- Agile problem-solving for the actively shifting game boards of film production/VFX. Strong leadership in production and able to build deep strength for teams in Post.
A wide variety of flexible approaches allows me to maintain a collaborative leadership style, projecting a calm, steady demeanor. Rare combination of deep knowledge/approachability. Work well and get along with all departments. Able to maintain a high-level view of projects, bridging solutions to help other departments. Insightful in translating abstraction of creative comments into actionable solutions. Help artists to efficiently navigate the immense data of VFX, enabling time to enjoy/explore the creative process.
High-profile, client-facing work has given me a strong sensitivity to "room-tone" allowing the anticipation of issues before they present, with solutions ready to offer.
Fluent throughout the craft of VFX. including: methodology, color, pipeline, editorial, shoot, comp, cg, team building/mentoring, deliverables. Addtl research includes game engine/vfx workflow, USD, virtual production.
Decades of independence has allowed me distance from any studio orthodoxy, Problem solving skills focus on innovation, not only efficiencies. Numerous approaches are considered for any VFX project/shot/problem.
Proven to be an uncommonly strong asset. VFX firefighter on 911 list for many vendors in Los Angeles area and beyond. Plenty of recommends upon request.
Especially interested in the evolving hybrid of game tech and VFX. The "game" of story-telling opens up exciting possibilities. Enjoy mentoring others to encourage artistic exploration.
Current personal tool set includes: Flame, Houdini, Unreal, Shotgrid, 3DE.
BFA w honors from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, CA. Interests across a wide range of visual media including: Film, Fine Art, Graphic Arts, Popular Culture, Animation
Inspirational: Joseph Campbell, Richard Feynmann, David Mamet, David Lynch, Guillermo del Toro, Marshall McLuhan, Musashi Miyamoto, Christopher Nolan, Maria Konnikova.
Based out of Los Angeles. Available worldwide and remotely.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Andy Davis
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