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Vanja Kapetanovic

Redondo Beach,CA

Summary

I am a big fan of the art form of visual effects and I always strive for the kind of visual effect that I wish I would see in a movie. So I ask myself "Would I as an audience member believe this?". I found that to be best process for getting the truth out of me. Most of my supervisors have appreciated my eye for detail. Our work as well as art is all about details.

I think of myself as a 3D generalist at heart but actually I specialize in Houdini simulations.

I always try to take courses and learn from the giants of YouTube in this never ending quest for knowledge. And then there is AI...

I enjoy collaborating with creative people while we all work towards putting a final image together. It is a monumental roller coast ride that is worth it every single time.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

VFX Artist

Ghost VFX
Los Angeles, CA
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Creating VFX for Netflix shows the "Uglies" and "Defrosted".

VFX Artist

Gradient FX
Los Angeles, CA
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Working on VFX for Amazon show "The Rig"

VFX Artist

Game Mechanics Studio
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Creating VFX for a video game

VFX Artist

Famous Group
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Creating Houdini FX and integrating them in Unreal Engine for live "in camera" effects for NFL game.

Education

Associate of Arts - Music Engineering

LA Valley College
Los Angeles, CA
03-2012

Skills

  • Creation of Houdini simulations
  • Modeling with Houdini
  • Creation of procedural assets
  • Rendering with Mantra, Karma and Arnold as well as most popular render engines
  • Understanding and working knowledge of Unreal Engine
  • Working knowledge of compositing in Nuke
  • Working knowledge of color grading and editing with Davinci Resolve
  • Understanding of tracking process and working knowledge of SynthEyes
  • Understanding of how real life cameras and lenses work

Affiliations

  • I have been a musician for most of my life. Love to play bass and mix music. I have traveled the world with heavy metal bands and enjoy playing live to this day.
  • Started my Jujitsu journey recently and it has transformed my life in many aspects. I have always been into martial arts but not Jujitsu specifically. Would recommend to everyone in our industry to try it.
  • Love to make my own shorts, animations, renders and 3D ideas come to life in my free time. It's like playing with digital clay, quite calming. Also with personal projects there is no pressure of deadlines:)

Timeline

VFX Artist

Ghost VFX
07.2022 - 07.2023

VFX Artist

Gradient FX
04.2022 - 06.2022

VFX Artist

Game Mechanics Studio
01.2022 - 03.2022

VFX Artist

Famous Group
06.2021 - 09.2021

Associate of Arts - Music Engineering

LA Valley College
Vanja Kapetanovic