Visual Effects Supervisor / Compositor
Resume:
Ryan Rakes
Brooklyn, NY, 11206
****.*.*****@*****.***
Portfolio and Demo Reel:
www.ryanrakes.com
About
Ryan Rakes is a New York City based VFX Compositor, VFX Supervisor, filmmaker and multi-versed digital content creator. Ryan excels in time management and organization, works well collaboratively, and is very passionate about his work.
Education
Bucks County Community College
AA in Multimedia
September 2009 - May 2012
School of Visual Arts
BFA in Computer Arts, Animation and Visual E ects
September 2012 - May 2016
Experience
Lumiere Media, Digital Content Associate, Doyestown, PA April 2014 - September 2014
- Assist various departments as needed. Tasks including to transcode and transcribe RED footage, search for stock footage, edit small scenes in Avid, assist with RED camera setup and workflow, assist as 2nd AC on-set, operate boom mic on-set.
El Tigre Productions, Video Editor / MGFX Artist New York City, NY October 2015 - March 2016
- Freelance as a video editor and motion graphics artist on projects on an as-needed basis. Most jobs would consist of short 1-4 minute promotional pieces.
- Work in Premiere primarily using footage that was shot by in-house team and used After E ects for motion graphics when needed.
The Molecule, Compositor / VFX Supervisor, New York CIty, NY March 2016 - February 2020
Comp:
- Utilize a variety of techniques and skills to e ectively create realistic VFX for episodic TV series and features such as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Mater of None, Fosse/Verdon, Harriet and Elementary.
- Work collabaratively with supervisors, producers, and other artists to achieve optimal look and e ciency. On-set:
- Attend tech scouts, production meetings, VFX meetings, and shoot days as needed.
- Plan VFX shots with production teams and post producers during pre-production and work in-house with senior VFX producer to break down scripts and construct bids.
- On-set responsibilities include taking measurements for VFX shots, shooting HDRI's, photogrammetry and reference photos, making use of color chart and chrome/di use ball as needed, work with director, AD's, camera department, and other crew to shoot VFX shots as e ectively and e ciently as possible.
VFX Compositor // VFX Supervisor
PowerHouse VFX, Freelance Compositor / VFX Supervisor, New York CIty, NY February 2020 - May 2020
Skills
- Pro cient with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
- Knowledge of work ow with Shotgun
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Skilled with VFX/MGFX software such as Nuke,
After E ects, Maya
- Skilled with Adobe Suite (After E ects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, InDesign)
- Pro cient with audio editing software such as
ProTools and Audition
- Skilled with tracking software such as Mocha,
SynthEyes, Boujou
- Skilled with editing software such as Premiere, Final Cut, Avid
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Skilled with digital camera operation and managing digital content
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