Curriculum Vitae

HAYDN ROBINSON
Visual Effects and Compositing Artist
Flat 1, 12-14 Merrion Place, Leeds, LS1 6PQ, England, UK
Email: haydn.rkp@gmail.com Tel: 07940 000 894
www.haydnvfxcompositing.weebly.com


Profile

Visual effects and compositing artist with basic skills in script-writing, ideas development, visual effects direction, editing and camera operation.

Mission Statement

Pushing the boundaries of what is achievable has always been Haydn's goal. With a basic understanding of visual effects production and compositing, he is the ideal candidate for any expanding post production company as his skills are varied and spread across 3D animation and compositing, making him a versatile, potential employer.

Haydn also has great problem solving ability and has some strong unique idea, one of which, “The Return of Nibiru,” has had much interest. The idea first developed as a trailer is being produced as a short film over the summer, with funding expected for a feature film production.

Demo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqyvF5DP35U

Qualifications

ND Graphic Design
FD Design for Digital Media
BA Hons Design for Digital Media

Professional Experience

Live brief – Stay Focus Music Video; Film & Edit
The Return of Nibiru – Trailer Teaser
Minds eye – Visual Effects Music Video

CafeFX - Ideal Employer

Since the second year of this course, I developed a profound interset in producing visual effects with the aim of achieving photo-realistic results. Whilst this hasn't always gone to plan the aim is still there and with my persistance, I know that this will one day be achieved. Whilst I have since become aware that there are many specialism involved in achieving photo-real visual effects for film I have struggled to discover where true potential lies. Nearing the end of my degree, I have discovered the main area of interest for me is a Visual Effects Artist, whilst I do have skills in compositing also I feel there would not enough creative input involved to keep me interested.

CafeFX would be an ideal employer as it offers specialsim in visual effects production and supervision, photo-real 3D environments and in stereoscopic 3D, these are my main areas of interest within film at the moment and with CafeFX being recognized as a world-class provider of stunning imagery with over 80 films to credit, CafeFX would be the ideal place to begin my career. Founded in 1993 CafeFX is has work on some of my favourite films including Alice and Wonderland, Shutter Island and Pan's Labyrinth. Located in Santa Barbara County, the studio sits on an eight-acre campus partnering cutting-edge technology with a friendly, comfortable environment.

Visual Effects Society

It's always useful to have a good understanding of who the leading competitors are in the area of a specialist practice. If there is a single company or in this case a society which unites all these companies under one roof they often become a one stop shop for all your contactual needs. The Visual Effects Society is useful for keeping up to date with what's going on in the world of visual effects, along with access to power circles, news and the household names of the specialism.

The Visual Effects Society (VES) is the entertainment industry's only organization representing the full breadth of visual effects practitioners including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio leaders, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists and producers in all areas of entertainment from film, television and commercials to music videos and games. Comprised of a diverse group of more than 2,000 members in 20 countries, the VES strives to enrich and educate its own members and members of the entertainment community at large through a multitude of domestic and international events, screenings and programs.

OBJECTIVES
...to advance and promote the art and science of visual effects and to foster and strive for excellence and knowledge in all matters pertaining to visual effects, and for the purpose of bringing together those leaders and innovators in the field who have demonstrated a high standard of artistic and technical ability and whose singular achievements entitle them to Membership ... (and) ...to actively cultivate talented individuals in this discipline; to educate and develop public awareness and understanding; to support and encourage technological advancements in the field of visual effects; to establish a collective organization that recognizes, advances and honors visual effects as an art form, promoting the interests of its Membership so that Membership ... based on merit, shall become a mark of honor and distinction.

VES MISSION
The Visual Effects Society (VES) is a non-profit professional, honorary society, dedicated to advancing the arts, sciences, and applications of visual effects and to improving the welfare of its members by providing professional enrichment and education, fostering community, and promoting industry recognition.

The VES Office is always available to answer your questions, emails, and concerns. Feel free to give us a call or drop us an email at anytime.

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For questions or help logging in or using the website, you can contact us throughsupport@visualeffectssociety.com.

Our Address:
Visual Effects Society
5535 Balboa Blvd. Suite 205
Encino, CA 91316

Phone: (818) 981-7861
Fax: (818) 981-0179

Email: info@visualeffectssociety.com

Eric Roth Executive Director
P.J. Schumacher Controller
Robert Morgenroth Director of Development
Brent Armstrong Director of Operations
Ben Schneider Membership Coordinator
Colleen Kelly Office Administrator
Rob Newhart Webmaster

Potential Employer - Framestore

Framestore is the largest Visual effects and computer animation studio in Europe, with over 20 years of experience in digital film and video technology. Our Framestore Summer Internships provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to experience work and life at Framestore, offering a valuable insight into our business and culture.

Framestore is situated in the West End of London, right in the heart of Soho. The culture of the company is young, vibrant, friendly and informal. Our offices are located on both sides of Oxford Street close to a vast array of shops, restaurants, bars and night clubs.

For the sixth year running we are offering students from across Europe the opportunity to spend 8 weeks working alongside our talented CG artists on current Film and Commercials projects. Eligible candidates should be about to enter their final year of study. We will expect students to have conducted research into the business and their chosen career path, and to have demonstrated a genuine commitment to that field.

We are offering Internships in the following business areas:

• 3D - Animation, Modelling, Technical Direction

• 2D - Roto-scoping, Compositing

• Commercials - Broadcast Post Production

• Engineering - Systems Engineering

Framestore has been creating world-beating visual effects for film and television for over twenty years. Our work has won numerous international awards, including the 2008 Academy & BAFTA Awards for our VFX on The Golden Compass, three BAFTA Craft Awards and thirteen Primetime Emmy Awards. The hundreds of projects on which we have worked include all of theHarry Potter films, Walking with Dinosaurs and its numerous sequels and spin-offs, many Bond titles and, recently, The Dark Knight

Framestore is always looking for Nuke compositors who would be interested in joining the 2D team in London.

• Compositors seamlessly integrate all the layers or elements of a shot, including live-action and computer graphic elements. Compositors work closely with Visual Effects Supervisors and CG Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete a visual effects shot.

We are looking for individuals with the following skills:

• Traditional artistic and design skills including a good knowledge of composition and colour.

• Technical knowledge of photography and practical lighting is helpful

• Compositors should have a good working knowledge of ‘Nuke’

• Shell scripting is a desirable skill

In order to be able to consider your application you will need to provide us with a copy of your reel. Please submit a link to your online work and a detailed shot-by-shot breakdown via the application page.

9 Noel Street

London

W1F 8GH

02072082600

19-23 Wells Street

London

W1T 2PQ

http://www.framestore.com/#/Contact%20Us

Below James Roberts Showreel, an employee at Framestore.

3SixtyMedia - Potential Employer

3SixtyMedia, owned by ITV Production/BBC Resources and based at The Manchester Studios, provide studios, locations, post production and creative facilities to the the broadcast industry.

They deliver production solutions across all genres to ITV, BBC and independent clients throughout the UK.

David Boyle

Head of Post Production

t. 0161 952 6191

david.boyle@3sixtymedia.com