Winston Clark
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Senior Nuke Artist with 10 years experience with exceptional creativity who enjoys working long hours under tight deadlines. Often called upon to solve difficult problems and come up with creative effects in a short time with little direction and improvised elements. Great attitude and cheerful personality are a bonus.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Streaming Engineer
Actors Forum Theatre
North Hollywood, CA
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Converted small stage theater into a streaming production studio using only the equipment on hand
- Engineered a system to broadcast a theater variety show with graphics, slides, prerecorded clips, and a chroma keyed stage with background changes. Broadcasted it through Zoom for live audience interaction while simultaneously broadcasting our Zoom show and audience to Youtube, Facebook, Periscope, and Twitch.
- Continuous one hour broadcast
- Supervised lighting and set design to facilitate stage lighting and scene changes during the show without affecting the Blue Screen stage background
- Monitored stream and fixed crashes during show with minimal interruptions
- Troubleshooted and fixed glitches, bugs, and errors while building the system and during rehearsals and show
- Designed and built show program in OBS.
- Handled scene changes, clip transitions, and Background changes during the show
- Set up and worked camera during show; did promotional photography
- Set this up in 2 weeks with no prior streaming experience
- Broadcasted 5 weekly shows, 2 charity events, and 2 actors workshop sessions
Senior Compositor/Compositing Lead
Pictureshop VFX/Ghost VFX
Burbank, CA
10.2018 - Current
- Comp lead on show Charmed. Developed the final look for new magical powers every episode on an extremely tight deadline
- Led a small team of artists when volume was too great to handle by myself
- Planar tracking and roto with Mocha Pro
- Some 3D tracking with Syntheyes
Nuke Compositor/VFX Artist
Encore
Burbank, CA
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Composited extensive CG and library elements with live action plates
- Finished all shots with an exceptional level of quality
- Worked efficiently under tight deadlines
- Developed the creative look of several different effects that were used in Black Lightning, The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends Of Tomorrow
Nuke Compositor/VFX Artist/Tracking Artist
LOCKTIX visual effects
Santa Monica, CA
09.2011 - 07.2015
- Set extension, background replacement, keying, Invisible Arts, paintouts, wire removal, cosmetics, blood, explosions, magic, lightning, etc...
- 3D tracking, object tracking, and match-moving with 3D Equalizer
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Animation
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA2011
Accomplishments
- Highly skilled with Nuke, NukeX, and 3D interface
- 3D tracking and layout skills with Syntheyes and 3DEqualizer
- Roto and planar tracking skills with Mocha
- Works exceptionally well under pressure and tight deadlines
- Keen eye for detail and a finished look
- Creative artist with strong technical skills and problem solving ability
Timeline
Streaming Engineer
Actors Forum Theatre
07.2020 - 09.2020
Senior Compositor/Compositing Lead
Pictureshop VFX/Ghost VFX
10.2018 - Current
Nuke Compositor/VFX Artist
Encore
08.2015 - 10.2018
Nuke Compositor/VFX Artist/Tracking Artist
LOCKTIX visual effects
09.2011 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Animation
California State University Northridge