Work Experience:
Technicolor Creative Studios - FX Trainee - July 2022-August 2022
Created 4 projects over 8 weeks
Received and iterated on detailed feedback from instructor
Used Shotgrid to maintain organized pipeline
Utilized Deadline to efficiently manage renders and simulations
Dan Winters Photography - VFX Contract - February 2020-June 2021
Composited 43 shots for 40 minute film
Created realistic and dynamic smoke simulations
Supervised on set to ensure correct footage
Worked closely with Director to create accurate and captivating compositions
Utilized After Effects, Photoshop, and Houdini
Freelance FX Artist: August 2020 - Present
Worked on multiple music videos and short films for local directors
Created pyro and grain simulations emulating real world and fantasy events
Worked closely with directors to achieve desired end result
Supervised on set to ensure correct footage
Skills:
Experience creating realistic 3D simulations, and creating procedural models in Houdini
Experience rendering realistic and captivating compositions in Redshift
Experience creating motion graphics, tracking, and compositing in After Effects
Basic understanding of tracking and compositing in Nuke
Basic understanding of Python and VEX
Education:
Bachelors of Science in Arts and Entertainment Technologies from the University of Texas at Austin - 2021
Emphasis in Digital Visualization
Secondary Field of Study in RTF