I have been involved in Film, and occasionally Theatre, production since 1990, ranging from small localised productions through to feature-length films. Most of my contributions have been in the form of storyboards, pre-production design, and digital visual effects, including 3D Modelling and Animation, 2D Animation, Compositing, and Matte Painting.
I have a particular affinity for character- and hard surface-modelling in Lightwave, but have also learned a considerable amount through compositing in After Effects and Photoshop.
Additional software experience with Premiere Pro, Website Design using Homesite, and accomplished Google-Fu search expertise, brings me to Official Nerd Status, with Associated Geek Cred via the many Star Wars fanfilms I've been involved with.
To create something out of nothing is a thrilling and satisfying achievement. Because of my lack of practical skills, Visual Effects ideally suits me; it's where my loves of creativity, storytelling, and computers, all meet.
Other hobbies and interests: Screenwriting, reading Fantasy novels, watching Animated Films, and I also have an enduring love of British comedy.
| Feature Films | ||
|---|---|---|
Gates Of HellDirector: Kel DolenVFX Supervisor: James Cole Horror Feature Film Shot in HD | 3D Artist & Compositor |
3D Modelling, Tracking, and Rendering: Thrown machete Chain on Gate Compositing: Car Yard Matte Painting Wall Extension Blood Effect Lightning Flashes Camera Shake |
ScarfiesDirector: Robert SarkiesAward Winning New Zealand Feature Film | Storyboard Artist |
Storyboard sequences: Special Camera Snoot Sequence Reveal of Basement Confrontation of Assailant Special Effects and Stunt Sequences Rooftop Chase |
| Short Films | ||
CheckpointDirector: Rob HamiltonSet in WWII era France Filmed in Australia | 3D Artist & Compositor |
3D Modelling, Rendering, and Animation: Steam Locomotive WWII era Truck Douglas C47 Skytrain Plane Digital Matte Paintings: Village Rail Valley Airfield Forest Keying and Compositing: Actors interacting with Train and Village Composite Truck into Matte Environments 3D Plane Launching and Flying composited against Matte Paintings |
Reality CheckDirector: Darren MaxwellSpy Comedy Set in Near Future | 2D Artist & Compositor |
2D Animation: Multiple Digital Displays for STRATA prop Compositing and Tracking: All Digital Display animations applied to STRATA prop Digital Matte Paintings: Wide and CU of Factory Building Explosion of Building |
The Psychology Of KillingDirector: Darren MaxwellDrama | 3D Artist & Compositor |
3D Modelling: Window set in existing wall Compositing: Additional Wall and Set digitally added to Location |
Jedi HeritageDirector: Darren MaxwellScience Fiction Drama Set in Star Wars Universe | 3D Artist & Compositor |
3D Modelling: Village and Vehicles Droids Imperial Shuttle Compositing: Laser Bolts Droids Vista outside window Matte Paintings |
Wrath Of The MandalorianDirector: Kel DolenSet in Star Wars Universe | Compositor |
Compositing: Laser Bolts Wounded Man |
Broken AllegianceDirector: Nick HallamSet in Star Wars Universe | Conceptual Artist |
Matte Painting: 3D Digital Mattes Conceptual Art: Costume Design Storyboards |
Signing OffDirector: Robert SarkiesAward Winning NZ Short Film | Conceptual Artist & Art Direction |
Conceptual Art: Storyboards Set Design Art Direction: Props Set fabrication |