NICOLAS J. WHITE

!Visual Effects Artist : 989-***-**** : adt8eq@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicwhite989/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly organized and creative VFX artist with extensive experience in virtual production, post-production, visual effects, editing, compositing, 3D & 2D animation, cinematography, multimedia, in-camera visual effects, branding & identity, technology integration, and business development. Passionate individual, who can inUluence others in a matrix environment, adept at creating content and producing video programs for corporate and commercial clients, developing compelling visuals, and efUiciently delivering high-proUile VFX projects. Versatile leader, dedicated to inspiring high productivity levels through detailed analysis and software expertise, with repeated success maintaining long-lasting relationships. Proven professional, proUicient at collaborating cross-functionally with high-performing teams, to achieve operational goals and provide excellent customer service. CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management

Effective Communication

Motion Graphic Design

Leadership/Teamwork

Virtual Production

Digital Storytelling

Training & Development

Visual Effects and Compositing

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Staff/Client Relations

Directing Technology IT Skills

Studio and Field Production

Live and Post-production VFX

CAREER HISTORY

MILLS JAMES May 2021 – Present

VFX Artist Columbus, OH

Responsible for creating cutting-edge visual images to enhance media production, designing high quality visual effects, animations and motion graphics, utilizing various applicable software. Collaborates productively with artists, developers, and team members to deliver projects and exceed client expectations, while ensuring adherence to applicable regulations, policies and procedures.

• Develops service line based on Real-Time VFX and Unreal Engine.

• Leads Mixed Reality installation at remote studio locations; implements custom Mixed Reality solution to motivate new client services.

• Creates 3D modeling, texturing, and animation utilizing Blender, C4D, Octane Render, Unreal Engine, and other software tools.

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of Virtual sets, 3D environments optimization, real-time rendering, ICVFX.

• Produces high-end content for live broadcasts, large-scale events, canned presentations, web content, and other forms of media.

• Demonstrates VP Pro plug-in expertise, while working closely with MoSys development team.

• Supervises Virtual Production, while educating junior team members and small groups on best VFX practices. SCREENPLAY, INC. Aug 2015 – May 2021

Producer/Video Editor/Motion Designer Columbus, OH

• Managed projects from script to screen for a range of clients, to produce compelling stories with custom audio and visual elements.

• Created complex visuals and 3D animations for various media platforms including television, kiosks, social media, and websites.

• Applied contemporary trends in production design to produce stunning, dynamic projects, while maintaining high quality standards.

• Combined technical and artistic expertise to accomplish challenging animation objectives.

• Collaborated with writers and producers to create unique designs and translate artistic vision into visual medium.

• Managed locations, equipment, set-up schedules, shot lists, crew and talent for productions.

• Designed original illustrations and graphics, and as well edited footages utilizing Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition and other applicable tools. AVI-SPL Mar 2011 – Aug 2015

Corporate Multimedia Specialist Midland, MI

• Led projects and contributed to teams, utilizing skills in cinematography, editing, motion graphics and 3D animation.

• Conducted international and domestic videography travel assignments for event coverage, scripted productions, and international webcasting.

• Managed multiple projects from inception through completion, while maintaining quality brand standards and meeting evolving deadlines.

• Established and adhered to detailed production schedules for multiple projects.

• Modeled and animated custom 3D objects and 2D motion graphics projects.

• Developed visuals, directed cast and crew for studio production, as well, designed, animated and edited wide variety of international award- winning projects.

NIC WHITE, INC. Apr 2002 – Jun 2011

Business Owner Bay City, MI

• Wrote, produced, shot and edited corporate and commercial, private and public video programs for over 50 different unique clients.

• Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profitability, yearly.

• Demonstrated knowledge of market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services, and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

• Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, to maintain cost control and maximize operational efficiency.

• Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.

• Met and exceeded client expectations by ensuring timely delivery on all projects.

• Featured projects in various Uilm festivals, and won an award for best editing in Uilm festival. HOUSER & HENNESSEE ADVERTISING Mar 2009 – Mar 2011 Multimedia Producer Bridgeport, MI

• Developed Motion graphics, kinetic typography, custom designs and illustrations for use on web, print and video materials for multiple clients.

• Collaborated with clients to align style consistency with other marketing materials.

• Used and contributed to style-guides and other design documentation, to maintain coherent information and design patterns.

• Planned project concepts by consulting clients, researching and studying information.

• Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management/client.

• Utilized Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to build custom graphics, as well as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and SQL to code custom web pages. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Jan 2007 – Mar 2010

Michigan Photo Company Saginaw, MI

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Apr 2004 – Jan 2009

Mirror Image Productions Saginaw, MI

GRAPHIC ARTIST Sep 2001 – Jan 2003

Copy Quick Print & Design Saginaw, MI

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS) 2012 Delta College MI

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCE) 2011 Delta College MI

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE (CINEMATOGRAPHY, NON-LINEAR EDITING, FILM/VIDEO PRODUCTION) 2002 Western Michigan University MI

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA (DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS) 2001 Bay City Central High School MI

AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Launched Mixed Reality service line at Mills James

Supervise and direct teams of cast and crew on various film and video projects

Organize, produce and host independent film festivals, since 2015

Multiple award-winning international filmmaker with published content on Prime Video, Roku, and Apple TV

Public Relations Chair, BSL Church Council

School Board Member, BSL School, since 2016

TECHNICAL ACUMEN

Adobe Creative Suite Real-Time VFX Blender Octane Render C4D SQL PHP Microsoft OfUice Suite Unreal Engine Mixed Reality Virtual Production 3D modeling PBR texturing CSS REFERENCES

Available on Request.

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