David O'Donnell

David O'Donnell

Lighting and Rendering TD at Trixter

Mid-level Lighting TD/Generalist / 12 yrs

München, Germany

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Lighting Artist

Shang-Chi (2021)

Lighting TD

The Suicide Squad (2021)

Lighting Artist

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021)

Modelling (Segment "The Masterpiece") / Texturing (Segment "The Master

Toys Storage. The Animation Hysteria (2021)

3D Visual Effects Artist

WONDER WOMAN 1984 (2020)

Lighting TD

Aladdin (2019)

Lighting TD

Captain Marvel (2019)

Lighting TD

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)

Matchmove Artist

Black Panther (2018)

lighting td

Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

Visual Effects Artist

Hard Way: The Action Musical (2017)

lighting td

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

3D Generalist

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

Lighting Artist

The fate of the furious (2017)

Lighting Artist

Timm Thaler oder das verkaufte Lachen (2017)

Lighting TD / Layout TD / Matchmove Arti

Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Lighting TD / Layout TD / Matchmove Artist

Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)

MatchMove Artist

Fungus the Bogeyman (2015)

Visual Effects Artist

Jekyll and Hyde (2015)

MatchMove Artist

Jupiter Ascending (2015)

MatchMove Artist

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Visual Effects Artist

The Tunnel (2013)

Visual Effects Artist

Death in Paradise (2011)

Work History
  • Lighting TD / Layout TD / Matchmove Artist

    TRIXTER

    November 2015 - Present

    Primary Responsibilities:
    • Lighting and rendering of photo realistic CG assets
    • Creating scenes to establish the look and feel of full CGI shots
    • Matchmoving of high quality plates
    • Modeling of sets and props for Layout purposes
    • Optimizing 3D models and scene files to ensure they are pipeline friendly
    • Realizing the artistic vision of the VFX Supervisor with guidance from the CG Supervisor
    • Consistently delivering shots on a high quality level

    - Captain America: Civil War
    - Independance Day: Resurgence

  • Lighting TD / Matchmove Artist

    Double Negative

    August 2015 - November 2015
    London, United Kingdom

    • Responsible for the final 3D scene assembly, lighting and rendering of elements required to complete composites for high-end photo-realistic VFX shots.

    • Responsible for creating precise virtual representations of cameras, objects and motions derived from live action photography in a form that can be used by the 3D and composite teams.

    - Fungus the Bogeyman - TV Mini Series
    - Jekyll and Hyde - Season 1
    - Death in Paradise - Season 5
    - Tunnel - Season 2

  • 3D Generalist TD

    LoveLove Films

    July 2014 - August 2015
    Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Worked in a small team on a variety of commercial projects including TV Commercials, Product Advertisement, and Online Media. Directed in-house short film.

  • Matchmove Artist / Rotomation Artist

    Framestore

    September 2013 - April 2014
    Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Responsible for reproducing the geometry, camera movement and character/object movement of a live action shot in a 3D environment.

    - Guardians of the Galaxy (Credited)
    - Jupiter Ascending

  • Freelance 3D Artist

    Apollo Productions / Megapickle Entertainment

    March 2012 - February 2014
    Off Site

    Collaborated with multiple clients on a variety of projects focused on 3D Animation, Media Advertising, Architectural Visualization and 3D Character creation for games.

    - World of Perod. (Video Game). Character Artist

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Animation Arts, 2:1

    Bournemouth University

    2010 - 2013
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and design, Distinction

    Stockport College

    2009 - 2010