Brad Hayes

Brad Hayes

Senior VFX Supervisor / Supervisor CG Generalist / 21 yrs

Chicago, IL

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Modeling Supervisor

The Gray Man (2022)

Senior Lighting Artist

For All Mankind (2019)

Lighting Artist

Star Trek: Short Treks (2018)

Digital Artist

Stranger Things (2016)

Pre-vis Artist

Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey (2014)

Pre-vis Effects Supervisor

Olympus Has Fallen (2013)

Cg Artist

The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

Cg Artist

Grimm (2011)

Cg Artist

Kickin' It (2011)

Cg Artist

Game of Thrones (2011)

Animator

The Core (2003)

Texture And Lighting

Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002)

Animator

They Crawl (2001)

Visual Effects Supervisor

Babylon Fields

Cg Artist

Midnight Sun

I am a VFX supervisor... An artist, a generalist, a modeler,
a photographer, a producer/director, and sometimes an illusionist. After studying filmmaking and TV production in college, I began my career in Visual Effects and digital film production in 1995. Since then I have worked at some of the most prestigious studios in Hollywood; including Rhythm and Hues (1999 – 2002) and Digital Domain (2002 – 2009), as well as many amazing smaller shops along the way. My experience spans feature films, episodic television, and commercials...many, many commercials.
Work History

  • Head of 3D

    The Resistance VFX

    February 2022 - July 2022
    Remote

    Worked on several High profile episodic productions, including "the Nevers" and "Stranger Things 4" Skills: Video Production · Computer Animation · Adobe Photoshop · Camera

  • Modeling Supervisor

    ScanlineVFX

    October 2021 - February 2022
    Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

    Modeling Supervisor, Responsible for a large international team of modelers, creating assets for "The Grey Man." Skills: Computer Animation · Adobe Photoshop · Camera

  • VFX Supervisor

    Freelance

    March 2011 - October 2021
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    I'm currently available. Skills: Video Editing · Video Production · Computer Animation · Adobe Photoshop · Camera

  • Sr. Lighter

    Pixomondo

    January 2019 - November 2019
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    as a Sr. Lighter I worked on a number of TV series, including The Mandalorian, Star Trek:Picard, For All Mankind, and others. Skills: Video Editing · Video Production · Computer Animation · Adobe Photoshop · Camera

  • Hard Surface Modeling Supervisor

    Encore VFX

    September 2018 - January 2019
    Burbank, California

    Responsible for overseeing hard surface asset creation for multiple productions, including movies and several superhero based TV shows. Leading a team of talented artist to create cars trucks, whole towns, aircraft, weapons and fantasy environments. Skills: Computer Animation · Adobe Photoshop · Camera

  • CG Supervisor

    CoSA VFX

    November 2014 - June 2015

    I was responsible for over seeing the Fox TV Show GOTHAM. As the CG Supe my job was to examine upcoming scripts, work directly with the VFX Supervisor, and to work with our Matte and Comp teams to create the immersive stylized and imaginative world of Gotham. Our Primary pipeline was built around Modo, also using Maya and Houdini. Skills: Computer Animation · Adobe Photoshop · Camera

  • CG Supervisor

    Origin Digital Studios

    June 2014 - October 2014
    Burbank, CA

    I was responsible for all CG shots including tracking, dozens of shots per episode, and even working onset. This show had a variety of magical FX work and would challenge us for new effects every week. Our pipeline was built around maya and VRay Skills: Video Editing · Video Production · Computer Animation · Adobe Photoshop · Camera

  • Visual Effects Supervisor

    20th Century Fox

    March 2014 - May 2014
    new york, new york

    Visual Effects Supervisor for the pilot episode of a new show. Pretty sure I can't talk about it until it airs. In fact I've probably said too much already. Skills: Video Editing · Video Production · Computer Animation · Adobe Photoshop · Camera

  • Supervisor

    Mirada Studios

    January 2013 - April 2013

    While at Mirada I worked on a number of spots including The Wonderful Pistachio Superbowl Commercial featuring PSY. A Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Cereal Commercial, A Commercial For Disney Branded Cell Phones in Japan, and A series of Tide Spots. Skills: Video Production · Computer Animation · Adobe Photoshop · Camera

  • VFX Supervisor

    Brand New School

    February 2011 - April 2011
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    I consult on and oversee the creation of all VFX shots, both technically and creatively, and created a smooth production pipeline. Skills: Video Editing · Video Production · Computer Animation · Adobe Photoshop · Camera

  • VFX Supervisor / Director

    Freelance

    October 2009 - January 2011

    "Any Moment Now" Music Video, Ainjel Æ Emme Skills: Video Editing · Video Production · Computer Animation · Adobe Photoshop · Camera

  • VFX / CG Supervisor

    Digital Domain

    January 2003 - October 2009

    I was responsible for the entire run of projects, From the first client phone call, writing treatments, working with producers on bids and staffing. I would over see the pre-production, be on set for the shoot, and supervise all aspects of the post-production, from the rough cut to the final flame delivery. Skills: Video Editing · Video Production · Computer Animation · Adobe Photoshop · Camera

  • Digital Artist

    Computer cafe

    2000 - 2003

    The Core, Spy Kids II, Hulk (teaser trailer) Skills: Video Production · Computer Animation · Adobe Photoshop · Camera

  • CG Generalist

    Rhythm & Hues Studios

    1999 - 2002
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    Skills: Video Editing · Video Production · Computer Animation · Adobe Photoshop · Camera

  • CG Sup / Digital artist

    Digital Muse

    1996 - 1999

    Star Trek: DS9, Star Trek: Voyager Skills: Video Editing · Video Production · Computer Animation · Adobe Photoshop · Camera

  • Stage Technician

    Disneyland

    March 1988 - January 1990

    In addition to being a camera man and video engineer at Videopolis, I worked as a grip on dozens of film shoots and special events. Worked on shows large and small through out the park. Skills: Video Editing · Video Production · Adobe Photoshop · Camera

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Education

  • AA, Television Production

    Pasadena Community Collage

    1986 - 1990