Available to hire
Excess of 25+ years of experience in 3D CGI and VFX for Film and Television.
Services proudly offered as YuMe3D Studios (SA and Ireland)
References:
Gothik House Production (Tierney Boorboor - Producer)
Kris Roselli (Director - The Hideout & The Sleeping House)
I pride myself on delivering the exact requirements of my clients and projects, having worked on numerous NDA and non-NDA projects.
A portfolio of some of my past shareable works is available on request.
I thrive in the Sci-Fi and Horror genres, but happily deliver in any genre.
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Work Experience
Senior 3D Generalist, VFX Artist, Rapid Prototyper, R&D Lead - Film & TV at YuMe3D Studio
March 1, 2014 - PresentSenior 3D Generalist, VFX Artist, rapid prototyper, and R&D lead for 3D animation, VFX and VR projects. Responsibilities include 3D modeling, animation, surfacing, lighting, camera setup, scene layout, rigging, character development, visual FX, video editing, compositing, 3D printing, VR development (software & hardware), liaison with Creative Director, and mentoring.
Senior 3D Generalist, Rapid Prototyper & R&D Lead at SHINOBI Systems
February 28, 2014 - September 15, 20253D modeling, animation, surfacing/texturing, lighting, camera setup, scene layout, rigging, character development, visual FX, 3D printing, electronics development (hardware).
3D Generalist, Technical Animator at LUMA Animation
March 31, 2012 - September 15, 20253D Modeling, 3D Animation, surfacing/texturing, lighting, camera setup, scene layout, rigging, character development, visual FX, video editing, compositing, liaison with Creative Director, technical animation.
Senior 3D Generalist, Technical Animator, Mentor at ANAMAZING Studios / APTI
March 31, 2012 - September 15, 2025Senior 3D Generalist, technical animator and mentor in a film & TV animation studio; involved in training and team leadership.
Senior 3D Generalist, Technical Animator, Mentor at PHOENIX3D Animation
June 30, 2008 - September 15, 2025Senior 3D Generalist and technical animator; mentor for studio projects in film & TV.
Lead 3D Generalist, Assistant VFX Artist, Assistant Editor at Digital Mushroom
March 31, 2003 - September 15, 2025Lead 3D Generalist, Assistant VFX Artist and Assistant Editor for film & TV post production; created graphics, VFX and assisted editing.
Lead 3D Generalist, Assistant VFX Artist, Assistant Editor at INTELLVISION Northern Regions
April 30, 2002 - September 15, 2025Lead 3D Generalist, assistant VFX artist and assistant editor for film & TV post production; shot development and post workflows.
VR & IT Apprentice at Fifth Dimension Technologies
December 31, 1998 - September 15, 2025World’s first VR & IT Apprentice; 3D modelling, animation, programming, electronics development, production management, research & development.
Senior 3D Generalist, VFX Artist, Rapid Prototyper, R&D Lead 3D Animation, VFX & Virtual Reality Research - Film & TV at YuMe3D Studio
March 1, 2014 - Present3D Modeling, 3D Animation, Surfacing/texturing, Lighting, Camera Setup, Scene layout, Rigging, Character Development, Visual FX, Video Editing, Compositing, 3D Printing, VR Development (Software & Hardware), Creative Director liaison, Mentor.
Senior 3D Generalist, Rapid Prototyper & R&D Lead at SHINOBI Systems
February 28, 2014 - September 27, 20253D Modeling, 3D Animation, Surfacing/texturing, Lighting, Camera Setup, Scene layout, Rigging, Character Development, Visual FX, 3D Printing, Electronics Development (Hardware).
3D Generalist, Technical Animator at LUMA Animation
March 31, 2012 - September 27, 20253D Modeling, 3D Animation, Surfacing/texturing, Lighting, Camera Setup, Scene layout, Rigging, Character Development, Visual FX, Video Editing, Compositing, Creative Director liaison, Technical Animation.
Senior 3D Generalist, Technical Animator, Mentor at ANAMAZING Studios / APTI
March 31, 2012 - September 27, 2025Senior 3D Generalist, Technical Animator, Mentor; Film & TV.
Senior 3D Generalist, Technical Animator, Mentor at PHOENIX3D Animation
June 30, 2008 - September 27, 20253D Modeling, 3D Animation, Surfacing/texturing, Lighting, Camera Setup, Scene layout, Rigging, Character Development, Visual FX, Compositing, Creative Director liaison, Technical Animation, Student Mentor & Team Lead Animator.
Lead 3D Generalist, Assistant VFX Artist, Assistant Editor at Digital Mushroom
March 31, 2003 - September 27, 2025Graphic Content creation for annual H20 Concerts and Music Videos as well as Product branding and VFX for Lamborghini South Africa Promotions.
Lead 3D Generalist, Assistant VFX Artist, Assistant Editor at INTELLVISION Northern Regions
April 30, 2002 - September 27, 20253D Modeling, 3D Animation, Surfacing/texturing, Lighting, Camera Setup, Scene layout, Rigging, Character Development, Visual FX, Video Editing, Compositing, Creative Director/s liaison, Shot Development.
VR & IT Apprentice at Fifth Dimension Technologies
December 31, 1998 - September 27, 2025World’s first VR & IT Apprentice, 3D Modelling, Animation, Programming, Electronics Development, Production management, Research & Development.
Senior 3D Generalist, VFX Artist, Rapid Prototyper, R&D Lead at YuMe3D Studio
March 1, 2014 - PresentSenior 3D Generalist and VFX Artist responsible for end-to-end 3D modeling, animation, surfacing, lighting, camera setup, scene layout, rigging, character development, and visual effects. Managed 3D printing and rapid prototyping, plus VR development (software and hardware). Served as liaison with Creative Director and mentored junior artists; led R&D initiatives across film, TV and VR projects.
Senior 3D Generalist, Rapid Prototyper & R&D Lead at SHINOBI Systems
February 1, 2014 - September 27, 20253D modeling, animation, surfacing/texturing, lighting, camera setup, scene layout, rigging, character development, visual effects, 3D printing, and electronics development (hardware).
3D Generalist, Technical Animator at LUMA Animation
March 1, 2012 - September 27, 20253D modeling, animation, surfacing/texturing, lighting, camera setup, scene layout, rigging, character development, visual effects, video editing, and compositing; liaison with Creative Director; technical animation.
Senior 3D Generalist, Technical Animator, Mentor at ANAMAZING Studios / APTI
November 1, 2010 - September 27, 20253D modeling, animation, surfacing, lighting, camera setup, scene layout, rigging, character development, visual effects, compositing; mentor; involvement with Animation Production & Training Initiative (APTI).
Senior 3D Generalist, Technical Animator, Mentor at PHOENIX3D Animation
June 1, 2008 - September 27, 20253D modeling, animation, surfacing, lighting, camera setup, scene layout, rigging, character development, visual effects, compositing; liaison with Creative Director; mentoring students.
Lead 3D Generalist, Assistant VFX Artist, Assistant Editor at Digital Mushroom
March 1, 2003 - September 27, 2025Lead 3D generalist and assistant VFX artist; post-production duties including editing; created graphic content for annual events, promotions and branding.
Lead 3D Generalist, Assistant VFX Artist, Assistant Editor at INTELLVISION Northern Regions
April 1, 2002 - September 27, 2025Lead 3D generalist; assistance in VFX and editor; post-production work.
VR & IT Apprentice at Fifth Dimension Technologies
December 1, 1998 - September 27, 2025World's first VR & IT Apprentice; 3D modelling, animation, programming, electronics development, production management, research & development.
Senior 3D Generalist, VFX Artist, Rapid Prototyper, R&D Lead at YuMe3D Studio
March 1, 2014 - PresentSenior 3D Generalist and VFX artist leading rapid prototyping, VR development, and R&D efforts for film, TV, and games. Responsibilities include 3D modeling, animation, surfacing, texturing, lighting, camera setup, scene layout, rigging, character development, visual effects, compositing, video editing, and coordination with creative directors. Mentored junior artists and collaborated on VR hardware/software projects and film/TV VFX pipelines.
Senior 3D Generalist, Rapid Prototyper & R&D Lead at SHINOBI Systems
February 28, 2014 - September 27, 2025Led 3D development, rapid prototyping, and R&D initiatives. Duties included 3D modeling, animation, surfacing/texturing, lighting, camera setup, scene layout, rigging, character development, visual effects, 3D printing, and electronics hardware collaboration.
3D Generalist, Technical Animator at LUMA Animation
March 31, 2012 - September 27, 2025Produced 3D modeling, animation, surfacing, lighting, camera setups, scene layout, rigging, character development, visual effects, video editing and compositing. Served as liaison with Creative Director and mentored junior artists.
Senior 3D Generalist, Technical Animator, Mentor at ANAMAZING Studios / APTI
November 1, 2010 - September 27, 2025Senior 3D generalist and technical animator with mentorship duties in a film & TV oriented studio environment; involved in complex 3D pipelines and team training.
Senior 3D Generalist, Technical Animator, Mentor at PHOENIX3D Animation
June 30, 2008 - September 27, 2025Senior 3D generalist and technical animator providing mentorship and supporting film & TV productions with modeling, rigging, animation, lighting, and VFX.
Lead 3D Generalist, Assistant VFX Artist, Assistant Editor at Digital Mushroom
March 31, 2003 - September 27, 2025Led 3D generalist work, contributed VFX, and assisted in post-production editing for film & TV projects; involved in production management and asset creation.
Lead 3D Generalist, Assistant VFX Artist, Assistant Editor at INTELLVISION Northern Regions
April 30, 2002 - September 27, 2025Led 3D generalist tasks, assisted with VFX, and supported post-production workflows in film & TV post production.
VR & IT Apprentice at Fifth Dimension Technologies
December 31, 1998 - September 27, 2025World’s first VR & IT apprentice; responsibilities included 3D modelling, animation, programming, electronics development, production management, and R&D.
Education
National Level 5, Dual Matriculation (Academic and Technical Certification) at Germiston College
February 1, 1993 - November 1, 1996Various Certificates at Udemy
January 1, 2016 - September 15, 2025Virtual Reality App Development - Professional Certificate at edX (UCSanDiegoX) - Online
January 1, 2016 - September 15, 2025Video Game Design - XSeries at edX / RITx
January 1, 2016 - September 15, 2025Educational Technology - XSeries at edX / MITx
January 1, 2016 - September 15, 2025Artificial Intelligence - MicroMasters at edX / ColumbiaX
January 1, 2016 - September 15, 2025The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact On Pop Culture at SmithsonianX
January 1, 2016 - September 15, 2025Astrophysics at ANUX
January 1, 2016 - September 15, 2025National Level 5 at Germiston College
February 1, 1993 - November 1, 1996Various Certificates at Udemy
January 1, 2016 - September 27, 2025Online Programs (VR App Development, Video Game Design, EdTech, AI etc.) at edX / UCSanDiegoX / RITx / MITx / ColumbiaX
January 1, 2016 - September 27, 2025National Level 5 (Dual Matriculation) at Germiston College
February 1, 1993 - November 1, 1996National Level 5 Dual Matriculation (Academic and Technical Certification) at Germiston College
February 1, 1993 - November 1, 1996Various Certificates at Udemy
January 1, 2016 - September 27, 2025Virtual Reality App Development - Professional Certificate at edX / UCSanDiegoX
January 1, 2016 - September 27, 2025Video Game Design - XSeries at edX / RITx
January 1, 2016 - September 27, 2025Educational Technology - XSeries at edX / MITx
January 1, 2016 - September 27, 2025Artificial Intelligence - MicroMasters at edX / ColumbiaX
January 1, 2016 - September 27, 2025The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact On Pop Culture at SmithsonianX
January 1, 2016 - September 27, 2025Astrophysics - XSeries at edX / ANUX
January 1, 2016 - September 27, 2025Qualifications
Presidential Export Achievements Award - Fifth Dimension Technologies for Production Management of the 5DT Data-glove
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Presidential Export Achievements Award
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025Presidential Export Achievements Award
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025Presidential Export Achievements Award - Fifth Dimension Technologies for Production Management of the 5DT Data-glove
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing
Along with 3D Technical animation, Matchmoving, Shader development, and Digi-Double CGI inclusions, there were various VFX additions and Clean-ups that were involved in this project.
Credit to: LUMA Animation & Synthespians
Along with CGI inclusions, there were various VFX additions and Clean-ups that were involved in this project.
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