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3D Artist and Visual Effects graduate with hands-on experience across hard-surface modelling, real-time rendering and virtual production. Specialising in Unreal Engine 5 and Maya, with strong photogrammetry and 3D Gaussian Splatting capture skills, I turn real-world reference and technical material into precise, photoreal 3D models, environments and renders. Obsessive eye for detail, fast and self-directed with new tools, and a track record of delivering polished stills and motion to client spec and deadlines.…3D Artist and Visual Effects graduate with hands-on experience across hard-surface modelling, real-time rendering and virtual production. Specialising in Unreal Engine 5 and Maya, with strong photogrammetry and 3D Gaussian Splatting capture skills, I turn real-world reference and technical material into precise, photoreal 3D models, environments and renders. Obsessive eye for detail, fast and self-directed with new tools, and a track record of delivering polished stills and motion to client spec and deadlines.

Nathan McCarthy

Visual Effects Artist, 3D Modeler, 3D Designer, +5

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3D Artist and Visual Effects graduate with hands-on experience across hard-surface modelling, real-time rendering and virtual production. Specialising in Unreal Engine 5 and Maya, with strong photogrammetry and 3D Gaussian Splatting capture skills, I turn real-world reference and technical material into precise, photoreal 3D models, environments and renders. Obsessive eye for detail, fast and self-directed with new tools, and a track record of delivering polished stills and motion to client spec and deadlines.…3D Artist and Visual Effects graduate with hands-on experience across hard-surface modelling, real-time rendering and virtual production. Specialising in Unreal Engine 5 and Maya, with strong photogrammetry and 3D Gaussian Splatting capture skills, I turn real-world reference and technical material into precise, photoreal 3D models, environments and renders. Obsessive eye for detail, fast and self-directed with new tools, and a track record of delivering polished stills and motion to client spec and deadlines.

Available to hire

3D Artist and Visual Effects graduate with hands-on experience across hard-surface modelling, real-time rendering and virtual production. Specialising in Unreal Engine 5 and Maya, with strong photogrammetry and 3D Gaussian Splatting capture skills, I turn real-world reference and technical material into precise, photoreal 3D models, environments and renders. Obsessive eye for detail, fast and self-directed with new tools, and a track record of delivering polished stills and motion to client spec and deadlines.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Technical Illustration

Intermediate

Blender

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

VP Technician Assistant at UCA

August 1, 2025 - Present

Supported LED Volume set-up and managed loaded levels alongside other technicians, helping reduce turnaround time on virtual production shoots.

On-Set MoCap Technician & Compositor at Sysco Productions

August 1, 2025 - Present

Combined matchmove, rigging, retargeting, reference capture and digital twin grounding of set environments to achieve seamless CG integration across four hero shots.

3D Artist (Sysco Productions) / Motion Capture Actor at Skyframe Academy

August 1, 2025 - Present

Commissioned as one of 20 artists to produce a complete 3D environment with motion capture performance via Vicon. Responsible for rigging, retargeting and material pipelines delivered on time to client specification.

Visual Effects Assistant (Matchmove, 2D FX, Clean-up) at Slaughter

March 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025

Delivered 13 composited shots independently, including matchmove, 2D FX (cold breath exhales) and clean-up with fine level of finish under deadline.

VFX Artist (Clean-up, Matchmove) at Psychogenic (indie sci-fi feature)

March 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025

Executed 20+ VFX shots end-to-end including 3D modelling, fluid simulations and motion tracking across the full production.

VFX Artist at Elijah's Walls (Grad Film) and Psychogenic (Indie Film)

March 1, 2024 - Present

2D compositing, tracking, 2D FX creation, and clean-up for Elijah’s Walls (Grad Film). Also contributed to indie sci-fi film 'Psychogenic', involving composting, 3D modelling, fluid sims, motion tracking and clean-up.

Student Ambassador at University for the Creative Arts

October 1, 2023 - Present

Offering tours for potential new applicants, providing information and guidance about the courses and facilities on offer at UCAB

Student Ambassador at Farnham Sixth Form College

June 1, 2022 - September 27, 2025

Conducted tours for potential new students, providing information and guidance about the college.

Background Actor/Extra at Freelance Work

September 1, 2021 - Present

Developed work as an extra in various productions such as a TV show, Movie and Music video