Jason Mayer
Award winning VFX Artist and Supervisor
Supervisor FX Artist
Los Angeles, CA
Annie Awards- Oustanding Anchievement in Animated Effects in an Animated Production
2017- Nominated
2015- Nominated
2014- Won
2012- Nominated
2011- Nominated
Visual Effects Society Awards- Outstanding Effects Simulation in an Animated Feature
2020- Nominated
2015- Nominated
2014- Nominated
2011- Won
Work History
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Head of Effects
DreamWorks Animation
March 2019 - PresentGlendale, CAKung Fu Panda 4
Boss Baby: Family Business
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Effects Supervisor
DreamWorks Animation
February 2016 - March 2019Glendale, CA and ShanghaiHow to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor's Quest, Ride Film for Universal Studios Hollywood
Kung Fu Panda Ride Film for MotionGate Dubai, UAE
FX Training Program and Curriculum Development
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Lead Effects Artist
DreamWorks Animation
March 2008 - September 2016Glendale, CA-Animate, Light, Render, Composite, hero, one off, effects shot work
-Define the aesthetics of sequence or show-wide fx
-Composite all effects elements across a sequence
-Brainstorm and mentor shot artists how to approach an assignment
-Bidding and casting fx shots
-Communicate fx needs and act as point person for issues with other departments
-Guide department-wide work flows especially in Destruction
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Effects Artist
DreamWorks Animation
November 2004 - PresentGlendale, CA
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effects artist
Digital Domain
April 2003 - November 2004Venice Beach, CA-Develop tools and fx solutions for sequence based fx
-Provide rendered fx assets to compositers
Education
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M.F.A in Computer Art focus on 3D design
Savannah College of Art and Design
December 1999 - August 2002 -
B.F.A in Painting
Ohio University
August 1994 - July 1999