Carl Bogan

Carl Bogan

Senior Generalist that believes in the evolution of art.

Supervisor Generalist / 20 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

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OC Fair 2017 (2017)

Twisted Metal (2012)

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)

The Green Hornet (2011)

Easy Suites

Patterns - Burning Man

Sony Playstation

Coke

MiZone

Farm Fresh Tales - OC Fair 2017
Demo Reel 2017
Work History

  • Visual Effects Specialist

    Carl Bogan VFX

    January 2006 - Present
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    • Lead creative initiative with Untold Studios on international Ralph Lauren rebrand campaign. Campaign received 37+million impressions and global press.
    • Produced original concept and animation for global brand SoFi through via an animated mnemonic for all of SoFi's advertising, currently generating over 52+million impressions.
    • Other satisfied clients include both Apple/Apple Music, Budweiser, SoFi, LA Rams, Dunkin' Donuts, Facebook & Meta, Jordan Brand, Ralph Lauren, T-Mobile, History Channel, Nickelodeon, Food Network, Hyundai, Falken.

  • Founder + Chief Creative Officer (CCO)

    Myster Giraffe

    June 2019 - Present
    Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site

    • Reaching immense global viral success repeatedly, amassing over 400+million views, while being retweeted by major media outlets in addition to A-List celebs.
    • Utilizing bleeding-edge technology to take a transformative perspective into the creative uses of deepfake, Myster Giraffe is a visionary ideal dedicated to being a change agent for amplifying marginalized voices in the tech & media space

  • CTO

    Aliza Technologies

    April 2019 - March 2023
    Los Angeles, California, United States

    • Lead collective effort and development between cross-functional teams including machine learning engineers, designers, artists and clients.
    • Translate the client's desires into actionable tasks within the global team of ML experts.
    • Oversee all strategic hiring decisions in furtherance of continued innovation.

  • Senior Generalist

    Bamlabs

    April 2019 - October 2022
    Los Angeles, California, United States

  • Creative Technical Consultant

    Autograph

    August 2021 - November 2021
    Santa Monica, California, United States · Remote

    • Recruited by CTO of early-stage start-up to advise Executive Leadership team—CEO, CFO, CTO, Head of Business Affairs, & Head of Creative—by analyzing & overhauling operations, creative direction, & production process for NFTs
    • Streamlined end-to-end product development & GTM processes—enabling scalability & growth—after heading deep-dive analysis that included stakeholder interviews, requirements gathering sessions, vendor assessment & oversight
    • Introduced strategy to save $14MM/year—90% cost reduction—by eliminating outsourcing & creating in-house production team to accelerate project timelines & improve quality of deliverables

  • CG Lead

    Bamlabs

    October 2018 - December 2018
    Los Angeles, California, US

  • CG Lead

    Bamlabs

    September 2018 - October 2018
    Los Angeles, California, US

  • cg generalist

    Baked FX

    August 2018 - September 2018
    Culver City, CA, USA, US

  • 3D Generalist

    Drive Studios

    August 2018 - August 2018
    Los Angeles, CA

  • CG Generalist

    Drive Studios

    January 2017 - February 2017
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    Comp Lead on Sports beverage commercial

  • CG Generalist

    Beachbody

    March 2014 - January 2017
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    3D and Compositing for multiple Programs

  • CG Generalist

    mOcean

    February 2015 - February 2015

    Create and composite heavy VFX shot for Penny Dreadful TV Show open.

  • CG Generalist

    Ghost Town Media

    January 2015 - January 2015

    Texture/Light/Animate for in-house projects

  • CG Generalist

    Aspect Ratio

    February 2014 - March 2014
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    Worked on national campaigns for feature trailers.

  • CG Generalist

    Stardust Studios

    January 2014 - January 2014
    Los Angeles

    2D/3D Generalist for Brand Jordan Spot

  • Freelance CG Generalist

    g-NET

    April 2013 - October 2013
    Los Angeles

    Lead Comp for Ubisoft's "Rocksmith 2014" E3 presentation.
    Lead 3D on League of Legends Promotional Trailer.

  • CG Generalist

    mOcean

    January 2013 - April 2013
    Los Angeles, CA

    Worked on Ironman 3 and Thor 2 Campaigns, Theatrical and TV

  • VFX Supervisor

    Create Advertising

    September 2007 - January 2013
    Culver City, CA

    - Implement effective methodology for project mangement and organization.
    - Supervise different projects and be hands-on where needed.

  • Freelance 3D Artist

    loyalkaspar

    August 2012 - August 2012
    Los Angeles, CA

    Lit/Textured the interior of a theater for a Nickelodeon re-branding

  • Freelance AE Designer

    ACNE

    2012 - 2012
    Venice, CA

    Designed/Animated 3D elements for a GE Superbowl Project

  • Freelance VFX Sup./Designer

    Rainfall Films

    2011 - 2011
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    - On-Set VFX Supervised "International Love" music video shoot featuring Pit Bull & Chris Brown
    - Pulled keys and roto

  • AE Designer/Animator

    The WOW Factor, Inc.

    2007 - 2007
    Studio City, CA

  • Graphic Artist

    ImagesUSA

    2005 - 2006
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Education

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Design and Visual Communications, Ge

    American Intercontinental University

    2004 - 2006

  • Georgia State University

    2002 - 2004