Experience

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  Pixel Light Effects

  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

  • 3D Scanning Technician

    • May 2022 - Present
    • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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  Freelancing

  • Vancouver, BC, Canada

  • Film/TV work including On-set Photography, Data Wrangling, VTR Assist, and Motion Graphics

    • Jun 2002 - Present
    • Vancouver, BC, Canada

    TV Commercial and feature film work including:• VFX data capture and processing• Location scouting and light studies• VTR Assist• After Effects motion graphics and Premiere Pro editing• Extensive stills and video camera experience with Canon 5D cameras, Sony A7 series cameras, BlackMagic Studio cameras and more• Strong graphic design skills - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and AfterEffects

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  Beyond Capture Studios

  • British Columbia, Canada

  • Shoot Master

    • May 2020 - Feb 2022
    • British Columbia, Canada

    Duties include:• Prepare capture volume and equipment for mocap and virtual cam shoots - including twice daily Vicon system calibration• Capture mocap shoots with Shogun Live software and monitor data quality, ensuring correct slate/shot naming and all relevant notes. • Discuss shoot and prop needs with client. Design, construction, markering and VSK creation of props for shoots• Calibration, capture and processing of headscans/FACS with photogrammetry rig

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  DNEG

  • United Kingdom
  • Animation and Post-production
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • VFX Shoot/Mocap Technical Director

    • Mar 2017 - Feb 2020

    Tasks include:• Shoot and process on-set VFX photography including textures, HDRIs, Roundshot panos, character/vehicle/prop look dev, light studies, stills ref and more• Shoot photogrammetry and process in Reality Capture and Metashape• Direct Facial Capture sessions for digi-double essential poses• Process Lidar, photogrammetry, HDRIs, and other data from eternal vendors and data acquisition teams • Setup, direct and process motion capture sessions for feature animation using XSENS Link system

  • VFX Coordinator

    • May 2015 - Mar 2017

    Coordinate and manage Animation and other departments with tasks including:• Run dailies and client Cinesync sessions.• Keep Shotgun up-tp-date with shot/asset statuses, review notes, and targets• Flag any concerns to Producer or CG supes• Constant interaction with colleagues to ensure targets being hit and issues being promptly addressed

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  Waterproof Studios

  • Vancouver, British Columbia

  • Production Coordinator

    • Mar 2014 - Dec 2014
    • Vancouver, British Columbia

    Coordinate flow between all departments with tasks including:• Daily communication with client to ensure assets, notes, approvals and questions are being dealt with in a timely manner• Upload shots/sequences daily for client review• Track all assets and sequences meticulously• Keep Producer updated with progress

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  Bron Studios

  • Production Coordinator

    • Nov 2012 - Feb 2014

    Production Coordinator for Comp/FX/Lighting teams with duties including maintaining Shotgun statuses and notes, assigning targets, running dailies, and more.

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  Goldtooth Creative

  • Vancouver, Canada Area

  • Project Coordinator/Manager

    • Mar 2011 - Nov 2012
    • Vancouver, Canada Area

    Coordinate and project manage video game cinematics, VFX, and live-action content.