Film effects for the last 16 years

Timo Gabriel Närhi

Film effects for the last 16 years

Available to hire

Film effects for the last 16 years

Language

Swedish
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior VFX Artist at Filmlance
July 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
Senior VFX artist responsible for water/smoke/fire simulations, lighting and rendering; 3D generalist (Houdini) and compositing (Nuke); on-set supervision; worked on Ronja Rövardotter (underwater environments, rocktrap, various simulation, lighting and rendering, compositing), Blindspår (train collision / snow chaos - full CG, simulation, lighting, rendering, compositing), Håkan Bråkan 2+3 (world backdrop - CG vegetation, explosions, keying, tracking, watersim, lighting, rendering, compositing), plus additional feature work.
Senior VFX Artist at Haymaker FX
December 1, 2014 - July 1, 2022
3D generalist (Houdini) + Compositing (Nuke). Joined when the company was small and helped expand capabilities. Produced numerous simulations and lighting for commercials (Chivas Regal, Hyundai) and shots for international feature films. Later focused on heavy CG crowds (e.g., Sun Trust) and zombie crowds (The Dead Don’t Die, The Immigrants). Included mocap work with Qualisys and close collaboration with staff. The company grew substantially during tenure.
Senior VFX Artist at Filmgate
January 1, 2010 - December 1, 2014
Led a small 3D team on heavier shots. For Howl We did full CG werewolves, planned shots with the director and supervised on set. Created a full CG raven including rigging of the feather system. Contributed to numerous compositing and generalist shots for Swedish and international feature films.
Founder / Freelance VFX Artist at Timjan
January 1, 2008 - Present
Owner and operator of own freelance company; provides VFX services; occasionally holds courses for YRGO in Houdini and other subjects; maintains software licenses and a small Linux GPU renderfarm for small to medium CG shots.
VFX Artist at Stylt
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Shared office with Stylt; handled own clients and contributed to Stylt + Stylt Emotion projects; motion graphics for Volvo in Australia; Archvis for Stylt Trampoli; CG animated TV commercials.

Education

Character Animation at Animation Workshop
January 1, 2013 - April 1, 2013
3D Generalist at Yrgo
August 1, 2006 - June 1, 2008
3D Animation at Komvux
January 1, 2005 - December 1, 2005
Fine Arts - Painting at Gothenburgh Artschool
January 1, 2002 - June 1, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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