Visual Effects Artist
(858) 386-6267 | davidthehall@yahoo.com | www.hallarts.com
About:
Friendly, knowledgeable, hard worker with over 5 years industry experience. Extensive knowledge of particle systems. Expert knowledge of CG software packages. Knows how to follow instructions and complete tasks punctually and aptly. A fan of dynamite. A team player who values communication and collaborating to create the coolest product possible. Enjoys blowing things up. Motivated by deep work ethic and desire to create badass art. Plays way too many video games. A solid balance between professionalism and fun.
Creative Experience:
- Lakshya Digital • FX Artist March 2013 – May 2013
Worked with Art Director and Game designers to create AAA CG game ready effects using Unity.
• Unannounced Action Adventure
- SuperPlay Games • FX Artist March 2012 – March 2013
Worked with Animators and Programmers to create 2D and CG game ready effects for Flash and Unity.
• Unannounced Action RPG
• Unannounced Action Adventure
• Unannounced Casual Puzzler
- "Companionship” The Portal Short • Lead FX Artist February 2012 – Present
Responsible for creating high end particle effects in Maya.
- AICASD “New Hire” a short film • Production Manager April – June 2011
Directed workflow, assigned positions, and managed pipeline.
• Lead Animator: Assigned and supervised all animation.
• Storyboard Artist: Assisted in sketching storyboards for animatics.
• Rendering Artist: Responsible for rendering out assigned shots for the film.
- AICASD 2D Studio “Darkest Dawn” a short film October - December 2011
• Lead Animator: Responsible for assigned shots and supervising all animation.
• Lead Effects Artist: Responsible for creating all Dynamics, Fluids, and Particle systems.
• Storyboard Artist: Assisted in sketching storyboards for animatics.
• Rendering Artist: Responsible for rendering out assigned shots for the film.Software/Skills:
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Flash, Foundry Nuke, Adobe Premiere, Apple Final Cut Pro, Autodesk Mudbox, UDK, Unity,Education:
Bachelor of Science in Media Arts & Animation - AICASDHonors:
• Outstanding Student Achievement, AICASD
• Dean’s List, AICASD
• Honors List, AICASD
