Austin Ramsey

Work History

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  Compositing Supervisor

  FuseFX

  October 2022 - October 2023

  Sherman Oaks

  • Collaborated with CG/VFX Supervisors and evaluated creative and technical approaches for projects and shots.
  • Responsible for execution and completion of all composite related visual effects across assigned shows.
  • Assigned workloads and provided creative/technical support to the artists and managed deadlines
  • Provided training, mentorship and timely feedback to compositing crew and production management
  • Preformed high-complexity digital image composition tasks and worked with supervisors to determine the best and fastest technical/creative solutions.
  • Solved visual, artistic and technical problems when they would arise or communicate these problems to the department concerned
  • Created photo-realistic images by fine-tuning 2D/3D elements that meet high quality standards.
  • Ensured image continuity of the final composition by harmonizing the creative and technical aspects of each shot.
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  sr.compositor

  FuseFX

  September 2019 - October 2022

  Sherman Oaks

  • Integration of elements and CG into VFX shots.
  • Delivery of consistent high-quality work
  • R&D and look-development
  • Preformed high-complexity digital image composition tasks and worked with supervisors to determine the best and fastest technical/creative solutions.
  • Solved visual, artistic and technical problems when they would arise or communicate these problems to the department concerned
  • Created photo-realistic images by fine-tuning 2D/3D elements that meet high quality standards.
  • Ensured image continuity of the final composition by harmonizing the creative and technical aspects of each shot.
  • 2D, 2.5D and 3D tracking, matte extraction, color grading, Nuke gizmo creation
  • Lead artist and comp supe on award nominated show The Orville
  • CG/matte paint/element integration, blood integration, green screen, opticals, 2D & 3D
  rig removals, beauty/wig fixes, split composites, smart vector
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  Technical Compositor

  Shade VFX

  August 2018 - September 2019

  Santa Monica

  • CG/matte paint/element integration, green screen, opticals, 2D & 3D rig
  removals, beauty/wig fixes, split composites, smart vector paint outs
  • All final delivery QC tech checks for all shows and shots in/out of Shade VFX
  • Supplied tech check notes/annotations via shotgun notetaker app
  • Worked with production and supervisors on ETA’s of every shot for every show to
  ensure timely delivery and mitigate OT
  • Collaborated with producers and coords on tight schedules for QC and delivery
  • Provided clarity on vague client notes to artist through strict QC and analyzation
  • Ingest of outsource material using FTP/media shuttle and then published or
  dailied into Shotgun
  • Assisting editorial with shotgun updates, creation of EDL/match grades for final
  color of QT’s, building detailed breakdowns for demo reel material

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
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  Graphic Designer

  mOcean

  June 2018 - August 2018

  Santa Monica

  Integrated C4d text into VFX plates for TV Spots.
  
  Extracted VFX layers from Nuke for integrated review graphics. Extracting mattes & plates in an attempt to eliminate roto/paint work.
  Created and build review text in C4d and exported into After Effects for compositing.
  Tracked and composited the review text from C4d into these VFX plates.
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  Compositing Supervisor

  Southbay Motion Picture Technologies, Inc.

  April 2018 - May 2018

  LA

  (VFX Compositor/VFX Supervisor)
  • Green/Blue Screen Removal, Rig Removal, Screen Replacement
  • Element Creation/CG Integration (Blood, Bullet Holes, Glass, Particles, Mussel Flashes)
  • QT/EXR Generation, Creating delivery scripts for shots and QC’d
  • Color Correction, Rotoscoping, Tech Fixes
  • 2D/3D Camera Tracking/Match Moving
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  Nuke Compositor

  Post-VFX

  July 2017 - February 2018

  Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Green Screen Removal
  • Screen Replacement
  • Split-screen Replacement
  • Rig Removal
  • CG Integration and 2D Color Correction
  • 2D/3D Camera Tracking/Match Moving
  • Managed personal shots Remotely (Uploads, Downloads, File structure using FTP)
  • Smoke & Particles
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  VFX Compostitor

  Legend 3D VR VFX

  September 2015 - September 2017

  Los Angeles, CA

  • Team Second- supporting the lead with prep comp and element comp reviews.
  • Some 2D FX such as creating depth for particles, adding additional particles, green screen removal and beauty fixes
  • Converted VFX and non-VFX shots into stereo using Nuke, mocha and proprietary software.
  • Trained new-hires in Toronto for four weeks
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  stereoscopic compositor

  Stereo D

  February 2015 - June 2015

  Burbank, California

  • Worked mostly on the QC process of element comps
  
  • Converted 2D sources into stereo using Nuke and proprietary software
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  stereoscopic compositor

  Legend 3D VR VFX

  February 2014 - July 2014

  Carlsbad, CA

  • Converted VFX and non-VFX shots into stereo using Nuke, mocha and proprietary software.

• 1st Assistant Cameraman

  Jig Reel Studios

  July 2014 - July 2014

  west hollywood, california

  Our team shot a commercial using a studio and green screen. My primary job was to assist the DP on the set. I prepared the camera for the shoot, pulled focus during and helped set up shots. I was also asked to set up the lights for the green screen and also light our actor for the commercial.

• Script Supervisor

  Jig Reel Studios

  June 2014 - July 2014

  glendale, california

  I worked on a demo reel for an actor. My primary job was to keep continuity for each shot of the film. I slated each shot and took notes of the directors remarks. Our team was short staffed that day, so I also worked as the boom operator. During the interior shots, I was asked to set up the lights for the scene. I used kino flo's to get the mood just right.

• Gaffer

  The 48 hr Film Project

  June 2014 - June 2014

  san diego, california

  Worked closely with the DP setting up lights and props for scenes. Assisted the DP with shot set ups and helped with lenses and battery changes. Slated each shot before takes. Helped with general organization of shots.

• 2nd Assistant Cameraman

  ISMP

  June 2014 - June 2014

  Assisted the DP with shot development and slated each shot. Helped change lenses and batteries for the camera. Stood in for framing and lighting before the actors took the stage. Also assisted the gaffer and grips set up lights for scenes.
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  Trainer Coordinator

  Texas Roadhouse

  October 2010 - January 2014

  Monument, CO

  Prepared the food and was quality control for the kitchen. I was in charge of training and making sure everything went out properly and in great condition. I started out at Texas Roadhouse as a busser and quickly moved up. I worked as every position in the kitchen such as Expo, Salad, Fry, Point, Cold/Hot Prep. Working at Texas Roadhouse was a great opportunity and gave me tones of experience in a fast-paced environment.