total of 41.25 hours a semester is required (an average of 2.75 hours of work per week for 15 weeks).
SOFA-499
0 Credits
Cooperative Education will provide Film and Animation students with hands-on experience in their field, directly related to a student’s major with an established studio or related business. Students will need to apply for co-ops, and interview as part of the selection process, based on available positions posted by the Co-op and Career Services Office, or found through the students’ own research. In programs where co-op is a degree requirement, students must obtain permission of their program or graduate director prior to enrollment. Co-ops are typically paid work experience, and can be part-time (150-479 total hours within the term), or full-time (480+ hours within the term). Co-ops may be one or two consecutive terms - fall, spring, or summer – with department permission.
SOFA-599
1 - 6 Credits
SOFA Independent Study will provide students with the ability to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. Students, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, should propose a course of study or project with clearly defined deliverables. Students must obtain permission of an instructor and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll. Student must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA to apply.
SOFA-790
4 Credits
This is the first of two courses designed to advance a student towards completion of their thesis. Students will work independently on their approved plan of work for their thesis while meeting on a regular basis with their committee chair. They are required to meet at least twice with their full committee during the semester.
SOFA-799
1 - 4 Credits
Film and Animation Graduate Independent Study will provide students with the ability to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. Students, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, should propose a course of study or project with clearly defined deliverables. Students must obtain permission of an instructor and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll. Student must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA to apply.
SOFA-890
4 Credits
This is the second of two courses designed to advance a student towards completion of their thesis. Students will work independently on their approved plan of work for their thesis while meeting on a regular basis with their committee chair. They are required to meet at least twice with their full committee during the semester as well as present a final screening of their thesis.

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