Seth Peterson

Seth Peterson

Lead Lighting Artist / Mid-level Digital Compositor / 16 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

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With over a decade of experience in the visual effects industries, I create digital imagery with a focus on product branding, advertising and virtual reality. I strive to solve technical and aesthetic problems through collaborative efforts with Art Directors, Digital Artists and Supervisors. By blending CGI, design concepts and photography, I am able to provide creative agencies a finely tuned digital branded experience.


Link to reel:
https://vimeo.com/850221031

More info on website:
www.sethpeterson.me
Work History
  • CG Lighting & Compositing Artist | VR

    Evox Images

    July 2014 - Present

    Lighting, compositing, lookdev, previs, UI/UX and documentation for VR & 2D applications. Products include Vehicle Hero Stills, 360 Spins, Trim & Paint Builds as well as VR assets for Oculus Rift and Gear VR.

    My primary focus is maintaining product branding in addition to providing a connective consumer experience.

    Clients: Jaguar Land Rover, GM, Kia, Nissan, Datsun, Mitsubishi, Honda.

    - Maya | V-Ray | Nuke | Adobe CS

  • Nuke Compositor

    DuMonde VFX

    May 2014 - June 2014

    o Barely Lethal, RKO Pictures.

  • Senior Lighting Artist

    DuMonde VFX

    March 2014 - May 2014

    o Crossbones, NBC - Universal.

    - Maya | Mental Ray | Nuke

  • Lighting & Compositing Artist

    Reel FX

    April 2013 - July 2013

    o Free Birds, Relativity Media.

    - Maya | RenderMan | Nuke

  • Environment Lighting Artist

    Rhythm & Hues Studios

    February 2013 - April 2013

    o The Seventh Son, Warner Bros. Pictures.

    - R&H proprietary software

  • Lead Lighting Artist

    Rhythm & Hues Studios

    November 2011 - March 2013

    o R.I.P.D., Universal.
    o Snow White and the Huntsman, Universal. (Academy Award Nominee, Best Visual Effects)

    - R&H proprietary software

  • Lighting Artist

    Rhythm & Hues Studios

    February 2006 - November 2011

    o Big Miracle, Universal.
    o The A-Team, 20th Century Fox.
    o Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, 20th Century Fox.
    o The Wolfman, Universal.
    o Aliens in the Attic, 20th Century Fox.
    o Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, 20th Century Fox.
    o Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant, Universal.
    o The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Universal.
    o Alvin and the Chipmunks, 20th Century Fox.
    o The Golden Compass, New Line Cinema. (Academy Award Winner, Best Visual Effects)
    o Evan Almighty, Universal.
    o Night at the Museum, 20th Century Fox.

  • Lighting Artist

    Rhythm & Hues Studios

    June 2010 - November 2010

    o Yogi Bear 3D, Warner Bros. Pictures.

    - Lit, rendered and composited light layers within a Stereo pipeline.

    - R&H proprietary software

  • 3D Tracking & Matchmove

    Rhythm & Hues Studios

    November 2005 - February 2006

    o Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties, 20th Century Fox.

    - R&H proprietary software

  • 3D Tracking & Matchmove

    Screaming Death Monkey

    March 2005 - September 2005

    o 300, Warner Bros. Pictures.
    o Heidi 4 Paws, Ocean Park Pictures.

    - Syntheyes | PF Track | Boujou

  • Miniature Effects Technician

    New Deal Studios

    2002 - 2005

    Chopped wood, cut plastic, glued stuff, made a mess.

    o Constantine, Warner Bros.
    o National Treasure, 20th Century Fox.
    o The Forgotten, Sony/Revolution Pictures.
    o The Day After Tomorrow, 20th Century Fox.
    o The Chronicles of Riddick, Universal.
    o The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, 20th Century Fox.
    o Looney Tunes, Warner Bros.
    o The Core, Paramount.
    o L.A. Times theater trailer.
    o Got Milk spot.
    o BMW “Rocket” spot.

  • Prop Maker

    Scenario Design

    November 2003 - November 2004

    o Themed Prop construction - Disneyland Anaheim | Hong Kong.

Education
  • Film and Electronic Arts

    California State University-Long Beach

    1998 - 2001