I am René Simen, a Flame artist with decades of experience in Flame compositing and effects execution across film and television. My career spans Fotokem Industries_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), freelance Flame work_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), Heath Media Inc._Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), Pittard Sullivan_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), and Wonderfilm Design_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). Prior to Flame, I worked as a graphic designer and illustrator in the print industry and as an art director for Kodak beta-test site during the early digital imaging transition. I excel in all Flame specialties and have worked across related mediums. I work very well with clients in the room, and I have a very creative eye and a patient temperament. I've had six Emmy nominations and two wins for Opening Title Design. I studied Graphic Arts at CSU Northridge_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and work with software such as Flame, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Nuke, Fontographer, and more.

René Simen

I am René Simen, a Flame artist with decades of experience in Flame compositing and effects execution across film and television. My career spans Fotokem Industries_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), freelance Flame work_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), Heath Media Inc._Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), Pittard Sullivan_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), and Wonderfilm Design_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). Prior to Flame, I worked as a graphic designer and illustrator in the print industry and as an art director for Kodak beta-test site during the early digital imaging transition. I excel in all Flame specialties and have worked across related mediums. I work very well with clients in the room, and I have a very creative eye and a patient temperament. I've had six Emmy nominations and two wins for Opening Title Design. I studied Graphic Arts at CSU Northridge_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and work with software such as Flame, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Nuke, Fontographer, and more.

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I am René Simen, a Flame artist with decades of experience in Flame compositing and effects execution across film and television. My career spans Fotokem Industries_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), freelance Flame work_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), Heath Media Inc.Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup), Pittard Sullivan_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), and Wonderfilm Design_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). Prior to Flame, I worked as a graphic designer and illustrator in the print industry and as an art director for Kodak beta-test site during the early digital imaging transition.

I excel in all Flame specialties and have worked across related mediums. I work very well with clients in the room, and I have a very creative eye and a patient temperament. I’ve had six Emmy nominations and two wins for Opening Title Design. I studied Graphic Arts at CSU Northridge_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and work with software such as Flame, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Nuke, Fontographer, and more.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Flame Compositor at Fotokem Industries
January 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Flame compositing and effects execution. Graphic and title design. Animation enhancement. Beauty pass work. Film Restoration.
Flame Compositor / Freelance at Freelance Flame
January 1, 2004 - October 7, 2025
Flame compositing and effects execution.
Flame Compositor at Heath Media Inc.
January 1, 2002 - October 7, 2025
Flame compositing and effects execution. Graphic and main title design. Animation enhancement. Film Restoration. Special effects set supervision.
Flame Compositor at Pittard Sullivan
January 1, 1999 - October 7, 2025
Flame compositing and effects execution. Graphic and main title design. Special effects set supervision.
Flame Compositor at Wunderfilm Design
January 1, 1997 - October 7, 2025
Flame compositing and effects execution. Graphic and main title design. Special effects set supervision.
Art Director at Kodak beta-test photography studio
January 1, 1993 - October 7, 2025
Graphic designer and illustrator; art director for a beta-test Kodak studio during the inception of their digital imaging transition.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Print Industry (various)
January 1, 1993 - October 7, 2025
Graphic designer and illustrator for the print industry.
Art Director at Photography Studio (Kodak Beta Test Site)
January 1, 1993 - October 7, 2025
Led art direction for a Kodak beta imaging transition, providing creative direction for photography projects and coordinating visual assets during the early digital imaging shift.
Flame Compositor / Designer at Wunderfilm Design
January 1, 1997 - October 7, 2025
Flame compositing and effects execution; graphic and main title design; supervision of special effects sets.
Flame Compositor / Designer at Pittard Sullivan
January 1, 1999 - October 7, 2025
Flame compositing and effects execution; graphic and main title design; special effects set supervision.
Flame Compositor / Designer at Heath Media Inc.
January 1, 2002 - October 7, 2025
Flame compositing and effects execution; graphic and main title design; animation enhancement; film restoration; special effects set supervision.
Flame Compositor at Freelance
January 1, 2004 - October 7, 2025
Freelance Flame work including Flame compositing and effects execution for various clients; portfolio includes shot integration and title design.
Flame Compositor / Senior Artist at Fotokem Industries
January 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Flame compositing and effects execution; graphic and title design; animation enhancement; beauty passes; film restoration.
Flame compositor and effects artist at Fotokem Industries
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Flame compositing and effects execution. Graphic and title design. Animation enhancement. Beauty pass work. Film restoration.
Flame compositor and effects artist at Freelance Flame
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Flame compositing and effects execution.
Flame compositor and effects artist at Heath Media Inc.
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Flame compositing and effects execution. Graphic and main title design. Animation enhancement. Film restoration. Special effects set supervision.
Flame compositor and effects artist at Pittard Sullivan
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Flame compositing and effects execution. Graphic and main title design. Special effects set supervision.
Flame compositor and effects artist at Wonderfilm Design
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Flame compositing and effects execution. Graphic and main title design. Special effects set supervision.

Education

Graphic Arts Major at CSU Northridge
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1984
Graphic Arts Major at CSU Northridge
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1984
Graphic Arts Major at CSU Northridge
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1984

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other