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ANNIE Awards nomination (2009) - animated effects on "9" (Focus Features)
Professional Experience:
July, 2005 - Present: "ARC Productions" (formally "Starz Animation)
Visual Effects Artist 230 Richmond St East. Toronto, Canada
Technical research and development, animation, rendering and compositing of different kinds of special effects for Feature Film productions.
Particle simulations, rigid body dynamics, fluid effects, tools and scripts, Mel and python.
Character cloth simulation and finishing using Syflex and Maya Ncloth.
Autodesk Maya, Sidefx Houdini, Apple Shake, Eyeon Digital Fusion, Real Flow.
Training and support for other members including lectures and classes.
"Dolphin Tale" Senior FX artist
"Robosapien: Rebooted" FX artist
"Gnomeo & Juliet" Senior FX artist
"9"Lead visual FX artist
Advanced rig development for generic effects such as Dust, Debris, Smoke, Sparks.
Generated a big library of different effects plates used in most of the shots through the entire production.
"Veggie Tales - The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" Visual FX artist
Rig development for complicated effects - Shorelines, tidal waves, water splashes.
"Chop Socky Chooks" Lead visual FX artist
Development, simulation, rendering and compositing of different kinds of special effects.
"Everyone's Hero" Visual FX and cloth simulation Artist
Setup, simulation, and retouching of over 300 character cloth shots.
April - June, 2005: "Broadcast Ltd"
Visual Effects Artist Ha Rakevet St 44, Tel Aviv, Israel
Commercials for Tapuzina, AIG, Samsung, Yes.
Used Maya, Real Flow and 3D Studio Max.
January - April, 2005: "Visual 3D ltd"
CG Generalist Ha Arava, 3, Airport City, Israel
Conceptual design, 3d animation and compositing.
3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere.
Projects for: Elta, IDF, Tadiran Comunications, MSystems.
Sep. 2003 - Dec. 2004: "Digital Production Solutions Israel"
Senior Visual Effects and Simulation Artist Beit Shemesh, Israel
Conceptual design, technical research and development, animation, rendering and compositing of different kinds of special effects for Feature Films and Direct to DVD projects.
Particle simulations, rigid body simulations, fluid effects, and other dynamic systems using:
Maya, 3D studio Max, Renderman for Maya, Real flow, Particle Illusion, Shake and After effects.
Rig development for generic effects such as Dust, Fire, Smoke, etc'.
Research and animation of Character Cloth simulations using syflex and maya softbodies.
Established and implemented training program for other team members. Program included
classes and exercises for Maya Dynamics systems.
Major projects:
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"Happily Never After" feature film |
"Starpoint Academy" feature film |
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"Miracles In the Desert" TV series |
"Cabbage Patch" - direct to dvd |
Sept. 2002 - Sept. 2003: "The 3D Garage Ltd"
CG Generalist, Director and Supervisor United Studios, Hertzeliya, Israel
TV Titles, Commercials, Presentations, Logo Designs, Story boards, and Web Design.
Major projects:
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"Rafael safe sailing" commercial presentation |
"Bezeq" corporate presentation |
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"Elopak" business presentation |
"Teva" product commercials |
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"Israeli Air Force" pilot educational program |
"Careline" deodorant commercials |
Education:
"Python" from TD-College.com 2008
"Omanuyot" Art School, Ashkelon, Israel.
Plastic Art facility.
Graduated in 2002.
Languages:
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· English – excellent · Russian - mother tongue · Hebrew - mother tongue |
Computer Skills:
Proficient user of :
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· Autodesk Maya |
· MEL scripting |
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· Advanced particle expressions |
· Python basics |
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· 3D Studio Max |
· SideFx Houdini |
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· Real Flow |
· Eyeon Digital Fusion |
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· Apple Shake |
· Combustion |
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· Adobe After effects |
· Adobe Photoshop |
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· Adobe Premiere |
· Adobe Flash |