Daniel Vaz

Daniel Vaz

I am a professional FX artist working in Toronto.

Mid-level FX Artist / 10 yrs

Toronto, Canada

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Hello,

I am a Visual Effects Artist specializing in Houdini FX such as smoke, explosions, destruction, particles and water simulations using Houdini. I have been working in the Visual Effects industry for 3+ years and my work can be seen on big films and shows such as:

Star Trek: Discovery
The Fate of the Furious
Power Rangers
Marco Polo
The promise

Before beginning my journey in the visual effects industry I was a 3D Artist for smaller television companies where I was working on commercials and advertisements using Maya, After Effects and 3d Studio Max.



Work History
  • Houdini FX artist

    SPIN VFX

    June 2018 - Present
    Toronto, Canada
  • FX Artist

    Pixomondo

    September 2015 - June 2018
    Toronto, Canada
  • 3D Generalist

    Zink

    August 2014 - March 2015

    • Worked directly with the creative director and studio producer to plan, model, texture, light, animate, render and composite various 3D/2D projects for internet and television production
    • Worked on 3D/2D projects for clients such as Fortress, Ford, Rogers, CBC, Virgin Radio, Ole, Cogeco, Sulon Technologies
    • Responsible for destruction and pyro simulations for multiple projects including commercials and a feature film
    • Responsible for modeling/texturing several different rooms and houses for an unreleased home renovation show
    • Estimated time needed to complete tasks under strict deadlines

  • 3D/2D Artist

    BarNet Digital Inc

    July 2013 - August 2014

    • Responsible for planning, modeling, texturing, animating, lighting, rendering and compositing 3D logos for clubs, bars, and restaurants across Canada
    • Responsible for creating 5-6 motion graphic ads a day to be displayed on television screens inside clubs, bars, and restaurants across Canada
    • Self-manage priorities to meet strict deadlines

  • Freelance 3D Artist

    Freelance Artist

    January 2012 - June 2013
  • 3D Artist

    BELL Professional Management Program

    November 2011 - August 2012
Education
  • Visual Effects for Film and TV

    Seneca@York

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