David Hornstein

Work History

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  Compositor

  FuseFX

  October 2021 - January 2022
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  Junior Compositor

  FuseFX

  September 2021 - October 2021

  - Worked on Nuke Lessons for 2 weeks
  - Worked on a two TV series for 4 months
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  AAU StudioX

  AAU StudioX

  February 2019 - December 2020

  San Francisco, California

  "Water" by Jennifer Faust and Frank Hernandez | Dynamics/Compositor
  "Strawberry Mansion" by Albert Birney & Kentucker Audley | Compositor
  "001" by Davis Chang | Compositor
  "World of Steam" by Matthew Yang King, Steve Preeg | Compositor
  "All the Old Bells" by Brent Green | Compositor
  "The 24th" by Kevin Willmott | Compositor
  "Mass Teleportation Authority" by Geoffrey Smeltzer | Compositor
  "A Star in the Desert" by Zachary Kerschberg | Compositor
  "Jack and Anna" by Ksenia Ivanova | Compositor
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  Visual Effects Artist

  Academy of Art University

  September 2017 - December 2020

  San Francisco, California

  After I received my BFA, I chose to pursue my MFA in Visual Effects at Academy of Art University in San Francisco to learn more advanced techniques in Compositing and Dynamics. While at the Academy of Art, I participated in StudioX, a unique opportunity to interact and collaborate with clients in a production environment for teaching Animation & Visual Effects. I also took some classes in Nuke 1 is an introductory of learning Based Nodes and Scripting Basics and using the Green Screen on a Character Environment in NukeX and Nuke 2 is advance learning Based Nodes, Scripting and Cara Virtual Reality on a Character Environment in NukeX. I also learned the VFX/Compositing breakdowns in an Environment. Using cameras to project characters on a green screen and composite the shots on a dynamic range of motion.
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  3D Modeler

  SAE Expression College

  July 2015 - July 2017

  Emeryville, California

  I worked from 2D Animation, 3D Animation and Visual Effects allowing me to expand my base of
  experience in computer drawing and sculpting objects & characters moving at constant rates of time.
  
  Group Project
  Closed Circuit by Lauren Morrison | Shader
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  Animation & Visual Effects Artist

  Kapiolani Community College

  August 2013 - July 2015

  KCC New Media Arts Practicum

  I worked in a Practicum job environment, allowing me to expand my base of
  experience in creativity for character design, modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering,
  dynamic effects and sound.
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  Sports Specialist

  URJ Camp Newman

  June 2012 - August 2012

  Santa Rosa, CA

  I continued to work at a youth camp environment for archery, and I taught young campers from 7-13 years of age. I worked for the last two summers as a Sports Specialist teaching and instructing the rules of archery range to younger Jewish kids and teens has helped me to better my understanding in how to role model and provide a fulfilling experience to younger campers. This experience at a Jewish camp allowed me to meet and socialize with others.
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  Sports Specialist

  URJ Camp Newman

  June 2011 - August 2011

  Santa Rosa, CA

  I worked at a youth camp environment for archery, and I taught young campers from 7-13 years of age. I worked for the last two summers as a Sports Specialist teaching and instructing the rules of archery range to younger Jewish kids and teens has helped me to better my understanding in how to role model and provide a fulfilling experience to younger campers. This experience at a Jewish camp allowed me to meet and socialize with others.

• Kayak Rental Assistant

  Kailua Sailboards & Kayaks Inc

  September 2007 - October 2008

  Kailua, HI

  I worked for over a year and two months for rental check ins and outs so that tourist can rent kayaks and then return them for the next 8 hours. My part-time schedule is 3-4 hours every Saturday from 1-5pm. My tasks included cleaning snorkeling gear, flippers and returning them on a shelf. Lastly, I moved the kayaks and wind surfing gear onto the wooden shelves for my end shift.