David Meikle

Work History

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  Lead Compositor

  Industrial Light & Magic

  June 2021 - June 2024

  Sydney
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  Compositor

  Industrial Light & Magic

  June 2021 - June 2022

  Sydney, Australia
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  Compositor

  Framestore

  July 2019 - November 2020

  Montréal, Canada

  
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  Compositor

  Mr. X

  August 2016 - February 2019

  Toronto, CA
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  Compositor

  Mr. X

  November 2014 - August 2018

  Toronto, Canada
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  Compositor

  Mr. X

  October 2014 - October 2017

  Working closely with Compositing Supervisor to determine best approach to solve compositing challenges and develop final look,
  Performing tasks such as tracking, matte extraction, colour correction, paint fixes, roto and assembly of live action and 3D elements,
  Producing a final overall look that far exceeds client expectations.

  

  
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  Compositor

  Arc Productions

  March 2014 - July 2014

  Toronto, Canada Area

  Feature film compositor on 26 shots. Large amount of CG integration and colour correction, warping, roto and stabilization of match moved elements.

• Compositor & VFX Artist

  Blue Iris Films

  September 2013 - March 2014

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  Independent short film - Boat - I was brought on to integrate green screen 4k Red footage
  with matte paintings. Rotoscoping, keying, grading and creating all CG elements including
  ocean,water & fire/smoke effects.

• BOAT

  BLUE IRIS FILMS LIMITED

  September 2013 - February 2014

  Glasgow / Toronto

  Lead compositor and 3D artist taking over roughly 150 green screen shots. Resposible for integrating live action plates with environmental matte paintings.

• 3D Artist & Compositor

  FREAKWORKS

  March 2013 - May 2013

  Edinburgh

  At Freakworks I was responsible for compositing CG and stock elements into live action footage, working closely with Directors and supervising on set studio shoots such as green screen and high speed filming. I also dealt with clients from initial meetings through to final delivery.
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  3D Generalist, Compositor & 2D/3D Motion Graphics

  Axis Animation

  November 2011 - February 2013

  Glasgow, United Kingdom

  Houdini Generalist responsible for prop shading, lighting, rendering, compositing and creation of 2D&3D; screen elements for Halo 4 Spartan Ops, Grid 2, Until Dawn and Li-Ning.

• Visual Effects and Sound Design

  Looking at you Looking at Me

  June 2012 - 2012

  I produced several visual effects for the short film RED by Simone Smith. I was also responsible for the films atmospheric soundtrack which picked up a BAFTA nomination in 2013.
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  Lighter, Compositor & Houdini Junior

  Axis Animation

  March 2011 - May 2011

  Glasgow, United Kingdom

  Compositor and Houdini Junior working across cut scene material for upcoming Spiderman 2099 video game.
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  Compositor & Maya Artist: Sucker Punch

  Axis Animation

  January 2011 - April 2011

  Glasgow, United Kingdom

  Compositor producing animated shorts as promotional material for upcoming film Sucker Punch with Director Ben Hibon for Warner Brothers.

• Graphic Designer

  WeeWorld

  October 2010 - December 2010

  Provided graphics and front end design for leading social network platform. Additional work included print design and motion video content for clients YouTube channel. 3 month contract as cover for existing designer
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  After Effects Artist

  Flaunt Productions

  May 2010 - June 2010

  Glasgow, United Kingdom

  After Effects animation and compositing for Microsoft Kinect Adventures
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  Graphics Operator

  BBC Scotland

  November 2008 - December 2009

  Glasgow, United Kingdom

  After Effects and Viz RT artist providing live and pre-recorded output for BBC News, Current Affairs, BBC Sport and BBC Drama departments.
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  Web Assistant

  BBC Scotland

  October 2006 - November 2008

  Glasgow, United Kingdom

  Duties included video editing, sound recording and website administration. Provided over 300+ info-graphics and illustrations for the BBC Bitesize re-design as well as editor on the BBC Learning Zone.

• Graphic Designer

  Netmedia Business Solutions

  2005 - 2008

  Provided front end web design and worked closely with Net Media's CMS.

• VJ

  SubClub

  2003 - 2005

  Glasgow, United Kingdom

  Working with ISO Design who we're responsible for the branding of the club I created animation and visuals for live play using a laptop and DVD players linked by an Edirol V4 video mixer.