Morris Callegari

Morris Callegari

Mid-level 3D Generalist / 9 yrs

United States

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Previously a Production Coordinator for VFX. I decided to make a switch and invest time into learning 3D art and film making. I used my experience in production management and first hand knowledge of the 3D pipeline to write, direct, and produce my own short film which won multiple rewards on the film festival circuit. Making a short film made me well rounded in CG and helped me land a position as a 3D artist at Meta developing pitches and real-time experiences for AR/VR.
Work History
  • 3D Artist

    META

    September 2021 - September 2023

    Pitching, designing, and executing 3D characters and environment assets optimized for various real-time AR/VR experiences.

  • Environment Artist

    Tippett Studio

    December 2019 - September 2021
    Berkeley, CA

    I work with multiple small teams creating assets and laying out environments for various VFX projects.

  • marketing artist

    Illumix

    June 2019 - November 2019
    Redwood City

    Created graphics using 3D assets for marketing as well as in-game screens and made multiple 3D teaser trailers.

  • Concept Artist

    Freelance

    December 2018 - November 2019
    Berkeley, CA

    Creating concept art and designing pitch decks for various book and commercial
    projects.

  • Production Coodinator

    Tippett Studio

    March 2016 - May 2018
    Berkeley, CA

    Coordinated the shot pipeline between Matchmove, Animation, FX, Lighting, and Compositing departments. Managed render priorities. Distributed and followed-up on internal/client notes with artists. Managed shot deliveries to/from clients and vendors.

    Projects:
    Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events
    The Orville
    League of Gods
    Unreleased project for Hulu

  • Production Assistant

    Tippett Studio

    December 2015 - March 2016
    Berkeley, CA

    Prepared and ran dailies. Prepared EXRs/QTs for delivery. Maintained shot information via shotgun.

    Project:
    Monster Strike - Dir: Wayne McClammy

  • Visual Development Artist

    Effie Studios

    April 2015 - May 2015

    Designed all characters and props. Illustrated multiple environments. Prepped all character models and props for 2.5D rigging

    Project:
    Kingsman: Bespoke Lessons

  • Director of Marketing

    Associated Students Program Board

    September 2011 - June 2014
    University of California, Riverside

    Managed marketing campaigns for campus entertainment/educational events with up to 14,000 attendees. Digitally painted original artwork for posters and apparel. Facilitated weekly meetings with marketing team volunteers. Increased event attendance by updating advertising/marketing practices.

  • Lab Assistant

    University of California, Riverside Arts Department

    December 2011 - March 2012
    Riverside, CA

    Assisted the Professor in teaching students 3D modeling with Autodesk Maya

  • Receptionist

    African Student Programs

    September 2011 - December 2011
    University of California, Riverside

    Greeted visitors and directed calls/inquiries. Filed various documents for administrators. Designed advertising materials for events.

Education
  • Fine Arts

    University of California, Riverside

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