Kevin Adams

Kevin Adams

Creature FX TD living and working in Vancouver, BC

Senior CFX TD / 17 yrs

Vancouver, Canada

Hire Me
Creature FX TD, I have PR to work in Canada.
Work History
  • Creature FX TD

    Industrial Light & Magic

    November 2015 - March 2016
  • Senior Creature FX TD

    Industrial Light & Magic

    November 2015 - February 2016
    Vancouver
  • Generalist TD

    Double Negative

    May 2015 - November 2015
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • Senior Creature FX TD

    Industrial Light & Magic

    December 2014 - April 2015
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Warcraft, creature fx TD. Cloth, rigid bodies, shot sculpt, fur.

  • Lead tech anim artist

    MPC

    September 2014 - December 2014
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • Tech anim artist

    MPC

    March 2014 - August 2014
    London, United Kingdom

    Guardians of the Galaxy:
    Cloth, fur simulation and technical animation skin fixing.

  • Tech anim artist

    MPC

    March 2013 - July 2013
    Vancouver, Canada Area


    Using nCloth to simulate cloth for a cyclops creature. Using technical animation tools to animate and clean up simulations and other anatomical, cloth and hair imperfections.

  • Creature FX TD

    Image Engine

    April 2012 - February 2013
    Vancouver, Canada Area

    Organic modelling (zbrush & maya deformers) to create blend shapes for creatures. Shot based cloth simulation using nCloth. Tech anim/shotsculpt with a focus on shot fixing anatomical form for an obese and emaciated humanoid character.

  • Technical Director

    Double Negative

    November 2011 - April 2012
    London, United Kingdom

    Concept and design hard surface modelling on Total Recall (2012). Uving and UV layout.

  • Creature FX TD

    Double Negative

    September 2010 - November 2011
    London, United Kingdom

    Sequence lead creature FX TD and artist on John Carter. Ensuring my team of artists produced quality creature work on time. Meeting with department heads to resolve issues. Working closely with production to ensure deadlines were met.

  • Matchmove Supervisor

    Double Negative

    July 2008 - September 2010
    London, United Kingdom

    Matchmove artist and supervisor on Scott Pilgrim Vs The World. Working closely with CG Supervisor to make sure the matchmove pipeline was run efficiently. Working with my team of artists in London and remotely in Singapore to make sure shots were delivered on time and to a high standard.
    Matchmove filmography: Scott Pilgrim Vs The World, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Green Zone, Fast & Furious, The Boat that Rocked

Education
  • The University of Dundee

    2004 - 2008
  • Dundee College

    1997 - 1999