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.