Chris Cruse

Chris Cruse

Supervisor VFX Supervisor / 11 yrs

Berlin

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VFX Producer

Ms. Marvel (2022)

Visual Effects Supervisor

Welcome the Stranger (2018)

Lead Visual Effects

King Cobra (2016)

Visual Effects Artist

CSI: Cyber (2015)

Visual Effects Supervisor / Visual Effects Producer

Bad Judge (2014)

Visual Effects Producer

A Holmes of Their Own (2013)

Visual Effects Producer

Set Tour with Lucy Liu (2013)

Visual Effects Producer

Holmes Sweet Holmes (2013)

Visual Effects Producer

In Liu of Watson (2013)

Visual Effects Producer

Second Sight (2013)

Visual Effects Producer / Visual Effects Supervisor / Visual Effects C

Elementary (2012)

Visual Effects Producer

The Mindy Project (2012)

Visual Effects Producer

Widow Detective (2012)

Additional Visual Effects

Threnody (2011)

Compositor

Norman (2008)

Visual Effects / Visual Effects Coordinator

CSI: NY (2004)

Chris Cruse has been working in VFX and Post-Production since 2005, when he joined the crew of CSI:NY as an in-house VFX Artist and Coordinator. He's now worked on dozens of primetime television shows, feature films, and campaigns for top-tier brands. He's equally comfortable with a crew on set as a VFX Supervisor, working face-to-face with clients to finesse a shot, or leading a team of artists to finish shots on time (and with minimal notes). He has a deep knowledge of bidding and estimating labor based on script / storyboards, and has worked with many vendors around the world to get shots finished quickly and within budget.
Work History

  • Director

    Chris Cruse Studio

    August 2004 - May 2020

    Produce branded content, music videos, short films, and documentaries.

  • Visual Effects Supervisor

    BLP VFX

    July 2012 - January 2020
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    VFX Supervisor for ELEMENTARY (CBS), Bad Judge (NBC).
    VFX Producer/Artist for: CSI:NY (CBS), CSI:Cyber (CBS), Dynasty (CW), They Mindy Project (NBC)

  • Video Creative Director / Show Runner

    Malbon Brothers Farms

    February 2009 - April 2011
    Los Angeles, CA

    Built video department for boutique creative agency. Hired and managed video team of story producers, production manager / coordinator, editors, motion gfx artists, and independent vendors. Oversaw quality and content of all filmed shows produced for clients. Regular direct communication with clients on filmed initiatives. Collaborated with interactive and print departments to ensure consistent branding and narrative across media.

  • Visual Effects Coordinator / Artist, CSI:NY

    CBS Television Studios

    September 2005 - January 2009

    In-house, fully dedicated VFX department for show
    Pitched shots to writers / producers
    Coordinated and supervised production when shooting VFX elements
    Animated, composited, delivered effects shots
    Managed all data in / out

  • General Manager

    KSCR Radio

    April 2003 - April 2004

    Managed overall quality of station
    Grew reach of programming
    Hired Department Heads
    Negotiated budget and raised additional funds
    Made reports to VP of Student Affairs
    Developed new internal database to track plays for internet broadcasting compliance
    Hosted Southern California College Radio Conference

  • Concert Director

    KSCR Radio

    October 2001 - December 2002

    Booked bands, signed contracts, paid acts
    Department Founder

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Education

  • University of Southern California (USC)

    2001 - 2005