Billy Smith
Vancouver, BC V5T - 3R4
billyvfx@gmail.com - 604 - 369 - 5364
3D Generalist/Compositor
I am a 3D generalist and Compositor. My skill sets are best in FX and particle animation and modeling along with standard
compositing and rotoscoping. I have a keen eye for identifying rendering artifacts and perspective slides as
well as maintaining proportion with in my comps and projects. I enjoy 3D animation (FX and Maya character
animation), sculpting in Zbrush and compositing with both After Effects and Nuke.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Stereo Depth Compositor
Gener8 Digital Media Corps - Vancouver, BC - June 2014 to Present
Responsibilities
As Stereo Depth Compositor at Gener8 I am responsible for applying 3D Projection Maps to 3D models,
animate FX and sculpt proportionate volume and disparity in the containing scene. I use Primatte to pull keys
for reflections, smoke, sparks etc. I use Nuke for finalizing and clean plating to construct clean edges and
create seamless FX integration with Maya 2015 for shot layout and animation.
Skills Used
3D Projection Mapping, Nuke Compositing, Maya Animation, Time offset key framing, Mattes, Geometry and
Rotoscope Manipulation. Clean plating.
Stereo Depth Artist/3D Generalist
Legend 3D Inc - Carlsbad, CA - August 2012 to June 2014
Responsibilities
At Legend 3D I am a Stereo Depth Artist and 3D Generalist, I am the first process of the 2D to 3D conversion
process. I analyze the footage for my shot assigned and identify every element in the scene. Next I build
the scene with 3D models and animate them across the shot with correct proportion and scale. Fast moving
objects are tracked in with Nuke for accuracy.
Accomplishments
I am known as a stereoscopic bulldozer with my producers, I have a reputation of accomplishing and accurately
finishing any shot or job assigned to me. I have picked up and learned their process very fast and am proud
to stand by my work. My best work has been with Man of Steel that we converted in 2013.
Projects worked at Legend 3D:
Transformers Dark of the moon
Little Mermaid 3D
Man of Steel
Smurfs 2
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Lego The Movie
Shrek
Alice in Wonderland
Skills Used
High professionalism and a warm heart. Rotoscoping, Modeling and Depth Mapping for video. Match moving.
Graphic Artist
Trade-Ideas LLC - Encinitas, CA - June 2010 to June 2012
As Graphic Artist at Trade Ideas I am responsible for the promotion and interface design of stock trading
software Trade Ideas Pro. I do a wide range of work from recording software tutorials to animating web
advertisements to promote the software. Advertising, Graphic Design, interface design and ad creation for
software products and packages. Banners etc, animated and static.
Tasks performed:
-Website/Company re-branding; Graphic Creation.
-Screen capture interactive video tutorials for stock trading software Trade-Ideas Pro.
-Video encoding and compression for animated splash screens, tutorials and presentations.
-Video conversion and script creation for software tutorials for Trade-Ideas Pro.
-Video editing with Final Cut.
-3D modeling and rendering, Graphic Design.
-Internet marketing.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Media Arts and Animation
Art Institute of California - San Diego, CA
2006 to 2010
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach, FL
2000 to 2003
SKILLS
3 years experience working in the motion picture industry Stereo Compositing, working in a fast pace studio
environment editing previously worked shots with Director notes. Knowledge of 3D projection with geo, clean
plating, rotoscoping, time offset key framing, and motion blur and hair treatment.
LINKS
http://billyvfxv.blogspot.ca/2012/05/3d-modeling-and-effects.html
MILITARY SERVICE
Service Country: United States
Branch: United States Air Force
Rank: E-4 Senior Airman
September 1999 to March 2003
Aircraft Mechanic on C-130E Hercules.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills are:
Linux.
Mocha.
Nuke.
Maya.
3Ds Max.
Adobe Photoshop.
Adobe After Effects.
Adobe Illustrator.
Adobe InDesign.
Zbrush
UV Layout Pro.
Final Cut.
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