Sara Diaz

Sara Diaz

Senior VFX Artist, Layout, Hard surface Modeller

Senior VFX Artist / 18 yrs

Switzerland

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Digital Artist

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021)

Digital Artist

The Lego Movie Sequel (2019)

Senior Layout Artist

Mortal Engines (2018)

Digital Artist

The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017)

Digital Artist

The Lego Batman Movie (2017)

Layout Artist

The Legend of Tarzan (2016)

CG Effects Artist / CG Modeller

Gravity (2016)

Layout Technical Director

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

CG Modeler

No Ball Games (2012)

Animator

The Debt (2011)

Animator

Meant To Be (2011)

Animator

Edge of Darkness (2010)

Animator

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2010)

Visual Effects Artist

Seconds from Disaster (2004)
I am a senior visual effects artist with 18 years industry experience working across the globe. I specialize in Layout/Previs and hard surface modeling using Maya, Nuke, Shotgrid and Unreal. I thrive in a creative team. My mature seasoned approach to a project is bolstered by my cheery disposition and positive attitude.

Working closely with supervisors/directors and other artists is a real privilege, always remembering every day is a school day. I can adapt to a pipeline efficiently. I have exemplary communication skills and working remotely with my excellent set up is part of my strong forte. My appreciation for scheduling results in hitting deadlines. Changes and amendments are inevitable, I embrace those.

My versatile career has seen me work in many areas from 3D printing, Advertising, Art installations, Commercials, Documentaries, Feature Films (both VFX and Fully Animated), Mobile Apps, TV shows and Websites.

If you think I would be a good fit for your next project, please get in touch.

Work History

  • VFX Artist

    Trackdown

    August 2020 - December 2020
    Sydney, Australia

  • Layout Artist

    Animal Logic

    June 2019 - December 2019
    Sydney, Australia

  • Layout Artist

    Animal Logic

    September 2018 - December 2018
    Sydney, Australia

    Layout Artist

  • Senior Layout Artist

    Wētā FX

    September 2017 - September 2018
    Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

  • Layout Artist

    Animal Logic

    February 2016 - July 2017
    Sydney, Australia

  • Modeller

    Studio AKA

    February 2016 - February 2016

  • Modeller / VFX Artist

    Passion Pictures

    November 2015 - January 2016
    London, United Kingdom

  • Freelance VFX artist

    Animado Studios

    June 2015 - November 2015
    Dorset

  • Layout Artist

    Rising Sun Pictures

    December 2014 - June 2015
    Adelaide Area, Australia

  • VFX Artist

    Glassworks

    August 2014 - September 2014
    London, United Kingdom

  • VFX Artist

    Luma London / Unit

    July 2014 - July 2014
    London, United Kingdom

  • Layout TD

    MPC

    December 2013 - May 2014
    London, United Kingdom

  • Modeller VFX Artist

    Studio AKA

    October 2013 - November 2013
    London, United Kingdom

  • Modeller

    Passion Pictures

    September 2013 - September 2013
    London, United Kingdom

  • Modeller/ VFX Artist

    Studio AKA

    February 2013 - September 2013
    London, United Kingdom

  • Generalist

    Prime Focus World

    October 2012 - October 2012
    London, United Kingdom

  • Modeller

    Passion Pictures

    July 2012 - September 2012
    London, United Kingdom

  • Modeller / CG Effects Artist

    Framestore

    November 2011 - May 2012
    London, United Kingdom

    ‘Gravity’ modelling from picture reference/ Image Modeller and physical props. Dressing destruction sets. Constructing and designing destruction models. Setting up simulation rigs for the destruction of the International Space station model. I worked very closely with the VFX destruction team.
    • Modelling- Maya
    • Reference-Image Modeller
    • Presentations- Nuke

  • Modeller/ VFX Artist

    Glowfrog Studios

    September 2011 - November 2011
    London, United Kingdom

  • Modeller

    Passion Pictures

    September 2011 - October 2011
    London, United Kingdom

  • Modeller/ VFX Animator

    Studio AKA

    August 2011 - September 2011

  • Modeller

    Passion Pictures

    March 2011 - May 2011

    Modeller on an Audi commercial.

  • Freelance Modeller VFX Animator

    LOLA

    September 2010 - March 2011

  • Animator

    Peerless Camera Company

    September 2008 - September 2010

  • XSI Animator

    Prime Focus World

    May 2007 - September 2008

  • 3D/Machine Operator/Runner

    Absolute

    May 2006 - April 2007

  • Workshop Leader/Assistant

    Interim

    July 2004 - August 2004

    I helped run workshops in Animation, Film, Web Design and Mask Making for children from the ages of 6-12

  • Workshop Assistant

    Image Lab, Lighthouse

    2004 - 2004
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Education

  • Bournemouth University

    2004 - 2005

  • Wimbledon School of Art

    2000 - 2003