Visual effects (VFX) expert across computer vision and machine learning technologies, promotional media content, game trailers and feature films. As a digital production specialist I regularly collaborate with software engineers, film/media Directors, technical artists, and VFX teams to create both digital content and develop software solutions.
EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE
* Computer Vision and Machine Learning Technologies
* User Interface Design
* 2D and 3D Visual Effects
* Visual Effects (VFX) Compositing
* Lighting and Texturing
* Research & Look Development
* Project Management
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Nuke, Houdini, Mistika VR/Boutique, Zeno, Maya, 3D Max, FX Animation, RenderMan
Work History
Senior Artist
Industrial Light & Magic
December 2006 - June 2024
San Francisco, CA
Senior VFX Specialist, look development and design on feature films. Feature film Projects:
* Star Wars: The Last Jedi
* Avengers: Infinity War
* Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
* Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
* Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens
* Doctor Strange
* Captain America: Civil War
* Captain America: The Winter Soldier
* Transformers: Age of Extinction
* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2
* Tomorrowland
* Jurassic World
* Warcraft
* Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension
* Transformers: Dark of the Moon
* Now you See Me
* Pacific Rim
* Cowboys and Aliens
* Battleship
* Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
* Terminator: Salvation
Senior VFX Compositor
Crafty Apes
March 2021 - August 2022
VFX/VR Artist
Obscura Digital
April 2019 - March 2020
San Francisco, CA
As a Senior Visual Effects Specialist I helped to build cutting-edge technologies to create a “never been done” immersive, multi-sensory visual environment. I tackled pipeline development, software development, tracking solutions, integration of all computer generated elements and was responsible for the technical and aesthetic quality of our final images.
Obscura (acquired by Madison Square Garden Company) is focused on building state-of-the-art music and entertainment venues known as MSG Sphere. MSG Sphere venues will revolutionize the live experience, using cutting-edge technologies that enable the creation of immersive, multi-sensory environments that transport audiences and reinvent how a performer, speaker, show or event engages and connects with an audience.
Senior VFX Artist
Arraiy
June 2018 - March 2019
San Francisco Bay Area
As a Sr. Visual Effects Technician I partnered with software engineers to design computer vision and machine learning technologies. I utilized 2D/3D and real time visual effects to build AI driven production platforms for creators in film, AR, VR.
Recently acquired by Matterport, Arraiy was building the premier AI-driven production platform for the motion picture and television industry. With its products, Arraiy seeked to enhance the creative freedom of storytellers and unlock the next generation of visual storytelling.
Senior Compositor
Evil Eye Pictures
December 2016 - April 2017
San Francisco Bay Area
Senior Compositor
PlayStation
July 2013 - October 2013
San Francisco Bay Area
Compositor, research and look development. Sony Playstation 4 Promotional media content/game trailer.
Senior Compositor
Prime Focus Limited
September 2010 - July 2012
Vancouver
Feature film projects:
* Total Recall
* Resident Evil Retribution
* Tron Legacy
Compositor
MPC
August 2010 - September 2010
Feature film Project:
* The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Nuke Compositor
Spy Post
April 2010 - May 2010
San Francisco Bay Area
Feature film project:
* Priest
Nuke Compositor
Image Engine
April 2009 - April 2010
Vancouver, BC
Nuke Compositor. Feature film Projects:
* The Factory
* District 9
* The Losers
Compositor
Rising Sun Pictures
April 2008 - September 2008
Sydney, Australia
Feature film projects:
* The Spirit
* Australia
Compositor
Kanuka Studio
September 2007 - December 2007
Brisbane, Australia
Feature film project:
* Daybreakers
Compositor
Photon
April 2007 - August 2007
Compositor, Shake and Flame
Compositor
Photon
2005 - 2006
Compositor for feature films:
* Surperman Returns
* House of Wax
* See No Evil
* The Marine
* Anacondas