Nathan Cox

Nathan Cox

Mid-Level Matchmove Artist

Mid-level Matchmove Artist / 7 yrs

Sydney, Australia

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I am a mid-level matchmove artist based around Sydney, Australia. I have worked for Animal Logic and Method Studios on a variety of feature films.
Work History
  • Digital Artist - Matchmove

    Method Studios

    January 2019 - December 2019
    Melbourne, Australia

    Camera tracking, matchmoving, rotomation and QC'ing vendor work on anamorphic feature film footage on various projects including: Men in Black: International, John Wick 3, Jumanji: The Next Level, and others.

  • Digital Artist - Matchmove

    Animal Logic

    October 2018 - November 2018
    Fox Studios, Australia

    Camera Tracking & Matchmoving feature film footage in 3DEqualizer and Maya on The Lego Movie 2.

  • Digital Artist - Matchmove

    Method Studios

    November 2017 - September 2018
    Lane Cove, Australia

    Camera Tracking & Matchmoving feature film footage in 3DEqualizer and Maya on several live-action films, including: Outlaw King, Skyscraper, Crazy Rich Asians, and A Wrinkle In Time.

    Skills Exhibited:
    - Tracking difficult plates with severe motion blur, actors obscuring majority of plates, and rapid focus shifts
    - Matchmoving rigged characters and face tracking/matching
    - 2.5D tracks for matchmoving purposes
    - Layout work and constructing custom geo for props/cards in scene that require interaction
    - Working to tight deadlines on a shot-by-shot basis and delivering playblasts for dailies
    - Organising priorities and time management for daily work
    - Coordinating, communicating, and collaborating with team members and supervisors in order to function effectively and efficiently

  • Digital Artist

    Animal Logic

    July 2017 - October 2017
  • Compositor

    Mighty Nice

    June 2017 - June 2017
  • Rotoscope Training Course

    Animal Logic

    April 2017 - May 2017
    Fox Studios, Australia
  • Tracking

    Mighty Nice

    December 2016 - January 2017
  • Matchmove Training Course

    Animal Logic

    November 2016 - November 2016
    Fox Studios, Australia

    A three week, full time, intensive training course. Skills assessed included: 2D point tracking, 3D point solving, working with difficult feature film footage and producing reviews/packaging them. Software used was 3DEqualizer, Nuke and Maya.

  • Security Officer

    Yates Security Group Pty Ltd

    November 2014 - June 2015
    NSW Fair Trading Office

    Perimeter patrols. Chief fire warden. Security footage surveillance. Position utilising ability of advanced communication and verbal techniques to handle and diffuse intense situations.

  • Sales Assistant

    Target Australia

    November 2012 - October 2014
    Charlestown Square, NSW

    Communicating and problem solving with customers, stocking shelves and general cleaning/maintenance.

Education
  • Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

    The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)

    July 2015 - December 2016
  • Higher School Certificate

    Warners Bay High School

    February 2006 - November 2012