Alex Hislop

Alex Hislop

Head of CG at PixelBox

Senior Head of CG / 20 yrs

London, United Kingdom

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I have worked for over four years as a professional animator with MPC London, creating high end animations for feature films and commercials. I also have two years past experience in matchmove and roto-animation and one years experience as a technical animator at the same company. I am a conscientious person who works hard and pays attention to detail. I am flexible, quick to pick up new skills and eager to learn from others. I am team-oriented; can complete assigned tasks independently with little or no direct supervision. I am proficient in Maya, Boujou, 3DEqualizer and have a basic understanding of Photoshop.

Specialties
Character and Creature animation

Software
Autodesk Maya, Boujou, 3D Equalizer, Photoshop
Work History
  • Head of CG

    PixelBox

    September 2013 - Present
  • Animator

    MPC

    2009 - March 2013

    'World War Z' - Feature Film Animation
    Animation of zombies, zombies and yet more zombies and the occasional helicopter.
    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816711/

    'Thomson Dreamliner' - Commercial
    Animation of the dreamliner aeroplane.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWNmn_TOlq8

    'James Bond: Skyfall' - Feature Film Animation
    Pre-Viz Animation for car/motorbike/train chase opening sequence.
    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1074638/

    'Wrath of the Titans' - Feature Film Animation
    Animation of Chimera, Makhai and Pegasus.
    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1646987/?ref_=s

  • Technical Animator

    MPC

    2008 - 2009

    'Dorian Gray' - Feature Film Tech Animation
    Animation of Dorian's Decaying face.
    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1235124/

    'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' - Feature Film Tech Animation
    General Character finishing.
    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1046173/

    'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian' - Feature Film Tech Animation
    General Character finishing, Creating seamless blending between live action and CG elements.
    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499448/

    'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince' - Feature Film Tech Animation
    General character finishing. Running c

  • Matchmove Artist

    MPC

    2006 - 2008

    'The Wolfman' - Feature Film Camera/Object Tracking and Roto-Animation
    Tracking of CG elements, both camera and objects to match live-action footage, tight roto-animation of the Wolfman's hips and body for CG leg replacement, Tracking of Benicio Del Toro's head for Wolfman transformation.
    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780653/

    'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince' - Feature Film Camera/Object Tracking and Roto-Animation
    Tracking of CG elements, both camera and objects to match live-action footage, Voldemort head tracking for CG nose replacement, tight

  • Runner

    MPC

    2005 - 2006

    - Client hospitality, including providing food and drinks
    - Ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of the facility, including edit suites, reception, kitchen and restrooms, for the benefit of clients and colleagues
    - General dispatch duties - delivering and collecting packages, tapes, other media, and/or sometimes hardware

Education
  • Animation Tutor

    Central Saint Martins

    2012 - ?
  • Central Saint Martins

    2004 - 2005
  • University for the Creative Arts (UCA)

    1999 - 2001
  • University for the Creative Arts (UCA)

    1998 - 1999