Data I/O Management, VFX Editorial and VFX Post-Production Producer

Victor Sanchez, Jr.

VFX Producer, Editorial & Data Input/Output (I/O)

**********@*****.*** • 626-***-****

Eastvale, CA, 92880

Accomplished and seasoned professional with a proven track record of leading post-production VFX teams through complex projects, ensuring seamless workflow from inception to final delivery. Adept at optimizing VFX workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity, while driving efficient data transfer, storage, and retrieval for complex VFX projects. Repeated success coordinating all aspects of post-production, including bidding, script breakdowns, shot supervision, and final delivery. Skilled in managing diverse image sequences, including DPX and EXR formats ranging from HD to 8K, ensuring seamless integration of source resolutions for VFX pulls. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering a high-performance work environment to meet and exceed project goals. Dedicated to identifying potential opportunities for process improvements. Leveraged exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients, providing regular updates and attaining client satisfaction by delivering high-quality VFX work. Areas of Expertise

• Project Management

• VFX Coordination

• Production Scheduling

• Workflow Optimization

• Client Communication

• Script Breakdowns

• File Transfer Services

• Quality Assurance & Control

• Crew Management

• Resource Allocation

• Issues & Problem Resolution

• MS Office Suite

Professional Experience

Encore VFX, Burbank, CA Jan 2006 to Sep 2023

VFX Editorial/IO, Feb 2014 to Sep 2023

Oversaw daily VFX pulls and conform processes focusing on utilizing Hiero, Adobe Premiere, and Avid software. Coordinated all in-house VFX reviews by managing playback operations. Executed comprehensive file transfers through FTP, Aspera, and various other services. Conducted quality assessments of client deliverables before uploading. Managed the production of final delivery packages sent to clients. Collaborated with 2D leads and 3D supervisors to monitor the progress of all shots, ensuring adherence to established deadlines. Headed screening room sessions to review all shots before client submissions.

• Performed comprehensive script breakdowns and scene-specific VFX assessments, ensuring alignment with delivery timelines.

• Employed EDLs, Avid bins, and QT references provided by clients to export media to the network.

• Encoded, uploaded, and optimized videos for web streaming services. VFX Producer, Hollywood, CA, Jun 2006 to Jan 2014

Engaged with the VFX supervisor to optimize the production schedule, emphasizing the equilibrium between time allocation and shot quality. Delivered project progress updates to clients, management, and internal teams. Orchestrated workflow optimization to propel production schedules with available resources. Guided VFX teams and department coordinators throughout the project lifecycle. Supervised assigned production staff for optimal crew performance. Provided necessary revisions before submission for client feedback and approval.

• Led a team in successfully producing VFX for an initially undesirable film project, achieving timely delivery and exceptional results.

• Drove the acquisition of EDLs, QuickTimes, and shot tracker sheets to verify the correct ingestion of shots, ranging from HD to 8k resolution.

• Utilized Heiro as the primary tool for VFX pulls, demonstrating proficiency in Avid and Premiere as well.

• Facilitated client deliveries encompassing QT files, EXR, and DPX sequences through various platforms such as FTP, Dropbox, Aspera Faspex, and other web-based delivery services. Education

Associate’s Degree, Video Production & Broadcasting The Art Institute of Los Angeles, Santa Monica, CA Technical Skills

MS Office Suite, Heiro, Avid and Premiere

Languages

English and Spanish

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