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I’m a VFX Generalist specializing in Lighting and Rendering with over 17 years of experience in high-end film, TV and commercial production.
I’m a versatile artist who can oversee projects from concept to final delivery, with hands-on expertise in shading, asset builds, FX, lighting and rendering, and experience as CG Supervisor and Lead on major productions.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior Lighting & Compositing Artist at Blue Zoo Animation
September 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025Lighting/Rendering and compositing for an undisclosed project (2025).
CG Supervisor/Lead/Generalist at Peerless Digital Imaging
May 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025CG supervision, LookDev, FX, layout, lighting and rendering for multiple productions including Interview With a Vampire (2024) and House of the Dragon (2022).
3D Generalist / Lighting Artist at Passion Pictures
December 31, 2020 - September 12, 2025Lighting/Rendering on Free Fire 'World of Tomorrow' (2020) and other commercials, including work on Compare the Meerkat campaigns (2014-2018) and Charmin (2018).
Lighting Artist at MPC & MPC Advertising
December 31, 2018 - September 12, 2025Lighting/Rendering on The Jungle Book (2016) and SKY Cinema Christmas Advert (2018).
3D Generalist / Lighting Artist at Not to Scale
December 31, 2016 - September 12, 2025Nutmeg Commercial (2016): Layout, LookDev, Lighting/Rendering.
Senior Lighting & Compositing Artist at Blue Zoo Animation, London
September 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025Senior Lighting & Compositing Artist on an undisclosed project (2025) with responsibilities in lighting/rendering and compositing using Blender and Nuke.
CG Supervisor/Lead/Generalist at Peerless Digital Imaging, London
May 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025CG supervision, look development, FX, layout, and lighting/rendering across multiple projects including Interview With a Vampire (2024), Canary Black (2024), Culprits (2023), Expendables 4 (2023), House of the Dragon (2022), Look Both Ways (2022), The Colour Room (2021), The Singapore Grip (2020), Angel Has Fallen (2019), The Spanish Princess (2019), Robin Hood (2018), The Alienist (2018).
3D Generalist at Fluid Pictures, London
July 1, 2011 - September 12, 20253D Generalist; Aug 2010 - Jul 2011; Maya, Arnold, Softimage, Mocha, After Effects; worked on several documentaries including Big Bigger Biggest, Monster Moves, Mega Structures & Animal Mega Moves.
Lighting Artist/Compositor at Inspire GLG, Bewdley
July 1, 2010 - September 12, 2025Lighting Artist/Compositor (Softimage XSI) from May 2009 to Jul 2010; Amber's Animals (2010) and Boblins (2009).
Graphics Technician at Phaebus Media Group, Manchester
December 1, 2006 - September 12, 2025Graphics Technician (Feb 2005 - Dec 2006) – 3DS Max, After Effects, Photoshop; produced DVD menus and educational content for BBC, Channel 4 and the Open University.
XSI Generalist at The Farm, Dublin
March 1, 2009 - September 12, 2025XSI Generalist; worked on various projects (Nov 2007 - Mar 2009).
Education
BA Hons (2:1) Multimedia Design & Digital Animation at Cumbria Institute of the Arts
September 1, 2000 - July 1, 2003BA Hons (2:1) Multimedia Design & Digital Animation at Cumbria Institute of the Arts
September 1, 2000 - July 1, 2003Qualifications
BA Hons (2:1) Multimedia Design & Digital Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet
Experience Level
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