JJ Chalupnik

JJ Chalupnik

Supervisor | CG Generalist

Senior CG Generalist / Supervisor Hard Surface Asset Supervisor / 15 yrs

Atlanta, GA

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CG

Clerks III (2022)

Asset Supervisor

Beyond the Dark (2022)

Hard Surface Asset Supervisor

Unpregnant (2020)

Modeling Artist

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)

Title Design

Dark, Deadly & Dreadful (2018)

3D Generalist

The Flash (2014)

lead 3d artist

Doom Patrol (2019)

3D Generalist

Titans (2018)

Black Lightning (2018)

3D Generalist

Supergirl (2015)

3D Environment Artist

Archer (2009)

Compositor

Teen Wolf (2011)

Compositor

From Dusk Till Dawn (2014)

Compositor

Madam Secretary (2014)

Environment Artist

Calamity and Jane (2016)

Visual Effects Supervisor

Midnight Clear (2017)

Digital Effects

Sunset Square

Storyboard Artist

El sueño

Digital Effects

A Cure for Love & Death (2013)
JJ Chalupnik 2023 Show Reel
MMLX - State of Play 02/24/2023 - No Commentary
JJ Chalupnik - 2016 CG Generalist Showreel
JJ Chalupnik 2015 Show Reel
- Supervisor and CG Generalist with over a decade’s worth experience helping productions of all types and scopes.

- 4+ years (On-Site and Remote) leading and supervising a hard surface asset team; building props, vehicles, set extensions, projections, and full CG environments.

- Helped plan and execute new pipeline procedures to improve efficiency during production, and increase quality in a shorter turnaround.

- Provided feedback during the review and dailies process to improve asset quality, as well as mentor or work with artists to solve technical challenges that affect different shot needs.

- Involved in the hiring process for new incoming artists, and aided in the onboarding process to allow artists to feel welcome and get up to speed quickly.

Additional Info:

• Emmy award winner and contributor, among other industry awards.
• 10+ years developing projects from concept through delivery
• 7+ years working in Episodic Television
• 5+ years working with clients, developing commercial and corporate creative
• UE4 and Unity experience through personal projects and development.

My passion is interactive storytelling, primarily through the convergence of video games and film.


Primary Software:
- Maya
- Substance Painter
- Photoshop
- Zbrush
- Houdini
- Unreal Engine
- Renderman
- After Effects
- Premiere Pro
- Nuke
Work History

  • Director/CG Generalist

    Freelance

    January 2011 - Present

    Developing original content and helping others with their content. As a generalist, I can provide a wide array of services to help make your vision a reality.

  • cg generalist

    Swaybox Studios

    December 2023 - March 2024
    New Orleans, LA - Remote

  • CG Generalist

    Lockt Editorial

    August 2023 - August 2023

  • CG Generalist

    Powerhouse VFX

    January 2023 - April 2023
    Remote, Georgia, US

  • Hard Surface Asset Supervisor

    Encore VFX

    May 2019 - January 2023
    Burbank, CA

    Worked on The Flash, Doom Patrol, Supergirl, Batwoman, Dead Boy Detectives, Black Lightning, Boss Level, Jay and Silent Bob and many other projects.

  • CG Generalist

    Encore VFX

    August 2017 - May 2019
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    Primary duties include asset creation and lighting and rendering. Working within Maya, 3D Studio Max, Substance Painter, and Zbrush. Rendering in Vray and Redshift.

    Projects include but are not limited to:
    - The Flash
    - Supergirl
    - Titans
    - Legends of Tomorrow
    - Arrow

  • CG Artist

    Encore VFX

    August 2017 - May 2018

  • CG Generalist / Compositor

    Muse VFX

    April 2017 - May 2017

  • CG Generalist / Compositor

    Muse VFX

    September 2016 - February 2017
    Hollywood, California

    Freelance CG Generalist and Fusion Compositor.

  • 3D Environment Artist

    Floyd County Productions

    September 2015 - August 2016
    Greater Atlanta Area

    Primary duties include Background & Asset Creation and Camera & Staging in collaboration with other departments for the show Archer on FX, produced through Floyd County Productions.

  • Director / Digital Artist / Video Editor

    Copper Post

    May 2012 - August 2015
    Downtown Phoenix, Arizona

    I am a digital art and video handyman. Helping develop and finish projects across a wide range of skill sets, including directing, 3D modeling and texturing, 3D animation, motion graphics, video editing, visual effects, and even principal photography.

  • Motion Graphics / Video Editor

    Anderson Advertising & Public Relations

    July 2010 - April 2012
    Scottsdale, Arizona

    I was responsible for helping concept, create, and execute video based projects for a variety of clients, including Harkins Theatres, Desert Schools Federal Credit Union, and Mayo Clinic. The projects came in a variety of forms, using live-action footage, motion graphics animation, 3D animation, etc.

  • Sorter

    UPS

    August 2004 - July 2010
    Phoenix, Arizona Area

    Sorting boxes according to city and zip code.

  • Intern

    Hammerhead Productions

    July 2009 - August 2009

    Summer Internship: Duties Included Production Assistant work, as well as the creation of a 3D character modeled, Textured, and partially rigged for the purpose of visual development.

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Education

  • BA and a BFA in Film and Media Production and Intermedia, Specializing

    Arizona State University

    2004 - 2010

  • High School Diploma in Computer Science, Art, Media

    Centennial High School

    2000 - 2004