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David Goodman

Chatsworth,CA

Summary

With a keen eye for detail, and an extensive knowledge of paint finishes and painting techniques, I bring creativity, knowledge, experience and professionalism to all of my jobs. I am also experienced with film production, lighting and camera techniques that are used in conjunction with the models and the full size scenic painting.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Scale Model Scenic

The Prop Store
Santa Clarita, CA
07.2024 - 08.2024

Repairing and refinishing miniature and full size props used in feature films for the secondary collectors market.

Scale Model Scenic

Independent
Culver City, CA
01.1998 - 07.1999

Hollow Man - Applied paint and painting techniques to scale models for use in filming for feature films and commercials. Supervised stage support - fixing, retouching etc while models were being photographed and filmed on a sound stage.

-Hollow Man all interior s of elevators and shafts

Scale Model Scenic

Cinabar
Burbank, CA
06.1995 - 04.1997

Godzilla(1998) - Applied paint and painting techniques to scale models for use in filming for feature films and commercials. Supervised stage support - fixing, retouching etc while models were being photographed and filmed on a sound stage.

-Godzilla(1998) Crew Chief/Lead

Lead Painter on multiple models of the city of New York for the feature film; building fronts, tunnels, bridges, roads, wharf, sky-scrapers, boats

Scale Model Scenic

Sony Thunderstone
Culver City, CA
02.1994 - 07.1995

Contact - Applied paint and painting techniques to scale models for use in filming for feature films and commercials. Supervised stage support - fixing, retouching etc while models were being photographed and filmed on a sound stage.

-Model Shop Floor Paint Supervisor

Led a team to paint all scale models used in the feature film Contact

Scale Model Scenic

Digital Domain
Playa Vista, CA
02.1991 - 10.1993

Titanic, Dante's Peak, 5th Element - Applied paint and painting techniques to scale models for use in filming for feature films and commercials. Supervised stage support - fixing, retouching etc while models were being photographed and filmed on a sound stage.

-Titanic: rust on sunken ship, hero model hull, decks and deck weathering

-Dante's Peak: scale buildings, cars, streets etc to match live action footage. Simulated concrete finish on the Dam.

-The 5th Element: Fhloston Paradise

space cruise ship, the high gloss black on the president flying car, the breakaway walls used for practical explosion effects.

-Various commercial models contracted by D.D.

Education

Avid Film Composer, ACSR

Montana Edit
Brentwood, CA

Fine Arts

Savannah Colkege Of Art And Design
Savannah, GA

Film And Video Production

University of California, Los Angeles
Westwood

Skills

Color Mixing and matching, surface finishes designed to be seen through a high powered cinema lens, weathering and aging (scale and full size)

Timeline

Scale Model Scenic

The Prop Store
07.2024 - 08.2024

Scale Model Scenic

Independent
01.1998 - 07.1999

Scale Model Scenic

Cinabar
06.1995 - 04.1997

Scale Model Scenic

Sony Thunderstone
02.1994 - 07.1995

Scale Model Scenic

Digital Domain
02.1991 - 10.1993

Avid Film Composer, ACSR

Montana Edit

Fine Arts

Savannah Colkege Of Art And Design

Film And Video Production

University of California, Los Angeles
David Goodman