Dave Kin
Effects(FX) TD/Artist • Senior • 3d/CG Supervisor • FX/3d Lead at Encore- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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Encore VFX
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United States
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Movies and Sound Recording
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100 - 200 Employee
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Effects(FX) TD/Artist • Senior • 3d/CG Supervisor • FX/3d Lead
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Oct 2018 - Present
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Independent Freelancer
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Greater New York City Area
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Effects(FX) TD/Artist • Snr
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Nov 2016 - Present
Serving the New York City/California Area as a Snr. Houdini Effects(FX) TD freelancer in commercial, episodic and film work. Companies:- EncoreVFX, Method Studios, Blizzard Entertainment [Currently unavailable for 2019] Serving the New York City/California Area as a Snr. Houdini Effects(FX) TD freelancer in commercial, episodic and film work. Companies:- EncoreVFX, Method Studios, Blizzard Entertainment [Currently unavailable for 2019]
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Blizzard Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Effects(FX) TD/Artist • Snr
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Feb 2017 - Sep 2018
Cinematics, SFD Cinematics, SFD
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MPC
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United Kingdom
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Houdini Artist
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Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
Worked on commercial media as a Houdini Effects TD, leading effects work and providing consultation, mentor-ship, training and pipeline optimization. - Create hda(s) for VDB cloudscaping. - Created hda(s) for snowscaping. - Optimized studio fur rendering and simulation pipeline. - Created hda(s) for importing data from Marvelous Designer for cloth simulations. - Trained, mentored and directed 3 Junior Artists on shots and, research and development work. - Conducted training classes in Houdini effects work. - Assisted studio transition in Houdini lighting and rendering. - Managed studio hdas in a ftrack environment Works:- Intuit Super Bowl, "Deathwish Coffee" Delta Airlines, "Tell The World" Samsung, "Introduction To VR" Audible, "Audio Books" Progressive, "Bustin" ScanaEnergy, "Bears - New Neighbors, Holidays, BBQ" Mercedes, "First Date" Timberland, "Undisclosed" Milka, "Undisclosed" FXnow, "Unreleased Pitch" Lockheed Martin, "Unreleased Pitch" Macys, "Old Friends, Thanksgiving" Show less
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DreamWorks Animation
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United States
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Animation and Post-production
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700 & Above Employee
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Effects Artist
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Sep 2012 - Sep 2015
FX Artist - B.O.O (unreleased) FX Artist - Home (Happy Smekday) (2014) FX Artist - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) Additional FX Artist - Peabody and Sherman (2014) Additional 2D Artist - Penguins of Madagascar (2014) Fx Pipeline Development - Intergration tools for Studio lighting software TORCH (Python PyQT) FX Artist - B.O.O (unreleased) FX Artist - Home (Happy Smekday) (2014) FX Artist - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) Additional FX Artist - Peabody and Sherman (2014) Additional 2D Artist - Penguins of Madagascar (2014) Fx Pipeline Development - Intergration tools for Studio lighting software TORCH (Python PyQT)
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Pendulum Studios
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United States
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Technology, Information and Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pipeline TD
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
Worked as a Pipeline TD writing tools and softwares to manage project assets, to streamline automated processes involved in the Full Performance Capture Stage, and to simplify technical issues faced in animation rigs related to the projects currently being worked on. Worked as a Pipeline TD writing tools and softwares to manage project assets, to streamline automated processes involved in the Full Performance Capture Stage, and to simplify technical issues faced in animation rigs related to the projects currently being worked on.
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Savannah College of Art and Design
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Systems Support Specialist (Workstudy)
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Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Worked as a systems administrator in Montgomery Hall, managing system setups, technical issues faced by Professors and Students involving software such as Linux, Renderman, Adobe, RV and many other softwares taught and used by the College. Also assisted in Stereoscopic setups and writing workflows for Renderman in Massive Worked as a systems administrator in Montgomery Hall, managing system setups, technical issues faced by Professors and Students involving software such as Linux, Renderman, Adobe, RV and many other softwares taught and used by the College. Also assisted in Stereoscopic setups and writing workflows for Renderman in Massive
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VHQ Media
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Singapore
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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VFX Artist, Animator
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Apr 2006 - Dec 2008
Worked as a FX Generalist on Television Commercials and Coporate Identity Films for South East Asia and the United Arab Emirates My work involved working and bridging with Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max and Autocad resources. Other work included 3d Compositing using Adobe After Effects and Shake. Worked as a FX Generalist on Television Commercials and Coporate Identity Films for South East Asia and the United Arab Emirates My work involved working and bridging with Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max and Autocad resources. Other work included 3d Compositing using Adobe After Effects and Shake.
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Singapore Police Force
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Singapore
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Law Enforcement
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700 & Above Employee
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SO III Manpower Officer (Inspector)
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2004 - 2005
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Silicon Illusions
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Singapore
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3d Lighting Artist
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2002 - 2003
Worked as a 3d Lighter, Compositor and Paintfixer for "Monster By Mistake" using SideFX Houdini and Adobe Photoshop, in collaboration with CCI Entertainments and SideFX. Worked as a 3d Lighter, Compositor and Paintfixer for "Monster By Mistake" using SideFX Houdini and Adobe Photoshop, in collaboration with CCI Entertainments and SideFX.
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Education
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Savannah College of Art and Design
MA, Visual Effects -
Nanyang Polytechnic
Diploma, Digital Media Design(Animation) -
Saint Andrew's Secondary School
'O' level Certification -
Saint Andrew's Primary School
PSLE Certification