Michael Capton

Work History

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  3D Supervisor / CG Generalist

  CoSA VFX

  August 2014 - June 2020

  I was brought onto the team at CoSA to supervise Agents of Shield and also help out on other projects; quickly mastering Modo, their primary render, and also adding to the pipeline my knowledge of Maya. I combine and utilize the strengths of both software programs to accomplish whatever desired effects are needed. Helped in building the 3D pipeline and refined the methodology for accomplishing shots in a fast and efficient way.
  
  Projects worked on: Agents of Shield, Gotham, CSI Las Vegas, Person of Interest, Astronaut Wives Club, The Last Ship, Templeton – Pilot.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
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  3D Supervisor

  Look Effects

  March 2008 - July 2014

  Acquired by Look Effects to supervise all aspects of 3D; including, but are not limited to: bidding of jobs, research and development for the creation of look and methodology for desired effects, solving high-level technical issues that arise during production, creating and maintaining the 3D pipeline, staffing, delegation and overseeing of the work, along with working on and finalizing shots. Overseen LOOK Effects grow from a small office in Los Angeles into four international locations.
  
  Projects worked on: The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty, Warm Bodies, Captain America, Black Swan, The Muppets, Alex Cross, Underworld Awakening, Tower Heist, Fast Five, Limitless, Precious, Legion, The Spirit, Bones, Lost, Game of Thrones, 24, Life on Mars, Pushing Daisies.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
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  3D Supervisor, Commercials

  Zoic Studios

  July 2003 - March 2008

  Acquired by Zoic Studios to head up 3D for commercials. Responsible for the supervision of all aspects of CG: bidding, methodology, R&D, staffing, delegation of work, and production of 3D elements through completion of job.
  
  Projects worked on: Cadillac, Kia, Mini R50, Broadcom, Columbo Yogurt, Jetix, University of Michigan, Mattel, Def Jam Vendetta II, NBA TV, NBA Live 2005, Spiderman 2, Van Helsing, CSI Miami.

  

  

• Senior CG Generalist

  In Sight Pix

  July 1998 - July 2003

  Responsible for the creation of a variety of visual effects for commercials utilizing the latest 3D software. Other responsibilities include: bidding, conceptual visualization, R&D, setup, delegation of work, tracking, lighting, texturing, rendering, and compositing.
  
  Projects worked on; Linkin Park video, St Paul, BMW, EDS, Computer Associates, Chevy Blazer, Chevy Tahoe, Taco Bell, Harley Davidson, Motorola..
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  Senior CG Generalist

  Freelance

  March 1998 - June 1998

  Producing a variety of effects for film and commercials.
  
  Projects worked on: Money Talks, Mortal Kombat Annihilation.

• Senior CG Generalist

  Modern Video Film

  April 1996 - March 1998

  Produced a variety of 3D effects for use in television shows and film. Worked with producers and editors to achieve desired effects. Responsible for creating character animation, particle animation, modeling, lighting, and texturing.
  
  Projects worked on: Beetleborgs, Osiris, Power Rangers, Sabrena, Weird Science.

• CG Generalist

  ElectroMedia

  July 1993 - April 1996

  Created virtual environments to be used in CD-Rom games and web pages. Other responsibilities included: game development, art direction, production problem solving, resource management, interface design, video editing and promotional illustration