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Marco Fernandez

Marco Fernandez

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

With 15+ years of experience, I am a highly skilled restoration artist with a passion for preserving the legacy of film and movies, ensuring their enduring beauty and cultural significance for generations to come. With a proven track record of excellence in film restoration, I possess expertise in utilizing industry-leading software programs, Phoenix Refine, MTI DRS Nova, LOKI, PFClean, and Adobe Creative Cloud tools. I am known for delivering exceptional results. Maintaining the integrity of films while enhancing their visual quality. Dedicated to collaborating closely with team of leaders and creatives to ensure the highest standards of delivery.

Moreover, ability to motivate and inspire those around me. I possess the talent to bring out the best in my team, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. I understand the importance of teamwork and believe that by motivating people, we can achieve remarkable results together.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Restoration

Fotokem
07.2023 - Current
  • Skilled restoration artist proficient in using software tools such as Loki (Freebased -workflow) and DRS Nova
  • Experienced in restoring artwork to its original condition while preserving its integrity
  • Proficient in analyzing and repairing damaged artwork using advanced restoration techniques
  • Knowledgeable in historical preservation methods and materials
  • Detail-oriented with a keen eye for identifying and addressing restoration needs
  • Collaborative team member able to work effectively with other professionals in the field
  • Strong communication skills for discussing project requirements and presenting restoration solutions
  • Dedicated to continuing education and staying updated on the latest restoration technologies and practices

Restoration Artist

Duplitechinc
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Phoenix Refine: Skill in using Phoenix Refine, software specifically designed for digital film restoration, which offers advanced features for dust and scratch removal, stabilization, and color grading.
  • MTI DRS Nova: Experience with MTI DRS Nova, powerful film restoration software that provides tools for dust and scratch removal, flicker reduction, stabilization, and digital retouching.
  • Worked efficiently remotely utilizing various software and internet tools.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
  • Daily reports on progress of projects. Projects: Creepshow 4K, Little Nicky, Valmont.

Restoration Artist/QC/Scanning

Mti Film
09.2014 - 01.2021
  • Proficient using MTI Nova (Software) Proficient using Cortex (Software)
  • Dirt Removal, film damage such as mistimes, bumps, warps, scratch, de-grain, de-warp, flicker
  • Removed defects on multiple Films & TV Shows and repaired artifacts created by conversion software.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Projects: Seinfeld, Blade, Heidi, Wild Things, Starship Troopers

Restoration|QC

Prime Focus Technologies
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • MTI DRS Nova: Experience with MTI DRS Nova, powerful film restoration software that provides tools for dust and scratch removal, flicker reduction, stabilization, and digital retouching.
  • Daily reports on progress of projects.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
  • Projects: Heavy Metal, Pokemon (Animated), Space Jam

Freelance Restoration Artist

Technicolor
09.2017 - 09.2019
  • MTI DRS Nova: Experience with MTI DRS Nova, powerful film restoration software that provides tools for dust and scratch removal, flicker reduction, stabilization, and digital retouching.
  • Dirt and Scratch Removal, using Mti Nova Software
  • Daily reports on progress of projects.
    Projects: The Post, Ready Player One, Bad Times at El Royale, The Banker, and Westside Story

Freelance Restoration Artist

Nbc Universal Studio Post
12.2015 - 07.2019
  • MTI DRS Nova: Experience with MTI DRS Nova, powerful film restoration software that provides tools for dust and scratch removal, flicker reduction, stabilization, and digital retouching.
  • Dirt Removal, film damage such as mistimes, bumps, warps, scratch, de-grain, de-warp, flicker
  • Daily and weekly reports on progress of the projects
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Projects: Frankenstein, Abbot & Costello, Beethoven, The Bourne Identity, The Burbs, House of Dracula

Stereo Compositor/ 2D 3D Paint/Restoration Artist

Reliance Mediaworks VFX (Lowry Digital)
01.2008 - 09.2014
  • Rotoscoping, Tracking, Matte Painting, Wire removal & Backplate creation 2D/3D
  • Dirt removal proficient in LDI (Self proprietary software)
  • After Effects CS Suites, Titles, Re-format, Paint

Projects: The Simpson's, All Star Wars Films I-VI, All Disney Original Masterpieces, The Terminator, Footloose, Avatar, All James Bonds Films

Education

Completed AfterEffects/Nuke Certification - Compositing Artist

Studio Arts
Los Angeles, CA

Completed Certification Program - Editing/On-Air/Operations

Academy of Radio/Television Broadcast
Huntington Beach, CA

High School Diploma -

Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA

Skills

  • Proficient with Phoenix Refine, software specifically designed for digital film restoration, which offers advanced features for dust and scratch removal, stabilization, and color grading
  • Experience with MTI DRS Nova, powerful film restoration software that provides tools for dust and scratch removal, flicker reduction, stabilization, and digital retouching Proficient with Cortex Software (MTI)
  • Film Scanning using Laser Graphics Director
  • Worked efficiently remotely utilizing various software and internet tools IE: Nomachine
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Proficient with Ableton Suite 10
  • Microsoft Office
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Self-motivated
  • Team leadership
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Very organized

Timeline

Restoration

Fotokem
07.2023 - Current

Restoration Artist

Duplitechinc
01.2022 - 06.2023

Restoration|QC

Prime Focus Technologies
07.2020 - 08.2021

Freelance Restoration Artist

Technicolor
09.2017 - 09.2019

Freelance Restoration Artist

Nbc Universal Studio Post
12.2015 - 07.2019

Restoration Artist/QC/Scanning

Mti Film
09.2014 - 01.2021

Stereo Compositor/ 2D 3D Paint/Restoration Artist

Reliance Mediaworks VFX (Lowry Digital)
01.2008 - 09.2014

Completed AfterEffects/Nuke Certification - Compositing Artist

Studio Arts

Completed Certification Program - Editing/On-Air/Operations

Academy of Radio/Television Broadcast

High School Diploma -

Palmdale High School

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Marco Fernandez