Robin Walsh

Work History

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  Digital Compositor

  Nviz

  April 2016 - December 2023

  Senior compositor
  
  - Seamless integration of plate elements with 3d elements, 2d elements and DMP
  - Keying and despilling plates
  - Set extensions
  - Use of Nuke particle system for weather, sparks, scene population and other effects
  - Face replacements
  - Cosmetic fixes

  

  
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  Digital Compositor

  MPC

  September 2015 - April 2016

  London, United Kingdom

  The Jungle Book
  
  - Seamless integration of live action elements in fully CG environments
  - Responding to notes from 2d and vfx supervisors quickly and efficiently
  - Keying and despilling shots on blue screens of various quality
  - Working in native stereo
  - Correcting issues with CG renders including issues with groom, stereo and lighting
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  Roto/prep Lead

  MPC

  December 2013 - September 2015

  London, United Kingdom

  Maleficent - Guardians of the Galaxy - Exodus : Gods and Kings - Fast & Furious Supercharged
  (Theme Park Ride) - The Jungle Book
  
  My responsibilities as a lead included:
  - Quality control for roto and prep, including stereo QC
  - Receiving briefs on shot requirements from 2d supervisors
  - Writing clear briefs for use in both London and Bangalore
  - Accurately estimating bid days for roto/prep shots
  - Training around 20 new artists with various levels of experience
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  Roto/Prep Artist

  MPC

  December 2012 - December 2013

  London, United Kingdom

  The Lone Ranger • The Seventh Son • 47 Ronin • Word War Z • Red 2 • The Counselor • 300 Rise of an Empire
  
  
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  Roto/prep artist

  Double Negative

  2011 - 2012

  London, United Kingdom

  Total Recall • The Dark Knight Rises • Skyfall • Les Miserables
  
  Produced highly accurate mattes with speed and efficiency using Noodle, Double Negative's in house roto software, similar to Silhouette.
  
  Removed markers, wires, rigs and dust from plates for use by compositors.
  
  Gained knowledge of the Double Negative pipeline, and working with a large team in a full production environment.
  
  Worked to a strict deadline, using Shotgun for scheduling.