Sam Howell

Sam Howell

I like to make pretty pictures using computers.

Senior Houdini 3D Generalist / 19 yrs

UK

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Visual Effects Artist

Mars: One Day on the Red Planet (2020)

CG Artist

The Crown (2016)

Animator

Your Inner Fish (2014)

Something in the Water (2024)

Visual Effects Artist

Dinosaurs - the Final Day with David Attenborough (2022)

Universe (2021)

Visual Effects Artist

Fate: The Winx Saga (2021)

Visual Effects Artist

Spirit Riding Free (2021)

Visual Effects

The Third Day (2020)

Visual Effects Artist

Cursed (2020)

CG Artist

The Planets (2019)

Visual Effects Artist

Drain the Oceans (2018)

Visual Effects Artist

Britannia (2018)

Visual Effects Artist

Ten Billion (2015)

Animator

The Whale (2014)

Visual Effects Artist

Jonah (2013)

Previs Artist / Previsualization Artist

Lost World (2011)

Previsualization Artist / Lighting Artist / Previs Artist

Planet Dinosaur (2011)

Visual Effects Artist

Curiosity (2011)

Visual Effects Artist

Inside the Human Body (2011)

Lead 3D Artist

America: The Story of the US (2010)

Animator

Frankenstein (2007)
Hello I am Sam Howell. I use Houdini as a 3D Generalist.

I have a broad experience of all stages of CGI production from pitch, research and development through to shot production and final delivery. My skillset extends across previs, modelling, rigging, lighting, simulations, FX and animation using Houdini.

Feel free to get in contact.
Work History

  • Houdini 3D Generalist

    Optical Arts

    April 2024 - May 2024
    London · On-site

  • Houdini 3D Generalist

    Freefolk

    September 2023 - February 2024
    Remote

  • Houdini 3D Generalist

    Rumble VFX

    January 2023 - July 2023

  • Houdini 3D Generalist

    Black Kite Studios

    November 2022 - December 2022
    London, England, United Kingdom

  • Houdini 3D Generalist

    Lola Post Production

    July 2022 - September 2022
    London, England, United Kingdom

  • Houdini 3D Generalist

    Freefolk

    November 2021 - June 2022

  • Houdini 3D Generalist

    Lola Post Production

    November 2020 - October 2021
    London, England, United Kingdom

  • Houdini 3D Generalist

    Jellyfish Pictures

    August 2020 - October 2020
    London, England, United Kingdom

  • Houdini 3D Generalist

    Lola Post Production

    July 2020 - August 2020
    London, England Metropolitan Area

  • Houdini 3D Generalist

    Lola Post Production

    April 2020 - May 2020
    London, England, United Kingdom

  • Freelance 3D Generalist

    Freefolk

    January 2020 - March 2020
    London, United Kingdom

  • Houdini 3D Generalist

    Lola Post Production

    November 2019 - December 2019

  • Houdini 3D Generalist

    Fluid Pictures

    June 2019 - October 2019

  • Houdini 3D Generalist

    Coffee & TV

    June 2019 - June 2019

  • Houdini 3D Generalist

    Lola Post Production

    March 2018 - May 2019
    London, United Kingdom

  • VFX Generalist

    Sky

    March 2014 - February 2018
    London

    A generalist position using Houdini and Softimage as primary tools for most stages of VFX shot production. Required to research and develop fresh techniques to deliver briefs for tight broadcast deadlines. Experience of previs, modelling, rigging, lighting, simulations, FX and animation.

  • 3D Generalist

    Jellyfish Pictures

    June 2006 - February 2014
    London

    Responsible for all stages of production from pitch, research and development through to shot creation and final delivery. Extensive knowledge of Autodesk Softimage. Comprehensive experience of previs, modelling, rigging, texturing, lighting, technical and character animation.

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Education

  • Bournemouth University

    2004 - 2005

  • Light Hall School

    ? - ?