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My 2011 Visual Effects Demo Reel

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I present my 2011 VFX Demo Reel with all new content.
Pinkreel 2011. 113MB. HD720p. 24fps. 3:03. H.264. Help from many. Music by Plaid.
High resolution version of the above picutre.
It’s been a few years since my 2007 demo reel, I hope you enjoy it.

You can find a detailed list of my responsibilities for the various spots on my resume page. Plus I’m happy to discuss ‘how we did it’. That’s the fun part.

This was edited on my Debian Linux 6.0 “squeeze” distribution (64-bit) with Kdenlive. I used Quicktime compressed with JPEG maximum quality for the intermediate codec from original source material. Running on an Intel Core i7 CPU. The playback was pretty amazing. This is why I donate to free and open source software and you should to.

Getting to second base.

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Preparing to take a picture from second base at Yankee's Stadium

Well, I never played anything but softball when I was in 2nd grade or something, yet somehow I’ve managed to find myself on holy ground at second base in the new Yankee’s stadium. And the majority of my teachers never thought I’d get anywhere (except for Judy Hemphill).

If you’re wondering WTF, well let me explain. Apparently you can’t actually make a commercial starring the Yankees and film at the stadium. You have to take an awesome ferry to Staten, shoot them there and fill in the stadium later in post. So, somehow, I got to be the lucky guy let onto the field to take reference photography. Unfortunately, I couldn’t take a tri-pod out with me as the turf is worth more than the GDP of small countries or something.

Photo credit : Al Torres

New Job Description

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A stressed out squirrel

ONDCP "Tree Service"

Hi so what’s new with me? Well, I quit my post as CG Supervisor at Method NY and I’m going back to being a freelancer. I’ve had a very proud 2.5 years there. Leaving was like breaking up with a dozen people at the same time. I’ve learned a hell of a lot, and I’ve also made some mistakes, but I’ll be better for them next time.

In the short term I’ll be starting my first gig at Mass Market. Also I’ll be cutting an updated reel – featuring the squirrel pictured above. The squirrel, fence and background is entirely computer generated (with Houdini) and wants you to not do drugs.

Update 2010-12-14
This spot has finally been released.
http://adgallery.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/media/p/402.aspx