Jerry Kung

Work History

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  Lead Animator

  Wētā FX

  June 2023 - June 2024

  Wellington, New Zealand
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  Senior/Lead Animator

  Wētā FX

  June 2016 - June 2023

  Hawkeye [2021] - Animation Supervisor
  Better Man [2021] - Senior Previs Artist
  Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness [2021] - Senior Previs Artist
  Christmas Chronicles 2 [2020] - Senior Animator and Postvis Artist
  The Falcon and The Winter Soldier [2020] - Senior Previs Artist
  We Can Be Heroes [2020] - Senior Animator
  Gemini Man [2018 - 2019] - Senior Animator
  Mortal Engines [2018] - Senior/Lead Animator
  Avengers: Infinity War [2018] - Senior Animator
  Rampage [2017-2018] - Lead Animator
  Animal World (动物世界) [2017] - Senior Previs Artist
  Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 [2016-2017] - Lead Animator
  Avatar: Flight of Passage Theme Park Ride [2016] - Animator

  

  

  
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  Onset Virtual Production Sequence Supervisor

  Wētā FX

  May 2019 - November 2020

  Wellington, NZ

  Supported virtual production requirements onset in NZ for the live-action shooting of the Avatar sequels at Stone Street Studios and Kumeu Film Studios. Reviewed, prepped and modified CG motion and elements for real-time compositing (simulcam) and provided support for on-demand onset requirements.

  
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  Senior Animator & Previs Artist

  Industrial Light & Magic

  February 2016 - May 2016

  San Francisco, CA

  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows [2016] - Senior Animator (uncredited)
  Transformers: The Last Knight [2016] - Senior Previs Artist
  Ready Player One [2016] - Senior Previs Artist

  

  
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  Animator & Senior Previs Artist

  Wētā FX

  September 2009 - February 2016

  Wellington, New Zealand

  Spectral [2016] - Animator
  Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip [2015] - Animator
  The Jungle Book [2015] - Animator
  Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 [2015] - Animator
  Furious 7 [2015] - Animator
  The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies [2014] - Animator
  Dawn of the Planet of the Apes [2014] - Animator
  The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug [2013] - Animator & Senior Previs Artist
  Iron Man 3 [2013] - Animator
  Avengers [2012] - Animator
  Rise of the Planet of the Apes [2011] - Animator
  The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey [2009-2012] - Animator & Senior Previs Artist

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
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  Virtual Production Artist & Supervisor

  Lightstorm Entertainment

  January 2007 - August 2009

  Worked as a Virtual Production Lab Artist, Lead, then Supervisor on James Cameron's Avatar, creating virtual production scenes and shots using MotionBuilder and Maya.
  • Assembled MotionBuilder scenes by combining virtual sets, props and characters; blending multiple mocap performances; and animating secondary elements and effects.
  • Responsible for over thirty minutes of ‘template’ turnover footage to vendors.
  • Assigned daily work and provided guidance to artists.
  • Reviewed and provided revision notes for shots, scenes, and animation.
  

  
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  Previs Artist. Virtual Production Artist & Supervisor.

  Halon Entertainment

  July 2005 - July 2009

  Avatar @ Lightstorm Entertainment [2007 - 2009]
  Spider-Man 3 @ Sony Pictures [2006]
  X-Men: The Last Stand [2005]

• Character Animation Intern

  Luminetik Animation Studios

  May 2005 - July 2005

  Completed character animation for shots on spec short, Kuriocity. Also assisted with previsualization, camera and story layout.

• Maya Instructor

  California State University L.A.

  April 2005 - June 2005

  Taught Intro to Polygon Modeling with Maya, as a temporary part-time instructor.

• Project Engineer

  Zephyr Environmental Corporation

  July 1996 - March 2004

  Served as an Environmental Engineer/Consultant specializing in atmospheric dispersion modeling, air quality permitting and pollution control, mobile source air and noise impacts, and storm water assessments. Facility experience includes semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, petrochemical manufacturing, oil and gas facilities, electric utilities, wood product facilities, rock crushing plants, and batch asphalt and concrete plants.
  
  Performed air dispersion and traffic noise modeling. Completed State and Title V air quality permit applications and s

• Aircraft Structures Design Engineer

  Vought Aircraft Company

  November 1991 - January 1995

  Designed, evaluated, and modified structures for B2 Bomber and Gulfstream V. Used CATIA (3D solid modeling) and CADAM (computer-aided drafting) software. Worked in design build team environment coordinating with other disciplines such as stress, assembly, tooling and manufacturing. Performed trade studies. Evaluated vendors.