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Buddy Gheen

Buddy Gheen

Summary

Experienced Creative Director VFX / Compositor with over 20 years of experience in visual effects. Excellent reputation for resolving challenges and meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.


Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director VFX /Digital Compositor

Ghost VFX
06.2020 - 10.2022
  • Managed and composited shots for projects with specific focuses on visual effects solutions in order to meet project needs while servicing and maintaining creative visions of clients.
  • Helped develop strategies and approaches for accomplishing shot specific project needs.
  • Oversaw work from compositors, 2d and 3d artists, and effects asset creation for shot completion.
  • Created promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.

Creative Director VFX /Digital Compositor

Picture Shop Post
07.2017 - 10.2022
  • Managed and composited shots for projects with specific focuses on visual effects solutions in order to meet project needs while servicing and maintaining creative visions of clients.
  • Helped develop strategies and approaches for accomplishing project needs from concept to completion.
  • Oversaw work from compositors, 2d and 3d artists, and effects asset creation for shot completion.
  • Helped establish procedures and quality standards for projects.
  • Created promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.

Sr. Compositor /Founding Member

Massive State Digital
01.2014 - 07.2017
  • Founded company with fellow colleague to service the visual effects industry for TV and film.
  • Interviewed, supervised and motivated artists to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Composited, serviced and help facilitate visual effects management and workflows to project completion.
  • Helped develop strategies and approaches to facilitate project completion.
  • Maximized utilization of existing talent and capabilities.

Sr. Compositor

Pacific Title And Art Studio
09.2014 - 11.2014
  • Composited visual effects shots and sequences to completion for several high profile projects.
  • Collaborated with project lead to assess best approaches for requested shots.
  • Evaluated shots and sequences for technical quality and aesthetic integrity prior to final submission.

VFX Artist / Lead Compositor

Look Effects Inc.
03.2006 - 05.2014
  • Composited sequences under tight deadlines and seamlessly integrated elements to final.
  • Composited first-rate visual effects for various television and film projects using a variety of software (after effects, shake, mocha, boujou etc.)
  • Set and maintained high standards of quality for all high profile projects.
  • Achieved production targets by consistently solving and managing challenges through shot completion to client approvals.

Instructor

Gnomon School of Visual Effects
Hollywood, CA
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Instructed "Introduction to Compositing" class
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in class.

VFX Supervisor / Digital Compositor

Double Edge Digital Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA
2004 - 2006
  • Supervised a team of artists in Taiwan through various film and TV projects while teaching all aspects of the visual effect processes.
  • Responsible for quality, completion, and client satisfaction of 2d/3d visual effects and animation for the entertainment industry.
  • Worked in tandem with our LA office and facilitated various asset creation.
  • Assised and decided on best possible approaches to meet criterias while staying within budgets and given time frames.

Digital Compositor

Unified Film Organization - UFO
Burbank, CA
01.2004 - 06.2004
  • Composited VFX shots for several company films and a major motion picture.
  • Assisted in VFX look/creation for said films.

Visual Effect/Supervisor/Digital Compositor/Artist-in-Residence

E=mc² inc.
Glendale, CA
03.1996 - 01.2004
  • Graphics (Print/Web), Screen Graphics, Motion Graphics, Compositing, Animation, Visual Effects for TV and Film
  • Completed a variety of work on numerous TV shows/series and films.
  • Onset VFX supervisor for episodic series television.

Education

Art

M. B. Smiley
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Visual Effects
  • Advanced Composites
  • Series Production Schedules
  • Art Direction
  • Nuke After Effects Mocha
  • Premier Photoshop Illustrator
  • Asset Creation Paint Roto
  • Motion Graphics and Animation
  • General knowledge 3D and Tracking Programs
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Creative Director VFX /Digital Compositor

Ghost VFX
06.2020 - 10.2022

Creative Director VFX /Digital Compositor

Picture Shop Post
07.2017 - 10.2022

Sr. Compositor

Pacific Title And Art Studio
09.2014 - 11.2014

Sr. Compositor /Founding Member

Massive State Digital
01.2014 - 07.2017

Instructor

Gnomon School of Visual Effects
01.2009 - 01.2010

VFX Artist / Lead Compositor

Look Effects Inc.
03.2006 - 05.2014

VFX Supervisor / Digital Compositor

Double Edge Digital Entertainment
2004 - 2006

Digital Compositor

Unified Film Organization - UFO
01.2004 - 06.2004

Visual Effect/Supervisor/Digital Compositor/Artist-in-Residence

E=mc² inc.
03.1996 - 01.2004

Art

M. B. Smiley

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