Joseph Francis

Joseph Francis

Supervisor VFX Artist

Los Angeles, CA

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Visual Effects Supervisor

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008)

3-D Artist

Whisper (2007)

Computer Animation Supervisor

Seraphim Falls (2007)

3D Artist

The Pink Panther (2006)

3D Artist

Flightplan (2005)

Computer Graphics Supervisor

xXx: State of the Union (2005)

CG Artist

The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)

Animator

Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)

3D Artist

Impostor (2002)

CG Supervisor

Independence Day (1996)

Director

Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins (1995)

Computer Graphics Supervisor

Last Action Hero (1993)

Joseph Francis is a creative problem solver who brings to his work deep technical knowledge and a strong creative eye. An award winning computer animator, he is equally at home with turnkey systems or in a sophisticated proprietary environment. Skilled in painting and photography, he applies an understanding of traditional color and composition to his digital work. An experienced writer, he explores the challenges to storytelling posed by non-linearly structured interactive media. A popular speaker, he has entertained and informed audiences from SIGGRAPH to Showbiz Expo to major universities. Mr. Francis graduated from Duke University in 1985 with a BS in Computer Science and a BA in Studio Art.
Work History

  • VFX Supervisor, Stereographer

    Tata Elxsi

    2009 - 2012

    Tata Elxsi Visual Computing Lab (VCL) - US office

    Stereo conversion includes work for Harry Potter, The Smurfs, Conan
    Visual Effects includes work for Luck (HBO series), Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)

  • VFX Supervisor

    Post Logic

    2007 - 2008

    Visual Effects Supervisor, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008)

  • 3D Dept Mgr

    Pacific Title & Art Studio

    April 2003 - August 2006

  • Freelance Feature Film Title Designer, Animator

    Kaleidoscope Films

    2000 - 2001

  • Interactive Story Consultant

    Insomniac Games

    1999 - 2000

    Exploring issues of story structure in an interactive medium, with a particular focus on new capabilities presented by the PlayStation 2.

  • Freelance Feature Film Designer, Animator

    yU+co

    1998 - 1999

  • Freelance Feature Film Title Designer, Animator

    Imaginary Forces

    1997 - 1998

  • Creative Director

    R/GA

    June 1993 - June 1995
    Los Angeles, CA

    Creative Director, Visual Effects Supervisor, Designer, Computer Animator

  • Designer / Director

    R/GA

    June 1985 - June 1993
    New York City, NY

    Designer, Animator, Live Action Tabletop Director, CG Department Manager, Graphics Programmer. Numerous motion graphics animations and visual effects for commercials, TV and feature films.

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Education

  • Duke University

    1981 - 1985