William Yarrow

William Yarrow

Freelance Flame and Smoke 2015 VFX Artist / Editor and VFX S

Senior Flame & Smoke Artist / 23 yrs

London, United Kingdom

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Have a look at www.will-yarrow.com


FreelanceFlame and Smoke 2015 VFX Artist / Editor and VFX Supervisor


I'm a Freelance Smoke and Flame Op with my own mobile smoke on a mac. I enjoy creative challenges, working directly with my clients and I constantly push myself to create the best work possible. I am familiar with all Clearcast broadcast regulations, a good communicator, reliable, organised and used to working in a pressurised environment. I'm passionate about high quality and I'm always happy to discuss any new and exciting advertising/TV/film projects.
Work History
  • Flame & Smoke Artist

    Ewanme

    September 2020 - September 2021
    London
  • Head of 2D

    Ewanme

    October 2016 - April 2019
    London
  • VFX Artist

    Cheil Worldwide

    August 2016 - September 2016
  • VFX Artist

    CP+B

    July 2016 - August 2016
  • CP+B

    July 2016 - August 2016
  • CP+B

    July 2016 - August 2016
  • Senior Smoke Artist

    Framestore

    August 1994 - May 2013

    Smoke Artist March 2003 to 2013
    From first persuading Framestore that the then Discreet's Fire was the only viable alternative to a digital edit suite to using the Autodesk smoke on a mac to finish many commercials in HD reliably, I have a full working knowledge of this system and years of experience in commercials Tv series and Film

    Offline Editor – Avid Media Composer July 1997 to May 2013
    Offlining a wide variety of commercials and TV shows, from a French & Saunders Christmas special for the BBC to Serta Mattress Animated sheep for Aardman Animation. Most recently, cutting the L’Oreal UK versions. Ran this software simultaneously to Smoke.

    Online Editor - Digital Edit Suite July 1997 to March 2003
    Onlining a great number of commercials including regular Sun and Playstation spots, as well as many BBC TV comedy series, such as The League of Gentlemen and I'm Alan Partridge. Also, several high profile Hallmark TV mini series including The Odyssey, Merlin and Alice in Wonderland.

  • edit assistant

    complete video

    April 1988 - July 1994