Sarah Gatefield

Work History

• Supervisor and Senior Matchmove Artist

  VFX for Film and TV

  January 2011 - Present

  Worldwide

• Project Manager, Lead, Artist, Developer

  Immersive Technologies (VR / AR / XR / 360)

  January 2017 - Present

  UK and Spain
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  Founder

  Lily's Cafe and Bar

  April 2022 - August 2023

  London Area, United Kingdom

  At Lily's we offer spaces and events for lesbians, bisexual and queer women that are inclusive of and supported by the lovely LGBTQ+ community and their amazing allies. We also follow a circular economy model so we are a sustainable business for the future of our planet and our people.
  As a solo founder, I have been responsible for the marketing, branding, social media, and events organisation,
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  Social Entrepreneur in Residence

  Impact Hub London

  April 2022 - October 2023

  Lily's was selected to be part of the April 2022 - October 2023 Circular Startup Cohort alongside 25 other circular economy-focused businesses out of an original 100+ applications.
  I see this year and a half as a Masters in Business because I have learnt how to build a startup, work out our "why", product market fit, solve a problem with a potential solution, how to market it, look at finances, plan the strategy, and attract and keep customers.
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  Social Entrepreneur in Residence

  Hatch Enterprise UK

  January 2023 - April 2023
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  Matchmove Artist

  TRIXTER

  January 2023 - March 2023

  TV:
  Loki (Season 2): Disney+ (2023)
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  Matchmove Artist

  Proof Inc

  September 2022 - December 2022

  London Area, United Kingdom

  Film:
  Undisclosed project (2024)
  Damsel (2024)
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  Technical Artist

  VRJAM

  April 2022 - July 2022

  London Area, United Kingdom
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  Senior Camera Technical Director

  Wētā FX

  May 2021 - February 2022

  Wellington Region, New Zealand

  A career achievement working in the camera department at one of the world's leading visual effects companies on high profile films and TV shows.
  
  Film:
  Cocaine Bear (2023)
  The Flash (2023)
  Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
  Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
  
  TV:
  She Hulk: Attorney at Law (Disney+) (2023)
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  Senior Virtual Production Artist

  MR Factory

  February 2020 - April 2021

  Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

  Real-time production using Unreal, digital and physical cameras, green screens, Brainstorm, Mosys, and Trackmen. I also worked on traditional 3D and VFX projects. I communicated in both Spanish and English, and we worked with worldwide pre- and post-production companies, as well as clients such as Netflix directly.
  
  Productions:
  Halsey and Marshmello: Be Kind music video (2021)
  Marshmello and FIFA: UEFA final half-time show (2021)
  Playstation: Ilimitado: commercial (2021)
  
  TV:
  Sky Rojo (Season 1) (Netflix) (2021)
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  XR freelancer

  Box Bear Ltd

  October 2019 - September 2020

  I successfully delivered two medical industry projects using interactive storytelling with Zappar. I was responsible for: UX, layout, programming of the 2D and 3D assets, and the publishing of the apps. It was a novel way of engaging the user and helped them to learn key points about the medical products so they could advise their customers.
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  Matchmove Artist

  Straight to the Biscuits VFX

  December 2019 - December 2019

  Commercial:
  The Art of Medicine (2019)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking using 3DEqualizer
  * Building of basic set geometry using Maya
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  XR Lead

  Box Bear Ltd

  April 2019 - September 2019

  Crowthorne, England, United Kingdom

  I helped to develop a networked Hololens solution using Unity and MRTK that allowed up to 50 clients to give 3D presentations in a shared space, and took them on a journey through a 3D heart with spatial sound.
  I was also responsible for immersive technologies research and development, scripting simple interactions in C#. implementing the UX and UI of XR apps, and I brought everything into Unity, working closely with the 2D and 3D artists to ensure the assets were optimised for the required platforms.
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  VR / AR / 360 Developer & Producer of Immersive Technologies

  Freelance

  January 2019 - March 2019

  Madrid Area, Spain

  I was a consultant of immersive technologies (virtual reality, augmented reality, and 360 videos) and 3D for two start-ups based in Madrid and London, where I offered advice and built prototypes for their companies.
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  Freelance Matchmove Artist

  Milk VFX

  November 2018 - December 2018

  London, United Kingdom

  TV:
  Good Omens (Amazon Prime) (2019)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking using 3DEqualizer
  * Object tracking
  * Bodytracking and animation in Maya
  * Set-fitting to lidar, models and building of basic set geometry using Maya
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  Freelance Matchmove Artist

  Milk VFX

  August 2018 - September 2018

  London, United Kingdom

  Film:
  Four Kids and It (Sky Original) (2020)
  
  TV:
  Origin (YouTube Premium) (2018)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking using 3DEqualizer
  * Object tracking
  * Set-fitting to lidar, models and building of basic set geometry using Maya
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  Co-founder & CTO

  Creatikal

  January 2018 - June 2018

  Madrid Area, Spain

  I was part of the immersive technology venture-builder Oarsis where I learnt about the lean start-up method and how to solve problems based on real market and social needs.
  
  As co-founder and CTO, I lead a team of developers and designers through the ideas, iteration and building stages of a prototype augmented reality storytelling application that launched on the Play Store in summer 2018 so we could gain real-time feedback. I also sourced and amended 3D models and animations, and I researched and tested technological solutions such as developing in Unity, using Snapchat's Lens Studio, building for Google's ARCore, and exploring Magic Leap's Lumin. I managed the overall project, ensuring schedules and deadlines were suitable for the team and clients, and criteria was followed for Google Play.
  
  It was a fantastic six month journey, and I also took on a business development role; I visited conferences, networking events and potential clients in order to generate new business leads, and gain user and market feedback, which was rewarding.
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  Freelance Matchmove Artist

  Mackevision

  January 2018 - January 2018

  Commercial:
  Porsche (2018)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking using 3DEqualizer
  * Object tracking
  * Building of basic set geometry using 3ds Max and Maya
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  VR / AR / MR Developer & Content Creator

  Oarsis

  October 2017 - December 2017

  Madrid Area, Spain

  I advised teams about the types and uses of augmented and virtual reality, and developed my own personal projects.
  
  I also built an interactive AR demo for a client based on specifications from the CEO to visually show the differences between VR and AR.
  
  I learnt about start-ups and solving real-world problems while working in an immersive technology environment alongside like-minded people. It was an amazing experience as it helped me to learn quickly and adapt to rapidly changing technologies.
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  Lead Matchmove Artist

  Double Negative

  January 2017 - September 2017

  London, United Kingdom

  TV:
  Black Mirror (Netflix) (2017) *BAFTA winner*
  Altered Carbon (Netflix) (2018) *Emmy nominee"
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking on both colour and black and white footage using 3DEqualizer, and 360 tracking with Syntheyes
  * Object tracking and human body tracking
  * Set-fitting to lidar, models and building of basic set geometry using Maya
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  Freelance Matchmove Artist

  Outpost VFX

  January 2017 - January 2017

  Film:
  Final Score (Sky Cinema, 2018)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking using 3DEqualizer
  * Object tracking
  * Set-fitting to models and building of basic set geometry using Maya
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  Freelance Matchmove Artist

  Glassworks

  December 2016 - December 2016

  Commercial:
  Pepsi Arabia: Hand in hand, we can (2017)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking using 3DEqualizer
  * uilding of basic set geometry using Maya
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  Matchmove Artist

  Cinesite

  September 2016 - September 2016

  London, United Kingdom

  Film:
  Assassin's Creed (2016)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking using 3DEqualizer
  * Object tracking and human body tracking
  * Set-fitting to lidar, models and building of basic set geometry using Maya
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  Lead Matchmove Artist

  Double Negative

  May 2016 - August 2016

  London, United Kingdom

  TV:
  The Young Pope (Sky Atlantic) (2016)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking using 3DEqualizer
  * Object tracking and human body tracking
  * Set-fitting to lidar, models and building of basic set geometry using Maya
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  Matchmove Artist

  TRIXTER

  January 2016 - February 2016

  Munich Area, Germany

  Film:
  Captain America: Civil War (2016)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking using 3DEqualizer
  * Object tracking and human body tracking
  * Set-fitting to lidar, models and building of basic set geometry using Maya
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  Matchmove Supervisor

  Double Negative

  June 2015 - December 2015

  London, United Kingdom

  TV:
  Fungus The Bogeyman (Sky) (2015) *BAFTA nominee*
  Jekyll and Hyde (ITV) (2015)
  Agent Carter (Fox) (2015)
  
  Supervisor responsibilities such as training and guiding a team of twelve matchmove artists in both tracking and pipeline procedures for multiple shows, reviewing their work and ensuring that accurate cameras and head tracks were published promptly and correctly, checking and publishing of outsource scenes, communicating very closely with all other departments, including scheduling and bidding with production, and determining fixes with animation and lighting.
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  Lead Stereo Matchmove TD

  MPC

  March 2015 - June 2015

  London, United Kingdom

  Film:
  The Martian (2015) *Oscar and BAFTA nominee*
  Jungle Book (2016) *Oscar and BAFTA winner*
  
  * Lead responsibilities such as training artists in tracking and pipeline procedures, overseeing their work, attending dailies, interacting with other departments to ensure smooth handovers of cameras, communicating and scheduling with production, and working with the head of department and other leads to tackle any problems that may have arisen
  * 2D and 3D, and stereo tracking using 3DEqualizer, set-fitting to models and lidar, and building of basic set geometry using Maya
  * Object tracking and human bodytracking
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  Matchmove Artist

  Method Studios

  February 2015 - March 2015

  London, United Kingdom

  Film:
  Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
  Terminator Genisys (2015)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking with anamorphic lenses using 3DEqualizer, set-fitting to models and lidar, and building of basic set geometry using Maya
  * Object tracking and human bodytracking

  
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  Matchmove Artist

  TRIXTER

  January 2015 - January 2015

  Munich Area, Germany

  Film:
  Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking using 3DEqualizer, set-fitting to models and lidar, and building of basic set geometry using Maya
  * Object tracking
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  Layout / Matchmove Artist

  Industrial Light & Magic

  June 2014 - December 2014

  Vancouver, Canada Area

  Film:
  World of Warcraft (2016)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking, set-fitting to models and lidar, and building of basic set geometry using proprietary software Zeno
  * Object tracking and human bodytracking
  * Layout responsibilities such as importing motion capture rigs and assets, amending the 3D positioning of these as needed, aesthetically adjusting camera moves and placements when required, and generally ensuring scenes were correctly passed down the pipeline for other artists
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  Matchmove Artist

  Cinesite

  March 2014 - May 2014

  London, United Kingdom

  Film:
  The Man From U.N.C.L.E (2015)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking with anamorphic lenses using 3DEqualizer
  * Set-fitting to models and building of basic set geometry using Maya
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  Matchmove Artist

  Double Negative

  February 2014 - February 2014

  London, United Kingdom

  Film:
  Okugi (2014)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking using 3DEqualizer
  * Object tracking and human bodytracking
  * Set-fitting to models and building of basic set geometry using Maya
  * One of only two matchmove artists in the department
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  Matchmove Artist

  TRIXTER

  December 2013 - December 2013

  Munich Area, Germany

  Film:
  Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking using 3DEqualizer
  * Object tracking
  * Set-fitting to models and building of basic set geometry using Maya
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  Matchmove Artist

  Cinesite

  November 2013 - December 2013

  London, United Kingdom

  Film:
  Robocop (2014)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking using 3DEqualizer
  * Object tracking and human body tracking
  * Set-fitting to models and building of basic set geometry using Maya
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  Assets Production Coordinator

  MPC

  October 2013 - November 2013

  London, United Kingdom

  Film:
  Cinderella (2015)
  
  This was a chance to explore a production role, which is something I have always been interested in. My tasks included:
  
  * Looking after artists on my show from four different departments – modelling, texturing, rigging and groom, which allowed me to learn more about these areas
  * Maintaining my artists’ schedules and assigning tasks to them
  * Running dallies sessions and organising meetings between three international sites, ensuring that communication was smooth and succinct by distributing feedback to the relevant staff
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  Matchmove Artist

  Cinesite

  August 2013 - September 2013

  London, United Kingdom

  Film:
  Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking with anamorphic lenses using 3DEqualizer
  * Set-fitting to lidar, models and building of basic set geometry using Maya

  

  

  

  

  
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  Matchmove Artist

  ScanlineVFX

  July 2013 - July 2013

  Munich Area, Germany

  Film:
  Buddy (2013)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking using 3DEqualizer
  * Building of basic set geometry using 3ds Max
  * Only matchmove artist at the company
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  Matchmove Artist

  Pixomondo

  March 2013 - June 2013

  Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany

  Film:
  Pettersson und Findus (2014)
  Der Medicus / The Physician (2013)
  
  Commercials:
  Porsche (2013)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking using Syntheyes
  * Object tracking
  * Set-fitting to lidar, models and building of basic set geometry using Maya and 3ds Max
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  Matchmove Artist

  RISE | Visual Effects Studios

  November 2012 - November 2012

  Berlin Area, Germany

  TV:
  Borgia season 2 (2013)
  Nacht Uber Berlin (2013)
  Die Geschichte des Hauses Adlon (2013)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking using Syntheyes and PFTrack
  * Set-fitting to lidar, models and building of basic set geometry using Maya
  * Only matchmove artist at the company
  * Learnt how to use the in-house lidar scanner

  
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  Matchmove Artist

  TRIXTER

  September 2012 - September 2012

  Munich Area, Germany

  Film:
  Iron Man 3 (2013)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking using 3DEqualizer
  * Object tracking and human body tracking
  * Set-fitting to lidar, models and building of basic set geometry using Maya
  * One of only two matchmove artists at the company
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  Matchmove Artist

  Prime Focus World

  February 2012 - July 2012

  London, United Kingdom

  Film:
  Total Recall (2012)
  
  * 2D and 3D tracking with anamorphic lenses using 3DEqualizer
  * Object tracking and human body tracking
  * Set-fitting to lidar, models and building of basic set geometry using Maya
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  Matchmove Artist: Conformer for Bournemouth Outpost: Wrath of the Tita

  Framestore

  September 2011 - January 2012

  London, United Kingdom

  * Responsible for submitting and publishing cameras, set geometry and body-tracks on behalf of the Bournemouth outpost so that these assets could be passed on to the rest of the film pipeline, including animators, riggers and lighters
  * In charge of conforming any incorrect Maya scenes by working in conjunction with Pipeline to problem-solve technical issues
  * Worked closely with production to ensure deadlines were met
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  Junior Matchmove Artist

  Framestore

  December 2010 - January 2012

  London, United Kingdom

  Film:
  Wrath of the Titans (2012)
  47 Ronin (2012)
  Gravity (2013) *Oscar and BAFTA winner*
  Sherlock Holmes II (2011)
  Johnny English: Reborn (2011)
  Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, part two (2011) *BAFTA winner*
  War Horse (2011) *BAFTA nominee*
  
  Commercials:
  Barclays Balloons (2011)
  
  Tasks included:
  
  * 2D, 3D and stereoscopic tracking using Matchmover, Boujou and 3DEqualizer
  * Object-tracking and animal and human body-tracking
  * Set-fitting to lidar, models and building of basic set geometry using Maya
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  On-set Matchmove Artist

  Framestore

  April 2011 - April 2011

  On-set matchmover representative for Framestore on Alfonso Cuaron's Gravity (2012), based at Shepperton Studios, London:
  
  * Used a Leica Total Survey Station to provide exact points of the set and objects in 3D space for transfer into Maya
  * Used a Canon 5D for reference photos of sets, objects and actors
  * Assisted the camera department with the setting up of the lens distortion grid shoots
  * Worked closely with the camera department in gathering information of cameras, lenses, focal lengths, focus pulls, T-stops and general measurements
  * Advised correct tracking marker and c-stand positions to benefit the post-production matchmovers
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  Head Runner

  Framestore

  December 2009 - November 2010

  * Managed and coordinated a team of Runners, trained new members, and helped ease them into the team
  * Communicated with executives, clients and staff to ensure their needs were met
  * Made sure daily jobs were completed whilst keeping Runners motivated and their morale up
  * Awarded Runner of the Year 2010
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  Runner

  Framestore

  January 2009 - November 2009

  * Liaised with the Head Runner, Runners and staff to complete tasks
  * Provided first rate customer service and built up a rapport with clients
  * Despatched materials to and from other media houses
  * Made sure facilities were clean and tidy at all times

• Set Runner

  Pico Pictures

  January 2009 - January 2009

  "In Passing", a BBC HD Film short shown on the BBC Film Network and iPlayer, starring Lesley Sharp, Sean Pertwee and Russell Tovey. Dir. Chris Croucher, Prod. Michael Berliner, Pico Pictures.
  
  * Conferred with the locations team
  * Organised the caterers
  * Distributed callsheets to all crew