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Joel Ashman

Supervisor VFX Supervisor/Flame Artist/Digital Compositor / Supervisor Creative Director / 20 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

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Visual Effects Editor

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)

Additional Compositor

The Egyptian Book of the Dead (2006)

Visual Effects Artist

The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam (2005)

Digital Compositor

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

Digital Compositor

At the helm of Constellation Effects Inc., my expertise in visual effects has been honed over extensive industry tenure, crafting immersive experiences in broadcast, episodic VFX, and film. My recent work on Doja Cat's music video "Paint the Town Red" showcases a blend of artistry and technical proficiency, cementing my status in the visual storytelling arena. Operating as a Visual Effects Supervisor, I've channeled my aptitude in Autodesk Flame and Discreet Combustion as well as Cinema4D into captivating visual narratives.

The foundation of my professional ethos is grounded in innovation and meticulous attention to detail. Collaborating with artists and technicians, I’ve triumphed in delivering complex projects with finesse, whether it's for remastering television classics or pioneering in newer mediums like VR and AR. My commitment to excellence in visual effects is unwavering, as I continue steering Constellation Effects towards creative frontiers, always in pursuit of the next visual spectacle.

Work History

Owner/Visual Effects Supervisor/Flame Artist/Senior Broadcast Designer

Constellation Effects Inc.

March 2007 - Present

Los Angeles, California
Freelance Flame Artist/Conform

MOD Creations

March 2020 - March 2020

Georgia, United States

Flame artist on Music Video for Khalid “Know Your Worth” (Handled Conform and Compositing)
Freelance Flame Artist and After Effects Artist

MFX

September 2018 - December 2018

Los Angeles, California

Conform/Compositing/Design on various episodic television shows.
Senior Designer/Compositor/Animator

Shed Media US

October 2017 - April 2018

Los Angeles

Senior Desktop Designer/Compositor/Animator on Genius Junior Game Show Warner Brothers.
Senior Designer/Compositor

Big Door Studios

October 2017 - October 2017

El Segundo, California

Fox Sports Net/YouTube Promo for LA Dodgers Championship Game
Senior Stereoscopic Designer/Compositor

Syndrome Studio

March 2017 - March 2017

Los Angeles, California

Planet of the Apes 2017
Senior Animator/Compositor/Art Director

Constellation Effects Inc.

October 2016 - December 2016

Los Angeles, California

King Kong 2017 Main Title including World Markets
Senior Designer/Compositor/Animator

CAI Studio

September 2016 - October 2016

Los Angeles, California
Senior Designer/Compositor/Animator

Inhance Digital

May 2016 - June 2016

Multi installation development of original interactive content across a multitude of transparent LCD screens as part of a multi million dollar build out
Senior Compositor/Designer/Animator

Therapy Studios

April 2016 - April 2016

Los Angeles, California

Senior Compositor/Designer on a Nissan Commerical and "Call of Duty" Cinematic
Flame Artist

ArsenalCreative

March 2016 - March 2016

Santa Monica, California

Flame Artist on Apple "Liam" Campaign
Senior Creative Director

Alpine Labs

January 2016 - March 2016

Los Angeles, California

Senior Creative Director on "Fight of the Living Dead"
Flame Artist

Mirada Studios

January 2016 - February 2016

Los Angeles, California

Senior Flame Artist on Call of Duty Video Game Cinematic
Senior Compositor

Warner Bros. Pictures

September 2015 - December 2015

"The Originals"
Senior Flame Artist

Stardust Studios

January 2015 - February 2015
Senior Compositor/Designer

Cartoon Network

October 2014 - December 2014

Senior Compositor/Designer on "Black Dynamite" animated series
Senior Compositor/Designer

Wildlife

March 2014 - July 2014

Culver City

Senior Compositor and Designer on Lifetime's "Witches of East End" Integrated Campaign Online
Flame Artist

Stardust Studios

January 2014 - February 2014

santa monica, california

Senior flame artist on a nike commercial campaign.
Senior Compositor Designer

yU+co

November 2013 - January 2014

North Hollywood, California

Senior Designer/Compositor on Robocop 2014
Senior Designer/Compositor

Wildlife

September 2013 - October 2013

Culver City

Senior Designer/Compositor on a Bolthouse Juices Campaign for web, interactive, and broadcast.
Senior Compositor/Designer

We Are Royale

August 2013 - September 2013

Senior Compositor/Designer on Graphics Package for Disney Channel
Senior Compositor/Designer/Finisher

Ignition Creative

June 2013 - August 2013

Senior Compositor/Designer/Finisher on graphics package and opening for Monday Night Football for ESPN.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=envSOSVb2FA

if the above link does not work use this one:

https://www.joelashman.com/Joels_Website/recent/ESPN_MNF.html
Flame Artist

Arsenal FX

April 2013 - May 2013

Santa Monica

Flame Compositing on "Bones", "Bloodline", and various other television episodics
Senior Compositor

Graphic Film Company

April 2013 - May 2013

Compositing and Design on "Night of the Living Dead: Origins 3D"
Senior Compositor/Designer/Flame

Prologue Films

February 2013 - March 2013

Senior Compositor on Ironman 3
Senior Compositor/Designer

Fugitives

January 2013 - February 2013

Silver Lake

CNN Anthony Bourdain Commercial Promotions
Senior Compositor

Brain Zoo Studios

September 2012 - December 2012

Van Nuys

VFX compositing and design work on movie “The Avengers: Heros United”.

An Example Trailer Release of a section of work:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-FmBJpycIQ&feature=g-hist
Senior Compositor

Steele FX

August 2012 - September 2012

Culver City

VFX compositing and design work on Overstock.com commercial campaigns.

Below are some samples of the campaign:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF1Fyj5e4zI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0oz6zzGiOc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-3oR5DBYj8
Senior Compositor

Steam Commercial Production

July 2012 - August 2012

Santa Monica

VFX compositing and design work on commercial campaigns for toy company.
Senior Compositor/Designer

Steele VFX

June 2012 - July 2012

Culver City

VFX compositing and design work on Noodle House commercial campaigns.
Senior Compositor

ShutterPunch VFX

March 2012 - June 2012

Culver City

VFX composting on episodic tv shows such as “Breaking In” and “The Selection” among others.
Senior Compositor and Designer

Prologue Films

November 2011 - February 2012

Venice, California

Senior Compositor and Designer on Opening Titles and shots for "Mission Impossible, Ghost Protocol" as well as "Prometheus" and "Battleship"
Senior Compositor/Designer

Create Advertising

March 2011 - August 2011

Culver City

“Twisted Metal” Playstation Game Cinematics within the game
Senior Compositor

yU+co

January 2011 - March 2011

Hollywood

“Call of Juarez-The Cartel” Playstation Game Cinematic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv7xALCqkno
Flame/Inferno Artist

Arsenal FX

January 2011 - February 2011

Santa Monica

M&M and Dr. Dre Grammy Music Video and Stage graphics:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA770wpLX-Q
Inferno/Flame Artist and Senior Desktop Artist/Compositor

Ring of Fire Studios

September 2010 - December 2010

Santa Monica

Multiple Commerical Camapaigns such as Microsoft and Radioshack Holiday Hero Campaigns
Creative Director, Senior Executive Producer of Design/VFX Dept.

The Cimarron Group

2009 - 2009
Senior Compositor/Flint Artist

Paranoid U.S.

2008 - 2009

Freelance Flint/Flame and After Effects Artist
Senior Compositor/Designer

The Famous Group

October 2008 - November 2008

Culver City

Compositing and Design on a Barbie Campaign
Senior Compositor

Giantsteps

2008 - November 2008

Freelance Compositor
Visual Effects Supervisor/Senior Compositor

Create Advertising

2007 - 2008

Freelance Compositor
Senior Compositor and Designer

Create Advertising

2007 - 2007

Freelance Compositor