David Jon Nelson
DavidJonNelson@gmail.com |
SUMMARY
I am a Visual Effects Artist specializing in Houdini FX. My primary 3D package is Houdini, but I also have Other Software experience includes: ABOUT ME - I graduated from CG Spectrum College of Digital Art and Animation with a certificate in 3D Character Animation. I then went to work for the Oregon City based company, SuperGenius. I worked as a cinematics animator on Activision's AAA title, Skylanders: Trap Team, I also worked on gameplay animation for Telltales: The Walking Dead, Telltales: A Wolf Among Us, and Marvel's Super Hero Squad Online. From there I transitioned to freelance VFX and Compositing work. I was the VFX Supervisor for the film “A Fairy’s Game” (2018) Starring Oscar-nominated actor Bruce Davison, Tim Russ, and Ava Kolker from Disney’s Girl Meets World.
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE VFX Generalist for Rocart Inc.Los Angeles, CA — SEP 2017 - DEC 2017 Visual Effects Artist on Nickelodeon's Game Shakers Season 2 and Henry Danger Season 4. VFX Generalist for Aeterna Post Production Inc.Los Angeles, CA — JUN 2017 - JAN 2018 VFX Generalist for various, contract, film and tv projects. VFX Generalist for Bat In The Sun ProductionsLos Angeles, CA — APR 2017 - Present VFX Generalist for Super Power Beat Down: Episode 22 VFX Generalist for Ninjak Vs The Valiant Universe VFX Supervisor for R1sk Magic Movie LLC on the feature film “A Fairy’s Game”Portland, OR/Los Angeles, CA — NOV 2015 - FEB 2017 Junior Animator for SuperGeniusOregon City, OR — DEC 2013 - JUN 2014
EDUCATION CG Spectrum Film and Game SchoolCertificate of Animation — 2012-2013Portland Community CollegeAssociate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree — 2008 - 2012 |