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Yasmin Blake

Vancouver

Summary

Dynamic and dependable Visual Effects Production Manager with proven expertise both on client-side teams and at multiple vendor studios. Adept at streamlining workflows and enhancing efficiency. Skilled in vendor management, scheduling, and ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining high-quality standards. Excels in coordinating teams and leveraging tools like Shotgun and Excel to drive successful outcomes in VFX-heavy productions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Effects Jr Production Manager

HBO
12.2023 - Current

The Last of Us - Season 2

Oversaw visual effects production from prep through to final post-production. Collaborated with the VFX Producer, Supervisor, and Department HODs to manage crews and workflows. Streamlined scheduling, bidding, and vendor management to enhance efficiency. Maintained the high-quality standards expected of a critically acclaimed, VFX-heavy production. Coordinated scanning and shot tracking processes to ensure timely delivery.

Visual Effects Coordinator

Disney
03.2022 - 11.2023

Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Season 1

Worked as the on-set coordinator through to final post-delivery. Responsible for coordinating the onset team and data, LiDAR and cyberscanning, as well as shot and asset turnovers. Maintained team calendars, schedules, and vendor status reports. Served as the key liaison between the on-set team and the remote team during virtual production.

Visual Effects Coordinator

Marvel Studios
12.2021 - 03.2022

Moonknight - Season 1

Worked with the team during post-production on VFX-heavy, 911 delivery. Worked closely with vendors to ensure a streamlined workflow from turnover to final delivery.

Visual Effects Coordinator

HBO
12.2020 - 08.2021

Peacemaker - Season 1

Senior Production Coordinator

GOLDTOOTH
Vancouver
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Jun 2020 - Dec 2020
  • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

Collaborated with directors and VFX supervisors to manage crew and projects. Organised mocap and location shoots. Managed company and team schedules.

VFX Production Coordinator

Method Studios
Vancouver
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • The Witches (2020)

VFX Production Coordinator

MPC
Vancouver
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)

VFX Production Coordinator

DNEG
Vancouver
06.2017 - 04.2019
  • Hobbs and Shaw (2019)
  • The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019)
  • First Man (2018)
  • Deadpool 2 (2018) - VFX PA

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Arts with Film Studies - Gaeilge, Classics

National University of Ireland, Galway
Ireland
01.2015

Film/Cinema/Video Studies -

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
07-2013

High School -

Gaelcholáiste An Chláir
Ireland
01.2011

Skills

Skills

  • Visual effects production
  • Scheduling and Vendor management
  • Shot tracking, Budgeting and Bidding
  • Shotgun, Filemaker, FTPs, Photoshop
  • Excel and Office Suite, Gsuite, DPO, Scenechronize, Box
  • Strong knowledge of VFX Pipelines, technologies and industry standards

Accolades

  • 2023-2024 Children and Family Emmy Awards winner for Outstanding VFX in a Live Action program
  • 36th Annual PGA Award Nominee for Children's and Sports Programs

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Irish
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Visual Effects Jr Production Manager

HBO
12.2023 - Current

Visual Effects Coordinator

Disney
03.2022 - 11.2023

Visual Effects Coordinator

Marvel Studios
12.2021 - 03.2022

Visual Effects Coordinator

HBO
12.2020 - 08.2021

Senior Production Coordinator

GOLDTOOTH
06.2020 - 12.2020

VFX Production Coordinator

Method Studios
01.2020 - 06.2020

VFX Production Coordinator

MPC
04.2019 - 12.2019

VFX Production Coordinator

DNEG
06.2017 - 04.2019

Bachelor's Degree - Arts with Film Studies - Gaeilge, Classics

National University of Ireland, Galway

Film/Cinema/Video Studies -

Drexel University

High School -

Gaelcholáiste An Chláir
Yasmin Blake