Learning Nuke
I am the Chief designer and a compositing artist with a passion for creating and animating stunning visual effects and graphics for television shows. I have over 20 years of experience in graphic design and over 10 years in the television industry, working on various projects ranging from dramas to documentaries to cartoons. I am always learning new skills and techniques in the art of filmmaking and to further improve the quality and creativity of my work.
Work Experience
I work closely with directors and production teams to deliver high-quality VFX on varying budgets for a range of television projects, from documentaries, dramas and children’s shows. My role combines creative leadership, technical expertise, and project management.
Key responsibilities and achievements:
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Lead VFX artist and compositor for a BAFTA award winning children’s television series, delivering over 30 VFX shots per 15-minute episode, with a total of 100+ episodes produced to date. Each episode is completed within a 6 day timeframe, working in a small team of two artists.
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Supervise on-set VFX shoots, collaborating with directors to plan and execute complex shots within budget constraints.
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Utilise a wide range of techniques including green screen keying, rotoscoping, tracking, and digital painting to create seamless visual effects.
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Employ photogrammetry to scan and integrate real-world objects into digital environments, enhancing the realism of VFX shots.
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Design and create 3D assets using Cinema 4D.
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Specialise in repairing damaged footage under tight deadlines, ensuring programme delivery despite technical challenges.
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Paint out and reconstruct areas of footage to remove logos, identifiable items, and unwanted elements from documentary and drama footage.
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Animated over 30 episodes across two different children’s television shows. One that was fully animated and the other where live action interacted with the animated character.
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Design and animate title sequences, motion graphics, and branding elements for a diverse range of productions.
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Manage and mentor teams of artists across multiple concurrent projects.
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Develop interactive experiences, including apps and e-books, expanding the reach of television properties.
Established my own company specialising in branding, general graphic design and book design. Competent in HTML and CSS to provide website services and ebooks.
Project manager of a £800,000 development that transformed a wet and desolate 8 acre area in to a recreational resource that supports wildlife and the local community.
No, I wasn't a prisoner.
Managing a nightclub in the heart of Cardiff with a staff of at least 20. Started off by working behind the bar in '97.
Awards
Hei Hanes!
VFX artist. Responsible for compositing and creating VFX assets.
Deian a Loli.
VFX artist. Responsible for compositing and creating VFX assets.
Deian a Loli.
VFX artist. Responsible for compositing and creating VFX assets.
Deian a Loli.
VFX artist. Responsible for compositing and creating VFX assets.
Deian a Loli.
VFX artist. Responsible for compositing and creating VFX assets.
Lead designer responsible for all UI and UX on the project.
Clinc-r magazine.
Tutor to the amazing young people that created this series of magazine's. Can be found on Issuu.
Only one piece of artwork is selected in the graduation exhibition by the Eversheds company.
There was a buffet and a cheque 😆
Education
Obtained this qualification specifically as to be able to teach graphic design, photography and print publishing to the young people of Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Specialised in photography and printmaking. I got to combine both aspect by using my first Mac to create my award winning degree show.
An intense year of learning all aspects of art & design. Key subjects for myself were drawing, painting, photography and some film making.