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VFX PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 2010present:

AARDMAN ANIMATION STUDIO

VFX stereo compositor (mid level) in "The Pirates! In an adventure with scientists (in

3D)", released in March 2012.

More than 65 shots succesfully composited and in time.

Stereo compositing in Nuke: comp cgi elements (characters, sea, smoke) over real footage,

comp dmp elements (background, skies), keying, roto, 2D tracking, camera tracking, 3D

projections, grading, stereo fixes, stereo align.

Programming of gizmos in Python: AardSky (generator of 3D stereo environments from a PSD

file, with all items configurable), AardEdit (tool for reediting a shot based on an EDL),

ConvertToOnes (transform a shot filmed in 2s and 1s into only 1s and converts them back to

the original; this tool could save up to 50% time roto work time).

Programming of plugins in C++: simple Crop (a very fast autocrop tool based on the alpha

of an image).

Pipeline development: creation of linux shell commands to quickly access to the latest

wips and published files.

Sequence work (balance of all the shots within a sequence).

Look development (sea, skies and backgrounds colours to match the mood of the scene).

Tech checks to ensure the filmed shots are valid for postproduction.

Camera tracking in Boujou. Set aligning in Maya.

Software reviews, induction of newcomers, writting procedure guides.

September 2003 2010:

AQTFILMS (www.aqtfilms.com), audiovisual production company.

Visual effects coordinator and compositor.

Designing the look and feel of visual effects shots.

Investigating new solutions, approaches and best available tools for the project.

Meetings with the client to get feedback and requests.

Visual effects artist: compositing, matchmoving, roto.

May 2005 2009:

PIXELCORPS (www.pixelcorps.com), online guild of visual effects artists.

Junior artisan.

Matte paintings for Europa project: planets, ice crevasse.

Camera tracking shots for Europa and Ikaros project, using different tools.

Documenting achievements and produce video tutorials for other members.

September 2002August 2003:

Videoon, audiovisual production company.

Freelance visual effects artist.

Editing, postproduction (After Effects) and graphic design (Photoshop).

SOFTWARE & PROGRAMMING

Compositing: Nuke (stereo), After Effects, Photoshop, Combustion, Monet.

Matchmoving: Pftrack, Syntheyes, Boujou, Matchmover.

Roto: Mokey, Motor, Silhouette.

3D: Maya, Cinema4D, 3DS Max, Modo, Houdini (basic), Image Modeller.

Simulation: Realflow, Massive.

Non linear editing: Premiere, Final Cut, Vegas, Media Studio, Avid (basic).

Linux shell.

Python, creation of gizmos for Nuke.

C++, creation of plugins for Nuke.

Other: databases, web development (Flash, Dreamweaver).

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2010:

1 week intensive course on Nuke and NukeX (www.spherevfx.com).

Newport, UK.

2008 2011:

FXPHD training (10 terms). To check, access https://www.fxphd.com/verify and use this

code: 5UDR6TB2EKC3FRC.

Training includes: Nuke, Maya, Cinema4D, Houdini, Pftrack, Syntheyes, Real Flow,

Massive, FumeFX, After Effects, Moccha, Matte Painting, Roto, VFX general, Photography.

2005 2009:

Pixelcorps Junior Artisan (www.pixelcorps.com).

Teams: ITC (integration and matchmoving), DMA (matte painting), 3FX (3D particle

systems).

1997 1998:

Master in Mathematics (not completed).

Eastern Illinois University (IL, USA).

1997:

Degree Final Project

University of the West of England (Bristol, UK)

Design and implementation in Borland C++ of a hexapod robot 3D simulation.

1991 1996:

5 year Telecommunications Engineering Degree

Universidad Politecnica de Valencia, Spain.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

June 2003present: LIMALIMONLINE (web boutique). Coordination and development of web

projects.

September 2007April 2008: AKHAM (Advertising company). Technical director

.

July 2004September 2007: THALES INFORMATION SYSTEMS. Senior analyst.

September 2003 June 2004: NINTENDO. Web projects coordinator.

June 2000November 2002: INDRA (IT company). Telecommunications engineer

.

April 1998June 2000: VIA DIGITAL Satellite Digital Television company.

Telecommunications engineer.

OTHER

March 2010: 30 minute talk to 14 year old school girls about developping a career in

visual effects. Grey Coat Hospital School (London).

Languages: English, Spanish and Catalan.Nationality: Spain (European Union)REFERENCES

Available upon request.Jesus Diez Perez

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