Jonathan Harkes

Jonathan Harkes

Lighting Artist/Compositor

Mid-level Lighter/Compositor / 13 yrs

Wellington, New Zealand

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Lighter / Compositor

Alien: Covenant (2021)

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Visual Effects Artist

Daffodils (2019)

lighter/compositor

The Changeover (2019)

Compositor

Mortal Engines (2018)

Compositor

Deadpool 2 (2018)

Compositor

War For The Planet Of The Apes (2017)

Lighter / Compositor

Underworld: Blood Wars (2017)

Lighting/Comp Artist

Allegiant (2016)

Lighting/Comp Artist

Deadpool (2016)

Compositor

Cleverman (2016)

Lighter / Compositor

Doctor Strange (2016)

Lighter / Compositor

Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Compositor

Ash vs Evil Dead (2015)

Lighting And Compositing Artist (Unknown Episodes)

The new adventures of Figaro pho (2015)

Deadpool (2013)

Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness (2011)

Coke Superbowl 2016

The Adventures of Figaro Pho

Lighting/Comp Reel 2018
A versatile CG artist and compositor with over 7 years production experience, I love to create top quality digital imagery, whatever the format, generally make awesome stuff! I'm always keen to work on new projects, so please feel free to drop me a line, and check out my portfolio website at https://www.jonathanharkes.com

I have a solid generalist skillset, with an emphasis on lighting and compositing, and can work on a diverse range of CG/Post production projects. I'm also capable in numerous different software packages, and am always keen to learn and develop skills, while working with great people!

Key Software:
-Nuke
-Maya (plus Arnold, V-ray)
-Blender
-Photoshop
-After Effects


Qualifications:
Diploma in 3D Animation (NZQA Level 6), Lifeway College, New Zealand
Diploma in Advanced 3D Animation (NZQA Level 7), Lifeway College
Work History

  • Senior Compositor

    Wētā FX

    December 2022 - December 2024
    Wellington, New Zealand

  • Compositor

    Wētā FX

    September 2022 - December 2022
    Wellington, NZ

  • Compositor

    Wētā FX

    July 2020 - September 2022
    Wellington, New Zealand

  • key compositor

    Mill Film

    May 2019 - March 2020
    Adelaide, Australia

  • Compositor

    Park Road Post Production

    February 2019 - May 2019
    Wellington, NZ

  • Compositor

    Park Road Post Production

    January 2017 - February 2019
    Wellington, New Zealand

    Working as a compositor on a wide variety of projects, including film and TV

  • Lighting/Comp Artist

    Luma Pictures

    March 2015 - December 2016

    Working as part of the lighting/comp team on various productions, both in VFX and full CG animation.
    Allegiant - Lighting/Compositing
    Deadpool - Lighting/Compositing
    The New Adventures of Figaro Pho - Lighting/Compositing

  • Freelance 3D Generalist

    Kaleidoscope

    September 2014 - March 2015

    Assisting on various 3D tasks for TV Commercials, ranging from photo-real product modelling, to animation and rendering of various elements.

  • Freelance 3D Artist/Designer

    Self Employed

    January 2014 - March 2015

    Carrying out various freelance jobs for various clients, and voluntary work for a charitable organisation, ranging from 3D work (primarily modelling), to motion graphics and video production work in After Effects/Premiere, and occasional design/presentation work.

  • Lighting/Render Artist

    Games Lab

    January 2013 - December 2013

    Lighting, rendering and Compositing/grading various shots and scenes for 3D slot games, as well as some environment modelling/texturing and layout.

  • Lighting Artist/Compositor

    Oktobor

    March 2011 - December 2012

    Lighting shots on Nickelodeon's Penguins of Madagascar and Lighting and Comp on Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness

  • Student

    Lifeway College

    February 2010 - December 2010

    Studied, and completed, Year 2 of the Diploma of Advanced 3D Animation (Level 7) at Lifeway

  • Lighting Artist (Internship)

    Huhu Studios

    October 2010 - November 2010

    1 month internship/work experience lighting on an episode of Veggie Tales

  • Student

    Lifeway Advanced Animation College

    September 2008 - July 2009

    Student, Studied Diploma in 3D Animation

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Education

  • Diploma in Advanced 3D Animation (NZQA Level 7)

    Lifeway College

    2010 - 2010

  • Diploma in Advanced 3D Animation (NZQA Level 6)

    Lifeway College

    2008 - 2009