VFX Look Dev & Surfacing Artist
Resume:
Dominic Michael Bonavitacola
VFX Artist, Director, Producer
SUMMARY
Creative, highly accomplished VFX Artist and Supervisor with over 15 years of experience in directing and producing visual effects for film, commercials, television, and web series. Expertise in CG visual effects, digital set extensions, full scene assembly, and architectural renderings using industry standard software. Proven ability to manage projects, from concept to completion, and a strong background in production roles. Dedicated to delivering high-quality visual content and enhancing storytelling through innovative post-production effects.
WORK EXPERIENCE
VFX Artist/Supervisor/Director/Producer 2012 – Present BVC Studios
Spearheaded freelance visual effects projects for films, commercials, web series, and advertising as an Artist, Supervisor, Director, and Producer.
Orchestrated VFX production, digital set extensions, full scene assembly, architectural renderings, and the creation of pitch decks and sell packets for marketing initiatives.
Served as First Assistant Director on feature films, television shows, and web series. Contributed expertise in Producing, Production Design, and within the Props and Wardrobe Departments.
Writer/Development Team 2009 – 2012
Matriarch Multimedia Group
Authored pilot scripts for promotional and developmental purposes.
Assessed proposal viability and guided project development as part of the Development Team.
Designed and assembled Sell Packets and Promotional Materials for new projects.
Writer/Best Boy/Production Assistant 2006 – 2009
Great Ideas Entertainment
Authored scripts and pilots for production.
Provided support as Best Boy and Production Assistant.
Performed script coverage and analysis.
EDUCATION
St. Joseph’s Prep 1993 – 1997
H.S. Diploma
National Honor Society
Debate Team, Model UN, and Chess Team.
University of Pennsylvania 1997 – 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Architecture
Minors in Art History and History.
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2009 – 2011
Continuing Education, CGI Visual Effects
Autodesk Maya
3D Production Software
CONTACT
926 2nd St.
Santa Monica, 90403, USA
(484) 614 – 5496
***********@*****.***
SKILLS
3D Hard Surface Modeling
Materials
Textures
Physically Based Rendering
Destruction Simulations
Compositing
Post Production Effects
PC Hardware and Assembly
Strong Management and Supervisor
Skills
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
Color Theory
SOFTWARE, SKILLS
Autodesk Maya
Maxon Redshift
Adobe Suite
Unreal Engine 5.8
FractureFX
Embergen
Substance Painter
Extensive model and texture library
PORTFOLIO
YouTube Channel
Production Reel
PROFESSIONAL CREDITS
IMDB
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