Billy Smith
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/smithbilly
Reels: https://rb.gy/dkhvx5
Mid-Level
Compositor
Visual Effects Society Member
USAF Veteran
Colorado
Springs, CO
billyvfx@gmail.com
+1(437) 366-4163
Introduction:
Experienced Compositor/Paint
Artist with a demonstrated history of working in the motion pictures
film and animation industry. Expert in seamlessly integrating CG
elements, footage, and digital stills into live action plates to
achieve photo-realistic renders. Proficient in blue/green screen
matte extractions, rotoscoping, paint fixes, tracking, and color
grading. Skilled in maintaining the overall look, color balance, and
quality of assigned shots and sequences. Effective collaborator with
supervisors and team members to ensure high standards and timely
delivery.
Skills:
Compositing: Seamless integration of CG elements, footage, and digital stills, 3D projection mapping, green/blue screen matte extraction, rotoscoping, paint fixes, tracking, color grading, color matching, lighting and shot matching for sequences assigned.
Technical Skills: 2D/3D camera tracking, clean plating, plate re-timing, keying, motion tracking, BG extension/replacement, 3D projection mapping, scene staging.
Software Proficiency: Maya, NukeX, Mocha Pro, Silhouette, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Camtasia.
Project Management: Task assignment, team collaboration, managing and helping new artists, quality control, adherence to deadlines.
Work Experience:
Digital Compositor
Scanline VFX -
Toronto, ON
July 2023 to December 2023
Integrated CG elements and digital images into live action plates, achieving photo-realistic renders and contributing to projects that won 2 industry awards for visual effects.
Successfully applied blue/green screen matte extractions, rotoscoping, paint touch-ups, tracking, and color enhancement techniques across 2 video projects, contributing to the seamless integration of visual effects and enhancing overall production value, as recognized by project stakeholders.
Implemented workflow improvements that reduced editing time, while still maintaining global aesthetic and color equilibrium.
Defined visual styles and adhered to artistic guidance from the supervisor.
Collaborated with supervisors and team members to ensure high-quality, timely delivery.
Digital Compositor
Folks VFX -
Toronto, ON
March 2022 to February 2023
Seamlessly integrated CG elements and footage into live action plates to achieve photo-realistic renders.
Created elements using blue/green screen matte extractions, rotoscoping, paint fixes, tracking, and color grading.
Maintained the overall look, color balance, and quality of assigned shots and sequences.
Established visual looks and followed artistic direction from the supervisor.
Collaborated with supervisors and team members to ensure shots met high standards and were delivered on time.
Senior Paint Artist (stereo conversion)
SDFX
Studios - Toronto, ON
March 2018 to March 2022
Utilized 3D projection mapping to achieve stereoscopic renders.
Consulted with the Director to match comp shots, add color temperature, clean up edges, and finalize scenes with highlights and rim lighting.
Assisted in management tasks, assigned work to the team, and trained new artists.
Attended meetings to create constructive game plans for project launches.
Senior Paint Artist (stereo conversion)
Legend
3D - Toronto, ON
November 2017 to March 2018
Utilized 3D projection mapping to achieve stereoscopic renders.
Took direction from the Compositing Supervisor to solve compositing challenges.
Performed clean plating, color grading, matte extraction, paint fixes, cleanup, rotoscoping, and integration of live action and CG elements.
Produced photo-realistic looks that met or exceeded industry standards.
Layout Artist – Animation
Animal
Logic - Vancouver, BC
August 2016 to October 2017
Executed staging, blocking, and camera work to support the narrative.
Worked closely with the Director to translate storyboards into a 3D environment.
Provided creative solutions to aesthetic problems and produced dynamic cinematic visions.
Layout Artist – Animation
Rainmaker
Entertainment Inc. - Vancouver, BC
June 2015 to May
2016
Updated assets, built shots according to storyboards, posed characters, and animated them.
Communicated with other departments and adjusted camera lens for proper staging and framing.
Compositor (stereo conversion)
Gener8
Digital Media Corps - Vancouver, BC
June 2014 to June
2015
Applied 3D projection maps in Maya, attached tracking data, and roto/clean plated scenes.
Communicated between departments and helped troubleshoot issues.
Compositor (stereo conversion)
Legend
3D Inc - Carlsbad, CA
August 2012 to May 2014
Analyzed footage, built scenes in Nuke, and tracked elements.
Clean plated shots and matched lighting/grain to the source for accuracy.
Art Director
Trade-Ideas LLC -
Encinitas, CA
February 2009 to August 2012
Promoted and designed interfaces for stock trading software.
Created video tutorials, advertisements, and performed graphic design tasks.
Military Experience:
USAF,
1999-2003
Crew Chief C-130E Hercules
Ramstein AB
Education:
Bachelors of Science in
Media Arts and Animation
Art Institute of California -
San Diego, CA
2006 to 2010
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate
Embry
Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach, FL
2000 to 2003
