Bret Watkins

Work History

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  Compositor

  Legend 3D | VR | FX

  June 2016 - Present

  Los Angeles, California
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  Senior Roto Paint Artist

  Hydraulx

  September 2015 - March 2017

  

  

  

  

  
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  Stereoscopic Compositor

  Gener8 Media Corp

  November 2014 - August 2015

  Vancouver, Canada Area

  Processing images for Stereoscopic 3D feature length movies with emphasis on procedural non destructive workflows. Cleanplate and Rotoscope creation using 3D projection and 2D tracking methods, along with Stereo painting and Disparity painting in order to insure a quality 3D image. Usage of proprietary software in order to place scenes into 3D depth with understanding of proper volume and spacial relationships of elements. Worked with lead to ensure proper methods were being utilized, and to progress as an artist with new tools and techniques.
  Software
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  Lead Stereo Compositor

  Legend 3D VR VFX

  April 2010 - November 2014

  Greater San Diego Area

  Processing images for Stereoscopic 3D feature length movies, television, and animation. Cleanplate and Rotoscope creation, along with Stereo painting in order to insure a quality 3D image. Usage of proprietary software in order to place scenes into 3D depth with understanding of proper volume and spacial relationships of elements.
  
  Software used: Nuke, Mocha Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, propriety stereo software, property asset management software.
  
  Stereo Compositing Lead
  November 2012 - November 2014.
  Responsible for the development of artists and their skills, and the management of each individual shots under strict deadlines. Communicating with Production on the status of all team shots, and determining scheduling for shots. QC for all outsourced elements ie. rotos, cleanplates, and VFX Scripts for each shot on the team. Working on shots while R&Ding; new techniques for each show based on the needs of the Client.
  
  Siggraph Anaheim 2014
  Presenter at Imagineer Systems Booth.
  Presented on how Legend 3D utilizes Mocha Pro in their pipeline with techniques and workflows.
  
  Associate Stereo Compositing Supervisor
  Mumbai India
  September 2013 - October 2013
  Tasked with Head Trainer of Stereo Comp for training artists and the supervision of policies and procedures for the new Stereo Comp Department in India. Worked closely with management, production, supervisors, leads, and trainers on the building of the department, the training of artists, and the production of shots.
  
  Stereo Comp Trainer
  September 2012 - November 2012
  Co-organized and created training material and syllabus for Stereo Comp Training. Trained new artists in Nuke, Mocha Pro and Propriety Stereo Software. Topics covered; cleanplating, tracking, roto, script organization, stereo comp setup, advanced stereo comp techniques. Trained and graded over 50 artist, and mentored them their progress with a 98% success rate.

• Senior Project Coordinator

  FedEx Kinko's

  March 2004 - August 2007

• Graphic Design Tutor

  Grossmont College

  January 2002 - December 2003